Sandra Grow, GLS

Experience

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  International Code Council

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1991

  Programmer/Data Processing Manager

  Modified accounting applications - Managed the operations of the IT & Accounting departmentUpon being hired I was the key lead data processing manager/programmer to restructure and improve the current manual process for the companies earnings from the educational certification program. I lead, instructed and trained various departments over a six month period to take this earnings from a 10 to 8 week waiting period to a new immediate, 24 to 48 hour turnaround ACH/electronic operating system which improved the companies over all cash flow. This was one of my favorite accomplishments, the teamwork was fantastic and we all took joy in this process when it was completed. Many of the staff took pride in learning and taking on new and different responsibilities. Show less

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  Toyville, Gregory's Toys & Wishes Toys

  Sept 1992 - Aug 2004

  Owner

  Co owned with Ken Grow (spouse)

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  ARCS Commercial Mortgage

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Exec. Assistant to VP of Sales/Payroll

  - Prepared Loan Officer commissions- Event Coordinator - Tennis tournament at Sherwood Golf Course• Supported Executive Sales Manager and 25 loan officers; Coordinator for weekly and annual sales conference meetings set up for all new regional offices. Managed transfers and travel arrangements.• Payroll, Commissions. Processed daily deposits and entered payroll journal entries

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  Jettis

  Apr 2002 - Jun 2004

  AP/AR Supervisor/Exec.Asst to President,HR Benefits

  • I saved Jettis $10,000 from AMEX because I found that they had miss reported a card charge incurred by an employee.• QuickBooks Accounts Payables, Receivables; Billing; Journal entries; Bank wire transfers; Bank Relations; Banking Deposits Multi Accounts; Electronic Bank Daily Cash Status; Produce Cash Analysis reports for Merchant Payouts ACH electronic processing; and Bank Reconciliation’s.• Recruiting, Hiring and Terminations. Benefits and 401K Administrator

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  Perkowitz+Ruth Architects

  Oct 2004 - Aug 2008

  Office Manager & Human Resources

  Summary: During my time with P&R, an important company savings accomplishment was implementing a Workers' Compensation/Safety Ergonomic Evaluation Program for each level of staff including C-Level management. This program lowered our overall Workers' Compensations claims by being proactive in making sure all staff were working in a happy and health work environment. This program also lowered our Workers' Compensation insurance premiums. I proudly received from our insurance carrier a letter of recognition commending me for implementation of this Ergonomic Evaluation Program program. The program became part of my HR Management Safety Compliance portion of the new hire onboarding orientation process.Manager in Human Resources Safety and Compliance / Office Management.Office Safety Manager. Department Manager for Office Services. Human Resources Safety & Facilities Management Recruiting, new hire, form compliance immigration, attendance, training, testing, annual reviews, counseling, investigations, workers compensation, ergonomic evaluations, fire drill warden for three floor high-rise building, employee handbook policy writer. Benefits Plan Administrator Medical, Dental & Vision, Cobra  Office Manager  Managed the Office Services department with a staff of 6, Responsible for two and one half floors (2 ½) of a beautiful twenty-four story high rise in downtown Long Beach Training & Studied for a LEED Accreditation while being the companies GREEN Committee Coordinator. Show less

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  Self Study during off time

  Aug 2008 - Jul 2010

  Home training

  During this time, I studied for the following:- Real Estate - Agent- H&R Block - Taxes- PHR - Certification- LEED - Accrediation

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  TTSI

  Jul 2010 - Mar 2014

  Dir. HR & Administration

  Throughout the time spent with Total Transportation Services, Inc. (TTSI), I implemented a multitude of effective human resource procedures and programs that include a company needed Alternative Workweek schedule as well as educating top C-levels, Management and all other levels of staff while implementing the federally mandated Meal Period Program. Moreover, a current accomplishment was moving TTSI from a costly and complicated PEO vendor to the more efficient cost effective PEO ADP TotalSource Program where I saved the company many thousands of dollars. This experience afforded me a unique perspective on the functions of human resources outsourcing and co-employment.HR, Payroll, (100+ employees), AdministrationDirector of Human Resources & Administration Federal and State Compliance, Company Strategic employee relation planning for a comprehensive ROI, Policy review with an annual review and updates if applicable, Recruiting with pre performance testing, New hiring and safety orientation, Attendance and turnover reviews, Compliance training up to C-level, Performance reviews, coaching with training and goal setting, Periodic employment testing and re-training, Counseling & investigations, Separation interviews. Event Planning - C-Level Senator and Congress, Annual Holiday, Monthly Bagel day, Promotional, Sales Conventions. Company/Employee Cookbook, Christmas CD, Client Calendars and Holiday cards Benefits & 401K Plan Administrator  Medical, Dental & Vision, Cobra and 550 filing 401K loans, personal/company loans Payroll Administrator with ADP and EZPay, Workforce Now & Insperity Payroll, ADP TotalSource Experience with full cycle payroll processing for 100 + employees (hourly, salaried, union) Timekeeper, garnishments, bonuses, PTO, adjustments, final check calculations and processing Experience with PEO (outsourcing payroll & benefits) Show less

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  Aflac

  Mar 2015 - now

  Consulting Agent

  Hi there, my background as a Director of Human Resources compliments my new career as an Independent Consulting Agent for AFLAC... Who loves the Duck, I do.... :-}AFLAC is different from Major Medical Health Insurance which only takes care of the big ticket items, like Doctors and Hospitals.... But who takes care of the other things we are responsible for, like co-pays and deductibles? You can't take your Kaiser card and put it into an ATM and get money for co-pay and deductibles, right!.... This is where AFLAC comes in, it can help you offset your Loss of Income, any Left over Medical Bills, At Home Expenses, you still have to pay your mortgage and car payments when you've your sick or injured... AFLAC's plans Pay Cash directly to the policyholder not the doctors or hospital. You can use that money as you see fit... The plans are portable, they belong to you and go wherever you go. Policies are guaranteed renewal, and Premiums rates won't increase they will remain the same as long as you own the policy. Policies are affordable, most policies are $4 - $18 per week. Protect Your Assets and Life Style! I am really looking forward to working with all of you, Individually or as a group! Thank you, Sandra Grow, License# OK16882..... Show less

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  Advantex Professional Services

  Aug 2016 - now

  Human Resources

  Advantex has me on a great assignment with a wonderful company that I hope to make my new home away from home. :-)