Elizabeth A.

Adams
Elizadams2010@hotmail Home: (619) 448-8640
SUMMARY
Results focused professional with a broad skill set in Human Resources program m
anagement - Workersa Compensation, Disability Management, Benefits Administratio
n and Regulatory Compliance.
aClaims Management
aClaims Investigation
aLeave of Absence Coordination
aReserve Monitoring
aRegulatory Compliance
aEnvironmental, Health & Safety
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CareFusion Corporation (formerly Cardinal Health) - San Diego, CA 2009a"2010
Advisor, Environmental, Health and Safety
aResponsible for the oversight of CareFusionas Workersa Compensation rogram for
9,000 employees nationwide. Duties included claims monitoring and reviews, injur
y counseling, claims case management with insurance third party administrators.
Daily communication with employees, managers, adjusters, medical providers and a
ttorneys.
aDesigned and implemented occupational return to work program for San Diego and
multi state field employees. Managed claims interactive accommodation compliance
and leave of absence coordination.
aImplemented and maintained global EH&S information system, identifying program
structures, system users, security and daily data monitoring. Trained global EH&
S team on system usage and records compliance. Assigned and monitored global EH&
S corrective action assignments for site completion.
aManaged CareFusionas OSHA, DOL, BLS recordkeeping, monthly report writing for c
orporate leadership.
Cardinal Health, Inc. - Clinical Medical Products - San Diego, CA 2007-2009
Sr. Regulatory Management Specialist
aResponsible for administration of CMPas Workersa Compensation program for 7,000
San Diego and multi-state field employees. Duties included initial reporting of
claims, claims monitoring, case management and return to work administration .
Spearheaded 6 month OSHA/Workersa Compensation recordkeeping Black Belt project
that resulted in Cardinal Health saving over $100,000 annually.
aImplemented and facilitated EH&S programs including designing and implementing
multi site Emergency Evacuation plans, First Aid/AED, PPE administration and sus
tainability programs. Implemented new First Aid supply program realizing an annu
al cost savings of $25,000.
aTrained employees in Safety and Workersa Compensation procedures in classroom a
nd teleconference settings. Coordinated and facilitated multi site Safety Commit
tee.
San Diego Insurance Staffing - San Diego, CA 2006-2007
Insurance Recruiter
Responsibilities included screening and interviewing candidates for placement in
client sites.
SYSCO Food Services of San Diego - Poway, CA 2005-2006
Occupational Wellness Specialist
Managed all Workersa Compensation claims for company, including claims reporting
, daily reserves/medical treatment review with TPA claims adjuster. Attended dep
ositions and reviewed litigated cases with company attorneys. Conducted quarter
ly claim reviews with executive management, attorneys, brokers, nurse case manag
er and TPA representatives for potential claims resolution. Coordinated and trac
ked leave of absences with human resource department.
aCreated and implemented a successful off-site modified work/community volunteer
program effectively returning employees to their regular work positions.
aImplemented health and wellness programs including an on-site physical therapy
program, CPR/First Aid classes, health and wellness media program and seminars.
U.S. Risk/Ward North America, LP - San Diego, CA 2003-2005
Benefit Administrator/Human Resources Generalist
Managed and administered multi state leave of absences, including FML,ADA, PDL,
CFRA, USERRA leaves, STD, LTD disability, Workersa Compensation claims.
aAdministered all benefit plans including medical, dental, current and former re
tirement plans. Assisted outside auditors with two successful audits of 401(K) p
lans, prepared reconciliations, provided statistical plan data to auditors.
aResponsible for benefit plans regulatory reporting, unemployment claims adminis
tration, ad hoc statistical reporting to senior management. Compiled due diligen
ce documentation for company merger.
Mesa Distributing - San Diego, CA 1999-2001
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Responsible for all Human Resources programs including company benefits, recruit
ment, employee relations, regulatory reporting, on-boarding, safety training.
aManaged and administered leave of absences, Short Term and Long term disability
claims, Workersa Compensation claims. Administered all benefit plans including
medical, dental, ADD, Life, 401(k), FSA plans. Implemented new HRIS system.
aInterim Human Resources Manager, managing 2 Human Resource staff members.
EDUCATION
B.A Industrial Sociology a" San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Professional Disability Management (CPDM) designation - December 2010
14 hour OSHA General Industry Certification
ASSOCIATIONS
RIMS San Diego Chapter Deputy Associate and past Committee Member
Disability Management Employer Coalition - San Diego, CA