1. DEBBIE PARKES
719 SHANNON GREEN CR. SW
MABLETON, GA 30126
(770) 739-5623
parkesd@bellsouth.net
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Extensive background in human resources, benefit administration and administrative support
with the ability to work independently or in a team environment. Interact professionally with all
levels of staff and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2011 - Present
MOUNT PARAN CHURCH, Atlanta, GA
Administrative Assistant and HR Support
 Provide administrative and HR support for the Administrative Pastor
 Maintain confidentiality of sensitive issues
 Participate in meeting addressing employee performance and terminations
 Administer back ground checks for new hires and church volunteers
 Communicate group insurance benefits and 403(b) retirement plan to employees
 Timely employee benefits enrollment
 Reconcile monthly insurance premium statements for accurate payment to insurance carriers
 Prepare open enrollment communications
 Work closely with payroll dept. to ensure accurate payroll deductions for insurance benefits and
403(b) contributions
 Assist employees with medical and dental claims
 Maintain accurate filing system for immediate retrieval
 Worker’s Comp administration
 Assist with renewal of commercial liability insurance and file claims when necessary
 Screen calls, manage calendars, compose documents
 Prepare facility contracts for outside events; coordinate all aspects of the event
 Supervise, train and maintain schedule of front desk receptionists
 Plan and follow-up on multiple task to meet deadlines
2005 - 2011
HODGES & ASSOCIATES, Marietta, GA
Account Executive - employer group insurance benefits
 Manage stewardship services for clients
 Coordinate renewal data on assigned accounts
 Evaluate insurance carrier proposals for client presentation
 Prepare client RFPs for a full and complete analysis of employee benefits

2.  Conduct employee open enrollment meetings
 Develop enrollment materials and procedures
 Provide responsive and courteous customer service to clients
 Assist clients employees with claims payment
1989-2004
KEMIRA CHEMICALS, INC., Kennesaw, GA
Manager of Human Resources
 Managed HR Department of 5 employees
 Secure the confidentiality of personnel and benefit files and HRIS
 Prepare annual benefits budget of $3m and departmental budget of $555k.
 Review policies and procedures periodically and make changes as needed
 401(k) administration which includes the monitoring 401(k) and profit sharing contributions for
accuracy
 Timely filing of government reports (5500s, SAR, EEO-1) and maintain appropriate documentation for
audits
 Benefits administration, which includes 401(k) and profit sharing plans, purchase of benefit plans and
third party administration services
 Counsel employees and managers regarding policies and performance management
 Conduct investigations regarding employee complaints and recommend corrective action
 Update policies and procedures and communicate changes
SKILLS and CONTINUING EDUCATION
Proficient in Microsoft Office 2010 and industry applications
Working knowledge of ERISA, Sec. 125, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA
Human Resources Management Certification Program, 38.5 CEUs
Pre-Licensing Life and Health, 40 hrs.
Life and Health Insurance License
Notary Public