TIA COOLEY
**** **** ****** ***** 980-***-****
Charlotte, NC 28262 ***********@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To secure a position in a dynamic business environment that both utilizes and enhances my administrative, human resources and management skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
T. ROWE PRICE September 2015- April 2022
Senior Human Resources Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Communicated policies pertaining to Human Resources, compensation, and benefits.
Responsible for resolving problems and working with very sensitive and confidential information
Handled employee relations and resolved conflicts
Responsible for maintaining the maintenance of sourcing applications, posting jobs through LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, and Career Builder
Created and maintained job board
Coordinated key Employee Relations functions with other areas of HR in Workday
Managed reporting and tracking of employee terminations, ensuring that the department acts in accordance with government regulations
Designing and implementing the overall recruiting strategy
Familiar with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Management Systems (CMS)
Hands on experience with recruiting software, HRIS and HRMS and full cycle recruitment
Developed and maintained tools to help standardize processes and scale the employee relations function
Provided day-to-day support on a broad range of Employee Relations topics, including performance management, leaves of absence, grievances, departures, and change management
Worked closely with management on all diversity initiatives involving recruitment to ensure fairness in hiring practices
Maintained a range of metrics to strategically inform and measure employee relations efforts
Handled various methods to recruit and network with potential candidates including social media platforms, networking events and job fairs
Ensured proper onboarding for new hires and the necessary paperwork is completed promptly and
Conducted preliminary interviews with recruits to gauge interest, personality test and salary requirements
Provided feedback to upper management about details regarding interview
Used standardized screening techniques and qualifications and experience of potential candidates in Workday
Actively work toward building a diverse and qualified team to support the organization
Scheduled weekly meetings with Human Resources Director to have a full-scale understanding of hiring needs and available positions within the company
Provided counsel and guidance to manager and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and practices
Ensure fair and equitable employment practices are followed in the areas of recruitment, employee relations and benefits and compensation
Conducted exit interviews
WEBB INC. July 2012 - Dec 2014
Senior Human Resources Lead Manager
Recruited and handled staffing logistics
Established performance and improvement tracking systems
Responsible for employee orientation, development, and training logistics and recordkeeping
Handled employee relations and compliance regulations
Conducted Company-wide committee facilitation and participation
Managed benefits administration and compensation employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health reporting; and employee services
Maintained employee files and the HR filing system
Tracked Workers Compensation and unemployment claims
Organized community events and sponsored outreach programs
PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES May 2004 - June 2012
Human Resources Manager
Coordinated the recruitment process by posting job openings
Interviewed and recommended candidates for hire and created offer letters
Administered the background verification program and updated employee handbooks
Processed monthly payroll and daily entry of accounting transactions
Performed bank and account reconciliations and prepared financial statements
Produced monthly financial summaries and reports
Prepared payroll check requests and processed accounts payable invoices
Ensured compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements
Tracked PTO time and handled all payroll inquiries
Reconciled medical, dental, and life insurance bills
Maintained OSHA log and employee confidential files
Planned events and worked with non-profit organizations
MILLER ASSOCIATES February 2002 - May 2004
Clinic Business Manager
Oversight of all facets of the daily organizational unit operations and ensured compliance with the state, federal law, policies, and regulations
Developed and implemented systems and processes to establish and maintain records for the operating unit
Managed projects that were designed to improve billing practices and increase revenues
Assisted physicians and other providers with questions and problems related to coding and billing
Investigated and adjudicated claims, including Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, and all other insurance carriers.
Communicated directly with patients to explain and provide information on social security administration laws, rules, and regulations and procedures and to obtain information from claimant/third parties.
Negotiated and settled claims with attorneys and external customers. Attended court hearings to resolve litigation. Worked with our defense counsel to resolve claims.
Established and implemented the appropriate action plan for case resolution including medical and disability management
Reviewed medical records and bills to establish settlement offers to extend to attorneys, insurance companies, and health care organizations
Determined Medicare covered service and adjusted payments for deductible or coinsurance. Handled and processed all inquiries regarding Medicare Part D program
Explained payment to providers and beneficiaries along with updating beneficiary enrollment.
Prepared and generated letters on a daily basis to patients, government agencies, state and local governments, physicians, and health care organizations on claim decisions
Extensive knowledge of Medicare and Social Security laws and procedures, applied these policies with processing claims
Responsible for gathering information and writing up status reports on claim files.
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY March 1994-January 2002
Financial Coordinator January 1999-January2002
Pre-authorized various medical procedures with insurance companies for patients
Posted payments, entered charges, processed claims and verified insurance eligibility and coverage
Dispersed monthly statements and maintained bad-debt cost reports to track billing and payments
Processed billing invoices and collected on past due accounts
Prepared bank deposits, researched and investigated account inquiries
Payment Specialist February 1996-December 1998
Maintained patient encounter forms and entered charges daily
Performed settlements and monitored billing accounts to ensure accurate processing of charges and payments
Analyzed and interpreted patient medical records to determine amount and nature of billable services
Processed accounts payables, reviewed EOB and maintained adjustments to accounts
Reimbursement Coordinator March 1994-February 1996
Processed account receivables and payables
Monitored billing performances to ensure optimal reimbursement while adhering to regulations prohibiting unbundling and other questionable practices
Prepared periodic reports for clinical staff
Obtained clarification of conflicting, ambiguous or non-specific documentation
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE
Interviews/Selection Process
Recruitment
Medical/Dental Insurance
Disciplinary Procedures/Terminations
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Applications
Lotus Notes
IDX
ICD-9 coding
Transcription
Desktop Publishing
People Soft
EDUCATION
STRAYER UNIVERSITY, Owings Mills, MD
Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration
December 2009
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management/Human Resources
December 2016
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST