Independent Contractor Resume
Barbara (Basia) Baran
Country Club Drive, #
Woodridge, IL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
· Strong hands-on HR generalist experience with proven talent in the development and implementation of new departments
· Proven ability to develop material, impart knowledge and update programs as needed; Maintain knowledge of current issues and laws related to employee benefits and assure organizational compliance
· Recruiting activities included all aspects of screening, interviewing, hiring and orientation
· Benefits administration experience includes program development, maintenance of costs through negotiations and the development/implementation of alternative benefit programs
· Qualified by ability to quickly develop rapport and work well with a diverse group of people, communicate with enthusiasm and motivate others to meet goals and objectives
· Strong research and analytical abilities; notable experience in the management and reduction of costs related to liability and insurance
· Attuned to ever-changing needs of business
· Astute in identifying areas in need of improvement, with the vision to develop and implement successful action plans
· Consistently demonstrate exceptional knowledge and sound decision-making abilities
· Drive, manage, lead and guide teams through timelines, resource requirements and key objectives
EXPERIENCE
Independent Contractor -present
Through strategic networking, engaged in various assignments which used my experience and knowledge. Clients included Careerbuilder.com, Department of Labor, Wabash Publishing Company, amongst others. Projects included, but are not limited to, the following skills and areas of expertise:
Human Resource Management - Established, implemented and led strategic office policies and operations for a newly created position. Directed, analyzed and administered all employee benefit programs. Responsible for recruitment of all levels of the organization as the industry grew. Partnered with employees and management to communicate various human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations. Coordinated employee relation issues. Recommended new approaches to effect continual improvements in efficiency. Oversaw and administered payroll operations and reporting. Continually involved in various personnel issues ranging from performance, developmental needs and personal issues. Active team member of the Safety Committee. Revised handbook and implemented organizational policy. Served as liaison between management and employees in facilitating issue resolution including reviews of all terminations prior to action and conducting formal investigations as directed by management.
Government – Designed, formatted and collected data for a special assignment for the current Secretary of Labor, Elaine L. Chao, for the National Archives. Researched and monitored the most current labor law issues, working conjunctively with the Office of the Secretary and the Office of Public Affairs.
Technology – Created and managed a unique and ever-evolving Access database for the Sales Team. Instilled a variety of group and individual security levels, while attuning the tool to the current business needs of the department. Upgraded computers from a Windows to a Windows XP environment. Identified and corrected any interruptions of service, due to system issues.
Deloitte Consulting / Deloitte & Touche, Chicago, Illinois -
Project Controller / Project Manager / Consulting
Full responsibility for strategic planning, development and leadership of engagement financial functions. Established and controlled multiple large-scale project budgets simultaneously, while analyzing current and future operations. Contributed to the profitable growth of the organization in the area of controlling, financial planning, analysis and financial systems and operations. Participated in business development activities, including presentations to support new business and existing accounts. Recruited internal and external resources for engagements. Key contact for any engagement human resources and personnel issues. Contributed to several engagements, by effectively budgeting resources, coordinating and planning diverse projects and interfacing with internal senior management and client heads in order to complete objectives.
Gallagher (Bassett) Benefit Administrators, Inc., Lisle, Illinois
Supervisor, Office Services
Established, implemented and directed strategic office policies and operations for a newly opened office. Held accountable for developing financial models, forecasting department budgets and continuously balancing actual versus budgeted amounts. Scope of responsibility was diverse and included financial analysis, planning and periodic reporting. Created and maintained human resource activities at a local level. Conducted new employee orientations and training for all recently recruited employees. Created and updated job descriptions periodically. Monitored and highlighted human resource activities that needed proactive attention and follow through. Managed and administered employee benefits for the location. Investigated and resolved employee relation issues.
IBM/Tivoli Systems, Inc., Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Regional Administrator
Oversaw the administrative department in the north central region. Worked closely with sales and technical staff to ensure profitable sales growth. Skilled liaison between management, sales and technical staff. Reputation for team-building activities. Initiated real estate options for the organization, as well as coordinated opening two offices in the region.
EDUCATION
Keller Graduate School of Management, Illinois-Master of Business Administration,
Keller Graduate School of Management, Illinois-Certificate in Human Resource Management,
University of Illinois at Chicago-Bachelor of Science in Management,
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Technology
· Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suites - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project
· Proficient in Star/Open Office Suites
· Proficient in Visio
· Certified by Lucent Technologies in Business Communication Systems. Responsible for programming, maintaining and administering telecommunications in a sizable office
· Conversant in technical terminology and competent in the use of modern office and instructional technologies
Languages
· Fluent in Polish
· Academic in Spanish and French
