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Cathleen Halwix

Wood Dale,IL

Summary

Analytical professional with proven leadership in operations management, strategic planning, and team supervision. Thrives in high stress environments, demonstrating excellent decision-making skills and a calm demeanor.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Agent

State of Illinois - Benefit Payment Control
Lombard, IL
07.2021 - Current
  • Conducted investigations into whether claimants were continuing to certify for benefits while also collecting unemployment benefits.
  • Prepare letters to claimants regarding the amount they were overpaid.
  • Contact employers or third party companies to verify wages earned for the weeks in question.

Adjudicator

State of Illinois - Dept. of Employment Security
Wheeling, IL
09.2016 - 07.2021
  • Interviewed claimants as to reasons for separation from employment.
  • Contacted employers to verify reasons for separation from employment.
  • Interpreted statutes, regulations and precedents in making decisions regarding cases before the court.

Program Reseprentative

State of Illinois - Dept of Employment Security
Lombard, IL
06.2015 - 09.2016
  • Assisted callers with questions or concerns regarding their unemployment benefits.
  • Filed unemployment claims for claimants.
  • Corrected errors or updated information on their claims.

Collections Agent

State of Illinois - Department of Revenue
Chicago, IL
10.2013 - 06.2015
  • Monitored compliance with applicable regulations and laws governing programs.
  • Provided customer service support for program participants.
  • Issued licenses for taxpayers who cleared their debt.

Program Representative

State of Illinois - Department of Employment Secur
Maywood, IL
01.2010 - 10.2012
  • Provided customer service support for program participants.
  • Maintained accurate records of program activity.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
  • Monitored compliance with applicable regulations and laws governing programs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

North Park University
Chicago, IL
12-2002

Associate of Science - Business Administration & Accounting

Triton College
River Grove, IL
05-1988

Skills

  • Strong investigative abilities
  • Evidence analysis
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Special Agent

State of Illinois - Benefit Payment Control
07.2021 - Current

Adjudicator

State of Illinois - Dept. of Employment Security
09.2016 - 07.2021

Program Reseprentative

State of Illinois - Dept of Employment Security
06.2015 - 09.2016

Collections Agent

State of Illinois - Department of Revenue
10.2013 - 06.2015

Program Representative

State of Illinois - Department of Employment Secur
01.2010 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

North Park University

Associate of Science - Business Administration & Accounting

Triton College
Cathleen Halwix