Carrie McCrimmon has over 20 years of experience in human resources and accounting. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Seattle Pacific University and a certificate in Human Resource Management from the University of Washington. Her most recent role was as Benefits and Leave Administrator at Neighborcare Health, where she managed employee benefits, leaves of absence, and open enrollment. Prior to that, she spent over 10 years as Associate Director of Human Resources at Seattle Pacific University, where she oversaw benefits, compliance, employee relations, and wellness programs.

1. Carrie McCrimmon
13717 Linden Ave N., #321 mccric@spu.edu
Seattle, WA 98133 www.linkedin.com/in/carriemccrimmon Home/Cell: 206.940.6405
Skills
 Excellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills
 Effective communication of complex ideas both orally and in writing
 Computer proficiency: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, June 1994; GPA: 3.9; SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Seattle, WA
Certificate: Human Resource Management, June 2006; University of Washington
Certified Public Accounting (C.P.A. Lapsed License 6/30/2012: #18263)
Work Experience
NEIGHBORCARE HEALTH, Seattle WA
Benefits and Leave Administrator, Human Resources Aug 2015 – Jan 2016
 Responsible for the development and management of general process and procedures
related to benefit billing, reconciliation, and Leave of Absence Program. Managed
approximately 20-40 ongoing absences each month.
 Advised management and employees regarding HR compliance as related to benefit
programs, disability laws, organization policies, and processes.
 Learned newly migrated system (UltiPro) as it related to benefit programs in preparation of
first fully automated Open Enrollment for the organization.
 Supported and responded to regulatory documentation and audit requests, as needed.
 Coordinated Open Enrollment meetings held at approximately 15 locations to be attended
by 500+ benefitted employees and respective insurance providers and benefits consultants.
 Acted as a point of contact with vendors and investment partners and liaison with health
and welfare brokers, carriers and benefits consultants.
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Seattle, WA Sept 2003 – Dec 2014
Associate Director, Human Resources Jul 2005 – Dec 2014
 Assisted in design and implementation of HR policy and programs including management of
the HR office in the Director’s absence
 Benefits planning, renewal, annual enrollments and implementation, as well as extensive
employee benefit guidance.
 Compliance review and policy interpretation.
 Management and legal consultation regarding employee relations issues and compliance
with applicable laws.
 During directorship transition, served as both interim director and associate director for
seven months. Provided training to replacement director.
 Addressed complicated issues from initial problem-solving through to conclusion

2.  Managed approx 60 - 80 leaves of absence/yr by processing, documenting, and tracking.
Leaves included FMLA, Short-term and Long-term Disability as well as Worker’s
Compensation.
 Provided in-depth group and individual benefit orientation including detailed individual
counseling regarding a variety of benefit options and plans.
 Form 5500 and 990 filings for the Health and Welfare Plan and the Emeriti Retirement
Health Solutions plan (a VEBA benefit). Emeriti additionally required participation in an
annual audit.
 Detailed involvement with establishment of unique benefits: the VEBA and Grantor Trust.
 Transitioned approx 620 benefitted employees to a new medical insurance vendor.
Provided frequent, in-depth group and individual sessions for education.
 Instrumental in adoption of first HSA (Health Savings Account) along with the creation and
implementation of several online Open Enrollment systems. Each included research,
documentation, compliance, and ongoing internal process development.
 Provided direction to campus faculty and staff wellness efforts which included coordination
and cultivation of wellness relationships both within and without the campus community.
Admin Assist to Assoc VP for Academic Affairs/Dean of Student Life Sept 2003 – June 2005
 General office administration including: file organization, record maintenance,
correspondence, documentation, calendar maintenance, management and coordination of
time-sensitive and confidential priorities, frequent phone, e-mail and face-to-face
interaction
 Provided hospitality and customer service to staff, students and other constituents
 Familiar with multiple customer styles and expectations
 Supervised student staff
Finance Officer MERCY SHIPS, Newcastle, England, Sept 2001 – Mar 2003
 Primary contact and resource for finance/accounting matters in England location
 Traveled as needed to provide accounting consultation and support in several countries
 Supervised staff of two to six
Financial Accountant
ACCOUNTEMPS & UW PARKING SERVICES, Seattle, WA, Apr 2000 – Oct 2000 & Mar 2001 – Sep
2001
 Prepared Adjusting Journal Entries
 Reviewed Purchase Orders
 Compiled and summarized monthly Parking Services revenue, expense, coin/currency
purchases, asset and liability accounts
 Followed-up and resolved vendor/purchasing issues and bank deposit discrepancies
Instructor
BECKER/CONVISOR CPA REVIEW COURSE, Seattle, WA, Oct 1998 – Apr 2000
 Trained, motivated and encouraged students to sit and pass the state CPA exam
 Paced prepared lecture
 Applied course material theory to personal practice

3.  Spoke before large groups
Assistant Director Business Affairs - Accounting
WESLEY HOMES, Des Moines, WA, Nov 1996 – Mar 2000
 Prepared Medicare and Medicaid billing
 Supervised 15 employees
 Prepared schedules for annual financial statement audit & Medicare/Medicaid Cost Reports
 Instrumental in reducing investments in Accounts Receivable by approx. $300K in 1997
 Frequent interaction with residents and families regarding billing issues, Medicaid
application and other financial matters
 Implemented new financial software: Accounts Payable (1999) and Billing (2000)
Auditor
DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP, Seattle, WA, Sept 1994 – Nov 1996