Simone Jones
Jackson,TN
Summary
Dynamic Financial Budgeting Analyst with expertise in benefits administration and employee relations. Proven record of accompishment in resolving complex payroll and bookkeeping discrepancies and enhancing service levels through strong relationship building. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite applications and recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities, ensuring seamless transitions during critical life events.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Retirement Benefits Analyst
Hewitt & Associates
- Managed relationships with internal and external partners such as insurance carriers, vendors, staff members and families to ensure optimal service levels for both the school district and the community.
- Conducted thorough investigations into benefit-related, payroll and financial issues, resolving discrepancies and providing prompt resolutions.
- Collaborated with HR team to design and administer annual benefits open enrollment events, leading to a smooth process for all employees.
- Provided expert guidance to employees during life events impacting their benefits eligibility or coverage needs, ensuring seamless transitions.
Sales Representative
Xerox
- Prepared flawless emails and technical memorandums upon direction of immediate supervisor.
- Acted as the point person for the Coordinator of Athletics by providing task support and adapting to the program needs.
- Acquired proper equipment, and supplies for Summer Youth Programs annually for over1200 participants.
- Categorized and securely processed sensitive financial grant budgets, payroll, and retirement benefits documents with information of deeply personal nature and sensitivity.
Sr.Administrative Specialist-Accounting Bookkeeper
Kenosha Unified School District
12.2005 - Current
- Prepared flawless emails and technical memorandums upon direction of immediate supervisor.
- Acted as the point person for the Coordinator of Athletics by providing task support and adapting to the program needs.
- Acquired proper equipment, and supplies for Summer Youth Programs annually for over1200 participants.
- Categorized and securely processed sensitive financial grant budgets, payroll, and retirement benefits documents with information of deeply personal nature and sensitivity.
Education
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WICertificate - Paralegal Studies
Institute of Paralegal Studies
Milwaukee, WIAssociate Of Applied Business - Information And Communication Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALAssociate Of Applied Business - Human Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALMaster Of Business Administration - E-commerce
Keller Graduate School of Management
Chicago, IL05.2001
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.1991
Skills
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Employee relations
- Benefits administration
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Documentation and Compliance Reporting
- Proficient in Microsoft suite and Google
- Human resources management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Leadership skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self-motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Professionalism
- Payroll management
- Time management abilities
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Presentation skills
- Budget planning
- Records maintenance
- Process improvement
- Quantitative skills
- Labor relations
- Personnel records management
Accomplishments
January 2008 Retired from Air Force Reserves Master Sergeant (E-7) after 20 years of service.
My last 4 years, I held the position of First Sergeant for the 440th Logistics Readiness Squadron at General Mitchell Air Force Reserve Station in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I was the supervisor of 75 members and primarily responsible for the morale and welfare of my personnel.
Affiliations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
Active member since 1987
Undergraduate President 1988-1990
Graduate Chapter Charter member 2025
Timeline
Sr.Administrative Specialist-Accounting Bookkeeper
Kenosha Unified School District
12.2005 - Current
Retirement Benefits Analyst
Hewitt & Associates
Sales Representative
Xerox
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Gateway Technical College
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Institute of Paralegal Studies
Associate Of Applied Business - Information And Communication Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate Of Applied Business - Human Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force
Master Of Business Administration - E-commerce
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
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