Ahsaki Ferdinand

7416 SW 8th Court

North Lauderdale, Fl. 33068
Cell: 954-625-5045
Email: afa60c90@westpost.net

Objective
To obtain a position within an organization that will encourage stability, growt
h, development and creativity
Profile Summary
As a dedicated HR professional with over five years experience; I believe that b
eing approachable, resolving issues and complaints timely are key components to
fulfill the needs of human resources, therefore; bridging the gap between employ
ee concerns and corporate objectives.

Key Skills
* Strong language and communication skills
* Knowledge of employment laws, compliance issues and benefit plans
* HRMS Database administration
* Team building / Morale Building
* Mediation / Dispute Resolution
* Benefits / Payroll administration
* HR policies and procedures
* Disciplinary procedures
* Employee counseling
* Event Management
* Proficient with Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlo
ok
* Secure confidential and sensitive information
* Multitask while managing deadlines and maintain positive relationships

Experience
March 2008 - July 2010 Boca Java Inc Deerfield Beach, FL
Generalist
* Generate bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports as required by
upper management
* Administer and explain benefits to employees and serve as a liaison betwee
n employees, corporate or insurance carriers
* Ensure that all enrollees comply with the legal requirements of the variou
s benefit programs and laws such as FMLA, ADA and Workers' Compensation
* Maintain OSHA log
* Compile payroll data such as vacation time, insurance, 401(k) and garnishm
ent deductions. Analyze electronic data from TimeClock Plus and review the downl
oaded information for completeness and accuracy. Input and process payroll accur
ately and in a timely manner
* Reconcile invoices for payments
* Manage employee relations
* Maintain personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements
* Keep employee records current by processing employee status changes and pe
rsonnel action forms in a timely manner
* Oversee recording and maintenance of employee information such as personal
data, performance reviews, evaluations, disciplinary actions and terminations
* Recruit for all levels of the organization
* Maintain relationship with employment agencies and other recruitment sourc
es
* Maintain company's organizational charts
* Develop and implement personnel policies and procedures
* Prepare and maintain employee handbook and policies and procedures
* Coordinate and oversee special events whilst staying within budget
* Process all donations and communications made to troops
* Manage public relation issues such as one time donations to customers or c
ommunity organizations
* Maintain Disaster recovery program

December 2005 - March 2008 NationsHealth Sunrise, FL

Benefits Coordinator
* Enroll, administer, process and maintain all benefit programs such as medi
cal, dental, vision, life, disability and other elective benefits such as Prepai
d legal services and AFLAC of all eligible employees
* Coordinate the Open Enrollment process for 650 employees
* Advise and consult with employees on eligibility of the various plans
* Ensure that all enrollees comply with the legal requirements of the variou
s benefit programs and laws such as FMLA and ADA
* Assist the Human Resources Department in carrying out various human resour
ces programs and ensure that the company's policies and procedures are adhered t
o by all employees
* Reconcile all benefit monthly invoices
* Calculate payroll deductions, create spreadsheets for headcount and costs
associated with enrollments; then communicate all changes to the Payroll departm
ent
* Upon Termination of employment, terminate all benefits and enter in Ceridi
an for COBRA
* Serve as a liaison between the vendors, carriers and employees
* Suggest revisions or improvements to benefits offered
* Generate reports via Report Smith
* Create and maintain personnel files

July 2003- December 2005 Transhire Fort Lauderdale, FL

Assistant Office Manager at Broward County Management and Efficiency Study Commi
ttee
* Assist with the preparation of Commissioners' and Sub-committee meetings s
uch as coordinating site and time for meetings and caterers
* Consolidate booklets to be used as a guide or reference material
* Type memos, letters, flyers
* Ensure that schedules are adhered to and that the agendas set for meetings
are followed
* Purchasing office supplies
* Perform all other basic office duties such as answering phones, scheduling
appointments, filing, faxing and assisting with the scheduling of supervisors'
planner
* Customer service both directly or indirectly with the customer or client
* Invoicing

2000-2003 Contempra Furniture Store Miramar, FL.

Sales Floor Manager
* Customer service both over the phone and in person
* Responsible for sales and purchasing
* Reconciling using sales and purchasing reports to determine how a prod
uct is selling
* Keying orders for clients, which were received via phone or fax
* Product knowledge in order to facilitate questions from buyers
* Invoicing
* Handling a high volume of cash flow
* Researching clients' accounts and collecting past due balances

1996-2000 Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad, WI

Account Reconciling Analyst
* Coding and analyzing the particulars of invoices
* Keying and checking invoices and receipts using ACCPAC software
* Reconciling accounts using invoices and receipt of payment by shipping
agent
* Preparing and keying journal entries
* Preparing Agents Summary using Aged Trial Balance, this is produced by
ACCPAC software
* Creating reports pertaining to the accounts that I am responsible for,
on a monthly basis
* Working closely with the Collections Department
* Update shipping agents regarding their accounts

Education
1998- 1999 University of the West Indies Trinidad, WI
* Completed two years towards a Business Management Degree
1986- 1992 Bishop Anstey High School Trinidad, WI
* Graduated with honors in Business Management and Accounting

Professional Qualifications
* Attained license in Health and Life insurance from National Benefi
t Life Insurance Company (1997)
* Two-Day Workshop for Personnel/HR Assistants Certification (2006)
* FMLA Compliance Update Certification (2006)
* Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives and Deadlines (2007)

Additional Information
* Member of Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
* Volunteer at Quantum House to cook meals for individuals recovering from s
urgery and their families

References furnished upon request