Elle Ashton
Dance & Movement Therapist
Keene,NH
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Educator
Monadnock Family Services
Keene, NH
04.2021 - Current
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Handled caseload of more than 10 clients.
- Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, establish medical clearance and determine optimal timing of further interventions.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Employee Relations Specialist
Brambles
Orlando, FL
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Advised/counseled executives and people managers on wide variety of personnel issues ensuring compliance with all state/federal leave laws in coordination with related company policies; ensure organization’s compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
- Promoted employee welfare by maintaining proper protocols throughout investigations and disciplinary procedures.
- Participated in creation and rollout of Employee Relations policy and program initiatives.
- Devised robust training programs to strengthen investigatory skills, legal understanding and motivational strategies.
- Investigated discrimination, harassment, and employee misconduct issues by reviewing documentation and footage and interviewing associates.
- Provided recommended resolutions to employee problems, issues and concerns.
Leave of Absence Specialist
Brambles
Orlando, FL
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed 130 – 150 active medical claims: ensuring both employees and their reporting managers understood leave processes; eligibility; and leave requirements; reviewed documentation for wholeness; spoke with physicians/ nurses regarding clarification of paperwork; reviewed restrictions quickly with site and safety to enable swift return for employees.
- Assisted with providing both employees and managers with seamless transition from work to leave and back to work.
- Provided training opportunities for managers to better understand all leave processes relating to and including: Worker’s Compensation; FMLA; ADA; USERRA; personal leaves and all applicable state laws.
- Partnered with HRIS to implement leave letters to be initiated and completed in Workday as opposed to manual creation.
LOA/STD Case Manager
Reed Group Ltd
Orlando, FL
08.2013 - 09.2016
- Daily duties included keeping up with 600 plus open medical leaves: ensuring employees had accurate understanding of FMLA, state/ local leave laws; maintaining quick and accurate handling of files to enable employees to receive disability funds; communicate timely with employees and medical personnel to prevent delay in distribution of funds.
- Notified employees of exhaust when employees reached maximum time out of work for medical condition under applicable laws, then evaluated employee’s eligibility for additional accommodation if medically necessary.
- Acted as dedicated liaison between employer and employee during medical leaves for large corporations.
Education
Master of Arts - Dance Movement Therapy
Antioch University
Keene, NH05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2010
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL12.2006
Skills
- Counseling
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-motivated professional
- Scheduling
Affiliations
- American Dance Therapy Association
- New England Chapter of American Dance Therapy Association
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Hadassah Lifetime Member
Timeline
Residential Educator
Monadnock Family Services
04.2021 - Current
Employee Relations Specialist
Brambles
08.2017 - 09.2019
Leave of Absence Specialist
Brambles
10.2016 - 08.2017
LOA/STD Case Manager
Reed Group Ltd
08.2013 - 09.2016
Master of Arts - Dance Movement Therapy
Antioch University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hillsborough Community College
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