Mary L. Marinoff *** Twin Lake Blvd
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
********@***.***
Summary
Organized EHS/HR Specialist and HR Project Coordinator support professional offering versatile office management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Strong planner and problem solver who readily adapts to change, works independently and exceeds expectations. Able to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. Earned excellent marks on performance reviews, with citations for excellence in areas including work volume, accuracy and quality; ability to learn and master new concepts; positive work ethic; and commitment to providing unsurpassed service.
Professional Experience – Overview
Human Resources
Environmental Health & Safety
Recruit, interview, hire
New hire orientation
Plan wellness programs
Coordinate training
EEOC/ADA knowledge
Employment law/legal compliance
Employee relations
PeopleSoft/My Medtronic Safety assessments
Accident investigations
Safety trainer
Ergonomic assessments
Administrative Technical
Office management
Records management
Database administration
Front-Desk Reception
Travel Coordination Generate spreadsheet./reports
Event Management
Calendaring
Executive Support
MS Word and MS Excel
MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook
MS Publisher and MS Visio
Internet/Intranet
Project Coordinator, Medtronic, Brooklyn Center, MN July 2011- October 2011
Responsible for performing diverse project and administrative duties to support the Feedthrough/Manufacturing area leadership including: Provide administrative support including calendar, scheduling, filing, completion of payroll reports. Interact with peers, upper management, vendors, clients, and customers on a frequent basis. Use problem solving techniques, tact, and discretion when handling telephone calls, email requests, processing transactions, and managing other requests. Act as an information resource on departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Completed administrative duties for the department including processing of FMLA data changes, filing of workmen compensation claims and Payroll entry, facilities coordination, ordering supplies as requested.
• Handled intake calls for FMLA claims and leaves.
• Determined eligibility for FMLA and other leaves during intake call.
• Promptly review new FMLA and Company Leave (Bereavement, Jury Duty, Etc) notices and act upon them within documented timeline standards.
• Completed eligibility decisions during intake, gather pertinent data when necessary from employee or other supporting systems.
• Identified and evaluated leave specifics and make initial case decisions - approve or deny.
• Performed leave follow-ups as required with employee, employer or healthcare provider. This included recertification of a serious health condition, intermittent claim tracking, confirmation of actual return-to-work, etc.
• Performed standard communication (phone calls, emails, and letters) to appropriate parties throughout the duration of the leave.
• Consistently updated FMLA and Leave applications to accurately reflect leave status and ensure that appropriate diary documentation exists within database
• Responded to employee and employer inquiries regarding the status or availability of FMLA and company leave
Professional Experience (Continued)
EHS Technician/HR Coordinator, BOSTON SCIENTIFIC, Arden Hills, MN 2002-2010
Provided support services to the Department of Environmental Health and Safety and HR OH. Responsible for monitoring and coordinating general organization’s safety programs, on-boarding and training development for campus.
Served as an Human Resource Coordinator for EHS/Occupation Health administration, operations and special projects for department engineers/managers, touch point person for any information concerning safety, Occupational Health protocol, policies and procedures
Performed and assisted in all aspects of recruiting, screening, interviewing, administering assessments, scheduling and coordinating job postings externally an internally
Created and maintained personnel records, coordinated new employee paperwork (offer letters/background checks/drug screening/hospital documentation)
Updated and entered all FMLA records and Affirmative Action reporting files for Occupational Health department
Performed general administrative duties such as maintaining and ordering department supplies/equipment; photocopied, faxed, drafted memos, forms reports and correspondence
Responsible for maintaining and processing department billing, check requests and expense reports, plus updated database for tracking budget expenses. Sorted and prioritized incoming mail; updated all EHS procedures and manuals
Managed and maintained the company intranet site for the EHS department -- campus-wide announcements, training classes, safety web-site
Interpreted policies and procedures of operations and personnel matters providing authoritative answers for new personnel, contractors and vendors. Created and documented Contractor/Vendor Manual
Assisted in planning Wellness program events; produced flyers, brochures, and operations manuals; scheduled meetings and coordinated hospitality areas for vendors
Developed, conducted and coordinated safety programs to educated workers about safety policies, laws and practices. (E.g. Fire Extinguishers, Severe Weather, Powered Industrial Trucks, Personal Protective Equipment Programs, Ergonomic Program, etc).
Inspected and monitored equipment, work areas, and work practices and procedures for compliance with established EHS safety rules, regulations and policies
Drove the communication of safety initiatives and reactive safety alerts, actions and procedures
Investigated injuries and accidents to minimize recurrence and prepared accident reports
Maintained and updated safety policies, policy manuals and procedures including OSHA driven standards.
Conducted new hire orientation for compliance to EHS/OH policies and conduct
Coordinated and managed all medical physicals for CRM sales and in-house campus employees
HR Coordinator, LAND O’LAKES, Arden Hills, MN, 1992 – 2002
Handled multifaceted administrative tasks, such as, data entry, filing, records management and billing) as the assistant to the Human Resource department. Coordinated travel arrangements, maintained database and ensured the delivery of premium service to staff. Quickly became a trusted assistant known for “can-do” attitude.
Performed and assisted in all aspects of recruiting, screening, interviewing, administering assessments, scheduling and coordinating job postings externally an internally.
Conducted and guided newly hired employees with completion and processing of new hire orientation and benefit enrollment forms, including conducting orientation for company.
Conducted and assisted with company training and development classes. Development and maintained training calendar; including creating and announcing scheduled seminars. Managed company training database, tracking of classes, registrations, and list of qualified outside trainers and maintaining training records. Updating, compiling and creating graphics for training materials.
Provided Industrial Relations support for arbitration and contract correspondence and survey of salary wages reviews for the different company locations union and non-union
Supported Affirmative Action reporting compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and EEO workflow. Managed I-9 documentation and Visa recordkeeping and applicant flow files
Mentored and supervised In-Roads internship within company and department
Coordinated internship and college recruiting events including career fairs, open house, orientation and interns exit presentations to executives
Represented, promoted and coordinated multi-cultural diversity events for a large Minnesota company; supported ten office staff members and executives by handling phones, email messages, research and all other duties and needed.
Communicated effectively with multiple departments to plan meetings and prepare welcome packages for employees. Established strong relationships to gain support and effectively achieve results.
Helped coordinate dozens of recruitment events (average of 8 large gatherings per year) that contributed to consistently high hiring levels
Entrusted to manage office in the supervisor’s absence. Provided timely, courteous and knowledgeable response to information requests; screened and transferred calls; and prepared official correspondence
Developed innovative PowerPoint presentation used by the HR Learning and Development to support NEO program
Education and Specialized Training
CENTURY COLLEGE, White Bear Lake, MN
Project Management for Executive Assistants
Communication Skills for Executive Assistants
Professional Office Procedures FMLA Training
MS Office for Professional Staff
Certifications
MINNESOTA SAFETY COUNCIL, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEALTH
Principles of Occupational Safety and Health
Office Ergonomics
HR Administration Basic Workplace Safety
Accident Investigation
Industrial Hygiene Safety