Self-motivated Benefits Specialist demonstrating superior understanding of employee benefits laws and human resource software systems. Multitasking Benefits Specialist knowledgeable providing benefits support in fast-paced corporate settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Specialist I
Allegiant Airlines
Remote
06.2023 - Current
Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions in UKG Pro..
Trained new team members in policies and procedures, created SOP's and offered insight into best ways to manage job tasks and duties.
Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
Observed strict compliances requirements to maintain data and plan participant confidentiality.
Managed COBRA compliance, ensuring timely notifications and accurate administration for former employees.
Human Resources Benefits Specialist
Four Winds Casino
07.2019 - Current
Processed enrollments, benefit changes, reviewing summary plan descriptions, and developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
Organized open enrollment events by working with vendors, utilizing Zoom meetings, and creating videos for employee benefit programs.
Answered employee's questions regarding benefits and reaches out to vendors to solve problems
Maintained compliance with federal regulations regarding FMLA, ADA, ERISA, DOL and other relevant laws governing employee benefits.
Dual Rate Slot Supervisor
Four Winds Casino
02.2019 - 07.2019
Experience utilizing New Wave system to verify jackpot winners, processing foreign and no ID jackpots
Reviews if guest are eligible for comps and assists with W Club duties
Supervises employee's in daily activities, provides guidance and coaches as needed
Shares ideas to be more efficient, prioritize tasks, and meet department goals.
Slot Floor Person
Four Winds Casino
12.2017 - 02.2019
Achieved ACES High Award for 100% secret shop by appreciating guests, consistently delivering quality, exceeding expectations and striving to build loyalty
Promoted to Job Coach in February 2018 to teach and empower trainees how to be a slot floor person
Process confidential tax paperwork accurately to pay jackpots and resolves guest disputes by researching answers and providing solutions
Participates in leadership classes to further develop my management skills.
Call Center Agent
Lippert Components Inc.
04.2016 - 11.2017
Improved the interior warranty claims process by creating detailed work instructions using my proficient skills in Microsoft Office and by utilizing Salesforce
Reviewed and made determinations on warranty claims, educated customers on processes, provided quotes for new products and resolved conflicts
Mentored peers during new hiring on-boarding training them to absorb company culture
Volunteered at St
Joseph County Parks, Center for the Homeless, LoveWay Inc., and JDRF via LCI Cares.
After Sales Product Specialist
Kem Krest
10.2014 - 03.2016
Provided excellent outbound and inbound call center customer service
Processed orders and created sales reports importing reports from AS400 to Excel to run sales reports; VLookup, Pivot Tables, Charts, Functions
Presented sales reports and product training in weekly meetings utilizing Power Point and Skype
Promoted products, educated customers on new products and solved problems handled shipping errors with vendors to ensure customers received product on time.
International Compliance Specialist
Tire Rack
09.2013 - 05.2014
Analyzed UPS bills discovering variances which resulted in decreased overpayment on Canadian tire taxes
Collaborated with Canadian UPS broker to finalize end of month tax records
Reviewed compliance requirements to conduct business from United States to Canada
Utilized AS400 and Excel to process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and to run end of month reports.
Business Processing Specialist
Reach 360
01.2013 - 09.2013
Provided human resource and customer service assistance to new and existing clients
On-boarding of new hires by processing all tax forms, insurance documents, and enrolled in ADP
Implemented paperless process with clients by collecting documents, organizing, and scanning
Performed accurate data entry, accounts payable, accounts receivable and entered ADP payroll in various systems and maintain expense reports.
Office Manager
Elbode Tire & Rim
06.2011 - 01.2013
Multi-tasking by answering phones, processing delivery's, scheduling, providing estimates, while providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment
Managed employee's by assigning tasks, reviewing timecards and processing payroll shift
Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and return practices.
Rewrite Unit Specialist
Liberty Mutual Insurance
10.2006 - 06.2010
Sold various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies
Customized insurance programs to suit individual customers, covering a variety of risks
Explained features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of policies.
Customer Service Representative
Liberty Mutual Insurance
10.2006 - 06.2008
Multi-tasked while receiving inbound calls from policyholders to explain insurance policies, to analyze insurance programs and recommend endorsements
Performed administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals
Maintained a consistent high-quality customer service average score of 98.6%.
Education
Core 40 Diploma -
Mishawaka High School
Mishawaka, Indiana
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management, In Progress -
Indiana University of South Bend
South Bend, Indiana
12.2025
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, UKG Pro, and ADP
Benefits Explanation
Employee Benefits Laws
New Employee Enrollment
FMLA Comprehension
Healthcare Benefits
Problem Solving
HRIS Systems
Regulatory Compliance
Open Enrollment
Time Management
Customer Service
Timeline
Benefits Specialist I
Allegiant Airlines
06.2023 - Current
Human Resources Benefits Specialist
Four Winds Casino
07.2019 - Current
Dual Rate Slot Supervisor
Four Winds Casino
02.2019 - 07.2019
Slot Floor Person
Four Winds Casino
12.2017 - 02.2019
Call Center Agent
Lippert Components Inc.
04.2016 - 11.2017
After Sales Product Specialist
Kem Krest
10.2014 - 03.2016
International Compliance Specialist
Tire Rack
09.2013 - 05.2014
Business Processing Specialist
Reach 360
01.2013 - 09.2013
Office Manager
Elbode Tire & Rim
06.2011 - 01.2013
Rewrite Unit Specialist
Liberty Mutual Insurance
10.2006 - 06.2010
Customer Service Representative
Liberty Mutual Insurance
10.2006 - 06.2008
Core 40 Diploma -
Mishawaka High School
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management, In Progress -