Experience

SureFire

• Consumer Electronics
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Benefits Manager

  • Oct 2007 - Present

  Fountain Valley, CA Current responsibilities include managing and communicating health/welfare ($4.2 mil), 401(k) ($7.9 mil), leaves of absence, HRIS systems, workers’ compensation, and safety/environmental for 700+ employee multi-state manufacturing company. Act in an advisory capacity to Executive Management for policy development and ensuring legal compliance with Local, State and Federal laws. Demonstrated success in: Healthcare Reform Compliance/Health/Welfare Plan Design/401(k) Record Keeper… Show more Current responsibilities include managing and communicating health/welfare ($4.2 mil), 401(k) ($7.9 mil), leaves of absence, HRIS systems, workers’ compensation, and safety/environmental for 700+ employee multi-state manufacturing company. Act in an advisory capacity to Executive Management for policy development and ensuring legal compliance with Local, State and Federal laws. Demonstrated success in: Healthcare Reform Compliance/Health/Welfare Plan Design/401(k) Record Keeper Change Benefits Material Development/Set up of HRIS ETFs Reduced W.C. X-MOD/Coordinate safety training/ Oxygen Detection System Hearing Conservation Program/ Blood Lead Testing Program Business Continuity Member/Emergency Evac Drills State EPA permitting (5 sites)/Developed IIPP/BEP/HMBP Haz Waste Containment & Hauling/Site Safety Surveys/ CUPA inspections/SCAQMD inspection with successful resolution of Notice to Comply Show less



Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc.

• Benefits Supervisor

  • Jan 2007 - Oct 2007

  Irvine, CA Managed health/welfare plans for 1000+ employee multi-state mortgage company. Responsibilities include benefits administration, HRIS system, leave of absence compliance and workers’ compensation. Partnering with management to develop, maintain and administer company Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Updated company contracts and internal intranet systems. Demonstrated success in: 401(k) record keeper change. Assessed and renewed W.C. policy - significant reduction through… Show more Managed health/welfare plans for 1000+ employee multi-state mortgage company. Responsibilities include benefits administration, HRIS system, leave of absence compliance and workers’ compensation. Partnering with management to develop, maintain and administer company Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Updated company contracts and internal intranet systems. Demonstrated success in: 401(k) record keeper change. Assessed and renewed W.C. policy - significant reduction through IIPP design, ergonomics, tightening leave of absence policies and return to work program. Reviewed and made recommendations for a self-serve benefit (Benetrac) web hosted system. Identified areas of concern and recommendations for resolution. Strengthened benefits comprehension through material development. Supervised staff of one, focusing on areas of: eligibility, leave of absence and operations. Orientation and on-boarding of 300 employee Florida business acquisition. Conducted exit meetings for major downsizing, offering outplacement and career development tools. Show less



BAX Global

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Benefits Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Sep 2006

  Irvine, CA Operations management of health/welfare plans for a 4000+ employee multi-state transportation company. Acquired role with understanding of non-compliance issues and need for immediate turnaround due to impending acquisition. Accomplishments include: Updated company intranet, ensuring compliance to Corporate SOP’s. Transitioned health and welfare plans from parent company. Established and promoted employee reward and recognition program. Identified areas of concern and… Show more Operations management of health/welfare plans for a 4000+ employee multi-state transportation company. Acquired role with understanding of non-compliance issues and need for immediate turnaround due to impending acquisition. Accomplishments include: Updated company intranet, ensuring compliance to Corporate SOP’s. Transitioned health and welfare plans from parent company. Established and promoted employee reward and recognition program. Identified areas of concern and recommendations for resolution. Strengthened benefits comprehension through material development. Supervised staff of three, focusing on the areas of: eligibility, leave of absence and operations. Improved internal customer service. Process documentation to promote employee cross-training and succession. Show less



Trojan Battery Company

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Benefits Specialist

  • Mar 1997 - Sep 2005

  Santa Fe Springs, CA Directed and managed health/welfare plans for a 700+ employee, multi-state battery manufacturer. Negotiated $4.5 mil health/welfare contracts, including a $19 mil 401(k) retirement account. Reported directly to the Vice President of Human Resources. Designed, implemented and managed competitive benefits programs. Census preparation, worked with auditors on plan year-end accounting and 5500 filing. Minimized or significantly reduced financial impact during contract negotiations while… Show more Directed and managed health/welfare plans for a 700+ employee, multi-state battery manufacturer. Negotiated $4.5 mil health/welfare contracts, including a $19 mil 401(k) retirement account. Reported directly to the Vice President of Human Resources. Designed, implemented and managed competitive benefits programs. Census preparation, worked with auditors on plan year-end accounting and 5500 filing. Minimized or significantly reduced financial impact during contract negotiations while sustaining or improving benefits package. Reduced workers’ compensation by tightening leave of absence policies. Increased 401(k) participation by 30% through Safe Harbor implementation, while reducing employer match. Strengthened benefits comprehension through material development. Streamlined efficiencies and improved customer service by applying ISO to Human Resource operations. Show less



Arden Group Inc./Gelson's

• Human Resources Representative

  • Jan 1990 - Mar 1997



Honeywell/Allied-Signal

• Executive Operations Assistant

  • Jul 1980 - May 1987