brandi j. ellis resume
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Brandi J. Ellis 19055 Ottawa Road Erie, Kansas 66733
(620) 423-2142
OBJECTIVE
A position with your company where proven decision-making, technical training, experience in coordinating, and organizational
abilities will be used to improve company productivity and profitability.
SKILLS SUMMARY
In depth experience in Benefits and Payroll processing. Strong working knowledge of Paychex Payroll software, Computer
Information Concepts payroll software, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Outlook. Familiarity with Delta
Dental, Mutual of Omaha, FMH, BMI, Medova Lifestyles, Prudential Life, Reliance Standard Life and United Healthcare
insurance. Implementation strategies, office equipment, Internet Explorer and Firefox, and records management.
WORK HISTORY
2013 – Present Neosho County Human Resources & Payroll Coordinator Erie, Kansas
Process new hires, terminations, benefits, and payroll for Neosho County. Complete and update reports periodically, perform
quarterly audits, and update employee information.
Serve as benefits administrator for company, benefits function from enrollment through termination. Prepared
enrollment documents, insurance applications, and print and create reports.
Administrator of payroll processing for 125 employees on a bi-weekly basis.
Complied with Neosho County, Equal Employment Opportunity, American Disability Act, Affordable Care Act and
Family Medical Leave Act policies. Administered benefits (KPERS & KP&F; life, health, dental, vision, and medical
insurance; short-term and long-term disability; and compensation) for the county.
Coordinate wellness event for employees to include biometric screening and bringing insurance providers to promote
products to Neosho County.
Set up Scholarship Programs with Labette & Neosho Community Colleges for Neosho County employees to attend
with tuition and incidental fees waived.
Responsible for Quarterly Unemployment report, Federal 941 form, Worker’s Compensation Audit, Reporting Kansas
State and Federal taxes on a weekly basis.
Coordinating and participating as a selection panel member in recruitment process, including selection & interviewing
candidates.
Preparing, reviewing, interpreting, analyzing and approving a variety of data, information and reports, and making
recommendations depending on findings
2012 – 2013 Tank Connection Affiliate Group Payroll & Human Resources Assistant Parsons, Kansas
Payroll department, processing semi-monthly, weekly, bonuses, and union payroll system for 300 employees with four company
locations.
Created and issued time and labor reports for supervisors. Set up new managers, solved time clock issues, and
maintained system.
Accurately processed payroll and benefits journal entries on a weekly basis.
Administered all payroll deductions, and filed 401K, medical, dental, and life insurance
Reconciled uniform bills, data entry, updated personnel regularly, and processed W4, K4, I9, and 8850 forms.
Set up new garnishments and calculated specialized garnishments. Filled out corresponding garnishment answers.
2012 Tank Connection Affiliate Group Bolted Tank Draftsperson Parsons, Kansas
Constructed and designed parts of dry bolted tanks using AutoCAD system. Worked closely with senior draftsmen to produce
parts in a timely manner along with implementing a training system for new hires in the drafting department.
Produced tank part drawings in an effective timely manner to senior draftsmen.
Completed training and checked new hire’s work for senior draftsmen.
Demonstrated record of high performance standards; including attention to schedules, deadlines, budgets, and quality
work of drawings.
Brandi J. Ellis 19055 Ottawa Road Erie, Kansas 66733
(620) 423-2142
2008 – 2010 United States Kansas Army National Guard Supply Specialist/Armor Coffeyville, Kansas
Worked with Supply Sargent to issue and track supplies to soldiers.
Updated Master Authorization list for weapons along with performing maintenance to weapons.
Prepared for company inspections and inventory for the commander.
Maintained physical fitness levels beyond standard requirements.
Squad Leader for 13 individuals in performing tactical plans, physical standards, and improving performance levels.
EDUCATION
2012 – Present Labette County Community College Parsons, Kansas
Currently enrolled in courses in pursuit of a Business Administration Associate’s degree from LCC.
2011 – 2012 Tri County Technology Center Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Obtained Dental Assisting Certificate graduating with a 4.0 grade point average.
2009 – 2010 United States Army Fort Lee, Virginia
Obtained Supply Specialist/Armor Certificate graduating with a 99.9% average as a Military Honor Graduate.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2015 – Present Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
2014 – Present Human Resources Management Association of Kansas (HRMAK)
2012 – Present Southeast Kansas Human Resource Association (SEKHRA)
COUNTY GOVERNMENT TRAINING
Kansas County Association Multi-Line Pool (KCAMP)
Bullying in the workplace, Form I-9 & Employment Eligibility Verification, Understanding the FMLA, Diversity in the
Workplace, Sexual Harassment Training Awareness, Dealing with the Media, Performance Management, and Handling
Angry Employees.
Kansas Workers Risk Cooperative for Counties (KWORCC)
Enhancing Work Relationships, Handling Difficult Customers, Workplace Violence, and Transition from Peer to
Supervisor.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Tim McDaniel Bolted Tank Drafting Manager at Tank Connection Affiliate Group (620) 704-1355
Brandi Gann Dental Assisting Instructor at Tri County Technology Center (918) 333-2422
Stephen Euston Bukaty Companies (913) 396-0866
Mike McGuire Professional Insurers of Erie (620) 244-3768