Maria (Samodio) Rodriguez

**** ** **** ******, *****, Fl 33147 Cell: 609-***-**** acuyxo@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To assist achieving the goals of the organization in which I am employed through the utilization of my experiences, skills and knowledge.

EDUCATION

West Covina High School, West Covina, CA 1984

Atlantic Cape Community College, Hamilton, NJ – Nursing 1990

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Ability to work in a team and also to work individually as per the requirement of the organization

Organizational and excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize

Proficient multi-tasking skills, adapt quickly and problem solving and work under tight deadlines

Excellent office management skills

HRIS System (AS400), ICIMS, Lotus Notes/Outlook; Microsoft Office, Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Qualified payroll professional with 10+ yrs. of experience in money handling

Good written and verbal coordination skills

WORK EXPERIENCES

Trump Taj Mahal Casino. Atlantic City, NJ 1989 to Present

oBen/Comp Generalist. 09/2009-Present

oBenefits Supv. 10/2002-09/2009

oCompensation Analyst. 04/1999-10/2002

oBenefits/Data Coord. 12/1989-04/1999

UNITEHERE Local 54 Benefits, Atlantic City, NJ 05/1986-11/1989

oBenefits Specialist.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Ben/Comp Generalist - Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort

Main contact for Leave of Absence requests, forms, review and eligibility determination.

Ensure company complies with all human resources standards such as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Provide daily support for all employee benefit packages, including group medical, dental, vision, life, COBRA, HIPAA, short and long term disability, 401k retirement, Family Medical Leave of Absences (FMLA) and discretionary Leaves of Absence.

Data entry for leave of absences, personal information update, new hires/rehires, terminations, and W-4 forms.

Process and maintain tracking of Leave of Absences using AS400 HR database system.

Coordinate COBRA for terminated employees.

Coordinate enrollment and maintain group insurance records for employees covered by appropriate benefit programs.

Prepare and maintain employee files, assuring accuracy, compliance and confidentially. i.e.: unemployment claims, verification, I9 status and State regulations.

Processed and audit weekly payroll for accuracy

Processed wage garnishment and disability forms

Verified and processed forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, unemployment and medical insurance

Maria (Samodio) Rodriguez

2470 NW 95th Street, Miami, Fl 33147 Cell: 609-***-**** acuyxo@r.postjobfree.com

Benefits Supv. - Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort

Coordinated and directed benefits activities – such as open enrollment and health risk assessment programs.

Administered and reviewed employee benefits programs.

Worked directly with insurance providers to ensure benefits effectiveness and compliance.

Ensured accuracy of initial data entry.

Verified the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintained statistical data relative to premiums, claims, and costs. Resolve administrative problems with the carrier representatives.

Assisted Human Resources Manager in obtaining statistics and information in renewal process of any Health, Life and Retirement plans that benefit the company.

Prepared and setup meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company benefits and other related incentive programs.

Compensation Analyst - Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort

Assisted in administering the company’s compensation programs including the hourly and salary grade programs.

Processed raises, new hires, transfers, promotions/demotions, status changes for both union and non-union positions using programs such as AS400.

Prepared and participated in market salary surveys.

Advised management on employee performance reviews.

Conducted annual benchmark analysis of compensation programs.

Developed and distributed compensation materials.

Benefits/Data Coord - Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort

Data entry for new hires, termination, salary changes, promotions, demotions, transfers and status changes timely and accurately.

Data entry for benefit enrollments in Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K.

Assisted with annual benefits open enrollment in a day to day operation.

Administered various employee benefit programs, such as group insurance, life, medical, dental, vision, accident and disability, insurance, 401k and COBRA; Provided benefit orientations, enrollments, claims processing and self- billings of insurance.

Implemented new benefit programs; arranged and conducted employee information presentations and enrollments.

Benefits Specialist - UNITEHERE Local 54 Benefits

Main contact for all union members.

Managed distribution of information on health insurance.

Provided orientation training services for all new employees.

Liaison to a variety of health providers for all employees.

Maintained monthly written reports to Administrators.

Reviewed accuracy of union contracts.

Managed payroll for Department of Administrative Services.

References furnished upon request

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