Ann Marie Kemnitz
Connect Search (Temp Work)
Manteno,IL
1
Language
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience
Accomplished administrative and HR professional with over 20 years of diverse experience in payroll, Union payroll/contracts, operations, logistics, DOT, inventory, document control, customer service and healthcare management. Proven expertise in relationship management, compliance, and process improvement across manufacturing, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Adept at supporting executive level leadership, sales team, managing teams, and driving operational efficiency. Seeking a professional role in HR, Logistics, Accounting or Customer Service to utilize robust organizational and analytical abilities.
Work History
HR Coordinator
8 Months- Processed payroll by reviewing and approving employee time records.
- Printed and mailed paychecks to employees in a timely manner.
- Recruitment beginning, interviewing, scheduling to in-board process. End-to-end.
- Managed HR onboarding, processed new hire paperwork, and added employees to insurance plans.
- Supported remote HR and payroll functions in a part-time capacity.
- Ensured accurate and confidential handling of sensitive employee information.
- Assisted with employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits.
- Maintained organized digital records for HR and payroll documentation.
- Hippa, document control.
Operations Fleet Manager (Temp Work)
4 Months- Led a fleet of 10+ drivers and managed driver availability to maximize productivity.
- Reviewed profit and loss statements for assigned area and identified ways to improve profitability.
- Developed high-performing drivers through daily coaching and positive reinforcement.
- Met driver home time expectations by actively managing schedules and commitments.
- Maximized profitability for all assigned tractors and trailers (3PL).
- Proactively managed safety performance to achieve insurance and claims cost targets.
- Discussed driver safety, monitored speed, and ensured safe driving distances.
Client Care Coordinator
10 Years 4 Months- Managed 7 caregivers to meet clients' home health care needs.
- Scheduled caregivers for 24/7 shifts, following Director of Nursing requirements.
- Recruited caregivers to ensure adequate staffing for clients.
- Maintained accurate timekeeping and scheduling records.
- Experience with Hippa, document control, medicade insurance.
HR Coordinator (Temp Work)
8 Months- Managed all HR functional areas, including talent acquisition, employee relations, and training.
- Processed payroll and managed HRIS system benefits and compensation.
- Improved onboarding and orientation processes for new hires.
- Ensured compliance with employment laws and company policies.
- Conducted safety orientation for new hires and tracked COVID-related attendance.
- Arranged travel for staff as needed.
Logistics Specialist (Temp Work)
1 Year- Scheduled all inbound and outbound rail and bulk shipments, pre-planning product needs.
- Audited batch and scale tickets daily to ensure accuracy.
- Received raw materials into SAP Inventory Management and monitored inventory levels.
- Processed freight invoices and managed accounts payable for rail and truck shipments.
- Provided customer service and checked in drivers.
- Sent and received product samples, managed inventory control in SAP.
- Participated in the Safety Committee and ensured compliance with tariff codes and shipping regulations.
- DOT certified
HR Coordinator/Payroll Specialist (Temp Work)
1 Year 3 Months- Assisted with implementation and management of new Kronos payroll system for the Kankakee site. Union and non-union employee's.
- Processed payroll for union and non-union employee's.
- Audited batch tickets daily in Oracle 11i for accuracy.
- Performed various administrative duties and HR functions, including new hire processing.
- Provided backup support for HR, managed equipment, and coordinated meetings and catering.
- Tracked attendance and assisted with FMLA/STD/LTD/Hippa documentation.
- Inventory management of raw materials, document control
Insurance Benefits Specialist
7 Months- Supported consulting staff by analyzing employee benefit plans and monitoring renewals.
- Prepared materials for employer proposals, enrollments, and employee education sessions.
- Assisted with plan administration issues and provided customer service.
- Document control, hippa, LTD/STD, work comp, insurance discrepancies.
Inventory Control Specialist
1 Year 7 Months- Analyzed inventory data/inventory management and generated reports to assess stock levels and turnover rates.
