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Karen Lucia

Fort Collins

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Church office volunteer and Special Events Team

St Syridon Orthodox Church
Loveland
01.2025 - Current
  • Team lead for special events, coordinated food, gave direction to other team members
  • Assisted in event setup to ensure smooth execution
  • Coordinated volunteer schedules to ensure adequate support for church activities.
  • Generated automated reminders for data entry in software
  • Managed mailings for church communications
  • Updated software with information for new guests
  • Arranged fellowship space for community gatherings

Family Caregiver

Grow Connect Thrive
Fort Collins
08.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated medical appointments and maintained health records for my daughter
  • Supported daily living activities, enhancing comfort and well-being through meal preparation and personal hygiene assistance.
  • Completed CPR and First Aid certification to respond to emergencies effectively.
  • Qualified QMAP
  • Documented daily notes, filed incident reports, and conducted monthly safety drills to ensure safety and compliance.

Benefits Administrator

Foothills Gateway
Fort Collins
07.2001 - 06.2023
  • Delivered benefits training and operational administration for new and current employees, enhancing understanding of benefits offerings.
  • Managed 401(k) administration, ensuring timely payments and facilitating new enrollments while providing training and support for employee updates.
  • Reconciled and submitted benefit invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
  • Reconciled benefit bills with general ledger accounts
  • Managed FMLA, prepared paperwork and explained FMLA to requesting staff members; tracked and maintained records for staff on FMLA.
  • Processed payroll for persons receiving services
  • Processed CSU billing
  • Maintained participation on Safety Committee and prepared reports for meetings
  • Maintain OSHA compliance
  • Filed first report of injury with Workers Compensation and recordkeeping.

Education

Certified Payroll Professional - Payroll

American Payroll Association
09-2010

Accounting Diploma - Accounting

Institute of Business And Medical Careers
Fort Collins, CO
07-2001

Skills

  • Event coordination
  • Meeting planning
  • Meeting coordination
  • Scheduling support
  • Inventory replenishment
  • Multitasking
  • Team leadership
  • Typing 40 wpm
  • Communication distribution

Timeline

Church office volunteer and Special Events Team

St Syridon Orthodox Church
01.2025 - Current

Family Caregiver

Grow Connect Thrive
08.2021 - Current

Benefits Administrator

Foothills Gateway
07.2001 - 06.2023

Certified Payroll Professional - Payroll

American Payroll Association

Accounting Diploma - Accounting

Institute of Business And Medical Careers
Karen Lucia