Edie Weimer-Collins

Experience

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  Home Owners Warranty

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1989

  HR Analyst
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  Recognition International/BancTec

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1995

  HR Benefits Analyst

  *HR consultant to leadership team responsible for benefits programs integration, alignment, and roll-out to newly merged organizations*Managed Workers Compensation Claims; sourced and secured providers*401(k) management; Oversaw asset conversion, including corporate stock, of over $500 million in retirement assets, delivered ahead of schedule and under budget*ESOP/KSOP retirement plan management*Vacation Purchase Plan integration, compliance, and management*Legal compliance*Employee recruitment and salary negotiation Show less

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  Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP)

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Compensation and Benefits Analyst

  *Conducted compensation analyses across markets and professions to introduce new pay structure to replace tenure-based compensation program*Rolled out compensation plan across markets and locations in Texas and New Mexico*Managed 401(k) and defined benefit pension plans ensuring legal compliance with Federal and State guidelines

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  Nokia

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2004

  HR Manager

  HR Consultant, Nokia Networks, Nokia Mobile Phones, Business Development*Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)*Employee Relations investigations and resolution *Management consultant: budget planning, recruitment, training and development programs, employee relocations and expatriate contract negotiations, overseeing multiple organizational restructures*Partnered with senior and mid-level management to create position descriptions, market ranges, and form competitive offers at all organizational levels to secure talent in highly competitive markets*Corporate liaison to field offices across the United States, conducting periodic visits to establish rapport and communicate benefits/pay updates*Relate employee satisfaction results to field employees; formed and implemented actionable goals for senior to mid-level management teams. Show less

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  Argyle ISD

  Jan 2005 - now

  Teacher/UIL Director

  *8th Grade English Language Arts/Reading, Honors ELAR, ESL*English as a Second Language & Grades 4-8 Generalist Certifications*Technology integration and instructional strategies; designed and implemented engaging instruction for virtual learners 2019-2021 school years.*Nominated by colleagues to serve on District Leadership Team*In addition to 8th ELAR, 2004-current, 7th Grade ELAR, 2019-2020, 6th Grade ELAR, 2014-2015*Maintain 90-100% STAAR Reading passing rates; 70% Masters with year-on-year progression*Academic UIL Coordinator and Six-District Contest Director, Grades 6-8; fifteen consecutive championships*Academic UIL Coach: Editorial Writing, Ready Writing, Spelling, Chess, Listening Skills, Modern Oratory, Maps, Graphs & Charts*Middle School Yearbook/Journalism: Edit and submit student-produced "Insights" magazine content *Launched middle school videography program*Challenge Day/Diversity Awareness sponsor promoting community outreach and charitable giving*Middle School Debate Club founder and Sponsor; Collaborate with State Championship High School coach recommending 8th graders to high school elective*Summer School instructor, grades 7-8, implementing remedial reading and comprehension strategies Show less