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Cora Zimmer

Dayton,OH

Summary

Collaborative individual with expertise in employee benefits and providing exemplary service for clients. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet team goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple clients at a time.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Benefit Specialist

McGohan Brabender
06.2020 - Current
  • Resolved complex benefits-related issues promptly, maintaining strong relationships with both employees and vendors.
  • Conducted annual open enrollment sessions, providing clear guidance to employees on plan changes and updates.
  • Advised employees on their eligibility for various benefit programs, assisting them in making informed decisions.
  • Coordinated and conducted employee orientations to promote understanding of coverage and options.

Human Resources Intern

The Dupps Company
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for production and editing of company newsletter
  • Planned and coordinated annual health fair
  • Organized semi-annual blood drives
  • Responsible for administration of company's longevity and service award program.

Customer Service Representative

The Dupps Company
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Solicited feedback from clients regarding current services as well as providing information for new services
  • Accepted and directed phone calls from existing and potential customers.

Associate/Cashier

Dorothy Lane Market
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Operated cash register, handling 100+ transactions per shift in friendly and cooperative manner
  • Resolved customer complaints and provided expert knowledge regarding products
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas and completed other associate duties as needed.

Education

B.A., Strategic Communications -

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05.2020

Skills

  • Ability to understand and analyze issues and challenges and produce high-quality results under stressful situations
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and within strict deadlines
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite applications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information in a professional manner

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer, Matthew 25 Ministries, Cincinnati, OH, 2014-01-01, 2016-12-31, Assembled personal hygiene kits for distribution, Accepted and inventoried donated clothing items for families affected by natural disasters
  • Faith Formation leader, St. Henry Catholic Parish, Dayton, OH, 2014-01-01, 2016-12-31, Assisted with the development of classroom activities, Aided the teacher in preparation of lesson plans, Assumed leadership of class while primary teacher was ill for extended period of time
  • Volunteer, The AWANA Program, Dayton, OH, 2014-01-01, 2014-12-31, Assisted in preparation of meals for over thirty children, Led team of three volunteers responsible for meal clean-up and organization of games and activities for children, Communicated rules of engagement and behavior policies to children participating in the program.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Benefit Specialist

McGohan Brabender
06.2020 - Current

Human Resources Intern

The Dupps Company
01.2017 - 01.2019

Customer Service Representative

The Dupps Company
01.2016 - 01.2017

Associate/Cashier

Dorothy Lane Market
01.2014 - 01.2016

B.A., Strategic Communications -

The Ohio State University
Cora Zimmer