Debi Garcia
**** ***** ***** *** ● Morrison, CO *0465
303-***-**** ● *************@*******.***
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in Benefits within a progressive service oriented company. I am a quick study and creative problem solver
adept at managing multiple projects and working within very time-sensitive deadlines. My background is diverse and includes
hands-on work in virtually all areas of human resources with special emphasis on benefits management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
November 1996 – March 2009
BENEFITS MANAGER
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Greenwood Village, CO
Key Responsibilities:
Health and welfare plan management including claims analysis and HIPAA compliance
401(k) Savings Plan management ensuring compliance
Serve as the secretary for the Health and Welfare Executive Committee while providing detailed minutes and subject
matter expert advice on the benefits programs
Assisted with development of benefits electronic online enrollment system and maintai ned online enrollment site
Analyze and evaluate current benefit plans and make recommendations for revisions to existing plans to ensure plan are
cost-effective, competitive in our industry and are successfully meeting team member needs
Manage the participation and the analysis of benefit survey data to ensure benefit plans are externally competitive in the
relevant markets
Manage annual open enrollment process including development of communications materials, coordination of enrollment
changes with operations/field, the HRIS Team and with benefit vendors
Responsible for maintaining relationships with plan vendors and consultants as well as monitoring their performance
Benefits Coordinator supervision
LOA and FMLA programs administration
Responsible for overseeing internal and external plan audits
Organize and manage Lunch and Learn Sessions for the Home Office Team Members educating them on 401(k)
programs, Health and Dental programs, Employee Assistance programs, etc.
Processed all new hire and status changes for associates
Maintained employee records
October 1992 – November 1996
HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT
Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver, CO
Key Responsibilities:
Recruiting and supervision of temporary employees for Environmental Services, Li nen Services and Nutrition Services.
Managed data entry of all incoming applications and resumes on a daily basis and weekly job postings
Administered all professional licenses per JCAHO requirements
Organized and coordinated new employee orientation
Conducted pre-orientation and processes new hires
Prepared and processed automated employee record changes
Maintained employee personnel files
Created ad-hoc reports for the HR department and Hospital Management
Provided information requested by subpoena or other legal documents
Maintained parking process for employees and physicians
Managed employee general store and maintained employee recognition wall
Accomplishments
Awarded Red Robin Team Member Trip for Outstanding Service – 2006, 2002 & 2000
Education
Barnes Business College Denver, Colorado
Administrative Assistant Graduated: November 1991
References
References available upon request.