Experience

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  Michigan state senate

  Jan 1989 - Aug 2003

  Employee benefits|human resources specialist

  Administered benefit plans for Senators and staff.

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  Mclaren greater lansing

  Aug 2003 - May 2007

  Human resources programs|benefits manager

  Managed human resources responsible for administration of benefit programs, retirement plans, HRIS, compensation programs, and leave of absence programs. Developed, implemented and communicated human resources policies and procedures.Pension And Benefits AdministratorAdministered cash balance defined benefit plan and 403(b) defined contribution retirement plans and benefit plans including communications, recordkeeping, vendor relations, and compliance. Analyzed trends in benefit programs. Prepared data for 5500 filing, summary plan descriptions, summary material modifications, annual reports, and PBGC premium payment. Show less

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  Tic international corporation

  Nov 2007 - Feb 2010

  Pension department supervisor

  Directed administration of multi-employer retirement plans for third party administrator. Managed workflow to insure accuracy and timeliness of retirement benefit payments. Prepared and presented participant reports for Board of Trustees review. Attended Board of Trustees meetings serving as administrative subject matter expert.

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  Delta dental of michigan

  Feb 2010 - Feb 2011

  Benefits administrator

  Provided benefits counsel and support for Delta Dental and affiliates. Direct the development, planning and administration of the benefit plans, policies and programs.

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  Henry ford allegiance health

  Apr 2012 - Mar 2017

  Lead dynamic benefits team in design and administration of total rewards program. Administer growing health system’s retirement plans, health and welfare programs, workers’ compensation and leave of absence policies. Co-chair the Retirement Plan Committee and Health Plan Steering Committee. Ensure benefit plans are compliant with all state and federal regulations. Oversee FMLA/ADA/Workers Compensation programs. Partner with vendors to ensure proper administration of cash balance defined benefit retirement plan and 403(b), 457(b) and 457(f) deferred compensation plans. Problem solve plan issues, claim problems and coordinate resolution with management. legal counsel and staff member.

  • Benefits Manager

    Nov 2013 - Mar 2017

  • Sr. Benefits Specialist

    Apr 2012 - Nov 2013
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  Michigan catholic conference

  Mar 2017 - now

  Director of pension and benefits