Experience

Family Service Lincoln

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area



Broadstep Behavioral Health

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources Generalist

  • Dec 2020 - Dec 2022

  Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area



University of Nebraska Foundation

• United States
• Fundraising
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Benefits and Human Resources Administrator

  • Jun 2017 - Jan 2021

  Lincoln, Nebraska Area The Benefits Administrator is responsible for the administration and project management of benefits and other HR programs. Principal Duties: 1. Provide administrative support to the delivery of benefits, including health insurance, retirement and savings, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, accidental death and disability, unemployment and workers’ compensation insurance and leaves of absence in all Foundation locations. 2. Complete appropriate… Show more The Benefits Administrator is responsible for the administration and project management of benefits and other HR programs. Principal Duties: 1. Provide administrative support to the delivery of benefits, including health insurance, retirement and savings, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, accidental death and disability, unemployment and workers’ compensation insurance and leaves of absence in all Foundation locations. 2. Complete appropriate administrative documents for exiting employees and deliver to the appropriate parties. 3. Document workers compensation data and administer within guidelines. 4. Complete compliance reporting for federal, state, and local labor, employee benefit, and employment laws and regulations and coordinate with other experts in these areas. 5. Manage the development and coordination of the onboarding program for new employees, coordinating speakers, logistics, and content. 6. Develop and plan administrative assistant meetings to ensure timely information and addressing of employee needs. 7. Prepares announcements, booklets and related communication media and assists with employee meetings. 8. Manages the tuition reimbursement benefits for all employees and recommend changes where needed. 9. Prepares reports on specified areas to monitor progress and identify improvement areas. 10. Serves as project manager on HR related projects as assigned. Show less



Nelnet Inc

• People Services Program Administrator

  • Feb 2016 - Jun 2017

  Lincoln, Nebraska Area - Prepare and submit Affirmative Action data - Work with leadership on recommended action plans - Provide administrative support of the Associate Engagement Survey, including set up and validation of reporting relationships, ensuring all “readiness” checks are completed prior to launch, monitor system usage and completion rates, work to resolve and identified issues and/or concerns, ensure timely and accurate delivery of reporting. - Coordinate the development of HR-metrics and… Show more - Prepare and submit Affirmative Action data - Work with leadership on recommended action plans - Provide administrative support of the Associate Engagement Survey, including set up and validation of reporting relationships, ensuring all “readiness” checks are completed prior to launch, monitor system usage and completion rates, work to resolve and identified issues and/or concerns, ensure timely and accurate delivery of reporting. - Coordinate the development of HR-metrics and related reports, including turnover, length of service, engagement, etc. and provide analysis of data. - Prepare and submit EEO-1 and Vets 4212 annual reports - Coordinate the development and updating of the People Services section of the Portal. - Coordinate the development of policies and associate communications needed to support change initiatives or other general associate updates and work with Corporate Communications to ensure efficient and effective roll out. This includes various communications such as: written articles, PowerPoint presentations, Question and Answer sheets, and Webinars. - Coordinate exit interviews and reporting. - Maintain and update the “Associate Handbook” to ensure accuracy and ease of use at all times. - Assist Corporate Training as needed in the development of training material, rollout of new trainings, and system support. - Administer corporate programs including: Administrative Professionals Day, Nelnet Scholars, service awards, and Nrichment Committee (associate committees at each location). - Manage and submit budgets for committees as well allocating to correct cost center - Coordinate and distribute regular Recruiting reports on recruitment activity including weekly recruiting reports, TFF, Affirmative Action, referral numbers, and ad hoc reports. - Track and confirm Associate Compliance trainings. - Development and Implementation of Service Award Program.

