MITZI K. BOOHER
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865-***-**** ********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished professional with a Master of Business Administration focused in Human Resource Management paired with multiple years of advanced accounting experience. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, mainstreaming processes, and cultivating and maintaining strong employee relationships. Experienced in policy development, staff management by positively impacting overall morale and productivity, benefit administration, leadership coaching, and compliance reporting.
SKILLS
Compensation/payroll New Employee Orientation
Leadership Coaching & Counseling Business Process Improvements
Employee Grievance & Conflict Resolution Employee Engagement & Recognition
Talent Acquisition & Retention Planning Project Management
Labor Law & Regulation Compliance Policy Design & Implementation
WORK HISTORY
Human Resource Manager, 11/2018 to Present
Eskola, LLC – Morristown, TN
Administered various benefit programs, including 401K, medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurance plans
Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communication and dissemination of critical operational information
Educated and advised management on successful approaches for enhancing policy implementation and enforcement to prevent legal entanglements involving employee law
Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires
Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability by developing organizational filing systems and tracking documents for confidential employee records, trainings and various reports
Evaluated effectiveness of training programs and provided strategic recommendations for improvements to upper management
Developed new hire employment process to be consistently applied across three branches
Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses to complaints and ensure appropriate investigation measures are applied for a thorough resolution of grievances
Maintained company compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, establishing organizational standards
Researched and designed employee appreciation program and benefits plan
Developed and implemented Affirmative Action Plan
Human Resource Coordinator, 12/2014 to 10/2018
Zoo Knoxville – Knoxville, TN
Reviewed human resource paperwork for accuracy and completeness, verified employee references and background check information
Coordinated employment offers with management, developed and extended offer letter to candidate
Developed job descriptions and posted job openings on career websites
Processed bi-weekly payroll and maintained employment records for approximately 250 employees
Researched and corrected all payroll, COBRA, medical benefit, disability and FMLA issues
Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions and promotional opportunities
Developed, explained, and enforced HR policies to cultivate compliant and satisfied workforce
Collaborated with department leaders to assess employment hiring and training needs
Networked with local college to organize a job fair and placement of student intern within select departments
Maintained and educated support staff on current understanding of state and federal policies such as the Affordable Care Act and Equal Employment Opportunity
Assisted in organizing orientation presentations and other related staff presentations
Prepared reports to meet governmental compliance standards, benefit and 401K census reports, and additional data audit reports
Administered medical benefit program and organized open enrollment for 250 employees
Captured and analyzed key feedback from employees during exit interviews
Reported and followed all Worker’s Compensation claims
Senior Staff Accountant, 2014 -2018
Zoo Knoxville – Knoxville, TN
Created accounting process to improve efficiency and organization of month-end and year-end close procedures reducing time needed for closings by ten days
Gathered and analyzed employee, department and company-wide financial information
Maintained and updated general ledger with latest entries with accompanying backup documents including all month end close and year end close entries
Methodically reviewed financial documents, reconciled balance sheet accounts, analyzed, researched and resolved general ledger variance discrepancies
Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions
Contributed to multiple financial system conversions by performing functionality, capability, and data integrity testing prior to launch
Trained accounting and managerial staff on new financial software
Partnered with external auditing firm to prepare yearly audit schedules and ensure compliance with SOX and GAAP regulations
Calculated monthly sales/use tax and quarterly payroll taxes, prepared and submitted returns, and upheld compliance with all applicable laws
Prepared balance sheet, income statement, profit and loss statement, and additional financial reports as needed for presentation at monthly board meeting
Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and financial project planning
Created ad hoc reports to assist managerial staff with governmental and animal related agency requirements
Human Resource Generalist/Staff Accountant, 02/2013 – 10/2014
Brookhaven Retreat, LLC – Seymour, TN
Processed all aspects of payroll including payroll tax returns for 75 employees
Developed onboarding process for newly hired employees including credentialing process for medical staff
Processed all necessary paperwork and reporting for new hires and termed employees
Managed benefit communication, open enrollment, and addressed any employee issues related to benefit coverage
Coached managerial staff and provided guidance to support employees to resolve complaints and grievances
Researched and processed payment for all accounts payable invoices
Accurately applied accounts receivable payments to client accounts
Maintained all employee and medical client files and contracts
Coordinated with outside CPA firm to manage month end close process
Liaised with outside legal council and medical professionals to address organizational issues
EDUCATION
MBA: Human Resource Management
King University Bristol, TN
BBA: Business Administration
King College Bristol, TN
AS: Marketing and Management
Pellissippi Community College Knoxville, TN
AFFILIATIONS
Society of Human Resource Management 2014 - present
Tennessee Valley Human Resource Association 2017 - present
Board Member of Accurate Paper Box, Inc. 2007 - present
SHRM – SCP/CP Certification eligible expected 2020