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Anne Jones

Ringgold

Summary

Results-driven professional seeking a position in a growth-oriented organization. Brings technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and strong interpersonal skills. Experienced in managing employee benefits programs, including health, pharmacy, and population health, with a focus on ERISA and regulatory compliance. Skilled in negotiation and communication. Committed to delivering innovative solutions and collaborating to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Director

March of Dimes
03.1993 - 07.1996
  • Contributed to the success of the organization as a community director. Coordinated a variety of activities for the organization, including media relations, fundraising, volunteer recruitment, public relations and special events. Wrote and published a newsletter for entire division.

Public Relations Director

Room in the Inn
03.1993 - 07.1996
  • Coordinated all aspects of public relations for the organization including writing, media relations, volunteer recruitment, advertising, special events and fundraising.

Benefits Manager

Mohawk Industries Inc
Calhoun, GA
09.2014 - Current
  • Serve as key member of the benefits team.
  • Develop and implement employee benefits programs aligned with organizational goals.
  • Oversee the administration of health plans, including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision benefit packages.
  • Oversee administration of retirement plans, including 401(k) and deferred compensation.
  • Manage relationship with our outside call center to support employee benefit education and escalations.
  • Conduct annual benefits audits to ensure compliance with regulations and organizational standards.
  • Analyzed benefit usage data to identify trends and drive strategic improvements in offerings.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance employee engagement through benefits education initiatives.
  • Manage vendor relationships to improve service delivery for employees.
  • Manage open enrollment processes.
  • Educate new hires about different benefit plans.

HR Communications and Employee Functions

Erlanger Health System
Chattanooga, TN
03.2006 - 09.2014

Served in HR Communications and Employee Functions roles, supporting Erlanger’s success by developing, planning, coordinating, and implementing all employee events and HR communications. Managed event communications, including writing, design, and advertising. Wrote scripts for employee activities, coordinated town hall meetings and executive functions, and contributed as a member of the Service Excellence Recognition team. Demonstrated effectiveness in fast-paced environments. Exhibited strong verbal and written communication skills. Collaborated effectively in team settings, offering support and guidance.

Development Director

Lutheran School
08.2005 - 01.2006
  • Contribute to the success of the Lutheran School as the community relations and development director. Responsible for all public relations activities, including serving as media contact and organizing special events. Responsible for all marketing materials, including writing, designing and printing. Responsible for writing all scripts and copy for media advertising. Responsible for designing, developing and maintaining Web site. Responsible for all fundraising programs out of the Development Office.

Communications and Community Relations

McKee Foods Corporation
Chattanooga, TN
07.1996 - 08.2005

Supported the Corporate Communications and Public Relations Department as communications and community relations coordinator, writer, photographer, and newsletter editor. Collaborated with the team to plan and execute two company-wide meetings annually. Managed all local community relations and promotional activities for the corporate brand, as well as the family foundation. Developed and implemented an employee-volunteer program for community initiatives. Participated in special project teams, including United Way and Blood Assurance.

Public Relations

East Ridge Hospital
03.1991 - 12.1991
  • Internship in the Marketing and Public Relations Department. Worked on a variety of assignment with the Marketing Director, including writing, organizing special events, advertising and photography.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Master of Business Administration - undefined

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Motlow State Community College
01-1989

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Communicator
  • HIPAA compliance
  • HRIS systems
  • 401K experience
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Benefits program management
  • Benefits strategy development
  • Retirement plan management
  • Health and welfare plans

Certification

APR, Accredited Public Relations Professional—2001

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Served on the founding board of the Lookout Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America Served as President of the Lookout Chapter PRSA Serve on board of Ringgold Tigersharks Swim Team Served on the founding board of the Lookout Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America Served as President of the Lookout Chapter PRSA Serve on board of Ringgold Tigersharks Swim Team

Timeline

Benefits Manager

Mohawk Industries Inc
09.2014 - Current

HR Communications and Employee Functions

Erlanger Health System
03.2006 - 09.2014

Development Director

Lutheran School
08.2005 - 01.2006

Communications and Community Relations

McKee Foods Corporation
07.1996 - 08.2005

Community Director

March of Dimes
03.1993 - 07.1996

Public Relations Director

Room in the Inn
03.1993 - 07.1996

Public Relations

East Ridge Hospital
03.1991 - 12.1991

Master of Business Administration - undefined

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Motlow State Community College

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications

Middle Tennessee State University
Anne Jones