Simone Times

Overview

years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Payroll Projects Administrator

The Lane Construction Corporation

Cheshire, CT

10.2015 - 02.2021

Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting and entering data
Processed payroll and calculated deductions by accurately using JD Edwards to secure payment trace abilities
Processed payrolls on both weekly and monthly basis for more than 4,000 employees nationally
Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion
Updated employee banking records when it was necessary
Researched and resolved time discrepancies

Mailroom Clerk

The Lane Construction Corporation

Cheshire, CT

03.2010 - 10.2015

Ensured that incoming public inquires and staff mail is correctly opened, logged, date stamped, add sorted into traditional categories for distribution in various way
Assisted in the organization of the unit mail management system
Adjusted and monitored the operation of automated mail processing equipment
Covered switchboard at front desk

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Capital Community College

Hartford, CT

01.2012 - 05.2015

Skills

Attention to detail

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Timeline

Payroll Projects Administrator

The Lane Construction Corporation

10.2015 - 02.2021

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Capital Community College

01.2012 - 05.2015

Mailroom Clerk

The Lane Construction Corporation

03.2010 - 10.2015

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