Paul Kropp
Saugerties,NY
Summary
Experienced payroll professional skilled in managing both union and non-union payroll processes across multiple states for the entertainment industry. Proficient in Microsoft Office and known for exceptional organizational skills, accuracy in documentation, and efficiency in project coordination. Adept at resolving payroll inquiries and ensuring compliance with various union contracts.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Coordinator
Cast and Crew
07.2013 - 04.2024
- Efficiently processed weekly payrolls for diverse TV/film/streaming projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Provided comprehensive support for payroll, pension, and welfare inquiries, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with multiple union contracts, safeguarding contractual obligations and company reputation.
Senior Payroll Coordinator
Revolution Entertainment Services
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Processed weekly non union payroll for film/TV/streaming projects
- Assisted non union members with payroll and benefits related inquiries
Retirement Services Representative
IATSE National Benefit Funds
09.2008 - 10.2011
- Telephone representative for pension and annuity information for IATSE participants
- Assisted membership with pension and annuity application processing
- Maintained participant services database
- Performed pension estimate calculations
Freelance Editorial
Scholastic, Inc.
03.2007 - 08.2008
- Editorial assistance in implementation of READ 180 Digital Teaching System On-Line for the state of Florida
Member Services Coordinator
National Writers Union, UAW Local 1981/AFLCIO
05.2005 - 08.2006
- Coordinated all aspects of union benefit plans, including health/dental/vision
- Maintained and updated National Writers Union Job Hotline, an online employment database
- Interfaced with brokers, insurance providers and billing companies to insure accurate and timely reporting procedures
- Maintained and updated documents included in membership information, member mailings and press packets
- Communicated with members regarding benefit plan details, billing procedures, and general membership information
- Researched and identified potential future benefit offerings for NWU members
Family Support Specialist
Red Cross September 11 Recovery Program
09.2002 - 10.2004
- Facilitated access to various community resources for affected families
- Delivered comprehensive case management services addressing mental health, job training, and housing needs
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics and needs.
- Formulated and managed partnership plans to support clients to return to self-sufficiency
- Engaged city and government entities, including the Federal Victims Compensation Fund
- Facilitated support groups for parents and caregivers.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions, progress, and outcomes.
Assistant Contributions Manager
Axium Entertainment
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Directed pension and welfare payments to entertainment unions
- Managed payroll system
- Knowledgeable in the administration of union contracts
- Interfaced with motion picture unions including local 817, local 52 and local 829
Benefits Coordinator/Bookkeeper
Teamster Local 528
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Facilitated membership of 4,000 in: claims processing, pension application preparation, accessing computerized database for claim status and pension information
- Managed case files on individual members, troubleshooting problems with claim filing and pension administration
- Administered monthly financial reports submitted to local executive board, assisted the CPA with quarterly financial tax reports, compiled data, maintained Accounts Payable Database, expedited payroll checks and compiled employee tax data
- Created monthly updates on health, welfare and pension issues for local newsletter
- Conducted workshops and seminars at monthly general membership meetings on benefit administration and any pension plan changes
Education
Associate of Arts - Film/History
Bard College
Annandale On Hudson NYBachelor of Arts - History
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NYSkills
- Payroll Processing
- Multi-state payroll
- Documentation requirements
- Payroll Auditing
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Coordinating projects
- Customer outreach
- Client Engagement
- Database Management
- Organization and Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
Volunteer Experience
- Hands on Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, Delivered meals to homebound people living with HIV/AIDS
- Human Rights Watch Film Festival, New York, NY, Assisted director in selection process for annual international film festival. Researched referral sources. Aided in the coordination of special projects. Corresponded with distributors and participating filmmakers concerning requests and scheduling. Performed general office tasks
Timeline
Senior Payroll Coordinator
Revolution Entertainment Services
02.2022 - 08.2022
Payroll Coordinator
Cast and Crew
07.2013 - 04.2024
Retirement Services Representative
IATSE National Benefit Funds
09.2008 - 10.2011
Freelance Editorial
Scholastic, Inc.
03.2007 - 08.2008
Member Services Coordinator
National Writers Union, UAW Local 1981/AFLCIO
05.2005 - 08.2006
Family Support Specialist
Red Cross September 11 Recovery Program
09.2002 - 10.2004
Assistant Contributions Manager
Axium Entertainment
01.1999 - 01.2001
Benefits Coordinator/Bookkeeper
Teamster Local 528
01.1996 - 01.1999
Associate of Arts - Film/History
Bard College
Bachelor of Arts - History
SUNY Empire State College
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