MACHELE HAYFRON
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Ambitious Entry Level Human Resource Administration professional who has a comprehensive understanding of labor laws and benefits administration
Organized and motivated employee able to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments
Forward-thinking individual with strong interpersonal and multitasking skills
Self-motivated professional with 6 years of administrative experience and 10+ years of customer services experience
EDUCATION
Master of Science: Human Resource Management 2020
Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Business Administration 2003
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Benefits Analyst, Trane Technologies (Contractor), Davidson, NC 06/2019 to 02/2020
Determined employee benefit practices by benchmarking best practices; researching industry and employment trends; tracking legislation and estimating impact
Recommended employee benefit programs by examining, evaluating, and optimizing employee understanding, acceptance, and interests, costs, regulatory requirements, and competitive advantage
Explained employee benefits by conducting meetings; preparing written and graphic announcements and explanations; responding to requests
Provided management planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing employee benefit data and trends
Maintained employee confidence by keeping benefit information confidential
Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Accomplished human resources and organization mission by completing related results as needed
Answered employee questions
Processed incoming mail
Created and distributed documents
Maintained computer system by updating and entering data
Participated in benefits tasks, such as document resolutions, reconciling benefits packets, and approved packets for payment
Income Maintenance Caseworker II, Cabarrus County Human Services, Kannapolis, NC 05/2018 to 08/2018
Determined eligibility based on Federal, State and County policies for disabled and aging population
Maintained complete and accurate records for a caseload of 50 plus
Responded to complaints of clients, advocates, professionals, and the community related to eligibility.
Assessed clients' needs, make referrals when appropriate to other Social Services community- resources
Educated community agencies about services available with local social service agency
Represented county in agency conferences, appeals, and hearings in a confident manner
Income Maintenance Investigator II, Harnett County Social Services, Lillington, NC 05/2017 to 04/2018
Reviewed applications for welfare and conduct detailed investigation on suspected fraudulent receipt
Initiated prosecution process against suspected person for applying and receiving public assistance fraudulently
Coordinated with the respective state welfare departments and law enforcement agencies
Located and interview people suspected of having obtain welfare in illegal ways, and witnesses
Collected, preserved, and analyzed testimony of suspected individuals and witnesses
Prepared detail reports necessary for filing complaints against the frauds
Income Maintenance Caseworker I, Cumberland County Department of Social Services, Fayetteville, NC 09/2016 to 05/2017
Determined client eligibility for Food and Nutrition benefits
Assisted clients with the application and recertification process
Informed clients of their rights and responsibilities
Maintained large caseload and adapt to providing services for two programs
Efficiently utilized office equipment, interagency software, and Microsoft Office in order to achieve deadlines and stay updated on case notes
Tax Filer Technician, Rose Barracks Vilseck Law Center, Vilseck, Germany 12/2007 to 05/2009
Advised clients in the tax preparation process and prepare and file tax documents
Took incoming calls from clients to answer tax questions and set up tax preparation appointments
Ensured the confidentiality of each client by following all company procedures regarding information handling
Increased the business by promoting our services and expanding our client base
Attended to the needs of clients to inspire them to refer the service and come back the following year
Civil Litigation Assistant, Nuvell Financial Services Corporation, Little Rock, AR 03/2004 to 05/2005
●Provided administrative support for a civil litigation department of 8 people
●Assisted with preparation of legal packets electronically
●Assisted with special projects/reports and activities
●Assisted customer service call center with customer calls and payments
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management – 2019
Harnett County Department of Social Services Helping Hand Award – Harnett County Social Services – 2018
National Career Readiness Certificate – 2016
Commanding General's Helping Hand Award - 165th Infantry Brigade – 2013
Commanding General's Helping Hand Award - 165th Infantry Brigade – 2012
Commanding General's Helping Hand Award - Fires Squadron, 2nd Stryker Calvary Regiment - 2009
The Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher – Fires Squadron, 2nd Stryker Calvary Regiment - 2008
Family Readiness Group Certificate of Appreciation - 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment - 2008
Loss prevention award – Lowes Homes Improvement Center 2003
Customer first award – Lowes Homes Improvement Center 2003
11726 Devilwood Dr. Potomac, MD 20854 Mobile: 803-***-****
Email:*********@*****.*** Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/machele-hayfron-63117246/
linkedin.com/in/machele-hayfron-63117246