Experience

Meridian Senior Living

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Workers Compensation Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Present



Extended Stay America

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Risk Management Specialist

  • Apr 2013 - Feb 2015

  684 locations 10,000 employees Handle all workers compensation claims and liaison between employee and workers compensation carrier. Investigate any associate injuries. OSHA 300 reporting. Monthly injury/illness reporting in the RMIS system. Oversee our Safe Watch Program. Author and publish safety newsletter. Author, publish and implement OSHA Compliance Programs. Author, publish and implement safety topics. Handle all general liability claims for half the hotels and be the liaison between the carrier and guest. Give approval on workers compensation, general liability claims to proceed with denials, surveillance, and social media.



Ross Stores, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Workers Compensation & Safety Specialist

  • Nov 2006 - Mar 2012

  1200 employees Handle all workers compensation claims and liaison between employee and workers compensation carrier. Investigate any associate injuries. OSHA 300 reporting. Monthly injury/illness report in access database. Handle safety incentive program. Send out safety topics to mangers and supervisor and report on tailgate meeting that was covered. Monthly safety minutes reporting. Updated all safety bulletin boards each month. Manage files for all associates that are certificated on safety equipment. Safety audits. Input all loss prevention and safety incidents into database.



National Welders Supply Company

• Human Resources Safety and Compliance

  • Aug 2002 - Mar 2004

  815 employees & 62 branches Handle all worker compensation, auto and DOT accidents and property claims. Investigate all workers compensation claims. OSHA 300 reporting. Monthly injury/illness report in spreadsheet form. Monthly vehicle report in spreadsheet form. Enter all injury/illness information into HRIS. Enter new hire information into HRIS. Enter merit increases, short-term disability, and job changes into HRIS. Direct contact with Worker Compensation carrier. Direct contact with insurance broker. Work closely with Safety Director. Handle Safety eye wear program.



RADIATOR SPECIALTY COMPANY

• Human Resources Generalist

  • Aug 1998 - Apr 2001

  250 employees Interview and hire hourly and salary employees. Perform post-hire drug screen and criminal background checks. Perform new hire and benefits orientations. Enter all new hire information, benefits deductions in ADP payroll. Complete, process and maintain employee records. Handle all workers compensation claims and liaison between employee and workers compensation carrier. Handle monthly short-term disability billing and paper work for employees that file claims. EEO and OSHA reporting. Answer any questions for employees concerning benefits or policy procedures. Internet experience for research.



K-MART

• Human Resources Manager

  • Aug 1984 - Jun 1996

  75 employees Interview and hire. Conduct new employee orientations; oversee the training and development of employees. Complete, process and maintain employee records. Assist in resolving concerns and problems and other employee relation issues. Tour store to ensure implementation of personnel policies and procedures. Prepare work schedules in accordance with salary budget. Prepare weekly payroll. EEO reporting. During my employment with K-Mart I also held the following positions: Electronic Sales Associate, Cash Office Associate, Area Supervisor and Department Manager.