ANNETTE M.

SASIN, SPHR, CEBS

Westminster, CO * 303-349-7863 * Annette.sasin@gmail.com
HR Executive with an Outstanding Expense Reduction Record
C&B [compensation & benefits] program development excellence
__________ACHI EVEMENT HI GHLI GHTS__________
Delivered consistent expectation-surpassing results; achieved hundreds of thousands of dollar
annual incremental account savings on the basis of conceiving, designing, and executing cost-
contained C&B plans.
Developed, implemented and maintained a new corporate compensation structure to align with
corporate growth and improve the attraction and retention of key employees.
C&B and HRIS [HR information systems] subject matter expert; analytics cost-benefit and price
point; digital technologies self-serve access, electronic record-keeping, claim databases; enrollee
self-direction, data analysis and projections C&B seminars.
__________CAREER HISTORY__________
INNOVAGE, Denver, CO 2011 2014
Rebranded Total Longterm Care 9-facility, multi-state non-profit; 1000+ employee health care provider
in support of independent living for the elderly.
Director of Benefits (April 2014)
Director HRIS, Compensation & Benefits [C&B] (Aug. 2011April 2014)
Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits (AprilAug. 2011)
Summary: Optimized C&B, HRIS (Ultipro), and served on executive management committee. Oversaw
4 HR Service Center staff (1 analyst, 1 C&B professional and 2 data technicians). Improved processes
by replacing cumbersome manual procedures with an efficient HRIS system-based recruitment solution.

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
Bottom-LineSaved over $4M by restructuring employee benefits programs; achieved by
consolidating paid time off and benefit programs; generated the business case and secured C-suite
endorsement for a revised executive compensation program credited with significantly improving
key employee retention metrics. Reduced department headcount by 1, a $50K value in year 1, by
implementing self-serve user interfaces to the HRIS.
Operations ImprovementDeveloped and implemented world class wellness program to promote
employee health. Improved employee morale by implementing a superior 401(k) package;
redesigned program resulting in increased employee participation from 40% to 90%. Improved the
full spectrum of employee to executive performance assessment system; implemented quarterly and
key performance indicator based metric standards with particular attention to expanding cross-
functional efficiencies and reducing costs.
MCMAHON & COMPANY, LLC, Boulder and Denver, CO 2005 2010
Independent insurance broker.
Senior Account Manager, Benefits Specialist (April 2007Oct.2010)
Summary: Created and negotiated strategic benefit plans based on stakeholder surveys. Managed
benefits vendor relations, administered contract changes, and acted as point-of-contact to resolve
problems. Assembled and edited monthly client newsletter and provided training on HIPAA compliance.
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MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
Bottom-LineManaged a $1M+ annual revenue stream in health /welfare benefits and retirement
plans.
Operations ImprovementVirtualized numerous procedures to eliminate paperwork; set up
initial self-serve framework.
Account Manager (20052007)
Bottom-Line Gained strong customer satisfaction metrics by resolving issues; for example,
saved one client $250K annually by eliminating ineligible dependents; for another, devised an
employee self-funding solution that saved client between $50K$250K annually.
BRAKES PLUS, INC., Centennial, CO 2004 2005
Automotive repair company generating approximately $40M in revenue annually.
Director of Human Resources
Saved more than $700K.
Increased 401k participation from 48% to 86%.
Reduced turnover rate from 45% to 25%.
SOURCE ONE MANAGEMENT, INC., Denver, CO 2000 2004
Professional services firm specializing in administrative outsourcing.
Senior HR Generalist
HR Generalist
EVERGREEN RESOURCES, INC., Denver, CO 1993 2000
Oil and gas exploration & development enterprise.
Human Resources Administrator (19952000) / Office Manager (19941995)
EA to Chairman and CEO (19931994)
__________PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT __________
EDUCATION: Master of Education (1998), Occupational Education and Human Resources Development,
Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO). Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science (1989), Drake
University (Des Moines, IA).
MILITARY SERVICE: US Army Reserves, Springfield, IL (19891997); Adjutant General Corp Squad
Leader, 1st Lieutenant.
ACCREDITATION: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Certified Employee Benefits
Specialist (CEBS), Group Benefits Associate (GBA), Retirement Plan Associate (RPA), and HIPAA
Security Specialist (CHSS).
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Member, Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). Member,
International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists (ISCEBS).