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Vania Tejada

Summary

Resourceful HR and Operations professional with 10+ years of experience in employee benefits, legal operations, onboarding, team management, and administrative leadership. Proven ability to implement scalable systems, improve workflow efficiency, and manage cross-functional teams in startup and corporate settings. Currently pursuing PHR/SHRM-CP certification to deepen strategic HR capabilities. Seeking remote or hybrid leadership role in HR, People Ops, or Legal Administration.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher (Flexible Assignment)

Kelly Services / Camden City School District
09.2023 - Current
  • - Managed diverse classrooms across subjects and grade levels with minimal prep time.
  • - Delivered lesson plans, supported student engagement, and maintained order and communication.

IP Systems Specialist

BakerHostetler
07.2019 - Current
  • - Manage all foreign and domestic invoice processing for intellectual property legal department.
  • - Coordinate with attorneys and international firms on patents and trademarks.
  • - Streamlined billing operations, improving accuracy and cutting invoice turnaround by 20%.
  • Hybrid Eligible

Health Benefits Specialist (Contract)

Willis Towers Watson
09.2018 - 07.2019
  • - Supported annual open enrollment and day-to-day benefits questions for over 5,000 employees.
  • - Acted as primary liaison between employees and insurance carriers.
  • - Resolved over 100+ service tickets monthly with 95% satisfaction rating.

Office Manager | HR Specialist

Omega Property Services LLC
05.2016 - 08.2018
  • - Spearheaded HR systems from scratch for startup real estate services firm.
  • - Built onboarding, field and classroom training programs, and employee documentation processes.
  • - Oversaw payroll, benefits, scheduling, and compliance for a 20-person team.

Mortgage Loan Processor

Magnum Opus Federal Corp
02.2016 - 05.2016
  • - Processed residential mortgage applications from intake to closing.
  • - Designed and implemented tracking system to improve loan status communication firm-wide.

Financial Administrator

Majestic Home Remodeling
09.2013 - 01.2016
  • - Managed QuickBooks, AR/AP, in-house and external financing processes.
  • - Supervised canvassing and sales lead generation team.

Education

Continuing Education - Business & HR

Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ

Skills

  • Human Resources & Onboarding
  • Employee Benefits & 401(k) Administration
  • HRIS / Payroll / ADP Systems
  • Legal Billing & IP Operations
  • Office Management & SOP Creation
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Calendar & Executive Support
  • Training Program Development
  • Microsoft Office Suite QuickBooks IP Software
  • Relationship building and management
  • Adaptable

Certification

  • PHR (Professional in Human Resources) – Expected 2025
  • SHRM-CP (Certified Professional) – Expected 2025

Timeline

Substitute Teacher (Flexible Assignment)

Kelly Services / Camden City School District
09.2023 - Current

IP Systems Specialist

BakerHostetler
07.2019 - Current

Health Benefits Specialist (Contract)

Willis Towers Watson
09.2018 - 07.2019

Office Manager | HR Specialist

Omega Property Services LLC
05.2016 - 08.2018

Mortgage Loan Processor

Magnum Opus Federal Corp
02.2016 - 05.2016

Financial Administrator

Majestic Home Remodeling
09.2013 - 01.2016

Continuing Education - Business & HR

Camden County College