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Christine Brink

Bethel,AK

Summary

Accomplished HR Generalist and Accounting Specialist with a proven track record at AVCP RHA and City Of Bethel, adept in benefits administration and enhancing employee relations. Spearheaded comprehensive HR policies and financial accuracy initiatives, achieving significant improvements in talent acquisition and fiscal management. Skilled in team development and strategic HR management, consistently delivering results through effective leadership and data analysis.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Generalist

AVCP RHA
09.2022 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking.
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
  • Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
  • Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
  • Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
  • Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
  • Ensured legal compliance by staying current with federal and state regulations, reducing potential risks to the company.
  • Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into workplace complaints, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism throughout the process.
  • Administered benefits programs effectively, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims for employees.
  • Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
  • Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
  • Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings.
  • Conducted career fairs, screened resumes and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
  • Improved quality of hiring decisions by working with hiring managers on new comprehensive employment selection processes.
  • Explained and administered medical insurance, disability and flexible spending accounts.
  • Developed and built internal and external relationships with project teams, department managers and consultant teams to improve delivery of HR services.
  • Developed training programs tailored to address specific skill gaps within the workforce, improving overall productivity levels.

Accounting Specialist

City Of Bethel
06.2009 - 08.2022
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Caselle.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Improved financial accuracy by performing detailed account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
  • Increased efficiency in accounts payable and receivable management, reducing processing time and minimizing errors.
  • Coached, trained, and delegated tasks to 2 team members to meet specific department goals.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Met accounting financial standards by providing accounting department annual budget information.
  • Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
  • Provided excellent customer service when addressing inquiries from internal external stakeholders, ensuring their needs were met in a timely manner.
  • Managed payroll for employees.
  • Managed cash flow effectively by monitoring daily transactions reconciling bank accounts regularly.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
  • Coordinated with external auditors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis reports.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.

Accountant

Bethel Native Corporation
07.2019 - 07.2021
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.

Education

Falmouth Institute
Fairfax Station, VA

High School Diploma -

William N Miller Memorial
Napakiak
05.1997

Skills

  • Employee Onboarding
  • Benefits Administration
  • HR Policies Implementation
  • Exit Interviews
  • Records Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Employee file management
  • Policy Implementation
  • Workers Compensation
  • Termination Procedures
  • Recruitment
  • New employee orientations
  • Staff training/development
  • Background Checks
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • FMLA Administration
  • Employee Recruitment
  • Executive Support
  • Performance Evaluation
  • HR management
  • Interviewing
  • Workers' compensation
  • Team Bonding
  • Pre-Employment Screening

Certification

Management Skills for the New Supervisor Successful Completion

Managing Human Resources Department Certificate of Training

Earned "Advanced Tribal Human Resources Professional" Certificate from Falmouth Institute

Additional Information

I read/understand/spell and speak some Yup'ik.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Human Resources Generalist

AVCP RHA
09.2022 - Current

Accountant

Bethel Native Corporation
07.2019 - 07.2021

Accounting Specialist

City Of Bethel
06.2009 - 08.2022

Falmouth Institute

High School Diploma -

William N Miller Memorial

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