Human Resources Manager

CATHERINE M. FOSS

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GLENVIEW, IL 60025

847-***-**** - HOME

E-MAIL: ******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Human Resources professional experienced with demonstrated experience and

expertise in legal, marketing and Human Resources start-up environment.

Capabilities include employee relations, benefit analysis, project

management and legal compliance. Excellent leadership and time management

skills. Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office. Excellent writing

and presentation skills.

2000 to 2008

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

A-THREE SERVICES AGENCY, LTD.

Created the first Human Resources Manager position at this company and

molded it to help the corporation expand its benefits programs.

Accountable for all Human Resources responsibilities including: employee

relations, investigations, payroll, benefits, unemployment hearings, hiring

and terminations.

Created a spreadsheet to track temporary labor accurately and eliminated

needless waste, saving the company $50,000 per year.

Obtained WBENC certification as a woman-owned business by working with the

CPA, lawyers, and CEO/President to obtain all necessary documentation,

enabling the company to bring in new clients.

Generated $400,000 of additional revenue by obtaining several new clients

through internet research and working in conjunction with the Sales Force.

Member of the Marketing Task Force

Payroll Administration - Paylocity

Eliminated employee turnover by 40% by use of Employee Relations programs.

Administered unemployment claims and hearings, saving the company from

needless unemployment expenses.

Selected health and insurance benefits in conjunction with the

CEO/President

Created a Safety program to eliminate accidents and injuries at the

company, saving the company 35% in Workmen's Compensation premiums.

Updated the Personnel Policy Manual in conjunction with corporate attorney.

Created a Manual of Policy and Procedures for all departments, leading to

greater company efficiency.

7/98 to 6/00

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR

DELUXE VIDEO SERVICES, INC. (SUBSIDIARY OF RANK VIDEO - U.K.)

Human Resources Administrator in the Compensation & Benefits department in

a large international video duplication corporation with 2,400 employees in

the U.S.

Catherine M. Foss Resume

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847-***-**** - HOME

E-MAIL: ******@*****.***

Served as a liaison for Workmen's Compensation Claims and helped reduce

injuries and accidents through careful investigations and suggestions for

improvements in safety training.

Generated reports for the department of Compensation & Benefits as well as

Loss Prevention.

Administered the Unemployment hearings and paperwork

Used SAP for Supply Management

EDUCATION:

MBA with an emphasis in Marketing - Roosevelt University,

Chicago, IL

BS in Education/Psychology - University of Illinois,

Champaign-Urbana, IL

HONORS:

Full Scholarships for both Bachelor's and Master's programs,

James Scholar, numerous honor societies, MENSA member

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Prior experience includes working as a Trainer in two non-profit

corporations and working for the Chairman of a large Real-Estate Developer

as his personal assistant.

Also worked in a large pharmaceutical company for seven years - G.D. Searle

& Co. and Searle Medical Products.

Lived overseas for two years (London, U.K.) and traveled extensively

throughout Europe, to North Africa and to Australia, leading to a greater

appreciation of cultural diversity.

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