Rita D. Leonty-Favreau

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Edmond, OK 73012 ad3asc@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS:

I am a seasoned professional with many years of diverse experience in all facets of Human Resources Administration, Business Office Administration, and Executive Assistant Administration, seeking a new opportunity, open to a transition into a new career path. I am a published author who would welcome an opportunity that would allow me to branch out into an entirely new arena where I can capitalize on my past experiences in a fresh field, preferably in the literary or publishing world, working 100% remotely.

I can quickly develop favorable relationships with all levels of an organization. I am comfortable and effective in a fast-paced environment and highly adaptable to change. I embrace opportunities for growth and development.

Summary: Human Resources Experience

Senior Executive Human Resources Responsibilities: Strategic Planning; Design/Development/Implementation of Processes and Procedures; HR Guidance and Business Partnership; Disciplinary Action, and Accountability; Benefits Design and Administration – Including ACA Filing; Five Direct Reports; HRIS Administration and Employee Data Management; Employee Relations/Conflict Resolution; Recruiting/Retention Strategies; Policy Writing/Administration; Handbook Creation and Revision; On-boarding/Orientation Design; Payroll Support; Respond to Support Orders; Claims Administration: Unemployment, Workers Compensation and Leave of Absence; Compliance Administration: Sarbanes Oxley, Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, HIPAA, Vets-100A, EEO-1; 401(k) Administration; Employee Training, Coaching and Development; Compose/Revise Retention and Employment Agreements; Third Party and Vendor Management; Events Planning; Compensation Analysis; M&A Coordination Support.

Executive Administrative Experience:

Direct Report to Company President; Liaison Between Company President, Managers, and External Partners/Contacts; Entrusted with Highly Confidential Contractual Documents; Coordinate International and Domestic Travel Arrangements and Manage Costs; Event Planning; Schedule and Facilitate Meetings - Including Quarterly Board Meetings; Office Supplies Management; Source and Manage Vendors; Review and Approve Invoices; Compose Correspondence; Coordinate Office Relocation Project; Review Miscellaneous Contracts and Proposals, AR/AP, Manage Company President’s Inbox & Calendar; Facility Security Officer Assistant (FSO Assistant): Maintain Proxy Log, Assist Office of Personnel and other Government Employees With Data Requests, Maintain Records of Board Meetings.

Education:

Philadelphia University (Formerly Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - (Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design).

Tobe-Coburn School, New York, New York -

Associate degree in Fashion Careers.

Newbury Jr. College, Boston, Massachusetts (Transferred).

Work History:

Sr. Executive VP of Human Resources

Warrior Logistics, Group, Coppell, TX 6/2018 to 11/2023

Executive Leadership Member with sole responsibility for strategy, direction, and administration of all Human Resources initiatives and functions, including Process and Policy Development and Administration, Full Cycle Benefits Design and Administration, Employee Relations Administration, Talent Acquisition and Retention Strategies, Orientation/On-boarding and Off-boarding Mapping, Design, and Administration, Employee Engagement Plan Design; Leave Administration, Unemployment Claims Administration, Workers Compensation Administration, HRIS Data Administration (Paycor): Employee Relations; Employee Coaching & Development; Training; ELT Strategic Planning; Culture Index Administration; HRBP Support for seven operating locations in multiple states.

Every Nation Leadership Institute 2016 to 2018

Personal Development Program (2-year certificate program)

In-depth leadership development program designed to challenge and equip students to reach their potential in the leadership arena.

Sr. Human Resources Manager 3/2013 to 3/2016

Parsons Government Support Services (Acquired First Support), Richardson, Texas

Human Resources Support of First Support division of GBU for CBA and non-CBA Employees. The sole responsibility for HRIS Employee and Benefits Data Management; Benefits Administration, ADA Administration; On-Boarding & Off-Boarding; Claims Administration: Unemployment, Workers' Compensation and Disability; Liaison with CBA Partners and Contacts; Review and approval of Benefits Invoices; Verification of Employment; Compliance Filing; Talent Acquisition Review and Recommendations, Draft Job Description/Job Mapping; HRBP functions in collaboration with Shared Services Team & Corporate Partners; Key Collaborator/Contributor in full Integration of newly acquired unit's functions.

Sr. Human Resources Manager/Executive Assistant 8/2011 to 3/2013

First Support Services, Dallas, Texas

Solely responsible for all Human Resources functions supporting CBA and non-CBA employees, involving 4 Domestic and 3 International locations, reporting to the Company President. Dual role as Executive Assistant to the Company President. Supporting role as Assistant Facility Security Officer (FSO).