- Processed daily freight shipments and managed the Manteno inventory system.
- Performed cycle counts and processed BOL and invoicing for shipments.
- Generated purchase orders to replenish parts and managed accounts payable/receivable.
- Made bank deposits and performed bank reconciliation.
- Handled international shipping and receiving.
- Customer Service
Senior Executive Administrative Assistant
2 Years 9 Months- Provided daily administrative support to CEO, CFO, CCO and Sales Team, managing multiple projects.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for executives and sales staff.
- Scheduled appointments, composed memos, and created presentations.
- Managed calendars and generated monthly sales and travel reports.
- Customer service, handled orders, inventory, and expense reports.
- Assisted with HR functions and event coordination.
- Assisted Sales with quotes, contracts, reporting, travel, etc.
HR and Compliance Coordinator
2 Years 3 Months- Assisted HR Director and Managers with recruiting, new hire orientation, on-boarding, interviewing and application processes. End-to-end.
- Managed benefits, 401K, drug screening, and compliance with safety rules and regulations.
- Generated census, OSHA, safety, and work comp reports, hippa, document control.
- Created job descriptions and updated policy and procedures.
- Managed insurance benefits.
- Managed driver application and DOT compliance program for approximately 100 drivers.
- Oversaw training and DOT compliance rules for CDL drivers at five company locations.
Training Coordinator
5 Years 1 Month- Provided administrative support for 15-member Training Department, including travel and accounting.
- Coordinated training to ensure compliance with FDA requirements for 1,000 employees.
- Managed new hire orientation.
- Managed temp employees and interns.
- Assisted with budget forecasting and grant submissions, securing $40,000 in grant funds.
- Scheduled 50+ health and safety programs annually and coordinated monthly training events.
Accounting Clerk/Inside Sales
1 Year 2 Months- Supported accounts payable and receivable for multiple departments.
- Provided clerical support to plant management and handled customer order entry.
- Inside Sales
- Performed physical inventory cycle counts and generated daily shipment and mill test reports.
- Processed daily scrap material receipts and assisted with production scheduling.
- Recorded EPA data and supported inside sales activities.
- Followed DOT compliance.
Education
Upper secondary education - Medical Billing & Coding (Some college)
Skills
Resolved issues through practical problem-solving.
Remained composed in high-pressure situations.
Directed organization and time management activities.
Led problem resolution across tasks and concerns.
Delivered clear verbal communication to teams.
Used strong judgment for decision-making.
Certification
Driver's License, April 2025 to April 2026, Driver's License
Languages
English
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
HR Coordinator
Connect Search (Temp Work)
05.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Operations Fleet Manager (Temp Work)
Swift Transportation
10.2022 - 02.2023Read More
HR Coordinator (Temp Work)
Connect Search LLC
04.2020 - 12.2020Read More
Logistics Specialist (Temp Work)
BASF Corporation
06.2018 - 06.2019Read More
HR Coordinator/Payroll Specialist (Temp Work)
The Sherwin-Williams Company
09.2016 - 12.2017Read More
Insurance Benefits Specialist
CIBC, Inc.
10.2012 - 05.2013Read More
Client Care Coordinator
Dept. of Rehabilitation Services
03.2011 - 07.2021Read More
Inventory Control Specialist
TOCA Enterprises
03.2011 - 10.2012Read More
Senior Executive Administrative Assistant
Hostmann-Steinberg
04.2007 - 01.2010Read More
HR and Compliance Coordinator
Midwest Transit
01.2005 - 04.2007Read More
Training Coordinator
CSL Behring (Aventis Behring)
05.1999 - 06.2004Read More
Accounting Clerk/Inside Sales
Nucor Steel (Birmingham Steel)
03.1997 - 05.1998Read More
Kankakee Community College
Upper secondary education from Medical Billing & Coding (Some college)
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