BARBARA BRUNSON
Unionville, IN ***** 317-***-**** *************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Capable Manager with extensive background overseeing contracts for services. Handle routine paperwork, disputes, and contract administration with an organized approach. Effective at handling simultaneous contract timelines and maintaining strict schedules with over 10 years of successful experience. SKILLS
Document preparation
Contract Negotiation
Process Development
Strategic Planning
Account management
Requests for information
Financial administration
MS Office
Problem resolution
Operational improvement
Supervision
Profit and loss understanding
Data analysis understanding
Reporting knowledge
Procurement expertise
Vendor sourcing
Project organization
Business operations
Process improvement
Team management
Relationship development
Human Resource Management Experience
WORK HISTORY
Contract Manager, 11/2018 to Current
Executive Management Services – Greenfield, IN
Monitor contracts' performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organize proactive resolutions.
Support timely and complete billing by documenting milestones and submitting accurate invoicing paperwork.
Work closely with account team to identify areas to improve cash flow and leverage tools to improve cash flow from contracts.
Track contracts for management and issue regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
Manage, supervise and control execution of contracts.
Maintain database for contracts, vendor, and customer information.
Compile required documentation to keep contracts compliant with requirements.
Interpret contract terms and coordinated solutions to resolve disputes between clients and service providers.
Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts. Human Resources Manager, 03/2015 to 01/2018
Executive Management Services – Greenfield, IN
Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
Forecasted expected personnel demands and developed forward-thinking approaches to achieve objectives.
Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates, and working with legal and compliance teams.
Directed and controlled various benefit programs, including 401K, medical, dental and vision packages.
Educated management on successful policy implementation and enforcement actions to prevent employee legal entanglements.
Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
Devised hiring and recruitment policies for company.
Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes.
Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by resolving issues for speedy resolution.
Collaborated with senior management and performed helpful tasks, including benefits analysis, corrective action planning and big-picture data capturing.
Organized and led orientation and training to promote collaboration.
Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability by developing organizational filing systems for confidential employee records and reports.
Directed onboarding and training for new employees each year, keeping company operations smooth and production efficient with skilled candidates.
Led and provided direction for human resources team.
Collaborated with cross-functional departments to create, manage and maintain reporting.
Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
Improved team morale by resolving inquiries on new hire initiatives and employee workforce matters.
Reduced workers' compensation claims by instituting corporate safety training program.
Evaluate effectiveness of current processes and provided upper management strategic recommendations for improvements.
Coordinate with senior leadership and handle all managerial needs by implementing solutions into business strategies.
Created organizational filing systems for records, correspondence
Managed random monthly drug testing for over 4,000 employees.
Served as representative in various community functions to further enhance company image and develop additional business.
Manage multiple 3
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party Portals for compliance with OSHA,MSHA, and all required documentation for company compliance
Payroll Supervisor, 10/2013 to 03/2015
Executive Management Services – Greenfield, IN
Oversaw day-to-day processing of payroll for over 4,000 employees, including review of timesheets and computing pay in accordance with FLSA.
Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare, and various employee deductions, annuity contributions and retirement plan withholdings.
Oversaw department leave and salary adjustments each .
Ran payroll for over 4,000 employees, including set-up of warrant number for payroll date
Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
Processed voids and reissues, created non-sufficient funds (NSF) list for Human Resources and made salary changes in payroll and monthly leave accruals.
Coded accounting documents.
Processed gross pay, state and federal tax withholding, social security, Medicare and other deductions for all employees.
Managed payroll data entry and processing to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Pulled internal reports as requested (salaries, bonuses, hours worked).
Prepared and monitored sick leave files and served as administrator of sick leave program.
Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
Maintained consistent knowledge of multi-state and local tax regulations.
Managed time entry batch for system-wide leave entered and changes, imported data for correct salary rate and monthly leave without pay (LWOP).
Uploaded time records into and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
Documented procedures, identified areas to improve internal controls and gain additional efficiencies and implemented policy changes.
Processed various garnishments, including child support, bankruptcies and tax levies.
Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.
Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
Reviewed time records for over 4,000 employees to verify accuracy of information.
Created and managed spreadsheets for leave calculations.
Assisted with auditing and responding to company accountants.
Monitored and tracked all employees' leave time.
Implemented new-hire program by incorporating training initiatives while resolving problems and processing related documents
Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
Managed random monthly drug testing for over 4,000 employees.
Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term positions. Office Manager, 3/2011 to 2/2015
Indy Jet – Greenfield, IN
Communicated corporate objectives across all divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
Established and developed highly efficient and dependable administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
Arranged corporate and office conferences for company employees and guests.
Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
Integrated logistic systems into company processes to improve operations and manage work orders and price changes.
Performed billing, collection and reporting functions for Owners
Aggregated and analyzed data related to administrative costs to prepare budgets for corporate-level management.
Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities.
Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Completed bi-weekly payroll for employees.
Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Enhanced collaboration between team members by preparing meeting materials and taking clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
Created and finalized contracts f with customers.
Handled all incoming business and client requests for information.
Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.
Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.
Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
Developed standard operating procedures for all administrative employees.
Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.
Developed highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
References:
John Lloyd
Regional Manager Business Development
Executive Management Services
Steve Lowder
Regional Vice President of Operations, EMS Southwest Executive Management Services
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Kristen Dugan
Human Resource Manager
Executive Management Services
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Doug Cavanaugh
Regional Manager Operations, Harrisburg PA
Executive Management Services
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Barbara Pitman
Payroll Coordinator
Executive Management Services
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