PROFESSIONAL RESUME OF LYN KAUFFMAN 14600 Huffmeister Road, #6103 Cypress, Texas 77429 (281) 770-1540 lk1181d80@westpost.

net OVERVIEW AND QUALIFICATIONS Experienced human resources professional/ benefits specialist with excellent man agement, accounting, word processing, and communications skills. Computer skills include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint), Quickbooks, and specialize d computer platforms, including AS400, Cost Point, and Recruitmax. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HR Manager Kauffman Company Fire & Life Safety - Houston, Texas 2006 - Present Responsible for all aspects of office supervision including HR, a ccounts payable/receivable, inventory management and vehicle maintenance. Led, d eveloped and managed annual insurance renewal negotiations and implementation as well as all enrollment procedures and employee claims issues. Maintain all employee records, unemployment documentation, manage both Worker's Compensation and employee health plans. Prepare and administer payroll, includi ng all payroll taxes. HR Manager ADESA Auto Auction - Houston, Texas 2004 - 2006 Conduct recruiting and assist management in hiring for all exempt an d non-exempt personnel; conduct applicant reference checks and interviews; gener ate offer and rejection letters. Verify all employment eligibility documentation for I-9 qualification. Prepare and submit information for background checks and administer onsite drug testing for new hires. Control staffing for regular and overtime payroll to remain within budgets. Prepare bi-weekly payroll using ADP a nd Kronos software. Implement and monitor the performance appraisal program. Implement equal employ ment opportunity guidelines, including the filing of EEO-1 annual reports and ma intenance of other records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations. Impl ement safety policies and procedures in all phases of safety awareness education and training programs. Benefits Administrator 3D/International - Houston, Texas 2001 - 2004 Benefits Administrator for an international architecture and enginee ring firm based in Houston with offices in 18 major US cities. Responsible for r esearching benefit trends, negotiating contracts with providers and administrati on of all employee benefit issues. Coordinates the company benefit plan policies for medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for all of the 3D/I branch offices. Revised all corporate COBRA and FMLA procedures to ens ure that 3D/I was compliant with the Department of Labor. Traveled to the region al offices to facilitate and support 3D/I employees with regard to the ever-chan ging human resource needs. Benefits Coordinator Fennemore Craig, PC - Phoenix, Arizona 2000 - 2001 Benefits coordinator for Arizona's oldest and second largest law fir m. Responsible for administration of all facets of the benefits program (Medical , Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, LTC, Flex, 401k, COBRA & FMLA) for 300+ employees. Also responsible for all enrollments and terminations of employee benefits with insurance providers as well as coordinating with claims representatives to resol

ve problem medical claims. Responsible for employee benefits orientations includ ing annual open enrollment and COBRA exit interviews at employee termination.

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Office Manager Western States Fire Protection Company - Phoenix, Arizona 1995 - 2000 Office manager for a 50-employee specialized fire protection contrac ting firm in Phoenix. Responsible for payroll for union and non-union employees. Also responsible for accounts receivable, including invoices, collections, and bookkeeping. Work closely with project managers to develop and maintain project budgets, as well as prepare annual office budgets. As human resources liaison, w as responsible for benefits administration (health, dental, 401K and flex benefi ts plan), as well as preparing new-hire documentation, new employee orientation, and employee termination. Human resources duties also include maintaining and enforc ing Affirmative Action policies and requirements in compliance with federal law.

EDUCATION 2004 - 2009 - Multiple Seminars -COBRA Administration, Texas Taxes and Lien Law s, Worker's Compensation Canterbury University - Human Resource Management Phoenix College - Business Management and Accounting Phoenix Christian High School Other Experience 1991 - 1999 - Alhambra Village Planning Committee, M ember/Chairperson for one of nine Village Planning Committees for the City of Ph oenix. Worked with developers on planning and zoning issues and performed Commun ity Impact Studies. Worked with various City departments and interfaced with Cit y Council and Mayor.