Martha Haas
Lincoln,NE
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
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Instrument Examiner
U.S. Citizenship And Immigration Services, USCIS
LINCOLN , NE
01.2022 - Current
- Conducts verification issue resolution by researching, evaluating, adjudicating, and providing responses to DHS supported employers and wide range of state and federal agencies
- Conducts research and in-depth reviews of immigration documents to confirm applicant identity in determining person's legal status and work authorization eligibility
- Uses available resources to manage sensitive files and documents to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse
- Safeguards personally identifiable information (PII) and ensures those standards are maintained in all aspects of work.
- Accurately processed over 900 cases ranging from U.S. Citizens to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ANALYST
U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES
LINCOLN , NE
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Perform administrative and program management duties and detailed analysis and evaluation of information for USCIS E-Verify Department
- Provide guidance to employers, employees/benefit seekers and agencies using USCIS products: E-Verify, myE-Verify, Self-Check, or SAVE
- Assist E-Verify program administrators and users in identifying and analyzing issues in meeting E-Verify policy requirements through review of their company business practices and E-Verify case data
- Work with program administrators and/or users to understand how their organization is currently using E-Verify
- Provide user specific recommendations for improving compliance with E-Verify and make sure cases are entered correctly
- Provide information to users regarding available webinars
- Substantiative knowledge in Immigration law and documents to assist customers with completing Form I-9, used to verify identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in United States and E-Verify system used by employers to verify identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees by electronically matching information provided by employees on Form I-9
- Top ten performing MPA for number of inbound calls
PROGRAM SUPPORT ASSISTANT/HR ASSISTANT
Department Of Veterans Affairs-Nebraska Western Iowa
LINCOLN , NE
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided administrative and program management support to Patient Care and Primary Care Departments at Veterans Affairs Lincoln Outpatient Clinic
- (PSA) within entire Primary Care Department: implemented processes that improved clinic operations by reducing appointment cancellations
Researched processes identified and resolved gaps in coverage
- Increased communication between administrative staff and clinic teams and achieved fewer rescheduling and cancellations
- Departmental timekeeper: managed VA Time and Attendance Systems (VATAS) for 80+ personnel
- Served as Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC) and Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Sponsor
- Freed up other employees for clinical and patient care duties
- Ensured service employees complied with mandatory training requirements as outlined by federal policies and procedures, including TMS (Talent Management System), BLS (Basic Life Support), and renewal and expiration of licenses
- Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events
- Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to fixed office budget
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity
- Managed leave calendar and recommended adjustments based on demand
PERSONNEL ASSISTANT
STATE OF NEBRASKA
Lincoln , NE
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Arranged advertising of job vacancies and notified eligible workers when positions become available; Assisted in processing and reviewing employment applications to evaluate applicant qualifications and eligibility; scheduled job interviews for those applicants who were qualified
- Conducted background and reference checks on applicants; communicated with job applicants to convey acceptance or rejection of their application; answered questions from applicants regarding examinations, eligibility, salaries, benefits
- Conducted over 150 interviews to increase available applicant pool
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process
- Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail and maintained office organization
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business – Human Resources
Doane University
2018
Associate of Arts - undefined
Southeast Community College
2017
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Creativity and Innovation
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Planning and Organizing
- Technical Competence
- Data Entry
- Cultural Awareness
- Organization and Time Management
Accomplishments
- EV-STAR Backup Product Owner
- ATR (Automated Termination Request) Project
- Resume Reviewer for IRIS Hiring
Additional Information
- Select Military Awards , National Defense Service Medal, RADM F. Neale Smith Award, CINCPACFLT Letter of Commendation, Letter of Appreciation (3), Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal (First), Leo V. Bilger Award (unit)
Affiliations
- Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.-Lincoln Alumnae Chapter
- Board of Directors, Friendship Home
- Board of Directors, City of Lincoln Veterans Advisory Council
- NAACP-Lincoln Branch
Timeline
Legal Instrument Examiner
U.S. Citizenship And Immigration Services, USCIS
01.2022 - Current
MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ANALYST
U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES
02.2019 - 12.2021
PROGRAM SUPPORT ASSISTANT/HR ASSISTANT
Department Of Veterans Affairs-Nebraska Western Iowa
05.2018 - 01.2019
PERSONNEL ASSISTANT
STATE OF NEBRASKA
08.2015 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business – Human Resources
Doane University
Associate of Arts - undefined
Southeast Community College
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