Rene Aiton
Credentials:
Accomplished leader who effectively manages operations and staff in complex, changing environments of acquisitions, divestitures, and plan administration conversions. Over fifteen years experience in benefit plan administration, design and implementation; forecasting and budgeting.
MBA, Management, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
BS, Marketing, California State University, Long Beach, CA
The Business Teacher (Sample Themes):
- “Marketing to Young Women Under Age 25”
- “A Gap in the Generations”
- “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is”
Professional Experience
College Faculty Diversity Program Intern (Spring 2010) – Interned in a Marketing class. Researched, surveyed and presented the topic “Marketing to Young Women Under Age 25”
Retirement Plans Supervisor at a not-for-profit health care service provider (2008-Present) – Oversee the day-to-day operations of retirement plan administration and retiree health care plans, including benefit calculations and employee communications. Project lead for the design and implementation of a new pension record keeping system. Supervise staff of 11, coaching staff members in job development, upgrading technical skills, streamlining operations and conflict resolution skills.
Benefits Consultant at an aerospace company (2006-2007) – Project lead for pension data issue analysis and clean-up for system conversion. Recommended compliance issue reconciliation and process improvements.
HR Consultant at a global investment management company (2005-200) – Implemented the rollout of new features and changes to a profit sharing 401(k). Analyzed data and recommended changes to eliminate duplicate benefit coverage and costs. Conducted a cost analysis of options for a proposed corporate service award program.
Retirement Administration Manager (1997 to 2004), Senior Benefits Administration Representative (1995-1997) and Human Resources Administrator (1991-1995) at a Fortune 500 oil and gas exploration company – Managed the administration of 10 qualified, non-qualified and international retirement plans. Managed a $1.2 million budget and a staff of six. Visionary, strategic planner, and project manager for the design and implementation of a web-accessible pension calculation and modeling system. Succeeded in increasing customer satisfaction and meeting the business needs of increased employee self-service. Reengineered processes; coached, cross-trained and upgraded technical skills of staff; implemented automation; and streamlined operations.
The Personal Side
Born in Germany of a German national and a U.S. military serviceman. Adopted by U.S. citizens and grew up in coastal Southern California with summers spent body-surfing in the Pacific ocean. Currently lives in Northern California just a short drive from the beautiful Sierra mountains and Lake Tahoe. She has two older brothers and a nephew and a niece. A passion for mentoring and encouraging young people has resulted in pursuing a future in teaching college.
Hobbies and Interests
Bicycling, snowshoeing, gym exercise, cooking, church involvement mentoring high school and college age young people, Toastmasters International (public speaking and leadership training) and spending time with friends.
