Amanda Berry

Experience

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  Colorado State University-Pueblo

  May 2011 - Jan 2013

  Athletics Administrative Assistant

  Coordinated, assisted and monitored all travel activity for department, including airline reservations and accommodations through authorized university travel agency. Created and approved contracts for team transportation providers, game officials, and security services. Monitored and ensured allocation for procurement card activity for twenty-three cardholders. Prepared documents to purchase equipment, uniforms, and other commodities or services utilizing the Procurement BIDS system, purchase orders, check request, or a procurement card. Managed all departmental deposits. Assisted the Director of Athletics with the day-to-day operations of the Athletic Department. Disseminated, clarified, and verified University and departmental information. Provided support services to Director of Athletics, Associate Athletic Directors, Assistant to the Athletic Directors, Business Manager, and coaching staff. Scheduled and recorded meeting minutes for Head Coaches, and Athletic Board of Controllers meetings. Drafted, composed, and produced correspondence letters, memos, and schedules. Viewed sensitive and confidential information while demonstrating professionalism at all times. Created and tracked facilities contracts, and invoiced customer to ensure payment in a timely manner. Ordered and maintained office supplies inventory for Athletic Department. Compiled information and documents to maintain extensively detailed department files. Answered and directed phone calls, messages, and mail to appropriate individuals. Trained and supervised 2-4 work-study students. Created and tracked facilities contracts, and invoiced customer to ensure payment in a timely manner. Show less

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  Metropolitan State University of Denver

  Jan 2013 - now

  Responsible for tracking and accurately entering leave usage for university administrative, classified and department chair employees utilizing Banner. Advise employees and supervisors on leave inquiries. Work with the Assistant Director of Benefit Services and Payroll Services to ensure payroll actions related to FMLA, STD, leave without pay, and workers compensation are accurately recorded and reflected. Process new employee leave balances as well as final leave balance information for employees who have resigned, been terminated, or retired. Ensure accurate leave accounting is reflected in Banner for employees. Track and report leave usage for the following: sick family, military leave, jury duty, leave bank donation and usage, administrative leave, injury leave, and holiday leave. Provide backup support and assistance to Executive Assistant, Vice President, and Associate Vice President of Administration, Finance and Facilities. Schedule and record meeting minutes for HLC@Metro, Inc. Board of Directors. Schedule conference room requests. Show less Served as initial point of contact for Human Resources office, and served as receptionist for all departments within Administration, Finance and Facilities. Performed written and verbal employment verification, responded to unemployment claims, updated employee name and address changes, and responsible for filing First Report of Injury for worker’s compensation claims. Monitored for completion of university background checks, and routed appropriately for signature. Oversaw and monitored administrative and classified hourly positions. Utilized Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook to perform various daily tasks. Examples including composing and preparing correspondence, memos, documents, complex spreadsheets, and to maintain electronic calendar. Utilized Banner (Oracle) to perform various duties including employment verification's, enter in jobs for administrative and classified hourly positions, and input supplemental contracts. Designed, implemented, and utilized spreadsheets for special projects. Answered and directed phone calls, messages, and mail to appropriate individuals. Prepared mail, correspondence, screening/selection documents and file records. Facilitated electronic and hard copy record storage and retrieval for the Department of Human Resources. Responsible for ensuring accurate completion of I-9’s for all employees. Show less

  • Director of Total Rewards

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Senior Benefits and Retirement Plans Manager

    Jul 2015 - Mar 2021

  • Administration, Finance and Facilities Administrative Assistant

    Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  • Human Resources Administrative Assistant

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2013