• Payroll and Benefits Specialist

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2016

  Lincoln, Nebraska Area •Maintain employee data in Human Resource Management System (new hires, terminations, qualifying events) •Process all benefit and payroll paperwork for new hire paperwork, status changes, benefit election forms, termination paperwork, etc • Balance contribution files for Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts to payroll register and report contributions to carriers •Administer COBRA eligibility and report COBRA elections to carrier •Process 3rd party payables for… Show more •Maintain employee data in Human Resource Management System (new hires, terminations, qualifying events) •Process all benefit and payroll paperwork for new hire paperwork, status changes, benefit election forms, termination paperwork, etc • Balance contribution files for Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts to payroll register and report contributions to carriers •Administer COBRA eligibility and report COBRA elections to carrier •Process 3rd party payables for payroll •Audit HRMS and Vendor reports •Respond to associate questions regarding payroll, benefits, and leave of absence plans •Process Education Assistance Request forms •Work Coordinate Federal & State FMLA and Nelnet with Leave of Absence policies with Leave of Absence Vendor •Administer Nelnet’s Paid Medical Leave plan and process paid leaves •Import and balance information for processing in HRMS •Assist with annual Open Enrollment for benefits and year end payroll



Twirl USA

• Manager/Owner

  • Sep 2003 - Aug 2013

  Lincoln, Nebraska Area • Recruited staff and customers through varied revenues of listings • Responsible for daily operations • Scheduled classes and organized competitions • Instructed all Twirling, dancing, cheer, and aerobic classes • Processed accounting and payroll • Booked special performances and events • Provided instruction to twirlers ages 6 to 18 • Assisted twirlers in preparing for local, regional, national, and international baton competition • Instructed at numerous baton… Show more • Recruited staff and customers through varied revenues of listings • Responsible for daily operations • Scheduled classes and organized competitions • Instructed all Twirling, dancing, cheer, and aerobic classes • Processed accounting and payroll • Booked special performances and events • Provided instruction to twirlers ages 6 to 18 • Assisted twirlers in preparing for local, regional, national, and international baton competition • Instructed at numerous baton twirling/Cheer camps and afterschool programs Show less



Beacon Hills

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Dinning Room Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Apr 2010

  Lincoln, Nebraska Area • Recruited Staff through varied revenues of listings • Interviewed candidates • Created of training manuals and tests • Tracked and recorded all staff certifications and requirements • Responsible for customer satisfaction by achieving personal contact with the customer • Trained, hired, fired, and evaluated front end staff • Completed liquor inventory & ordering • Participated in food cost control (portions, ordering, and waste) • Contributed in labor cost control



The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Operations Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Nov 2008

  Lincoln, Nebraska Area Event Operations Manager • Processed daily payroll for over 100 employees • Completed daily change log, guarantees, set-sheets, scheduling, and break sheets • Ensured guest satisfaction during Hotel conventions • Attended daily and weekly menu meetings • Interacted with contacts throughout events Food & Beverage Manager in Training • Greeted all high profile guests and ensure their satisfaction • Supported banquet department with scheduling , set-sheets, break… Show more Event Operations Manager • Processed daily payroll for over 100 employees • Completed daily change log, guarantees, set-sheets, scheduling, and break sheets • Ensured guest satisfaction during Hotel conventions • Attended daily and weekly menu meetings • Interacted with contacts throughout events Food & Beverage Manager in Training • Greeted all high profile guests and ensure their satisfaction • Supported banquet department with scheduling , set-sheets, break sheets, change log, and guarantees • Assisted with daily/weekly food and beverage requisitions in all food and beverage departments • Trained in daily payroll updating and other associate related issues to be able to assist managers • Assisted guests in locating banquet rooms and handling any guest issues • Provided a helpful and pleasant presence in main lobby and all public areas • Helped service restaurant, and banquet events • Be a liaison between sales, accounting, catering, banquets, restaurant, culinary, and Food and Beverage director • Increased GSS/ESS scores by constantly interacting with guests to secure additional feedback Shift Supervisor • Provided direct supervision of all shift servers in the restaurant as well as staff working in hotel gift shop and lounge • Handled all customer concerns • Balanced register receipts up to $6,000 • Reconciled deposits to safe • Organized employee schedules • Completed liquor, inventory and related reports Server • Served customers and trained new wait staff; promoted to Shift Supervisor Show less