1. Linda H. Bonstein, CEBS Page 1
Linda H. Bonstein, CEBS
Employee benefits communication, training, and plan analysis
General Skills Strong skills in oral and written communication, analysis, synthesis,
organization, planning, and computer applications
Received the CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) designation through
the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the International
Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, also passed the “Fellowship” exam
Professional Educator
11 years Cobb County Schools Marietta, GA
 National Board Certified; taught English and Social Studies, advanced
 Cobb County Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2009-2010
 Gifted and Teacher Support Strategist endorsements
 US Department of Education Grantee
Independent Employee Benefits Consultant
8 years Employee Benefits Advisors Princeton, NJ
 Designed and delivered benefit plans communications; performed
benefits analysis for merger and acquisition projects; defined benefit
retirement plan filings for amendments and plan terminations; handled
benefits surveying, costs’ analysis and planning; implemented new plans,
including updating employers’ documentation and summary plan
descriptions; coordinated work and interfaced with clients’ senior
executives, as well as with brokers, actuaries, auditors, attorneys,
IRS/PBGC personnel, and plan providers (e.g., insurance companies
and HMOs).
 Consulted with Fortune 100 firms, as well as with small businesses.
 Pre-Paid Legal, Inc. – sales associate
Corporate Employee Benefits Analyst
2 years Johnson and Johnson New Brunswick, NJ
 Worked on varied benefits planning and analysis projects for this 70,000
employee firm. Interfaced with HR staff at plant locations around the
world.
 Responsible for benefits data relating to possible mergers and
acquisitions; tracked and documented all hourly and salaried benefit
93 Ridgetree Lane
Marietta, GA 30068
Phone: 678-643-3155
E-mail: Lbonstein@yahoo.com
Objective
Special Training
Experience

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plans; filed plan amendments with the IRS; and worked with outside
actuaries, consultants, and the company’s auditor.
Supervisor, Corporate Benefits Administration
5 years American Hoechst Somerville, NJ
Now merged with French company Sanofi, with much of its chemical business
spun off to Celanese
 Responsible for the nationwide administration and communication of
over 20 health, life, disability, pension, and retiree benefit plans for
salaried and hourly employees
 Served as a conversion leader and trainer for Payroll, HR, and
Employee Benefits Information System
 Created and delivered presentations nationwide for benefit plan updates.
 Developed and implemented a training course for benefits department
personnel
 Hired as a medical claims processor, promoted to Supervisor of Claims
Processing, then to final position within two years
Group Medical/Dental Claims Processor
1 year Aetna Life Insurance Newark, NJ
Completed an extensive training course in group medical, dental, life, and
disability plans and claims procedures
Education D.A.S.T. (Diploma of Advanced Studies in Teaching) and M.A. in Teaching,
Emory University; B.A. in Human Resources/Psychology, Rutgers University
Community Service Performed oversight, project management, problem solving, and
leadership training as a volunteer for non-profit groups, including:
 PTA, serving two years as council president, responsible for 34 East
Cobb area schools’ award-winning PTAs, and named Outstanding PTA
Council for the state of Georgia; and Co-President of an elementary
school PTA, when it was designated as the Georgia Advocate for
Children
 Community judge for Wheeler High School’s senior projects
 Citizens’ Advisory Committees - county representative for two schools
 Cobb County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee (while PTA
council president)
 Facilities and Technology Review Committee, a citizens group serving
the Cobb County Board of Education
 Odyssey of the Mind (a creative problem-solving teamwork program for
youth), coached many teams
 Drama boosters program for a high school, including co-producing two
high school musicals