Human Resources Team Member

Beth Donna Kavaler

*** ******** ****, **** ********, CT 06117-2101

860-***-**** C *********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/bethkavaler SUMMARY

Highly organized, detail-oriented and dynamic professional with extremely well-developed administrative and interpersonal skills. Strengths include effective communication, working in a multicultural environment, and operating independently and as a team member.

Experience in maintaining confidentiality, communicating and coordinating with employees and staff at all levels. Effective program management, ability to multi-task, and handle diverse projects. Core competencies include:

Communication

Training & Development

Confidentiality

Team Player

Benefits

Ethical Standards

Time Management

Relationship Building

Event Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JOY OF FOODS KOSHER CATERING, WEST HARTFORD JANUARY 2023 – PRESENT

Food prep, cooking and serving

DUNCASTER RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, BLOOMFIELD MARCH 2022 – DECEMBER 2022 Human Resources Specialist

Managed the talent acquisition and recruitment processes

Collaborated with hiring managers and other HR staff during the hiring process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, start dates, and additional onboarding details

Conducted monthly new employee orientation

Developed and facilitate effective training and development programs

Maintained training records, new employee files & compliance with federal & state employment laws & regulations

Managed and track job postings through the applicant tracking system (ATS) Independent Aflac Business Owner – District Sales Coordinator OCTOBER 2018 – JANUARY 2024

Develop business relationships with organizations to coordinate enhancements to current employee benefits

Support clients with ongoing benefits solutions, management, and claims processing RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION, NEW BRITAIN JULY 2016 – SEPTEMBER 2018 Human Resources/Operations Assistant

Provided support for HR Manager, Plant Manager and Operations Manager on various projects and assignments

Managed essential recruitment and office functions, including job postings, coordination of interviews, phone screenings, and monitoring and updating the HRIS system, answering phones, ordering and maintenance of office supplies, processing incoming/outgoing mail

Communicated with new hires during on-boarding process and assisted with new employee orientation

Coordinated record management, processed, maintained and archived all HR personnel files

Initiated and tracked employee background checks and drug screenings; processed and tracked FMLA claims

Coordinated & assisted company associates with benefits open-enrollment, flu shot & biometric screening programs; lead contact for plant associates regarding payroll; provided unemployment claim information

Plant-lead and Champion for the Bettering Our Communities committee and corporate outreach programs, working with charitable organizations to plan and coordinate fundraising events and awareness programs

Responsible for organizing employee events, corporate outings and associate engagement activities

E-Time attendance module administrator for employee attendance tracking

Promoted the Health and Wellness initiative through various activities

Created digital monthly communications and corporate quarterly newsletters for marketing and employee news THE BUSHNELL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

& HARTFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, HARTFORD JANUARY 2015 – JULY 2016 Human Resources Assistant

Assisted HR Director, Bushnell & HSO departments with research projects, assignments and/or special projects

Maintained and tracked FMLA and Workers Compensation; served as back-up to payroll coordinator

Organized recruitment & advertising, including resume review and interviews; maintained Affirmative Action logs

Conducted and coordinated on-boarding and benefits enrollment for new employees; managed intern program Beth Donna Kavaler

Coordinated employee events: pension meetings, open enrollment, flu shots and catering for employee socials

Managed back of house room reservations for staff using Artifax system

Performed administrative/customer service functions: greeted visitors, managed corporate phone system, copier & maintenance agreements, incoming and outgoing mail & packages, assisted with large mailings, maintained & ordered supplies

UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD, WEST HARTFORD

Manager, Student Services and Evaluations, Barney School of Business OCTOBER 2007 – MAY 2014

Advised 600+ traditional and non-traditional current, prospective, and transfer students as well as parents regarding academic opportunities, college curriculum requirements, academic progress and University policies

Communicated and collaborated with internal and external constituencies (faculty, University administrators and staff, alumni, and organizational leadership) to ensure a positive student academic experience

Directed operations workflow of the Undergraduate Program for the Barney School of Business

Evaluated academic records, transcripts and transfer credits; updated student records and databases

Responsible for student recruitment, Freshman Preview, presentations for Orientation Programs & Commencement

Assisted in development and implementation of short- and long-term retention strategies

Served as a liaison between students and department heads to resolve academic discrepancies, address deficiencies in student progress and possible corrective measures

Assisted in development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures and forms regarding students and enforcement of all policies and procedures

Mentored students and trained faculty

Member of the Undergraduate Committee, Undergraduate Academic Standards Committee, and Web Committee

Taught required course that prepared students for internships/co-ops and future career opportunities; topics included resume preparation, interview and job search techniques, business etiquette & professionalism UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD, WEST HARTFORD

Administrative Assistant to the Director of Athletics JANUARY 2001 – OCTOBER 2007

Served as primary liaison between internal and external constituencies and the Director of Athletics

Coordinated department meetings and special events

Researched information and organized Excel reports and other necessary documents

Maintained employee and donor files and records

Collaborated with Department staff to ensure a smooth and efficient work flow

Supervised purchasing card records and completed expense account and reimbursement forms

Worked with Alumni on Athletics Boards

Coordinated travel arrangements, monitored and maintained Director’s calendar and related administrative responsibilities

SEDGWICK MIDDLE SCHOOL, WEST HARTFORD

Paraprofessional, Main Office & Pupil Services Department 1997 – 2001

Administrative services: greeted and assisted students, parents, visitors, and performed various clerical duties

Coordinated federally-mandated PPT meetings for approximately 200 special education students

Served as contact person between Department Supervisor and all special education teachers, school psychologist, social worker, principal, assistant principals, and parents

Maintained and updated confidential records of all mandated student EDUCATION

Certificate, Human Resources Management, Central Connecticut State University MS, Organizational Psychology, University of Hartford BA, Organizational Leadership & Human Resources, University of Hartford AS, Secretarial Science, Greater Hartford Community College TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office, MS Outlook, SuccessFactor, ADP E-Time, Banner Information Systems, Artifax System, ADP LEADERSHIP/MEMBERSHIPS/RECOGNITION

Membership Co-Director, Human Resources Association of Central Connecticut (HRACC)

National Society of Leadership & Success, Sigma Alpha Pi; National Advisory Board, Chapter Advisor, Exec. Board

Co-creator/implementer/facilitator, EMPOWER Me student leadership program, University of Hartford

Laura Johnson Initiative for Women Leaders, University of Hartford

Certificate in Leadership Development, Institute for Leadership and Talent Development, University of Hartford

Alpha Sigma Lambda, National Honor Society

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