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Denise Ruttenberg

Hoffman Estates

Summary

Seasoned Business professional with experience across multiple industries and specialties. Growth-driven leader who adapts to any role with expertise in businesses processes, procedures and development.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Charge Bookkeeper/Payroll Manager/Human Resource Manager

Paniagua Group, Inc.
Elk Grove Village
01.2024 - 01.2025

Payroll Manager

Robert Half - True Value Company, LLC
Chicago
01.2024 - 09.2024

Payroll Manager

Connect Search Service – U-46 School District
Elgin
01.2022 - 01.2023

Senior Executive Medical Recruiter

Ethos Recruiting
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Remote
  • Remote

Executive Director/HR and District Manager/Executive Coordinator/Property Manager/Payroll & HR Manager

WeEat Hospitality Group
Roselle
01.2021 - 01.2022

Aflac Agent/Franchise Owner

Everwell
Lombard
01.2019 - 01.2021

Controller/Logistics Manager/HR & Payroll Manager/Customer Service Director

HK Laser & Systems
Bartlett
01.2018 - 01.2019

Owner/Executive Director/Payroll & HR Director

GetDel, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2016
  • Ohio/Illinois

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management

Brown Mackie College
Cincinnati, OH

Certified Veterinary Technician and Biochemist -

Brown Mackie College
Cincinnati, OH

Skills

  • Multi-State Payroll Processing
  • Federal Tax
  • State Tax
  • Local Tax
  • Unions
  • Prevailing Wage Processing
  • QuickBooks
  • ADP
  • UKG
  • Kronos
  • Workforce
  • Dayforce
  • Workday
  • Paychex
  • Paycom
  • Paycor
  • Ceridian
  • Passport
  • HR Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Engagement
  • Policy Implementation
  • Procedure Implementation
  • Compensation Management
  • Salary Management
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Talent Management
  • Training Management
  • Development Management
  • Full Charge Bookkeeper
  • AR Processing
  • AP Processing
  • Executive Management
  • General Ledger
  • Financial Statements
  • Income Tax Processing
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Audits
  • Market Research
  • Product Conceptualization
  • Design
  • Prototyping
  • Testing
  • Quality Control
  • Material Selection
  • Manufacturing Coordination
  • Project Management
  • Coordination
  • Market Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Partnership Development
  • Client Engagement
  • Product Development
  • Service Development
  • Proposal Creation
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Executive Management
  • Director
  • Adaptability
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Analytical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Oversaw and mobilized operations for 25 restaurant locations and 13 apartment complexes.
  • Cultivated specialized over-performing teams, matching fitting teams to appropriate locations.
  • Oversaw payroll software adaptation and implementation for 5000+ employees through multiple Industries.
  • Spearheaded business restructuring initiatives, resulting in $22MM increase in profits.
  • Collections effort resulting in collection of $15MM in 45 days.
  • Envisioned and launched innovative design firm and manufacturing company with products across the US, Canada, Europe, and Hong Kong.
  • Launched popular product lines carried in multiple retail corporation establishments.
  • Built ground-up company, turning initial 250K start-up investment into $2.5MM in net worth in less than six months.

Timeline

Full Charge Bookkeeper/Payroll Manager/Human Resource Manager

Paniagua Group, Inc.
01.2024 - 01.2025

Payroll Manager

Robert Half - True Value Company, LLC
01.2024 - 09.2024

Payroll Manager

Connect Search Service – U-46 School District
01.2022 - 01.2023

Senior Executive Medical Recruiter

Ethos Recruiting
01.2021 - 01.2023

Executive Director/HR and District Manager/Executive Coordinator/Property Manager/Payroll & HR Manager

WeEat Hospitality Group
01.2021 - 01.2022

Aflac Agent/Franchise Owner

Everwell
01.2019 - 01.2021

Controller/Logistics Manager/HR & Payroll Manager/Customer Service Director

HK Laser & Systems
01.2018 - 01.2019

Owner/Executive Director/Payroll & HR Director

GetDel, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management

Brown Mackie College

Certified Veterinary Technician and Biochemist -

Brown Mackie College
Denise Ruttenberg