Maida Avellanet Resume

MAIDA AVELLANET

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VALRICO, FLORIDA 33594

813-***-****

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SUMMARY OF COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

· Over ten years experience in labor, management and employment issues.

· A bilingual human resources professional with diverse experience as a strategic partner of leadership teams

· Analytical thinker who is very solution oriented while maintaining focus on the bottom line

· Proficient in MS Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Corel WordPerfect; 60+WPM

· Able to Multitask and prioritize work appropriately

· Able to communicate professionally and effectively to maintain optimum employee/client relations

· Able to demonstrate a commitment to excellence

· Able to demonstrate a high level of initiative

· Able to function with a sense of urgency

· Able to function as a team player

· Able to demonstrate sound problem solving skills through anticipating required activities and initiating appropriate actions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

BELLA STAFFING SERVICES, LLC Jan 2007 to Jan 2009

Operations Manger (09/2007 - 1/2009)

Handle day-to-day operations including staff supervision, development and training, hiring, benefits administration, payroll, billing, client development; sales and marketing

Account Manager/Recruiter (01/2007 – 09/2007)

Take work orders from client, prepare job descriptions, conduct behavioral interviews, calculate, quote and sell bill rates, participate in company, market or branch sales and recruiting campaigns, maintained an 80% fill ratio for all client orders

BABYLAND FAMILY SERVICES, INC. Jun 1997 to Aug 2005

Director, Human Resources (2001-Aug 2005) direct all employment activities, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, orientation, training, staff development, terminations, grievances, disciplinary actions, unemployment, disability, benefits administration and annual payroll of 8.3 million for approximately 380 union and non-union employees at 15 locations throughout Essex County.

Achievements

· Negotiated collective bargaining agreements which resulted in employer costs savings in benefits and wages for all unionized employees

· Negotiated settlement down from $500,000 to $25,000 in an alleged negligence claim against the organization

· Negotiated several significant contracts with vendors that resulted in favorable pricing and service including Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield (medical & dental), Philadelphia Insurance Company (general liability) which resulted in a 23% cost savings from previous vendor

· Contested worker’s compensation audit resulting in a premium savings of $55,435.

· Formed strategic alliances with outside educational resources to provide a flow qualified applicants for various positions reducing reliance on outside recruitment firms thus lowering hiring expenses

· Developed and implemented monthly manager training modules to strengthen employee performance and policy awareness

· Instrumental in reduced turnover rate between 10 to 15 percent for each of the past three years by ensuring screening of qualified applicants, staff development training, and implementation of enhanced employee benefits package

Assistant Director, Human Resources (1998-2001) Development and revision of policies and procedures. Manage all employee safety, insurance and benefits programs including COBRA, disability, unemployment and worker’s compensation claims. Represent agency at personnel related hearings and investigations.

Executive Assistant to Executive Director and Deputy Director (1997-1998) Supervising secretarial and clerical staff, maintain agency files, maintain calendar of appointments, negotiate with vendors and purchase all office supplies and equipment, coordinate board reports and other activities for Board of Trustees.

DONJON MARINE CO., INC. Apr 1996 to Jun 1997

Manager/Executive Assistant to President and Vice President. Coordinate and direct support services including, secretarial and reception; conference planning and travel; telecommunications management; information and data processing; redesign work area to be more efficient and user-friendly; review of contracts related to the purchase/sale of equipment, materials, supplies, products and services.

GROTTA, GLASSMAN & HOFFMAN May 1990 to Apr 1996

Legal Secretary & Personal Assistant to two management labor partners. Attend labor negotiations and handle setting up conference rooms, typing necessary injunction papers and taking notes. Scheduled all meetings, seminars, arbitrations, hearings, and negotiations. Experience with drafting Settlement Agreements, Notice of Motions, all correspondence, Memorandum of Agreement, and Collective Bargaining Agreements.

FOX & FOX Jan 1988 to May 1990

Legal Secretary: Worked with real estate senior associate and labor litigation associate. Preparation of correspondence, pleadings, mortgages, deeds, civil actions, appeals, partnership agreements, releases, power of attorney, notice of settlements for both plaintiffs and defendants. Scheduled meetings, heavy client contact and prepared legal billings.

MATTSON, MADDEN & POLITO Jan 1983 to Nov 1987

Legal Secretary/Receptionist: Worked with worker's compensation department, answered claim petitions, scheduled physical examinations. Heavy switchboard operation, organizing filing system, preparing bills and time records. Responsible for office calendar (court appearances, depositions, meetings).

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

· University High School, Newark, New Jersey

· Florida Real Estate Principles, Practices & Law

· Seven Steps to Investigate Allegations of Employee Misconduct: Brightline Compliance,Washington,D.C.

· Avoiding OSHA Citations & Liabilities: Lorman Education Services, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

· COBRA Compliance Training: National Association of State Boards of Accountancy

· Management Skills for New or Prospective Managers: SkillPath Seminars, Mission, Kansas

· Effective Hiring & Retention: Lorman Education Services, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

· Fundamentals of Personnel Law: SkillPath Seminars, Mission, Kansas

· Successful Communication Skills For Women: Pryor Resources, Inc. Kansas City, Missouri

LANGUAGES: Bilingual: English/Spanish

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