Sheila A. Simms
Edgewood, Maryland 21040
abmsq0@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To obtain a challenging position in my related job history that allows a
direct impact on organizational beliefs,
values, and personal goals.
Skills and Qualifications
Excellent oral and written communication skills; great knowledge in
Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel)
and a variety of in-house computer systems; enjoy working in a diverse team
environment as well as independently. Well-developed analytical skills,
that leads to maximizing productivity, efficiency, and accountability.
2009-Present Sunrise Assisted Living - Towson
Baltimore, MD
Human Resources Representative
review applications on all potential employees; recruit potential employees
at off-site job fairs as well as in-house;
complete all background screening (criminal, drug test, references);
conduct bi-weekly new employee orientations;
managed employee files through an employee database system (i.e.,
evaluation, status change, termination, worker's compensation cases, merit
increase, leave of absence, employee payroll accruals, etc ; excellent
knowledge of Kronos;
publisher/editor of employee monthly newsletter;
available to employees on all issues/concerns (open door policy);
Administrator on duty on a rotating schedule; assisted and /or administered
other duties as needed.
2005-2009
Genesis Healthcare Baltimore, MD
Employee Benefits/ Payroll Coordinator
review applications on all potential employees; recruit potential employees
at off-site job fairs as well as in-house;
complete all background screening (criminal, drug test, references);
conduct bi-weekly new employee orientations;
managed employee files through an employee database system (i.e.,
evaluation, status change, termination, worker's compensation cases, merit
increase, leave of absence, employee payroll accruals, etc excellent
knowledge of Kronos and PeopleSoft;
publisher/editor of employee monthly newsletter;
acted as mediator between employees and management on a variety of issues
and disciplinary actions;
managed annual employee recognition program and off-site holiday
celebration;
available to employees on all issues/concerns (open door policy);
administered the distribution, explanation, and collection of the health
benefits program during open enrollment and new employee orientation;
Administrator on duty on a rotating schedule; assisted and /or administered
other duties as needed.
2003-2005 NeighborCare Pharmacies
Baltimore, MD
Human Resources Coordinator
conducted weekly orientations for new employees after processing background
checks and drug testing results;
acted as mediator between employees and management on a variety of issues and
disciplinary actions;
assisted in the employee recognition program;
managed employee files through an employee database system (i.e., evaluation,
status change, termination,
merit increase, leave of absence, employee payroll accruals, etc
administered the distribution, explanation, and collection of the health
benefits program during
open enrollment and new employee orientation.
1998-2003 NeighborCare Pharmacies
Baltimore, MD
Accounts Receivable Associate
balanced lock box deposits and receipts for thirty-three branch
stores;
supervised floater personnel to provide adequate staffing for branch
stores;
retrieved and balanced weekly and monthly budget totals while
researching misapplied receipts and submitting collections for
returned checks.
1992-1997 NeighborCare Pharmacies
Baltimore, MD
Accounts Payable Supervisor
trained and supervised staff;
arranged case-specific audits for both staff and off-site auditors;
prepared weekly invoice payments for twenty-two branch stores.
Other Experience
1999-2002 Comcast Cable Communications
Baltimore, MD
Collections Representative
answered and directed incoming calls;
acted as a collections agent by contacting customers for payment and
resolved extenuating problems by preparing and accepting payment
arrangements on past due accounts;
scheduled service appointments for inventory retrieval;
verified appointments conducted by cable technicians through proper follow-
up with customers.
Education
1979 Baltimore Community College Baltimore, MD
A.A., Human Services