Margaret R. Weathers
*** ******* ******, **** ****, MS 38941 • 662-***-**** hm; 615-***-**** cell • ************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A self-motivated, human resources professional with over fifteen years of proven employee relation skills and a broad knowledge of human resources practices; successfully developed an efficient, operating human resources department.
CREDENTIALS
Certified Notary Signing Agent
Certified Medical Secretary
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excel, PowerPoint, & Word. Banner. Types 55-60 wpm.
EDUCATION
American InterContinental University (AIU) – Schaumburg, Illinois
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with HR Management Specialization - 2015
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
HR Management Certificate – 2011
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
SHRM Learning System Course Requirements Certificate - 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE
Greenwood Inn & Suites – 635 Hwy 82 W., Greenwood, MS 622-***-****
Title: Desk Clerk: 04/11/19 – Present
Checks guests in and out
Makes and cancels reservations
Ensures accurate posting of room charges
Receives calls, makes calls, and transfers calls
Utilizes call back sheet to ensure guests room satisfaction
Notifies manager of any complaints
Verifies cash drawer total at the beginning of shift
Independent Contractor – 321 Wheeler Street, Itta Bena, MS 615-***-****
Title: Notary Signing Agent: 05/01/18 – Present
A certified notary signing agent with experience administering oaths, taking sworn form I-9, last will and testament, annuities, structured settlements, garnishments, durable power of attorney, refinance, loan closing, foreclosure sales, etc.
Mississippi Valley State University – 14000 Hwy 82 W., Itta Bena, MS 662-***-****
Title: Human Resources Specialist: 8/15/16 – 12/31/18
Managed and processed income withholding orders in a timely manner
Collaborated with Business and Finance to ensure monthly deductions were accurate
Managed WIOA funding to assist students with tuition
Collaborated with Student Accounts to ensure funds were posted accurately
Managed job announcements on internal and external websites
Tracked FMLA and requests certification when applicable
Processed final leave pay for separated workers through full execution by payroll
Processed background checks and verified employment on existing & former employees
Processed vouchers, remittances, requisitions, to purchase or compensate vendors, etc.
Assisted with registration set-up for on-site training
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Recorded and managed minutes of weekly departmental meeting
Functioned as backup for HR Assistant and recruiter for Career Fairs
Setup demographic (contact info., emergency info., direct deposit, and pin) for new hires
Re-issued pin for employees locked out of Banner
Managed numerous spreadsheets - IWO, FMLA, Leave Payout, NH/Term, Applications
Routed calls, recorded and delivered messages, filed; performed other duties as assigned
Keyed in data to ensure monthly and biweekly employees were accurately paid for leave
Mississippi Valley State University – 14000 Hwy 82 W., Itta Bena, MS 662-***-****
Title: Human Resources Assistant: 9/1/15 – 8/14/16
Managed the front desk
Processed employment application packets and forward to hiring departments
Entered data for “request for leave” in Banner
Tracked FMLA and requested certification when applicable
Followed through on final leave pay for separated workers until fully executed by payroll
Supervised work study students
Assisted with registration set-up for on-site training
Recorded minutes of weekly departmental meeting
Filed and performed all other duties as assigned
South Central Conference of SDA – 715 Youngs Lane, Nashville, TN 615-***-****
Title: Human Resources Director: 11/09 – 03/15
Facilitated new hire orientation
Initiated exit interviews
Created job descriptions
Assisted in the creation of policies and ensured compliance
Facilitated training of church clerks
Monitored Supplemental Retirement
Processed retirement for Regional and NAD retirees
Facilitated Employees’ Performance Reviews
Tracked accrued vacation leave
Managed service records
Tracked and managed FMLA
Functioned as Benefit Specialists
Functioned as liaison for AFLAC, MOA, Homeland Security, and Legal Shield
Employee relations and conflict resolution
South Central Conference of SDA – 715 Youngs Lane, Nashville, TN – 615-***-****
Title: Administrative Assistant: 07/02 – 11/09
Provided administrative support to the Executive Secretary
Functioned as Conference Membership Clerk
Point of contact for HR-related matters
Managed employees’ service records
Edited minutes of various meetings
Processed Corporate Resolutions
Constructed conference directory annually
Performed other duties as assigned
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St. Francis Hospital – 5959 Park Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 - 901-***-****
Title: Medical Transcriptionist – 1998 – 2002
Responsibilities consisted of transcribing acute-care dictation in an office as well as home-based environment.
NAACP - 588 Vance Ave., Memphis, TN 38126 - 901-***-****
Title: Clerk (Part-Time): 07/00 – 07/02
Functioned as point of contact for HR matters
Accounts receivable and Accounts payable
Processed payroll
Maintained personnel files
Verified employment
Generated monthly reports under the supervision of the Executive Director
Sorted incoming mail
Generated W2s for tax purposes
Prepared monthly tax statements
Prepared deposit slips
Created spreadsheets, mail merges, databases, etc.
Filed and managed member’s membership cards
Performed other duties as assigned
Grace United Methodist Church – 1619 East Raines Road, Memphis, TN 38116
Title: Administrative Assistant (PT): 02/00 – 07/00 – 901-***-****
Routed calls and recorded messages
Provided administrative support to the Senior Pastor, Dr. Martin McCain
Composed correspondences and processed mail
Maintained personnel files
Created weekly church bulletin for 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services
Mailed weekly bulletins to sick and shut in members
Maintained and updated bulletin board weekly
Ordered and maintained office supplies
Additional Experience:
Approximately 18 years of medical transcriptionist experience in an acute care setting
Served six years as MS-TN Youth Federation Treasurer
Served four years as treasurer for Oaklands Park Seventh-day Adventist Church
Keyed in charitable giving for each donor
Reconciled ledger
Dropped deposits
Counted weekly charitable giving and verified deposit slip
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Ensured annual processing of 1099s
Ensured receipts for annual contributions were mailed according to procedure
Currently serving as Head Treasurer for Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church
Keyed in charitable giving for each donor
Reconciled ledger
Assisted in counting charitable giving and verified deposit slip
Dropped deposits
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
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Ensured annual processing of 1099s
Ensured annual contributions were mailed according to proper procedure
Worked from home: Ran a medical transcriber service for over ten years. Two to three of those years were full-time with benefits for St. Francis Hospital.
References:
LaShundra Smith, Belzoni MS 662-***-****
Sharon Carter, 14000 Hwy 82 West, Greenwood, MS 662-***-****
Dr. Queen Robinson, 5028 Walden Woods Dr., Hermitage, TN 37076 615-***-****
Willie Mae Ward, Ruleville MS 662-***-****