Katie Wathen

Compassionate, goal-driven individual aiming to make a difference in the success of a company that aligns with my core values. Excellent interpersonal skills and detail-oriented practices backed by 15 years of experience in clerical settings.

Human Resources Specialist at ProLift Toyota Material Handling (2022-05 – 2025-11)

Reason for leaving: Happy to discuss. Gave over a month's notice and departed on great terms.

• Review resumes in applicant system (Acquire TM)
• Perform phone and in person interviews for non-exempt positions
• Manage all onboarding for non-exempt hires: background checks, drug screens, driving record checks, etc.
• Process non-exempt payroll for all 13 locations, weekly, via ADP
• Represent HR dept in quarterly Manager Fundamental Trainings
• Manage associate Leave of Absences for 7 of 13 locations
• Administer and assist associates with company benefit package inquiries
• Host bi-weekly new hire orientation
• Implemented and managed the Toyota social media app used for employee communication and recognition

Human Resources Specialist at Baptist Health Medical Group (2020-02 – 2022-04)

Reason for leaving: Accepted role 1 month before COVID started. Spent 2 years working from home (unexpectedly) and it wasn't for me. They couldn't accommodate any in-office positions for HR.

• Assisted recruiters with hiring and onboarding processes; resume review, phone interviews, and tracking new hire onboarding progress.
• Managed I-9s, background checks, medical licensing, and compliance tracking
• Ran reports and tracked employee data in preparation for weekly management meetings
• Maintained successful relationships across all departments

Scheduling Coordinator at Baptist Health Medical Group (2016-03 – 2020-02)

Reason for leaving: Transferred to BHMG HR Dept while in school

• Scheduled surgeries and coordinated with multiple medical providers
• Verified insurance coverage and handled billing preparations
• Communicated with patients and managed records according to HIPAA law

Payroll at Bramer Brothers Landscaping (2015 – 2025)

Company Sold

• Managed payroll and employee time logs using QuickBooks, as needed.

Diploma – Bullitt East High School (2008)

Business Administration/Human Resources – Indiana Tech University