Connie Y. Mance
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Career Synopsis
I am a highly dynamic, motivated and results-oriented individual skilled in
human resource management and customer service. Eager to utilize talents in
a challenging and growth oriented position in a supportive environment that
fosters extended learning, new technologies, lively work experiences, and
professional growth while contributing as a productive team member.
Skills and Core Competencies
. Demonstrates the ability to consistently provide superior customer
service that meets or exceeds expectations, establish and maintains
effective and sustainable customer/associate relationships.
. Possess strong problem resolution skills, able to prioritize a broad
range of responsibilities.
. Outstanding interpersonal, effective communication and negotiation skills
that allow the
development of strong rapport and collaboration with individuals at all
levels.
. Encompasses time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
within established
timelines.
. Excellent computing skills include demonstrated ability to use major
Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Publisher and
PowerPoint; Internet and email.
Professional Experience
Administrative Specialist III (Personnel) 2013 - Current
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Provide administrative support to the Personnel
Department
Responsible for FMLA claims and Worker's Comp
Claims
Responsible for Annual Inventory in the Personnel 2007- 2013
Department Little Rock, AR
Process all purchase orders and purchase requests
Process all in-coming mail and mailing requests
Timekeeper
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST I
ConAgra Foods /Odom's Tennessee Pride Sausage, Inc.
. Facilitate orientation and on-boarding
. Facilitate benefits orientation with new incumbents
. Facilitate Workers Opportunity Tax Credit
. Maintain applicant tracking system
. Process STD and LTD benefit claims
. Assisted with Open Enrollment
. Liaison between employee and insurance vendors to resolve billing
discrepancies and employee questions
. Schedules and coordinates appointments and makes arrangements for
meetings
. Prepares routine letters, memorandums, agendas, presentations, forms,
etc.
. Responsible for internal job bids
. Responsible for establishing and maintaining official documents and
records in appropriate files to ensure organization of materials.
. Responsible for maintenance of FMLA, STD and LTD files
. I-9 Compliance
. Verify unemployment benefits, wage verification, child support
. Coordinate with Payroll/Finance Dept for benefit deductions
. Supervise receptionist area
. Assist in unemployment hearings and employee investigations
. Maintain a sense of urgency and strict confidentiality in all human
resource and payroll areas
SALES ASSOCIATE 2002 - 2007
Home Depot Little Rock, AR
. Proficiently organized department while ensuring all customer service
needs were met and shelves was 100% stocked
. Maintained effective communication with the employees and customers
ensuring timely resolution of customer grievances and maintained a
harmonious working environment.
. Gained considerable knowledge and experience across entire home
improvement store through teamwork
. Served as a new hire coach in paint department
. Maintained safe and organized shopping aisles
Administrative Assistant 2/2001 - 11/2001
Arkansas Community Foundations Little Rock, AR
. Answer multi-line telephones and provide general information
. Open and distribute mail
. Provide support for outgoing mail projects (mail merge, large scale
mailing)
. General data entry
. Provide support services
. Assist in coordination of event planning
Background Investigator 1999 -2001
Peopleworks Little Rock, AR
. Responsible for screening applications
. Verified employment history, Motor Vehicles Registrations, Criminal
Report and Credentials
. Responsible for updating databases
. General data entry
Records Specialist 1997 - 1999
Peopleworks Little Rock, AR
. Responsible for maintaining 3000 employee records
. Responsible updating databases for files
. Retrieved employee information for managers and payroll specialist
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration- Human Resources May 2013
Management Little Rock, AR
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
References Available Upon Request