Cathy Carter

Experience

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  Nokia

  Oct 1997 - Jan 2007

  Senior Consultant, Global Compensation & Benefits

  Nokia, Inc. 1997 – 2007Senior Consultant, Global Compensation and Benefits Global consultant for a global telecommunications company. Provide compensation and benefits support to a matrixed organization and report to the Vice President, Human Resources, and Director, Global Benefits. Responsibilities included understanding of global labor markets and associated legal environments to implement effective programs including base and variable pay, benefit programs, and international assignee retirement program administration. Key Highlights• Partnered with HR management in 80 countries to balance the organizations need for standardization with localization through a “glocalized” (global/local) approach to decision making.• Develop and administer base and variable pay programs including annual focal review and incentive cycles.• Developed grades and pay structures for over 10,000 employees consisting of 3,000 job titles• Conduct market pricing of jobs, analysis of national trends for structure adjustments, merit budgets, and short-term incentives to ensure overall market competitiveness.• Conduct executive compensation and BOD benchmark studies and develop overall executive compensation strategy.• Developed retention programs for mergers and acquisitions.• Developed pay structures for North America by job family, FLSA classification, and grade. • Responsible for domestic and international governance of health, welfare, and retirement programs in over 80 countries with a budget of 11 million.• Created and implemented SAP nomenclature for compensation and benefit programs. Show less

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  Nokia Siemens Networks

  Apr 2007 - May 2008

  Manager, Global Benefits

  Managed global benefits for a telecommunications infrastructure company based in Frankfurt, Germany for 1 year to complete the joint venture of Nokia and Siemens, reporting to the Director of Global Benefits.• Provide benefit solutions and support in over 75 countries.• Evaluate and compare existing company benefits of Nokia and Siemens, and surveys to harmonize plans in over 75 countries.• Develops specifications for new plans or modifies existing plans to maintain company’s competitive position in labor market.• Prepares and executes, with legal consultation, benefit documentation such as original and amended plan documents, benefit agreements and insurance policies. Show less

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  Small Business

  May 2007 - Jan 2013

  Retail Entrepreneur

  Responsible for a chain of retail outlets in Dallas, Texas consisting of 3 locations and twenty employees. Developed capabilities in the areas of strategy development, marketing, sales, operations, vendor negotiations, budget management, effective leadership and communication.

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  Infosys

  Mar 2009 - Apr 2010

  Manager, Compensation, Benefits, and Policies

  Responsible for the development and implementation of compensation, benefits and HR policies for North America for an IT business consulting firm with a high international assignee population while reporting to the VP of Human Resources. Ensures all programs are consistently administered in compliance with company policies and government regulations. Monitor the effectiveness of existing policies, plans, guidelines, and procedures, recommending plan revision as well as new plans that are cost effective and consistent with market trends.Key Highlights:• Authored all US and Canadian HR policies and procedures.• Introduction of diversity and HR metrics to the organization.• Developed wellness and benefit educational programs for international assignees and their families increasing wellness usage by 30% in one year.• Administer all of the companies benefit programs including handling of benefit inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, and courteous resolution.• Development of inexperienced team members in the areas of compensation, benefits and HR metrics. Show less

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  DbSpectra

  Aug 2013 - Oct 2015

  Manager, Human Resources

  Provide the full spectrum of human resources support to a telecommunications product development manufacturer. Manage compliance, recruiting and retention, payroll, and design compensation and benefit programs to drive the business strategy. Key Highlights:• Leadership development through educational leadership series and 360 feedback.• Authored employee handbook and responsible for policy and procedures.• Implementation of company wide recognition program.• Responsible for organization design, including workforce planning.• Designed benefit plans, including implementation of communication strategy and ACA compliance• Designed company-wide incentive programs to drive the business strategy.• Implementation of HRIS system including employee self-services.• Responsible for recruiting and retention program with a turnover rate of 17% (includes involuntary)• Oversee H1-B, E-Verify, Workers compensation, Leave Administration, Employee Relations.• Design and administer base pay program, including job descriptions, grades, structures and annual focal review.• ISO Project Team Lead. Show less

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  Sprint Connect

  Apr 2016 - Sept 2017

  Compensation Benefits Manager

  Responsible for Compensation and Benefit programs across North America for a wireless retailer. Primary responsibilities include designing, overseeing, and implementing compensation and benefit programs. Partner with internal business partners to assess benefits, compensation and compliance needs. Educate, mentor, and train HR staff on processes and professional practices of compensation and benefits. Experience in implementing new and revised programs, policies and procedures for compensation and benefit programs including retirement and insurance plans; creating policies and procedures; monitoring payroll interface to ensure compliance and data integrity; and managing third-party HR staff and processes and professional practices within these areas.Have demonstrated financial management and budgeting skills. Makes informed decisions based on data and statistics, and capable of structuring compensation and benefit programs to support the business strategy. Show less

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  Suzan Zachariah, Broker

  Jul 2017 - Feb 2022

  Texas Realtor

  Hey there, I'm Cathy! I work with people who are looking to find a home for their lifestyle, whether it's a house on the beach, a bigger home to raise a growing family, or downsizing for retirement. My specialty is walking you through the home buying and selling process and making it as simple and clear as possible so you know exactly what is happening every step of the way.With my Texas Realtor License, Bachelor's degree and vast business experience, I have the knowledge and skills to make the home buying and selling process simple. When I'm not busy showing homes or writing contracts, I can be found walking my dogs on the beach, catching up on my favorite sports teams or driving my old truck.But my absolute favorite thing in the world, is the thrill of the chase, hunting for the perfect home for my buyers. Call me if you're ready to sell or find your new home- 979.341.9293!Serving buyers and sellers on the Texas Gulf Coast Show less

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  THE LOCAL AGENTS REAL ESTATE LLC

  Oct 2020 - Feb 2022

  Licensed Associate Broker
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  Carter Coastal Realty

  Feb 2022 - Jul 2023

  Cathy Carter, - Broker - Texas Gulf Coast Real Estate Sales
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  Carter Signature Properties

  Aug 2022 - now

  Real Estate Broker

  🔑 Leading Carter Signature Properties, a premier real estate agency specializing in delivering exceptional experiences across Texas. 💼 With a dynamic team of dedicated agents in the DFW area, Houston, Galveston, Brazoria County, and the Texas Gulf Coast, we are committed to providing Texas a Signature Experience. 🌟 Offering personalized service, market expertise, and a deep understanding of local communities, we guide clients towards their real estate goals. 🏡 Join us in discovering the true essence of Texas living. 🌵 #TexasRealEstate #SignatureExperience Show less