Management Manager

LINDA M. KUKLINSKI, CTP PHR

W**** Simmons Lane Jefferson, WI 53549

414-***-**** ***********@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-kuklinski-84247037 Strategic and collaborative professional that aligns with the organization’s business goals. 20+ years of experience driving innovation, employee engagement and managing plans and policy. Trusted advisor with internal stakeholders; establish well respected relationships with external partners. COMPETENCIES: Business Acumen; strategic agility; drive for results; process management; priority setting; communications; customer focus; developing direct reports and others. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. October, 1998 to June 2016 Director of Benefits & Corporate Benefits Committee Secretary - Public global power generation manufacturing company (GNRC). Generac is a billion dollar corporation that employs approximately 3000 employees internationally. There is union and non-union presence. Responsible for $20 million self-insured health and welfare plans including ancillary and voluntary plans, wellness initiatives and retirement plans.

Strategic design and negotiation of innovative health-care model resulting in cost savings of over 30% of routine and office visit medical expenses

Developed internal audit process and process improvement increasing efficiency and identifying over $25,000 in plan savings.

Consistently deliver a renewal limiting increase to 5% average per employee/per month cost over five year (no loss or decrease in benefits).

Over 90% subrogation recovery rate.

Built positive benefit brand leveraging unique structure and highlighting advocacy. Created and delivered employee benefit communications.

Resolved employee disputes and appeals, served as Plan Administrator of the Company. Business HR representative with varying roles of responsibility within the organization.

Member of acquisition and integration team; providing assessment of M&A impact on employees and business related to HR and benefit factors; responsible for follow-through integration and alignment process. 7 acquisition from 2011-2016.

Project management team updating policies: onboarding/orientation; leave of absence; employee handbook; job descriptions; performance management process and total rewards statements.

Proactive HR support to Finance, Business Development and Integration business divisions; supporting staffing, employee relations and compensation structure.

Manage corporate intranet and internal employee communication tools

Led comprehensive policy and regulatory training for HR staff members. Retirement plan manager for multiple retirement plans serving office and manufacturing populations. Well versed in progressive plan designs to motivate participation.

Led project to successful defined benefit plan freeze; analysis and leadership recommendation resulting in minimal impact to current employee benefit, developing non-elective contribution and enhancements to 401k savings plan. Development and delivery of employee communication relative to the process.

Increased engagement through development of positive communication and achievable programs.

Led RFP process and plan implementation for retirement plans and property & casualty coverage resulting in corporate cost savings and higher value to employees. Treasury & Risk Manager (October 1998 – January 2006).

Created corporate cash flow analysis for daily reporting and budgets for executive management.

Developed and maintained financial reporting models for benefit history, plan performance, trends and predictability of risk.

Managed RFP process and implementation of corporate banking and investment relationships. . STOKELY USA, INC. 1985 to October 1998

Treasurer & Risk Manager - Producer of canned vegetables with revenues over $200 million with facilities in the United States and worldwide distribution under brand and private label trademarks. Cash management, debt compliance, insurance risk management, office administration functions and investor relations. Developed and monitored department budgets for treasury and corporate headquarters office. Corporate insurance risk management of policies, procedures and claims for Health & Welfare and Property and Casualty. Corporate office management of administrative staff. Successful coordination of office relocation including technical planning with contractors. Administration of non-profit charitable Foundation of corporation, BOD and Executive Officer SEC filings and benefit and compensation and stock option plans. Assisted in preparation and distribution of public filings, press releases and proxy mailings. Coordinated annual Shareholders meeting. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Professional Human Resource (PHR) associate accreditation Certified Treasury Professional (CTP accreditation) Benefits and Compensation Management (International Foundation Employee Benefits) Certificate in Cash Management Essentials (Association for Financial Professionals) Retirement Plan Management (International Foundation Employee Benefits) Corporate Cash Management (American Management Association) Frontline Leadership (American Management Association) Principles of Leadership Management (American Management Association) Living as a Leader Management

Financial Management - University of Wisconsin Waukesha PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND POSITIONS

2007 Business Insurance Benefits Manager of the Year Presenter at Aegis National Conference and South Carolina National Benefits Conference International Foundation of Employee Benefits

Co-Chairman – Waukesha County Save on Health Care Business Alliance Waukesha Mental Health Association Board Member (Fund Development Chair) State of Wisconsin Health Advisory Board (2009–2011) ProHealth Care Health Care Advisory Council

Association for Financial Professionals -Wisconsin Treasury Management Association United Way Corporate Campaign Chairman-UW Jefferson County BOD (Chairman) City of Delafield Alderman 2002-2005; Finance Advisory Board Chairman Delafield-Hartland Water Pollution Control Commission - 2002-2006 City of Delafield American Legion Auxiliary Unit 196 - member and officer Mission Ridge Advancement Association - member and officer 1992-2006

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