Dora Reeves
Ozark,MO
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Manager with a robust background in labor law compliance and HR leadership, notably at Hammond Developmental Center. Expert in optimizing staffing and managing unemployment claims, demonstrating a proven track record of enhancing recruitment processes and recordkeeping efficiency. Skilled in both strategic oversight and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Hammond Developmental Center
Hammond, LA
12.2001 - 06.2005
- Managed all aspects of the benefit/time program of the agency under broad direction from the Human Resource Director. Supervised staff in the program. Advised employees and management on state and federal laws pertinent to benefits/time activities.
Statewide Payroll Analyst
Office of Statewide Uniform Payroll
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Performed advanced journeyman level of work in maintaining and enhancing the statewide uniform payroll system. Received general supervision from supervisory personnel of a higher level and exercised independent judgment. Served as assistant leader, guiding specific tasks affiliated with garnishment work functions with the statewide payroll management program. Served as intermediary between OSUP and state agencies, U.S. Internal Revenue Service and State Department of Revenue and Taxation in regards to maintaining uniform requirements.
Human Resources Manager
Office of Finance & Support Services
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2000 - 01.2001
- Served as operations/records maintenance manager for the Division of Administration, Office of the Governor, and Auxiliary Units. Received supervision from higher-level supervisory personnel and exercised wide independent discretion in the decision-making process. Responsible for the manual and automated processing of all personnel and compensation actions, audit and confirmation of all compensation-related reports and payroll remittances, and maintenance of all employees' files. Conducted on-site audit of DOA-serviced timekeeping units for compliance with policies and procedures.
Statewide Payroll Analyst 3
Office of Statewide Uniform Payroll
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2000 - 11.2000
- Performed advanced journeyman level of work in maintaining and enhancing the Statewide Uniform Payroll System. Received general supervision from supervisory personnel of a higher level and exercised independent judgment. Served as a technical specialist in performing tasks and functions of the statewide benefits and compensation program. Developed and presented material to train statewide agencies for online master records and time entry system. Assisted in the development and maintenance of the user procedure manual. Participated in special projects as assigned. Assisted in system enhancement projects, which included participation in the compilation of system requirement definitions, development of system tests and training plans, definition of conversion requirements, and coordination of system implementation.
Accountant 3
Office of Finance & Support Service
Baton Rouge, LA
03.1999 - 09.2000
- Performed advanced journeyman level of work for the payroll section of the Office of Finance and Support Services. Managed all aspects of the payroll program for the specified DOA agencies. Conferred with the department heads, state and federal entities, and legislative auditors for the purpose of providing information and technical assistance. Prepared required financial statements and fiscal reports, which included the compilation and analysis of data required for the preparation of specialized federal monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Uniform Payroll Analyst
Office of Statewide Uniform Payroll
Baton Rouge, LA
04.1998 - 02.1999
- Performed advanced journeyman level of work in maintaining and enhancing the statewide uniform payroll system. Received general supervision from supervisory personnel of a higher level and exercised independent judgment. Served as a technical specialist in performing tasks and functions of the statewide benefit and compensation program. Developed and presented materials to train statewide agencies for online master record and time entry system. Assisted in the development and maintenance of the user procedure manual. Reviewed personal computer application of mainframe system reports to assure proper statewide liquidation of employee-withheld and related benefits liabilities. Participated in special projects as assigned. Assessed training needs of user agencies and subsequently developed materials appropriate to orient or educate users.
Accounting Technician
Office of Finance & Support Service
Baton Rouge, LA
02.1996 - 04.1998
- Performed advanced journeyman level of work in maintaining financial records and transactions for payroll deductions and payments. Received general supervision from the accountant and exercised independent judgment and discretion in carrying out the duties of an accounting technician.
Accounting Specialist
Earl K Long Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
08.1995 - 02.1996
- Performed advanced journeyman level of work in providing limited support for accounting functions. Worked independently with assignments mandated by the daily flow of work and own inspection, judgment. Received general supervision from the Fiscal Officer. Conferred daily with the Personnel department to ensure the receipt of the necessary paperwork in a timely manner. Addressed employees' questions and concerns concerning wages and deductions from payroll checks.
Accounting Sepcialist
Lallie Kemp Hospital
Independence, LA
07.1984 - 08.1995
- Performed administrative duties by managing all aspects of the payroll program, as well as the telephone communications system of the agency. Assisted with the management of the personnel program and training program of the agency. Conferred with the Chief Executive Officer, Human Resource Director, other division directors, department heads, and subordinate staff members concerning the operations. Worked independently with assignments mandated by the daily flow of work, and own inspection/judgment. General supervision was received from the Human Resource Director.
Senior Switchboard Operator
Lallie Kemp Hospital
Independence, LA
10.1980 - 08.1983
- Performed journeyman level of work in answering and routing incoming calls and provided other assistance and information. Worked independently with assignments mandated by the daily flow of work and own inspection, judgment. Received general supervision from the Switchboard Operator Supervisor. Operated a Dimension 400 System with approximately 125 extensions. Answered all incoming calls and placed a majority of the outgoing calls. Paged staff and other personnel using the public addressing system, pagers, and two-way radios. Assigned personnel pagers and issued apartment keys for the intern doctors. Greeted visitors, issued visitors' passes, and provided direction/information. Monitored the fire alarm system and emergency code alarm, and announced the emergencies over the public address system and through the beeper system. Maintained and updated census log of all patients, including the necessary information such as date of admittance, discharge, and in-house movement. Trained new switchboard operator and provided assistance by serving as a headworker. Performed other duties, such as notifying the operating room crew of emergency operations and keeping a log of arrival time.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LASkills
- Staffing optimization
- Labor law compliance
- Unemployment claims management
- HR leadership
- Recordkeeping
- Recruitment
Accomplishments
- Perfect Attendance
- South Central Bell Math & Science Award
Other accompishments
- Member of the National Honor Society
- Editor of the Yearbook
- Employee of the Month
- American Legion Award
- Attended SLU while working full time
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Hammond Developmental Center
12.2001 - 06.2005
Statewide Payroll Analyst
Office of Statewide Uniform Payroll
01.2001 - 12.2001
Human Resources Manager
Office of Finance & Support Services
11.2000 - 01.2001
Statewide Payroll Analyst 3
Office of Statewide Uniform Payroll
09.2000 - 11.2000
Accountant 3
Office of Finance & Support Service
03.1999 - 09.2000
Uniform Payroll Analyst
Office of Statewide Uniform Payroll
04.1998 - 02.1999
Accounting Technician
Office of Finance & Support Service
02.1996 - 04.1998
Accounting Specialist
Earl K Long Hospital
08.1995 - 02.1996
Accounting Sepcialist
Lallie Kemp Hospital
07.1984 - 08.1995
Senior Switchboard Operator
Lallie Kemp Hospital
10.1980 - 08.1983
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Southeastern Louisiana University
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