Candace Gibbs
Summerfield,FL
Summary
Professional with demonstrated success in building and deploying well-planned benefits and compensation plans. Competent in onboarding, orienting and training employees, as well as managing enrollments and budgets.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CONTROLLER
Harpaul Group of Companies
05.2019 - Current
- Annual corporation renewals
- Provide support for financial decision-making through data analysis.
- Assist with month-end close processes and reconciliations.
- Create and maintain budgets for various companies
- Manage financial reporting and analysis for a mid-sized company.
- Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits.
- Prepare financial statements and forecasts for management review.
- Implement cost-saving initiatives to improve profitability.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes for four small businesses.
- Perform bank reconciliations and maintained accurate financial records.
- Prepare monthly financial reports and monitored budget variances.
- Process payroll for employees and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
- Assist with the year-end audit process and provide necessary documentation.
- Utilize QuickBooks to track expenses and generate financial statements.
- Collaborate with senior management to analyze financial data and make strategic recommendations.
- Process invoices and expense reports for payment
- Maintain accurate and detailed financial records
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely payments
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 53employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT
AMAC
07.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed a portfolio of clients and assessed their insurance needs.
- Developed and implemented insurance proposals tailored to client requirements.
- Reviewed policy coverage and conducted renewals for existing clients.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and policy information.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on insurance products and regulations.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in explaining insurance options to clients.
- Provided personalized guidance on plan options and coverage benefits to clients
- Developed and implemented customized Medicare marketing strategies to increase client base
- Maintained excellent relationships with insurance carriers to ensure prompt resolution of issues
- Led Medicare workshops and seminars to educate the community on plan options and benefits
- Utilized CRM software to track client information and follow up on leads
- Consistently surpassed enrollment targets and exceeded customer satisfaction goals
BENEFIT ANALYST
Central Florida Health
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Managed and analyzed employee benefit programs for a large corporation.
- Conducted research and data analysis to optimize benefits packages for employees.
- Implemented cost-effective benefit solutions for a diverse workforce.
- Collaborated with HR and finance departments to ensure compliance with benefit regulations.
- Facilitated open enrollment meetings and communicated benefit changes to employees.
- Administered leave of absence programs and processed FMLA claims.
- Provided exceptional customer service to employees with benefit inquiries and issues.
- Maintained accurate benefit records and generated reports for management review.
- Managed employee benefits administration, including enrollment and claims processing.
- Participated in benefits vendor negotiations and contract renewals.
- Stayed abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance.
- Developed and delivered benefits education and training programs for employees.
- Resolved benefit-related issues and inquiries from employees in a timely and professional manner.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Tavares High School
05.2004
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Financial reporting
- Process improvement
- Strong communication
- Detail-oriented
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Benefits administration
- Compliance knowledge
- Project management
- Interpersonal skills
- Staff management
- Payroll processing
Certification
- Life Health & Annuities
- W014277
LANGUAGES
English | Native
Timeline
CONTROLLER
Harpaul Group of Companies
05.2019 - Current
LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT
AMAC
07.2018 - 04.2020
BENEFIT ANALYST
Central Florida Health
05.2015 - 07.2018
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Tavares High School
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