Holly L. Drees
Lawrenceburg,Indiana
Summary
Dynamic professional with exceptional communication abilities, and organizational skills in a collaborative environment. Committed to fostering an efficient and rewarding atmosphere that drives team success and enhances productivity. Eager to contribute innovative solutions and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Passionate about creating impactful relationships that support organizational goals and promote a positive workplace culture.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Bright Elementary School
Lawrenceburg
09.2011 - 06.2026
- Oversaw comprehensive accounting functions and ensured accurate financial reporting.
- Managed calendar coordination for website updates and staff scheduling.
- Coordinated logistics for all school field trips, including transportation arrangements and background checks.
- Assisted in procuring supplies, workbooks, materials, and equipment for staff. Facilitated the acquisition of necessary resources for team operations. Supported staff by obtaining essential materials and equipment.
- Compiled and analyzed monthly and annual financial reports for state board of accounts.
- Facilitated coordination of grade level awards programs to recognize student achievements.
- Designed and developed forms and documents to streamline staff operations.
- Ensure proper staffing of building by calling subs and making sure there is full coverage
- Facilitated accurate and timely input of new student information to enhance enrollment efficiency.
- Cultivated authentic relationships with students, families, community members, and staff.
- Managed phone operations and visitor greetings while enforcing security protocols.
Human Resource Manager
JTM Food Group
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Worked with CFO to staff various departments and a variety of administrative needs
- Ensured compliance of company policies and procedures
- Conducted new hire orientations for new hires, company temps, agency temps and interns
- Coordinated hiring process including but not limited to conducting background checks, drug screening and reference checks
- Administered employee health benefits such as benefit eligibility, open enrollments, COBRA, life insurance, AD&D, STD, and LTD
- Prepared payroll reports and other financial reports and data
- Reported Workers Compensation incidents and accidents and provided reports for management and 3rd party administers.
- Coordinated and held benefit enrollment meetings, worked with employees and insurance carriers to promote employee wellness programs
- Reviewed employee complaints and guaranteed accurate and timely documentation of all concerns and issues
- Worked to create job descriptions and evaluation reports so employees knew responsibilities and duties
- Headed the payroll department, provided reports and verified various deductions
Human Resources Manager
AluChem Inc.
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Responsible for benefit coordination and employee meetings
- Managed all aspects of workers compensation including completing incident reports, directing employees to proper health care facility, filing claims, and working with 3d party administers
- Recruited and interviewed candidates and provided management with hiring recommendations
- Worked with Union Officials to develop contract and contract renewals
- Handled all employee grievances related to Union contract
- Set-up and Processed bi-weekly, multi-state payroll utilizing various payroll companies
- Processed all new hires, terminations, transfers, merit increases bonuses, garnishments, all deductions to ensure accurate payroll processing
- Worked with auditors for year-end financial reports, 401(k) and workers compensation
- Compiled budget reports for owners and CFO
- Set-up acquired companies HR systems and developed employee relations
- Coordinated special employee events such as open enrollments, picnics, Christmas gatherings and employee acknowledgement programs
- Provided management with employee relation issues, conducted investigations, performance plans and recommended effective resolutions
Account Executive
PayCor Inc.
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Responsible for major account conversions
- Reviewed client accounts and developed analysis for conversion
- Installed payroll programs and trained on-site
- Developed and taught classes for clients
- Worked with Client Service Manager to retain customer base
- Demonstrated product and services to potential clients and CPA firms
- Worked with tax department to ensure proper tax structure
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Hills High School
Cincinnati, OhioAssociates - Business
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OhioSkills
- Skilled in delegating tasks, team building and creating a positive experience with co-workers and customers
- Competent with critical thinking skills, problem solving, organizing and leadership
- Extensive knowledge with Microsoft Office systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
- Proficient in Google systems such as Sheets, Docs, Slides and a variety of extensions
- Office administration
- Computer proficiency
- Strong problem solver
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data organization
- Professional and mature
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Complex Problem-solving
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Confidential document control
- Prioritization
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Bright Elementary School
09.2011 - 06.2026
Human Resource Manager
JTM Food Group
01.2001 - 01.2003
Human Resources Manager
AluChem Inc.
01.1994 - 01.2001
Account Executive
PayCor Inc.
01.1992 - 01.1995
High School Diploma -
Oak Hills High School
Associates - Business
University of Cincinnati