JONI S. ALFORD
adlueo@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Business Management – April 2005
CERTIFICATES Career Technical Education Teaching Credential – Information Technology & Business – July 2015
Administrative Credential – Supervision and Coordination – August 2020
WORK EXPERIENCE
Career Technical Education Instructor
Computer and Related Technologies
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation July 2013 – Present*
Prepare incarcerated adult men to become productive members of society by training them in the academic, trade, and vocational skills necessary to gain employment and helping them to develop sociably acceptable attitudes and interests.
Prepare, assess, and improve curriculum and lesson plans.
Perform pre-assessment to determine student prior knowledge.
Ongoing assessment to include formative, summative, informal, and performance-based to determine student progress and their areas of difficulties.
Provide both individual and group instruction.
Provide leadership and motivation.
Maintain fair and firm discipline.
Prepare and maintain student records.
Prepare and analyze statistical reports.
Return to Work / Workers’ Compensation Analyst
Office Technician (Typing)
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation February 2009 – June 2013
Ensured accuracy, integrity, and timely processing of Workers’ Compensation claims; managed third party administrators and medical providers; questioned and/or reported WC claims that appear unlawful.
Performed a variety of functional activities related to the investigation, administration, and disposition of workers’ compensation claims.
Developed appropriate return-to-work strategies (Regular and Transitional), on all workers’ compensation claims, by working closely with and acting as a liaison between the injured employee, their supervisor, claims adjusters, and medical providers.
Monitored claims status and communicated with all relevant parties (Claims adjuster, injured employee, employee’s supervisor, employee’s medical provider, and management) acting as an employee advocate until claim resolution was achieved.
Maintained a Workers’ Compensation Claims Management System, ensuring all information was entered accurately and timely.
Provided statistics to management monthly on the number of new and current claims, total number of days lost, and cost of the claims.
Administered light duty assignments, reasonable accommodations according to ADA guidelines, and medical transfers and/or demotions.
Provided training for employees and management, participated in safety, Peer Support, and Employee Association meetings.
Cost Accountant
Human Resources Assistant
U. S. Gypsum Company January 1996 – January 2009
Prepared payroll, collected and paid employee garnishments, bonuses and reimbursements.
Conducted physical inventory of raw materials and finished goods and reconciled to book inventory.
Posted to General Ledger, Cash Receipts, Accounts Receivable and Payable Journals
Managed and monitored the claims administration process of workers’ compensation, auto liability, and general liability claims to ensure the high standard of care for all injured employees and third parties.
Prepared clear, concise, and accurate historical data, salary data, and statistical reports for the purposes of making decision and recommendations to management.
Interpreted, clarified, and implemented policies, procedures, and practices.
Trained personnel in Safety, Open Enrollment and New Employee Orientation
Administered all employee benefits, such as, medical, dental, investment and retirements plans, worker’s compensation, long and short term disability, and FMLA, CFRA, CPL, COBRA, ADA, ERISA, and EEO.
Coordinated company events.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Strong work ethics, positive attitude, good energy, flexible and adaptable
Career emphasis in Accounting, Statistics, Human Resources Management, and training others
Proficient in both written and oral communication.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook).
Experience with programming language VBA and HTML
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to complete multiple projects within established deadlines.
Ability to analyze processes and procedures in order to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize workload with little or no supervision.
Ability to ask appropriate questions when problem-solving and seek assistance where appropriate.
Ability to accept constructive criticism.
Planning on retiring and supplementing income from a position working at home.
REFERENCES
Bruce Crotts
Esther Koludrovic
Assessment Coordinator – Academic Teacher
Accounting Manager