Robert Avina
**** *** ***** ******** 216-***-****
Chesterland, OH 44026 Email: ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will utilize and grow my proven experience in
Customer Service support that concentrated in Human Resources-specializing
in company policies, Health and Group benefits along with program delivery.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications supported with a
certificate in Human Resources that interpreted complex policies, handled
benefits for more than 4 years and 2 years experience in recruiting.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Human Resource Analyst 05/08-Present -Towers Watson, OH
- Developed and built the Associate Services Center to a successful
department.
- Answered benefit/company information inquiries via ticket and phone
systems.
- Assisted in annual enrollment and prepared manual enrollment forms as
needed.
- Followed-up on responses and inquiries needing investigation.
- Escalated inquiries to Subject matter experts when appropriate.
- Investigated difficult inquiries to provide an accurate and thorough
response.
- Accurately answered inquiries with appropriate wording and grammar.
- Triggered Life events in system to allow associates to make benefit
changes.
- Interpreted and explained complex policies to associate
- Conducted Benefit Orientation presentation via phone and web.
- Drafted Offer letters for new candidates.
- Assisted in Implementation of HR Call Center.
Supply Chain Coordinator- 12/07-04/08 -Garick Corporation, OH
- Always provided customers with timely, courteous service.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with customers and key
accounts contacts.
- Increased sales by suggesting new products and increase order
amounts.
- Monitor status of orders to make sure they are processed and
delivered in a timely manner.
- Successfully negotiated the best trucking rates for all shipments.
- Entered and reviewed customer orders.
- Communicated with truck companies and customers regarding deliveries.
- Optimize all trucking moves using best management practices and
continuous improvement.
- Processed credits to vendors for returned product.
- Produced mailings to customers and key accounts for upcoming season
products.
- Ensured proper billing information was entered and/or accurate.
Call Center Representative-04/06-11/07-Fleet Response, OH
- Answered Phones and entered accident claim information in computer
system.
- Assigned body shops for vehicle repairs when appropriate along with
scheduling of alternative transportation needs for client.
- Ensured all billing for rentals were set up correctly.
Manager Trainee - 06/05 - 04/06-Hertz Local Edition, OH
- Prepared vehicles for rental customers and entered rental information
in system.
- Conducted inspection of vehicles upon exit and return of vehicle from
rental customer.
- Handled customer disputes with rental agreement.
- Prepared daily deposits of revenue and expenses when assigned.
- Sold additional products and services to increase revenue on rentals.
- Developed and Maintained relationships with key account providers.
Human Resources Aide/World Leader - 10/04 - 05/05-Toys "R" US, OH
- Organized all scheduling of interviews, orientations and starting
dates.
- Conducted new hire orientation and completed appropriate paperwork.
- Handled all aspects of new hire process to include all necessary
paperwork and training.
- Hired 50 people within a 3 week period resulting in a 30% reduction
in payroll hours.
- Handled all HRIS data entry for approximately 150 people for multiple
sites.
- Executed multi-site timekeeping reporting of all hours worked.
- Facilitated all payroll corrections/resolved payroll issues for 4th
quarter- 2004.
Unit Manager - 01/02 - 10/04-Sears/Citigroup (Call Center), ID & OH
- Managed a team of 15 Customer Service Representatives.
- Conducted ongoing employee reviews (monthly and annual).
- Trained all employees on policies, procedures and company philosophy.
- Created training documents for Credit Bureau reporting for training
department.
- Participated on project teams to help improve company practices and
efficiency.
- Project Team Member with the goal of a total of improved interviewing
and Training programs.
- Assisted in company recruiting events both for exempt and non-exempt
positions.
- Participated in corporate and college recruiting events.
- Served as a Project Team Member Trainer of Job Function at multiple
sites.
SKILLS SUMMARY
- Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook).
- Tsys, On Base, Inotes and Lotus Notes, Oracle, Peoplesoft and Element
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EDUCATION
Human Resource Certificate-2009 Lakeland Community College-Kirtland, OH
B.A., Communications, Minor: Psychology - 2001-Purdue University, West
Lafayette, IN
Director of Student Union Board-All Campus Activity Organization-Purdue
University
Team Leader-Boiler Gold Rush-Freshman Orientation Program-Purdue University