Summary: I am looking for new opportunities and collaborations to enhance and utilize my skills, while contributing to a positive team environment. I am able to incorporate my abilities to strategically plan and analytically think. I communicate effectively to make decisions and creatively solve problems. I adapt well to changing environments and work well with ambiguity.

EXPERIENCE

Workday HR Systems Analyst
Hagerty
April 2019 – Present

I am responsible for all facets of the Workday Human Resources system, from configuration of the system to the administration and ongoing maintenance/support of the Workday Human Resources platform. I work closely with key stakeholders to develop solutions, ensure data consistency, data integrity and accurate generation and reporting of information. I support the functional areas of HCM, Recruiting, Talent Management, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence.

Further Responsibilities include:

  • Extending and Optimizing the Workday System by leading the implementation of new Human Resources features, added functionality by working with all functional leads
  • Managing testing for Human Resources as new versions of Workday are released by coordinating with all functional leads
  • Reviewing Workday’s weekly service update notes and inform functional leads and the Human Resources teams of impactful items
  • Supporting Human Resources Teams on Enterprise projects in order to best connect Workday to other Enterprise Systems to drive efficiency and data consistency across the organization
  • Identifying additional areas of training and automation that will streamline operations
  • Maintaining and supporting all Human Resources integrations
    Researching and recommending solutions to systems issues to the end users

Assistant Cross Country Coach
Traverse City Central High School, Traverse City, MI
August 2017 – Present

As assistant coach, I monitor athletes progress and design daily workout plans. I educate athletes about training, performance strategy, and the nutritional aspects of endurance running. I also communicate with parents regarding student-needs and concerns.

Sr. HR Generalist
Hagerty
October 2018 – March 2019

As the Sr. HR Generalist, I worked with managers to complete job descriptions, created internal offer letters, and supported job changes within the company’s compensation guidelines. I reviewed benchmark data and determined pay range assignments for the company’s current and future positions. I worked with the Accounting team and Sr. Compensation Manager on forecasting and budgeting for headcount, as well as provided support for the annual incentive payout. I also served as the HR and Payroll point person for Workday, our Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

Sr. Payroll and Tax Specialist
Hagerty
March 2017 – September 2018

As the Sr. Payroll and Tax Specialist,  I researched laws and regulations regarding taxes and payroll withholding procedures. I maintained, managed, and reconciled payroll taxes at the employer and employee level in both the United States and Canada. Additionally, I audited payroll calculations to ensure accurate payroll processing.

Special Projects and Research:

  • Information Management Project – developed a strategy to organize and reduce the amount of redundant, obsolete, and trivial (ROT) digital documents. The strategy focused on establishing file retention standards, file structure and organization, and a file naming convention.
  • ERP System Implementation – served as the payroll subject matter expert while implementing Workday as our company’s ERP.

Sr. Information Research Specialist
Munson Medical Center
December 2014 – February 2017

As the SIRS, I provided research consultation and assistance to physicians, nurses, and hospital administration. I developed and maintained outreach and marketing initiatives, as well as provided input into the planning of the operating and capital budgets of the department. I planned and developed new services and makes recommendations for process improvement.

Special Projects:

  • Textbook Chapter – collaborated with a physician to provide the research and literature needed to write a chapter of a medical textbook.

Committees/Councils:

  • Magnet Steering Committee
  • Evidence-Based Practice Council

Professional Development:

  • Evidence-Based Medicine and the Medical Library (UNC-Chapel Hill online course)
  • Introduction to Systematic Reviews (MLA ’15 CE course)
  • Introduction to Comparative Effectiveness Research (MLA ’15 CE course)
  • Systematic Reviews: Opportunities for Librarians (University of Michigan, workshop)
  • Fundamentals of Knowledge Management and Knowledge Services (SLA ’16 CE Course)

Assistant to Editor – Ohio
INALJ.com
September 2014 – March 2016

Three days a week, I searched for and formatted job postings from twenty-two websites assigned to me by the Senior Editor. After making sure these are formatted correctly, I pass them to the Senior Editor to be uploaded to the INALJ website.

