GREGORY S. TONNESEN
**********@*****.*** • 603-***-**** • 28 James St. Unit 35 • Milford, NH 03055
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seek a career to match my skill set and experience to service clients/customers.
CORE STRENGTHS
Problem resolution
Bilingual English/Spanish
Organized
Effectively work with other organizations/groups
Experienced with Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, Power Point & Word
Customer focused
Team player
Ability to train/teach clients and employees
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize deliverables
Time management
Independent worker
Detail oriented
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant 07/2010 – 08/2010 etimeSoft, Burlington, MA
QA testing for a start up company
Created regression test scenarios
Completed on going and regression testing of software application
Assisted with editing user guide
Fidelity Investments
06/1999 – 10/2009, Merrimack, NH
QA Engineer 07/2009 - 10/2009
Test lead for three Defined Benefit corporate action projects; clients were Bristol Myers-Squibb, Ford Motor Company and Olympus America Inc.
Created test strategies and/or plans for Bristol Myers-Squibb, Ford Motor Company and Olympus America Inc. projects
Completed functional testing in applicable Fidelity systems
Tracked defects which arose as part of testing
Systems Analyst 09/2007 – 07/2009
Test lead on several Defined Benefit corporate action projects for General Motors Corporation.
Created test strategies and test plans
Completed functional testing in applicable systems
Performed client testing via WebEx with General Motors Corporation
Provided reports to General Motors pertaining to testing results
Received a “SPOT” award from a project manager in special recognition for work done on one project
Integrated Data Operations Specialist 09/2004 – 09/2007
Responsible for maintaining the integrity of participants’ indicative data across various Fidelity systems.
Assisted with updating procedural documentation
Set up beneficiary and alternate payee accounts
Updated indicative data across Defined Contribution, Defined Benefit, Stock Option and Health & Insurance Plans
SME (Subject Matter Expert for data maintenance)
Received a quarterly award and several “SPOT” awards in special recognition for work done
HR/Payroll Issue Resolution Representative 10/2003 – 09/2004
Responsible for maintaining the integrity of participants’ payroll data.
Researched & resolved issues involving Defined Contribution, Defined Benefit, and Health & Welfare Plans that affected payroll
Performed calculations for adjustments as needed on participants’ accounts
Updated participant accounts via form
Bilingual Retirement Benefits Coordinator 02/2003 – 10/2003
Responsible for walking participants through the retirement process.
Assisted participants in completing forms
Followed up with participants regarding form completion, missing information and check information
Communicated in Spanish as needed with the participants
Pension Service Delivery Specialist 01/2002 – 10/2003
Responsible for training new hire as well as seasoned phone representatives on plan rules for certain Defined Benefit Plans. Assist employees on help desk regarding plan issues.
Liaison between phone representatives and operations for certain Defined Benefit Plans
Updated plan training
Composed monthly reports for certain Defined Benefit Plans
401K Service Delivery Specialist 05/2000 – 06/2003
Responsible for training new hire as well as seasoned phone representatives on plan rules for certain Defined Contribution Plans. Assist employees on help desk regarding plan issues.
Acted as a liaison between phone representatives and operations for certain Defined Contribution Plans
Updated plan training
Composed monthly reports for certain Defined Contribution Plans
401K Customer Service Representative 06/1999 – 05/2000
Responsible for addressing customer inquiries and processing transactions.
Processed loans, withdrawals, trades, systematic withdrawal payments, and Minimum Required Distributions
Set up 401K elections; deferral and contribution percentages
Educated participants on plan rules, restrictions and IRS regulations
Provided fund performance and information; relayed market quotes
Child Support Enforcement Officer 07/1998 – 06/1999 NH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Nashua, NH
Responsible for enforcing child support orders
Negotiated with attorneys and interviewed clients in English and Spanish (if necessary) to resolve conflicts
Drafted various legal motions, Uniform Support Orders and case summaries to be submitted to the court
Created arrest warrants, prepared lien proceedings, and initiated collections proceedings
Prepared and presented cases in court to the judge; enforced court orders by initiating legal proceedings
Performed case financial audits
PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1, MEDICAID TPL UNIT 10/1997 – 07/1998 NH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Concord, NH
Analyzed insurance information
Communicated with insurance companies to obtain coverage information to ensure proper billing
Billed insurance companies for expenses already paid by Medicaid
FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE 02/1997 – 10/1997 SANDRA LEE SWEETS, Lowell, MA & Nashua, NH
Represented candy company to retail stores
Established and maintained new client contacts
BILINGUAL AFDC/TAFDC CASE MANAGER 01/1994 – 03/1997 COMMONWEALTH OF MA, Fitchburg, MA
Interviewed clients; assessed client needs; authorized child care
Developed client employment plans
Interpreted and applied government policy
EDUCATION
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT - 1992 - BS – Sociology, with a minor in Business Management
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Six Sigma White Belt Training, Fidelity Investments, Merrimack, NH
Fundamentals of Payroll Course, Fidelity Investments, Merrimack, NH
VOLUNTEER
MISSIONARY SERVICE JUNE 1988 – MAY 1990 SAN BERNARDINO, CA MISSION
Received training (June 1988 – August 1988, Provo, UT)
Learned to read, write and speak Spanish
Taught religious lessons
Held leadership positions and supervised, trained, motivated & supported other missionaries
COMMUNITY SERVICE BEDFORD PARKS & RECREATION, Bedford, NH
Assistant basketball coach for one season (January 2008 – March 2008)
Assistant soccer coach for three seasons (August – October 2006, 2007 & 2008)