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Mary (MJ) Sills

Eau Claire,Wisconsin

Summary

Experienced Unemployment Insurance professional successful at managing high caseloads in fast-paced environments. Organized, driven and adaptable with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities. Offering 20+ years of experience and willingness to take on any challenge.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Unemployment Insurance Adjudication Supervisor

State Of Wisconsin-Department Of Workforce Development
Eau Claire, WI
04.2017 - Current
  • Manage an Unemployment Insurance Adjudication Unit.
  • Ensure staff understand law and policy interpretation.
  • Monitor performance with BTQ's, and weekly reports of productivity and timeliness.
  • Identify training needs and ensure trainings are completed.
  • Mentor new adjudication staff.
  • Perform annual performance reviews and goal setting for staff.
  • Develop and implement performance improvement plans.
  • Identify areas of improvement and communicate to Adjudication Manager.
  • Coordinate with other Adjudication Supervisors to ensure supervisory and technical coverage during absences.
  • Maintain knowledge of Wisconsin Chapter 108, administrative rules and federal and state policies and procedures relating to Unemployment Insurance claims.
  • Explain benefit computations, program information, and decisions to employers and claimants.
  • Participate in quarterly Workforce Development Board meetings.
  • Present unemployment program information at Rapid Response sessions.

Unemployment Insurance Adjudication Leadworker

State Of Wisconsin-Department Of Workforce Development
Eau Claire, WI
09.2011 - 04.2017
  • Provide technical assistance to adjudication staff.
  • Train and mentor new adjudication staff.
  • Assist Adjudication Supervisor with performance evaluations and development of performance improvement plans.
  • Investigate and resolve unemployment insurance cases.
  • Explain benefit computation, program information, and decisions to both claimants and employers.
  • Present unemployment insurance information to employers at Rapid Response sessions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Skills

  • Strong Interpersonal skills
  • Fast and Eager learner
  • Easily Adapts to change

Timeline

Unemployment Insurance Adjudication Supervisor

State Of Wisconsin-Department Of Workforce Development
04.2017 - Current

Unemployment Insurance Adjudication Leadworker

State Of Wisconsin-Department Of Workforce Development
09.2011 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Iowa
Mary (MJ) Sills