Core Responsibilities: Develop and Implement Policies, Procedures, and Processes; Full Cycle Benefits/401(k) Administration - (Non-CBA); Health & Welfare, Pension Benefits Administration Support (CBA); Employee Relations; Full Cycle Recruiting; Onboarding, and Off-boarding; Leave and Claims Administration: Workers' Compensation, ADA, Disability, Unemployment; Compliance Filing: Form 5500, Vets-100/AAP/EEO-1; Audits (POC & Coordinator) - 401k, Business Compliance; HRIS Administration. HRBP Support for 7 Project Managers and Site Administration Staff. Executive Admin. Support. Facilities Security Support.

•HRIS Data Management, POC for Misc. State/Federal/Internal and External Information Requests/Orders; Mandatory Filing/Reporting: Workers' Compensation, Benefits Compliance, AAP/EEO-1/Vets100 Administration, Audits.

•Benefits Administration: Plan Design, Coordinate 2 Annual Open Enrollments Periods, (Multiple Plans), Update Benefits Tables in System; Update Benefits Carrier Portals; Address Employee Inquiries/Troubleshoot Benefits Issues.

•Leave Administration: Administer Leave within respective Guidelines: ADA, WC, FMLA, STD/LTD. Provide guidance, training, and documents, and facilitate process.

•Claims Administration: Respond to Unemployment Claims and attend hearings.

•Policy/Procedure Creation/Implementation; Handbook Updates/Revisions as needed.

•Payroll Support: Audit and Approve benefits invoices and generate check requisitions for Accounts Payable; Enter Employee Payroll Change Transactions.

•Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution in collaboration with Project Managers.

•Full Cycle Recruiting; On-Boarding/Off-Boarding; Oversight of Company Travel Program, (International and Domestic) for cost-effectiveness/adherence to set guidelines.

• 401k Plan Administration (multiple plans): Form 5500 filing, Health and Welfare plans administration; Coordination of

•plan audits; POC for Plan Transactions and Third-Party Partners.

Executive Administrative Assistant – direct report to Company President. Duties:

•Review requests for salary increases and bonuses in coordination with Company President.

•Coordinate Board of Directors Meetings: flight/hotel arrangements, preparation/distribution of Reports/Minutes/Communications, administrative support to the Company President as needed.

•Event Planning: Coordinate catering/venues for Employee events and Board Meetings.

•Prepare miscellaneous correspondence as requested by the President and Project Managers.

•Maintain President’s electronic calendar/email inbox; schedule/scribe for committee meetings, staff /Diego-Garcia (DG21) Managing Committee Meetings (US Navy Government Contract), President’s liaison between external/internal partners and contacts.

•American Express Corporate Administrator.

Human Resources Generalist 8/2006 – 3/2011

BeautiControl, Inc. Carrollton, Texas

(Subsidiary of Tupperware Brands Corporation)

Core Responsibilities:

Benefits Administration; Leave Administration; Orientation/Onboarding/Off-Boarding; Training & Development; Performance Management; Recruiting; HRIS/Employee Folder Maintenance/Administration; POC for VOE & Misc. requests for information (external/internal). Procedures/Policies revisions/developments in partnership with General Counsel and Senior HR Leaders.

Review/Audit Payroll Registers & and submit to the HR Vice President for final approval.

Compliance coordination: Business Ethics Code of Conduct, Sarbanes Oxley/ Benefits/401k audits.

401k Administration; Company organizational chart maintenance; Monthly update/submission of company transition report.

POC for company-wide monthly publication (BC Buzz) - edit/approve final copy for distribution.

Event Planning Chair: Schedule/coordinate monthly meetings, Develop Calendar of Events; Primary Coordinator for: President’s All Associate Meetings, Managers Meetings; Birthday/Service Anniversary Recognitions; Manage Company Store: stock/order inventory, ensure compliance with store rules, oversee/approve charitable product donations.

Maintained HR department supplies; Sourced/ordered flowers for Misc. company & employee life events.

Wellness Committee Member: participate in planning and coordinating health and wellness events.

Human Resources/Office Assistant

SAFC Biosciences, Denver, Pennsylvania 3/2003 – 6/2006

Specific Accountabilities:

Support HR Functions, Provide administrative support to 12-member management staff, and 141 employees in 3 locations.

Business Skills/Software Experience

Paycor Perform/Benefits Advisor; Microsoft Office 365; PeopleSoft 9.0; Visio; CostPoint/Deltek; LearnerWeb (Employee Training Portal).

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Exceptional interpersonal Self-motivated, Conscientious, Dependable, Strong organizational skills; Highly organized; Adept at multitasking.

Professional Development:

EOS- Entrepreneurial Operating Systems for Business

Culture Index Training & Administration

Every Nation Leadership Development (2-year certification)

Visio-New Horizons Computer Learning Center, (Addison, TX)

Employment Law – Whiting & Associates (Dallas, TX)

Time Management – Fred Pryor Seminars (Dallas, TX)

HIPAA Compliance Training – ION Consulting (Dallas, TX)

Sexual Harassment Training – Company Sponsored (Dallas Texas)

Access 101 – New Horizon Learning Center (Lancaster, PA)

References/ *additional information - available upon request

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