Cathy J.

Cain
18922 Fairfield Boulevard, Noblesville, IN 46060
Home: 317-776-3751 * Cell: 317-441-9674
cc990b30@westpost.net

Objective
A high level challenging administrative position.
Skills
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage several
tasks/projects simultaneously. Attention to detail, self motivated and able to
work independently. Strong work ethic and excellent attendance history. Maint
ain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Experience
Bowen Engineering - Indianapolis, IN, General Contractors
Benefits Manager, 2005-2010
*Coordinated the administration of all employee benefit programs including; Medi
cal, Dental, FMLA, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, COBRA, FSA and 4
01K. Prepared and distributed internal employee communications regarding benef
it enrollments, employee events and company policies. Investigated and respond
ed to issues, questions and concerns regarding benefits. Created a quarterly b
enefits newsletter. Managed employee absence plans including paid time off, and
accrued time. Administered company's scholarship program for employee dependan
ts. Managed and conducted new hire orientations. Processed all new hire, benef
its, leave and termination paperwork. Coordinated with payroll department to en
sure that employees were paid accurately. Ensured that all benefit vendor/repre
sentatives were provided with employee participation in a timely manner. Invest
igated and responded to general human resource questions. Managed and maintaine
d electronic personnel files. Generated standard reports routinely. Processed
EEO Reports. Maintained Labor Law Posters, HR bulletins and required postings. H
andled background checks for various jobsites. Supervised and directed front de
sk personnel and job functions. Implemented a Wellness Committee and oversaw We
llness Activities. Oversaw company's cell phone program including distribution
and maintenance. Processed and approved cell phone invoices. Administered com
pany's auto allowance program. Monitored compliance of drivers in Safe Driver P
rogram. Scheduled meetings. Coordinated various activities and special events
including sponsorship of families in need at Christmas.
Bowen Engineering - Indianapolis, IN, General Contractors
Project Coordinator, 2004-2005
*Coordinated jobsite setup. Ordered all supplies, equipment and furniture for j
obsites.
Created subcontracts, purchase orders and change orders. Responsible for transm
ittals to vendors. Processed invoices. Received, logged and distributed submit
tals. Answered vendor inquiries. Scanned and duplicated plans as requested. O
btained required insurance certificates for jobsites.
City of Noblesville, Network Administration and Communications Dept.
Secretary, 2002-2004
*Performed various clerical duties in assisting department personnel, such as ma
intaining appointment schedules, coordinating computer training sessions, monito
ring renewal of service contracts, sorting and distributing incoming mail, typin
g, filing, copying and preparing forms. Prepared documents such as corresponden
ce, reports, Common Council packets and grants. Processed purchase orders, clai
ms and invoices; monitored budget line item balances. Assisted in preparing dep
artment budgets, including costs and entering data. Prepared employee service r
ecords. Acted as liaison between Departments and other City Departments. Sched
uled work assignments for the Network Administration staff and Communications Di
rector.
City of Noblesville, Fire Department
Office Manager, 2000-2002
*Supervised and directed assigned personnel, including interviewing applicants,
hiring, planning/making work assignments and providing corrective instruction wh
ile maintaining a high level of confidentiality. Process/maintain department ac
counts payable, including posting encumbrances and payments, prepared purchase o
rders and claims. Periodically reconciled with Clerk-Treasurer's records. Prep
ared and processed department payroll, including reviewing time sheets for accur
acy, calculated hours, prepared forms, and verified signatures. Established 28-
day Firefighter schedules, maintained attendance records and prepared quarterly
reports. Performed a variety of clerical tasks in assisting department personne
l, including creating correspondence, and entering equipment/vehicle inventory a
s well as keeping track of fuel amounts used monthly. Administered various spec
ial fund accounts; Salvation Army and Legacy Funds. Monitored and maintained in
ventory of office supplies. Coordinated various activities and special events i
ncluding the annual Christmas Toy Drive, and staff travel. Assisted in preparin
g annual department budget projections.
Education
*General Education Courses, January 1993-May 1993
Indiana University Kokomo
GPA: N/A
*Diploma in Business Courses
Tri-County High School, Wolcott, IN
Of Note
*Completed ongoing training in the areas of compensation and benefits and leaves
of absences.
*Member of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
*References furnished upon request