Human Resources - Real Estate - Benefits Expert
Resume:
Valerie K. Povey
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Work Experience:
*/**** – 8/2024 Human Resources Generalist, Structure Medical LLC
Primary Responsibilities:
New Employee Orientation
Employee Benefits Enrollment and Maintenance
Office Administrative Duties
Planning and Implementing Company Social and Holiday Events
Employee Discipline and Referrals
Correcting, Maintaining and Submitting Payroll (UKG)
7/2017 – 7/2024 Real Estate Managing Broker / Agent
Leading Edge Real Estate Group,
Realtor / Qualifying Broker 9/2022-7/2024
MarMac Real Estate, Agent 10/2019 – 9/2022
Keller Williams, Madison, Agent 7/2017-10/2019
Primary Responsibilities:
Qualifying Managing Broker: Tennessee & Alabama
Opening, Staffing and Marketing Decatur Office Location
Held and maintained all office Agent and Office Real Estate Licenses
Agent Recruitment, Coaching & Training
Work with residential Buyer / Seller Clients
Open Houses, Staging and Marketing of properties
Annual Audits and Daily File Maintenance and Compliance Oversite
2015 – 2018 Independent Insurance Agent, Madison, AL
Agent / Associate
Primary Responsibilities:
Facilitate Open Enrollment for large and small employers
Strategize with employers to develop competitive benefits packages
Attend regional and state staff and sales meetings for various life, health and supplemental insurance carriers
Provide benefits educational sessions for groups and individuals
File claims and provide excellent customer service for existing clients
9/2007 -10/2014 City of Sault Ste. Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Human Resources Director
Primary Responsibilities;/2019
Initially Developed Human Resources Department
Insurance and pension plan benefits selection, management and administration
Employee / Labor contract negotiations
Hearing and responding to employee Grievances
Oversite and Internal Controls of Payroll Department
Supervision of Interns
Talent recruitment, conducting back ground and reference checks
Facilitate Special Health Determining, Employee Assistance, Ethics and Conduct and Safety Committees
Mandatory state and federal reporting (EEO, MIOSHA, HIPAA, Audit, etc.)
Employee disciplinary actions
Policy writing, implementation, administration and enforcement
Prepare materials for and facilitate multi-panel interview processes
Maintain proper personnel files following stringent records retention schedules
Respond to Freedom of Information Act requests
5/2003 - 9/2007 Precision Edge Surgical Products Co., LLC, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Human Resources Manager
Primary Responsibilities;
Initially developed Human Resources Department
Enter and process payroll
Benefits administration
Implement Employee Assistance Program
Recruitment and Hiring
Personnel file maintenance
Benefits administration
Plan and Implement Employee recognition program
Organize and facilitate employee social and recreational activities
Payroll corrections, deductions, advances and status changes
Liaison between employees and management team
Employee recognition and reward program development and administration
7/1999 - 5/2003 Bay Mills Indian Community Human Resources Dept., Brimley, Michigan
Training Manager
Primary Responsibilities;
Initially establish a Training Department within Human Resources
Develop and facilitate training programs for Tribal organization including gaming, health care, restaurant, police, childcare, retail, finance and other divisions to include but not limited to:
oAlcohol server certification
oRestaurant Server Etiquette
oCustomer Service Skills (FISH program and in-house)
oHotel Front Desk Services
oHIPAA Privacy Rule (for medical staff)
oSoft skills training circuits (Interpersonal Skills, Guest Service, etc.)
oBasic Excel, Word Perfect, Word and Outlook training
oSexual Harassment Prevention training
oTitle 31 Compliance, Cash Handling, and other technical skills sessions
oBack Injury Prevention, Right to Know, Blood Borne Pathogen and other Safety training sessions
oIdentify and facilitate outside training groups visits for very specialized training programs as needed
oNew employee orientation
oCreate and maintain employee training catalog of available courses
oCreate and maintain employee training records
10/1990 – 7/1999 Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Training Manager / Orientation Coordinator
Primary Responsibilities;
Develop and facilitate training programs for Tribal organization including gaming, health care, restaurant, police, childcare, retail, finance and other divisions to include but not limited to:
oAlcohol server certification
oRestaurant Server Etiquette
oCustomer Service Skills (FISH program and in-house)
oHotel Front Desk Services
oHIPAA Privacy Rule (for medical staff)
oSoft skills training circuits (Interpersonal Skills, Guest Service, etc.)
oBasic Excel, Word Perfect, Word and Outlook training
oSexual Harassment Prevention training
oTitle 31 Compliance, Cash Handling, and other technical skills sessions
oBack Injury Prevention, Right to Know, Blood Borne Pathogen and other Safety training sessions
oIdentify and facilitate outside training groups visits for very specialized training programs as needed
oNew employee orientation
oFacilitate tours of Tribal gaming properties for visiting dignitaries, entertainers, Government officials and other guests
oCreate and maintain employee training catalog of available courses
oCreate and maintain employee training records
Community Involvement:
Former President, Secretary and 11-year Board Member of United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula (Chippewa Co., Michigan)
Highly trained Civil / Domestic Relations Mediator with Eastern Upper Peninsula Community Dispute Resolution Center (Chippewa Co., Michigan)
Volunteer with Diane Peppler Resource Center (Domestic Violence Shelter)
Volunteer QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper trainer: I have facilitated this training for over 1,000 individuals
Homeowners Selection Committee, Habitat for Humanity of Morgan Co.
Professional Affiliations/ Organizational Memberships:
HAAR Member / Supra Key
10-year Member of Society for Human Resource Management
7-year Member of Michigan Municipal League
Employer Delegate and plan administrator for the City of Sault Ste. Marie Municipal Employee Retirement System (MERS) of Michigan
Volunteer Navigator: MI Bridges Benefits (Affordable Care Act Michigan State Site)
Licensure:
Alabama Real Estate Agent License
Alabama Real Estate Broker License
Tennessee Real Estate Broker License
Alabama Life / Health Insurance Agent License
Tennessee Life / Health Insurance Agent License
SHRM SCP – Anticipated Completion 11/2024
Education/Training:
Lake Superior State University
Various classes related to Business Law, Human Resources Law and general Studies
Sault Area High School and Skill Center
Diploma: General Studies
Cindy Singh Real Estate School
Real Estate Pre-License Course
EUP Community Dispute Resolution Center
Certified General Civil Mediator
Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office
Hall of Justice Office of Dispute Resolution
Domestic Relations Mediator; facilitate Domestic Violence Screening and Domestic Relations Mediations
QPR Institute
Certified QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Trainer
Lilly Labor Law Firm P.C.
Comprehensive Labor Relations Professional Program
Friesen Kaye and Associates
Certified Training Instructor
Michigan Association of United Ways
Michigan Benefits Access Navigator
Cecchetti Council of America
Certified Ballet Instructor
Marmon College
Advanced Supervisory Skills Training Series
Valerie K. Povey
********@*****.***
Professional References:
Douglas Pascoe, Finance Officer
Squadron Capital
David Pelizzon, President and CEO
Squadron Capital LLC
860-***-**** Office
860-***-**** Mobile
Tim Knox, Broker
Revolved Realty
Dr. Stephanie Ryan Cate Gibson, CEO
Holistic Performance Group
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