Jennifer Grooms
Slippery Rock,PA
Summary
Highly skilled human resources professional with experience managing heavy workload of federal retirements that involve complex system. Strong background in writing, proofreading and editing. Previous roles have demonstrated ability to effectively meet stringent timelines, provide excellent customer service and participate in special projects as needed.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Administrative Specialist
Office of Personnel Management
Boyers , PA
08.2024 - Current
- Determine entitlement to, as well as calculate pension amounts, in accordance with the Federal Employee Retirement System.
- Follow official guidance set forth by procedural guidance set forth by the Office of Personnel Management.
- Advise retirees and human resources agencies on federal procedures and benefits. Also provide
- Maintain a heavy workload while meeting time standards. Was recognized as one of the top producers in my section.
- Participate in special projects such as completing disability retirement adjudications.
Security Assistant
Office of Personnel Managment
Boyers, PA
10.2012 - 08.2018
- Reviewed, evaluated, and analyzed investigations by federal and contract investigators to ensure they conform to the Office of Personnel Management to verify they were compliant with federal laws, regulations, executive orders, guidelines, and policies.
- Provided customer service to agencies by analyzing correspondence to determine clarity, appropriateness and accuracy of information in regards to background investigations.
- Routinely took part in special projects working with senior leadership including creating a quarterly newsletter.
- Mentored new employees by serving as a post auditor.
Management Assistant
Office of Personnel Management
Boyers , PA
07.2011 - 10.2012
- Provided administrative assistance to branch chiefs including managing schedules, organizing, scheduling and note taking at meetings.
- Reviewed and analyzed correspondence between federal group and contractors.
- Organized and maintained a filing system for both hard copy and electronic files.
- Used advanced office automation software to generate reports, presentations and spreadsheets, example: Excel, Access, Power Point, Word and Outlook.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
West Virginia Univeristy
Morgantown, WV05-1994
Skills
- Document drafting
- Case Management
- Clerical assistance
- Documents and correspondence
- Spreadsheets
- Complete reports
- Exceptional communication skills
- Writing skills
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Document Management
- Project Management
- Schedule appointments
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Editing and proofreading
- Professionalism
- Detail orientation
- Proofreading documents
- Report Writing
Affiliations
- Penn State Master Gardener
- Horticulture volunteer Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
- Key worker Combined Federal Campaign
- Feds Feed Families volunteer
Timeline
Legal Administrative Specialist
Office of Personnel Management
08.2024 - Current
Security Assistant
Office of Personnel Managment
10.2012 - 08.2018
Management Assistant
Office of Personnel Management
07.2011 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
West Virginia Univeristy
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