Experience

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  Electronic data systems

  Nov 1979 - Dec 1999

  Benefits manager

  Designed, implemented and managed EDS's retirement, savings, stock, and flexible benefit plans; outsource plan administration, participated in multiple acquisitions and transitions; streamlined operations through use of technology; developed the plan administration and investment committees to support the retirement/savings plans. Redesigned the retirement/savings plans where as EDS could recapture over $100,000,000 in plan assets to offset future plan contributions. Company grew from 6,800 to over 100,000 employees during this period of time. Show less

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  Aurum process technology

  Feb 1999 - Mar 2001

  Vice president human resources

  As the future VP of HR for a divested business unit of Electronic Data Systems, I designed and developed the project plans to develop an independent HR infrastructure for the new company; and presented HR solution to potential buyers of the new company as part of the EDS marketing team who were responsible for selling the business unit.Upon the sale of the business unit, designed, implemented and managed HR infrastructure for the “new company”.Outsourced non-core functions such as payroll, negotiated and selected HRIS system, 401(k) administration, workers’ compensation, relocation services, benefits, etc.; successfully managed both start-up and operations budgets; negotiated with EDS to extend the EDS defined benefit plan early retirement program for 150 employees who would be transitioning to the new company.Leased approximately 750 employees from EDS while setting up the new company HR infrastructure in addition to arranging for the 150 early retirement employees to be employed by a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) – 4 months; negotiated a temporary PEO leasing arrangement enabled the new company to hire employees during that period.Developed effective HR communication to assist the business unit’s transition to a new company; developed procedures to effectively manage HR processes and administration; facilitated the transition of employees resulting from three acquisitions; and recruited and managed HR staff of 5 employees Show less

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  Uici (healthmarkets)

  Mar 2001 - May 2004

  Vice president human resources

  Provided HR subject matter expertise, strategy, and change management through the implementation and administration of cost effective plans and program, and the design and implementation of an enterprise-wide, shared-services technology solution; and managed payroll, human resources and benefits activities.Generated human resources, benefits and administration costs savings in excess of $2.5 Million; converted insured health plan to self-insured plan which resulted in consistent benefit coverage, a reduction in brokerage fees, and lower administrative costs throughout the organization.Managed the outsourcing of technology development; introduced shared services through the implementation of a HR Portal to automate employee benefits enrollment and general HR management throughout the organization; negotiated with, selected and managed vendors and outsourcing arrangements; and terminated and integrated the HR programs and general HR functions of acquired companies.Provided Human Resources consulting support following the company’s relocation and managed staff of seven employees. Show less

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  The hopkins group

  Apr 2004 - Feb 2006

  Senior human resource consultant

  Supported the sales and marketing of human resources services.Provided HR outsourcing services to customers in all areas of Human Resources for multiple clints.Provided subject matter expertise and support in all areas of Human Resources but specifically in the employee benefits area for customers and other associate consultants.

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  Haynes and boone, llp

  Feb 2006 - Feb 2012

  Manager of benefits

  Initial objective was to support the need to consolidate benefit administration and ensure compliance -- position assumes the responsibilities of three ERISA attorneys whose time needed to be focused on external clients and not on in-house issues and administration. The firm had over 500 attorneys and 500 staff and was located in Texas, California and New York. Managed two Defined Contribution Plans and the Partners’ Defined Benefit Plan – including actuarial services, compliance testing, reporting and disclosure requirements, audits, etc.Designed and managed self-insured and insured Health and Welfare Plans including exclusive benefits for the partners; conducted vendor search for actuarial services, COBRA outsourcing and review of the retirement plan record keeper and trustee fees; committee member and advisor to the Retirement Plan Investment Committee (Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Plans).Responsible for the firm’s FMLA, Disability and Leave Programs; designed and implemented wellness initiatives and Domestic Partner Benefits; facilitated the transition of employees resulting from two acquisitions.Managed staff of two HR professionals. Show less

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  Affinity hr partners, llc

  Mar 2011 - Jul 2013

  Human resource and employee benefits consultant

  Provided HR and Benefits consulting services to small and mid-size companies.

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  The hopkins group

  Jul 2013 - now

  Human resources and employee benefits consultant

  As a member of The Hopkins Group which is a small woman-owned Human Resources consulting group, I provide excellence in fractional human resource services and project-based consulting to clients in a wide variety of industries. These services include all types human resources services including HR audits, which identify areas of needed improvement or correction; performance development; executive coaching; HR strategy; employee handbook development; job descriptions; compensation program development; employee benefits and vendor selection, etc. Main objective is to ensure a company's compliance with applicable laws and regulations.In addition, I specialized in interim full-time or part-time Human Resources Manager or Director assignments where I audit, analyze, and organize the Human Resources function. Interim services have included assignments with organizations such as VNA, Promotional Products Association International, and Childress Engineering Services. This may include recruitment services to identify the qualified permanent professional for the organization. Show less