Sarah Smith

Majoring in Taxation - Law
The University of Akron
From Akron, OH

Law student with a background in Human Resource Management and Employee Benefits. Broad experience in annual retirement plan testing and notices, leave and benefits administration, training and development programs, and employee relations to support all levels of employees and clients in law firm, corporate, and distribution center environments. Consistently recognized as a highly detail oriented, self-motivated performer with solid knowledge in legal and compliance, capable of handling numerous tasks with efficiency and accuracy. Demonstrated accomplishment in: Annual Retirement Plan Testing and Notice Compliance Retirement Plan Hardship/Loan Distributions Retirement Plan Restatements Benefits Administration Leave Administration Employee and Labor Relations Union Relations General Counsel Collaboration Organizational Development HRIS Vendor Relations Budget Management Government Compliance Legal Compliance | Employment Laws Talent Acquisition and Management

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Education

The University of Akron

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Sarah Smith graduated from The University of Akron

With much hard work and determination, Sarah Smith of Akron, OH graduated as a member of the 208th class from The University of Akron. In all, the spring 2013 class consists of 2,951 candidates fro...

June, 19 2013 - The University of Akron

Sarah Smith Qualified for Dean's List at The University of Akron

Sarah Smith of Akron, OH made the Dean's List at The University of Akron for the spring semester. Smith is majoring in Management - Human Resources. To be eligible for Dean's List, Smith maintaine...

June, 05 2013 - The University of Akron

Sarah Smith Qualified for Dean's List at The University of Akron

Sarah Smith of Akron, OH made the Dean's List at The University of Akron for the fall semester. Smith is majoring in Management - Human Resources. To be eligible for Dean's List, Smith maintain...

January, 31 2013 - The University of Akron

Sarah Smith Volunteered for The University of Akron's Make a Difference Day

Sarah Smith of Akron, OH was one of more than 650 University of Akron students and staff who volunteered in the Akron community for Make a Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 27. Smith is majoring in...

November, 09 2012 - The University of Akron

Sarah Smith Enrolled at The University of Akron

Sarah Smith, of Akron, OH, has enrolled at The University of Akron for the fall semester. Smith came to Akron from Firestone High School. Students at UA have the opportunity to take advantage...

September, 24 2012 - The University of Akron

Achievements Added by Sarah

Sarah Smith was recognized for earning an academic award

Earned the Outstanding Supply Chain and Operaations Managment Student Award for the highest GPA of this major in my graduating class.

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Sarah Smith was recognized for graduating

Earned BBA in Business Management Double Major in Human Resources Management and Supply Chain Management

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Work Experience

Law Clerk at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.

Prepared required Summary Plan Descriptions, Plan Amendments, and Summary of Material Modifications for 20 employer-client retirement plans, as needed. Assisted the Employee Benefits Attorney in two IRS audits, including negotiations with the IRS Auditor, preparation of required Forms and documentation Assisted the Employee Benefits Attorneys in the IRS-mandated restatement of 40 Profit Sharing, 401k, and/or Defined Benefit Retirement Plan Documents. Filed Form 5300 to request a determination letter from the IRS for the qualification of defined benefit or defined contribution plans. Filed the annually-required Form 5500-SF for 18 employer-clients. Prepared IRS-mandated annual Safe Harbor notices for 15 employer-clients. Frequently researched various legal matters related to Corporate Law, Employee Benefits Law, Employment Law, Tax Law, and Domestic Relations Law as directed by various Attorneys. Crafted demand packages to insurance companies for three personal injury claims, and participated in negotiations with all three insurance companies. Drafted Annual Corporate Meeting Minutes and Resolutions of the Board of Directors for up to fifteen corporate clients annually.

January 2017 - Present

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