Office Manager
Schupbach’s Sporting Goods, Jackson, MI
summers 2009 & 2010, September 2011 – November 2014

I provided administrative support to ensure the company’s mission and goals were obtained. I continuously improved office organization and efficiency. This was achieved through the creation and use of a database, financial analysis, and the monitoring of the company’s cash flow.

Collections Intern
Ella Sharp Museum, Jackson, MI
September 2012 – January 2013

As an intern, I input the Museum’s collection records into the PastPerfect Database and assisted with Collections record keeping. I researched and wrote exhibit labels and helped with the installation of exhibits. I also gave presentations to a local retirement community about items in the collection.

Assistant Cross Country Coach
Jackson High School, Jackson, MI
September 2011 – November 2011

As assistant coach, I monitored athletes progress and designed daily workout plans. I educated athletes about training, performance strategy, and the nutritional aspects of endurance running. I also communicated with parents regarding student-needs and concerns.

Assistant Race Director
Orthopaedic Rehab Rose Run 5k/10k/fun run, Jackson, MI
May 2009 – July 2010

As assistant race director, I collected incoming participant entries and ensured participant information was recorded correctly. On the day of the race, I oversaw volunteers and instructed them of their duties. I communicated professionally with participants and other race officials.

EDUCATION

Masters of Library and Information Science (2014)
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Certificate in Information Management (2014)
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

At WSU, I gained an understanding of the interactions between societal factors and information environments. I spent time observing at a community college identifying the use of, and communication, between information resources and its users. I also developed a budget proposal for a (hypothetical) corporate library. In addition, I applied current management and leadership practices by evaluating employee motivation and retention. I have a strong knowledge of research methods and practices. I showcased these skills by writing a research proposal including a literature review, a study design method, and a reflection of possible limitations.

Masters of Business Administration (2011)
University of Alabama-Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Bachelors of Science in Finance (2010)
University of Alabama-Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

At UAB, I utilized effective time management skills while competing at the NCAA Division I level as an undergraduate and graduate student-athlete. I held a leadership role on the Cross Country and Track teams, motivating teammates and leading practices. I also participated and served as the team’s representative on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, where we voted on legislation and discussed important issues affecting the student-athlete. Through case studies and working with local organizations, I exercised my functional knowledge of financial analysis and marketing principles, identifying short- and long-term outcomes to the respective organizations. I have a Bloomberg Certification in Fixed-Income Securities.

SKILLS: TECHNOLOGY

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Andriod, iOS

Productivity Software & Applications: Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), Apple’s iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote), Microsoft Expression Studio Pro (Blend, Design, Encoder, Web), Microsoft Visio, Google Docs, Apache OpenOffice, Parallels, Camtasia

Database Navigation: OVID, PubMed, TRIP,  EBSCO CINAHL, EOS, PastPerfect museum software, EbscoHost, Proquest, Gale/Cengage Learning, JSTOR, mySQL

Citation Management Software: Endnote, Zotero, Mendeley

Web Content Management Systems: SharePoint, CareWorks

Web Development & Programming Languages: HTML5, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Kodu, SQL

Data Analysis Software: Pajek, NodeXL, SPSS

Course Management Systems: Blackboard Learn, Coursera

Library Applications, Standards, and Systems (includes knowledge through coursework): NLM Classification, MARC, AACR2, Dewey Decimal Classification, Library of Congress Classification System, OCLC Connexion, WorldCat

Social Media:

  • Collaboration – Wikipedia
  • Social Networking – Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace
  • Web Builders/Blogging/Micro-blogging – WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr, Twitter, SquareSpace
  • Content – YouTube, Instagram

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • Medical Library Association (MLA)
  • Michigan Health Sciences Library Association (MHSLA)
    • Treasurer, 2016-2018
    • 2016 Education Committee
    • Western chapter of MHSLA

CONTACT

email: kristi.cole @ me . com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/olsenkristina/