Payroll, Office Manager, Human Resources
Resume:
Brenda R. Ellis
Clermont, FL 34711
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Objective: An opportunity to expand and challenge the extensive experience that I’ve gained thus far
in my career. I have just relocated home to Florida, and I would like to continue on in my
chosen field of office management, payroll and/or Human Resources.
Education: Attended Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida. I would like to get my
Associates Degree sometime in the future, and work on getting my Bachelor’s degree in
Business.
History: 2007 – 2014
Medical Association of the State of Alabama
I was the Grassroots Coordinator for the Governmental Affairs office of the Medical
Association of the State of Alabama. In this position, I worked directly under the lobbyists
for all of the medical doctors in the state of Alabama. My responsibilities included keeping
a weekly status report and tracking all relevant bills in the current legislative session;
pulling, printing and proof reading bills as needed, keeping files on them, as well as any
amendments, substitutions or memos that corresponded to those bills. I sent out a weekly
newsletter to all the doctors regarding important issues, using VoterVoice. I maintained an
online file of all doctors and/or practice managers in a key contact listing. I organized the
annual Governmental Affairs Conference for Alabama doctors in Washington, D.C. every
winter, as well as registered all doctors and put all necessary information together for the
meeting. I was responsible for the application for CME credits for the meeting, so that
each doctor could earn education credits during that meeting. I prepared quarterly lobbyist
reports, as well as annual registrations. I did all administrative duties as required of the
position, including travel arrangements, updating files, answering phones, bank deposits,
sorting mail, processing payments, mail-outs, returns, editing documents, setting up
spreadsheets, and various other projects as needed.
2005 – 2007
Isleworth Country Club/Tavistock Group - Windermere, Florida
I was the office manager for the Tavistock Group, the parent company of lsleworth
Country Club. I was promoted to this position in June, 2006. I was responsible for the
efficient operation of the building, calling in service issues, ordering inventory and
supplies and keeping up with certificates of insurance on vendors. I also supervised 3
employees, taking care of their annual reviews and providing Human Resource
administrative support to them, as well as the rest of the employees of Tavistock House. I
provided administrative support to several executives on a day-to-day basis. I also served
on the Safety Committee.
Prior to this position, I worked at the country club as their accounts payable administrator,
where I cut checks twice a month, reconciled accounts and handled a very large American
Express check run once a month. I kept W-9 and insurance information on each vendor, as
well as cut 1099's at the end of each year. I did 3 bank deposits each week for up to 5
different companies. I answered all inquiries regarding payment status. I sorted, opened
mail and distributed to the various departments each day. I did a monthly liquor tax report
that was turned in to the State of Florida. I prepared and sent out credit applications as
needed.
2003-2005
Jack Ingram Motors, Inc. - Montgomery, Alabama
I was the Human Resource Director for approximately 150 employees. I set up a
new-hire orientation program, as well as a new system for employee's time off. I set up a
spreadsheet to keep track of insurance costs versus revenue. I took care of all new hire
and termination paperwork, as well as STD, FMLA, insurance benefits, payroll through
dealership ADP and I developed a monthly newsletter. I handled all worker's
compensation and unemployment claims. I cut checks for monthly garnishments, United
Way and the Christmas Club. I was the main contact for the company's 401k plan, and I
scheduled enrollments twice a year, as well as scheduled open enrollments each year for
our employees to enroll in our cafeteria plan and/or our company's health plans. I paid
payroll taxes each week and once a month. I figured managers commissions once a month
based on departmental profit and loss statements. I helped employees with
various concerns, injuries, and claim forms. I processed 5 payrolls per month, to include
managers and service writer's commissions every 1st of each month.
2002-2003
lsleworth Country Club - Windermere, Florida
I was the Human Resource administrator for approximately 250 employees. I completely
revamped the filing system, and set up a new hire orientation program. I took care of all
new hire and termination paperwork, as well as STD, FMLA, insurance benefits, payroll
through ADP and I developed a monthly newsletter. I taught several classes on Hazard
Communication, and I was a member of the Safety Committee. I handled all worker's
compensation and unemployment claims. I attended several classes on USERRA, ER/SA,
FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA Compliance, Worker's Compensation and ADP. Most
importantly, I took care of any and all inquiries, complaints and suggestions from the
employees.
1999-2002
Willams Scotsman - Orlando, Florida
I was the administrative manager for the Orlando branch, which consisted of
approximately 50 employees; 5 who worked directly for me. I was responsible for keeping
the branch running efficiently and smoothly. Other responsibilities included accounts
payable. accounts receivable, billing all orders on a daily basis, including cross referencing
expense versus revenue, all human resource matters, including all new hire paperwork,
payroll, petty cash and checkbook disbursement, document compliance, ordering office
equipment and supplies, fixing minor computer problems and most importantly keeping
the branch operating budget within its limits.
1995-1999
GE Capital Modular Space - Ft. Myers, Florida
I was the branch manager for the Ft. Myers branch of GE Capital Modular Space. I
opened that branch in April, 1995. I contracted with vendors related to landscaping, sign
installation, water and electrical hookups and phone system set up. Everyday duties
included coordinating with vendors, scheduling transportation, service and major repairs. I
also contracted with new vendors, negotiating to get the lowest price possible. Along those
same lines, I negotiated with customers regarding the cost of repairs, delivery, set up and
relocation of their mobile office units. I assisted walk in customers, even making sales. I
paid all invoices through our computer system, cross checking those invoices
against the lease, and re-billed customers whenever necessary. I have been trained in some
OSHA procedures, as well as safe driver courses. Additionally, I have completed GE
Capital's Green Belt Training Course in Quality Assurance. Most importantly, I
successfully achieved the branch's business plan for 4 years, one year in which there was
no permanent sales staff present.
1992-1995
GE Capital Modular Space - Orlando, Florida
I began my career as a clerk for the Orlando branch in December, 1992, where I took care
of 6 phone lines, fleet inventory, all typing for the office, as well as all service calls.
In April of 1994, I became an administrative assistant, where I began taking care of all
billing questions, internal credits and collections, as well as all service calls.
Proficiencies: I am proficient in all Microsoft systems, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
I have had some training in VoterVoice, iMis, JD Edwards and Jonas. I worked with ADP
every day and I am a very quick learner.
References: Professional and personal references are readily available upon request
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