Transitioning to DEIB Field

To the Hiring Manager:

In the past few years, I have worked predominantly as a payroll coordinator for a long-term care pediatric facility. In that time, many unfortunate events have happened in our country that led the organization to form a Diversity Initiative group. I helped implement the group and write the charter, create the format for our monthly discussions with participants, select topics based on interests, held informational and fun activities, help reinitiate the hair program, sent out monthly informative emails to employees, created surveys to help with employee engagement, listened to staff and take their concerns to management, and more. I also co-led our organizations recycling program named the “The Green Team”. We raised funds to pay for a water bottle filler station, adapted the building to be more eco-friendly, started a website employees can access to find local recycling information, and co-ran a buy nothing company Facebook page to name a few examples of what I help accomplish.

In order to perform all jobs, I had to be proficient in critical thinking, have organizational skills, communicate effectively, be dependable, open-minded, able to adapt, and work in a team. As well as being able to use Microsoft Office platforms, and compile data & analytics when needed.

Because I worked in a long-term care facility for medically fragile and special needs children, I understand more than most the importance of including mental health, neurodiverse, and disability populations in the conversation when they are often missed in the discussions. I also had to do research on the recent addition to the Resident Bill of Rights in NJ for LGBTQIA+ population, which lead me to be asked to speak about the topic in a virtual event outside of work as an ally.

I have a true passion for knowledge, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. This is a field that is constantly evolving and progressing, and you need to find someone who is willing to stay current and up to date on the topics that effect our society. I know I am more than capable to do that and other tasks as they are given to me. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Monique Jones

Monique J. Jones

302 Quaker Rd. Lawnside, NJ 08045 LinkedIn: Monique Jones 609-***-**** ************@*****.***

WORK EXPERIENCE

Radwell, International Willingboro, NJ

Payroll Coordinator 5/2022-8/2022

● Added new hire information into ADP payroll system & Enhanced Time timekeeping system.

● Trained new managers on time and attendance system.

● Assist Payroll Supervisor with weekly payroll.

Voorhees Pediatric Facility Voorhees, NJ

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Lead

6/2020-6/2022

● Collaborated in starting a DEI group.

● Participated in writing the DEI & “Green Team” (company recycling group) Charter.

● Create format for monthly discussions.

● Implemented monthly informational communications on different topics.

● Created surveys for employee engagement and listened to staff with their concerns.

● Initiated a website for employees to find local recycling information.

Voorhees Pediatric Facility Voorhees, NJ

Lead Payroll Coordinator

4/2017-6/2022

● Coordinated bi-weekly payroll for up to 400 personnel.

● Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.

● Maintained and daily use of ADP Workforce Now and Essential Time timekeeping system.

● Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.

● Employment verifications and submission of disability and termination reporting to the state.

● Backup for Benefits Coordinator and assisted in communication with the insurance companies.

Voorhees Pediatric Facility Voorhees, NJ

Accounts Payable Clerk

6/2009-4/2017

● Create and input daily invoices, purchase orders, credits, and expense reports in a Microsoft Access database.

● Basic use & understanding of accounting processes.

● Consistently updated ongoing contracts with vendors and consultants.

● Maintain hospitable relationships and excellent phone communication with vendors.

● Operation of office equipment, create forms, spreadsheets, and documents as needed for Office Manager and Administrator.

EDUCATION

Kaplan University Davenport, IA

M.S. Management, Organizational Design and Development

06/2014

Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society

University of Maryland, College Park College Park, MD B.S. in Kinesiological Sciences

12/2000

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Proficient Microsoft Office use, typing, & 10-key entry

Foundations of Project Management Google, July 2021

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Workplace

Certificate Issued by USF Office of Corporate Training & Professional Education, May 2021

Notary Public, 6/2020-6/2025

Certified Payroll Specialist in ADP WFN®11/19-11/22

Adult Mental Health Fist Aid Certificate 10/21-10/24

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