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* Provided research and analysis based recommendations to the Director on benefits administration and plan selection. * Administered recruitment assessments for interested candidates and coordinated interviews to provide successful selections. * Developed the company policy handbook to ensure consistent practices and compliance. * Managed front office to ensure the customer focused company culture was portrayed in all customer interactions. * Developed marketing and advertising plans utilizing various media outlets including magazines, radio stations and local events to draw business. * Processed payroll, handled accounts payable/receivable, reconciled bank statements and tax payments. * Managed the process of building a new studio space including coordinating with vendors and ensuring appropriate permits were obtained and the project was completed on schedule.

* Ensured the complete and proper on-boarding on new employees including processing of new hire paperwork, explanation of benefits and review of company policies. * Assisted corporate HR in the timely resolution of employee issues with benefits, 401k and salary inquiries. * Coordinated open enrollment for the Orlando office location. * Assisted HR in the updating of employee resumes on the company portal. * Tracked travel and labor expenditures for contracts, audited payroll correction reports and managed monthly status reports. * Provided support to the site Manager and staff through process management, communication, payroll and financial processing, travel arrangements, inventory maintenance, event coordination and customer relations.

* Provided support to department operations staff and executives through communication, inventory control, process management and payroll processing. Additionally, recognized need and implemented purchase order tracking, budget tracking and an event and construction calendars. * Supervised Directors’ Briefings, Launch Guest Briefings and Astronaut Briefings for VIP guests, astronauts and families. * Supported Human Resources by conducting reference checks, maintaining uniforms, reviewing time clock reports, maintaining training records. * Tracked travel and labor expenditures for contracts, audited payroll correction reports and managed monthly status reports. * Assisted in maintaining employee files and organizing the policy and procedures manual.

Provides research and analytical support to the Director of Benefits Plan Design. Analyze and review benefits plan design information, internal and external, to make recommendations for benefits for salaried and hourly employees across the Enterprise, Surveys and analyzes immediate and future needs relative to employee benefits. -Research and evaluate competitive market data in regards to various benefits practices and programs. Ensure programs and practices are in compliance with all organizational policies, as well as, state and federal regulations. -Facilitate the operations annual merit review process and equity plans. Participate in the development of salary increase budgets. -Provide project leadership (project plan and timelines, documentation, updates, track progress) for various projects. -Analyze the financial and employee impact and determine the cost of Benefit programs. -Assist in the development and implementation of new Benefit programs. -Respond to surveys related to benefits and perquisites. -Lead and/or provide support for projects.

Cum Laude Activities and Societies: Psi Chi, Lambda Pi Eta