Kimberly Kadlec
KidsPoint
Cedar Rapids,IA
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Accelerated onboarding learning, strengthened relationship-building, and mentored team members to improve support outcomes.
Work History
Leave of Absence Coordinator
8 Months- Managed leave administration caseloads, ensuring accurate tracking of FMLA, ADA, and personal leave requests.
- Updated claim records in case management systems with timely notes, certifications, and correspondence.
- Guided employees through leave processes, explaining next steps, deadlines, and return-to-work requirements.
- Interpreted policy and statutory requirements to determine eligibility and maintain compliant leave decisions.
- Coordinated with claimants, employers, and providers to gather documentation and resolve absence issues.
- Reviewed medical documentation for completeness, escalating complex cases and gaps in supporting information.
- Provided exceptional support to employees during their leaves of absence, addressing concerns and answering questions in a timely manner.
- Coordinated onboarding support by mentoring new hires to maintain training continuity.
Lead Teacher/ person in charge
5 Years 2 Months- I work with the school age kids as a lead teacher and I am the PIC. I’m in charge of staff when my bosses aren’t there and help them with what they need. I get the schedule done to get people off on time. I also take phone calls from parents and others, as well as doing tours for new parents and kids.
Assistant Teacher
5 Months- I am an assistant teacher working in the infants room at Kid's Inc. On occasion I have to work in the older kids rooms as well.
Checker/Cashier/Stocking/Waitressing/Customer Service
1 Year 10 Months- I was a cashier, stocker, waitress and did some customer service at hy-vi. Answering phones, taking orders stocking shelves and checking out peoples groceries.
Education
High school diploma - General Studies
Skills
Customer Service
Food Service
English
Toddler Care
Childcare
Host/Hostess
Cash Handling
Merchandising
Cashiering
Teaching
Early Childhood Education
Employee relations
Workers' compensation
FMLA expertise
Return-to-work programs
ADA compliance
Willingness to learn
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Active listening
Effective communication
Decision-making
Relationship building
Training and mentoring
Customer relationship management
Conflict resolution
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
I have my mentorship certification
Timeline
Leave of Absence Coordinator
Sedgwick Claims Management
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Lead Teacher/ person in charge
KidsPoint
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Teacher
Kids Inc.
02.2021 - 07.2021Read More
Checker/Cashier/Stocking/Waitressing/Customer Service
Hy-vee
02.2019 - 12.2020Read More
Marion Home School
High school diploma from General Studies
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