DAWN M. BRADFORD

**** **** ****** *****, ***********, MN 55406

acf3e1@r.postjobfree.com Mobile: 612-***-**** H: (612) 722-

4117

PROFILE

Proactively seeking a long-term HR Management position with a company that

will benefit from:

. 14+ years in Human Resources Management providing HR leadership

supporting strategic organizational objectives in both union and non-

union environments.

. Strong background in employee relations, employment law, government

regulatory compliance, and risk management

. Adept at creating business solutions in partnership with leadership,

including programs, communication plans and training which support

compliance, increase independent user capability, enhance HR and

encourage consistent practices, and processes throughout the

organization.

. Strengths include ability to communicate effectively with a diverse

population at all levels within the organization, results driven,

responsive to employee needs, and a broad knowledge of multiple HR

systems and negotiation with third party service providers.

. Excellent facilitation/consulting, skills that impact and influence in

a manner, which consistently produce "win-win" results for employees

and management.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts: Counseling & Psychological Services May

1997

Emphasis on organizational development, performance management,

Career counseling, vocational assessment & training

St. Mary's University, Minneapolis MN

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology - Sociology double major, University of MN -

Duluth

Home Improvement/Home Renovations 8/2010 - Current

Currently contracting on home renovations projects and learning the

business aspects required to resell foreclosed homes. This is a sabbatical

from my goal of returning to Human Resources Management as the economy

improves and I am offered a position with a healthy company offering long-

term employment and career growth opportunities.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

HR Business Partner, Labor Relations 4/2008 - 7/2010

Ford Motor Company, Saint Paul, MN (Contract position performing employee/

labor relations in eminent plant closure environment)

. Provide management with labor relations support ensuring national and

local UAW contractual provisions are properly interpreted and upheld.

. Maintain an effective working relationship with local union while

ensuring decisions are in the best interest of the Company.

. Conduct investigations, disciplinary hearings and grievance

administration.

. Collaborated with Medical and Safety departments on FMLA, ADA, worker's

compensation and accident investigation issues

HR Consultant and Owner

Career Visions, Minneapolis, MN

10/2005 - 4/2008

See details below.

Human Resources Manager, Minneapolis, MN

5/1999 - 10/2005

Clariant Corporation, Global Specialty Chemicals

. Managed the Human Resources function for four plastics manufacturing

locations. Regional annual sales of 90 million, 325 employees. Supervised

six HR employees

in mid-west and western US locations. Reported to Business Unit VP.

. Established and focused on a strong employee relations program that built

trust, minimized unfounded employment litigation and fostered a union-free

environment.

. Negotiated contracts with multiple sourcing agencies to reduce costs,

employee turnover and insure agencies provided candidates who met

qualifications defined

by company policy.

. Developed programs which reduced safety related incidents and absenteeism

which included rewards motivating employees and improving overall morale.

. Developed and conducted supervisory and employee training including;

supervision, staffing/employee selection, regulatory compliance, benefits

and HRIS.

. Oversaw and managed all regulatory compliance including ESHA/OSHA,

medical surveillance, pre-employment physicals, random drug testing,

worker's compensation, FMLA, ADA, and AA.

. Chosen to attend a two-year International Leadership Development Program

designed exclusively for Clariant Ltd. at Queens University, Charlotte, NC.

. Position eliminated due to a global restructuring initiative.

HR Consultant and Owner

Career Visions, Minneapolis, MN

6/1994 - 5/1999

. Provided HR management, staffing and recruitment, Worker's Compensation

case management, employee career development programs and training, and

employee relations and supervisory counseling for businesses.

. Developed relationships with corporations and provided HR services

tailored to the organizations individual needs.

. Recruited 100+ seasonal employees for a photo laboratory company and

developed curriculum and provided regulatory required safety training for

over 200 employees within a ten-week timeframe.

. Adept at identifying each client's needs and learning about the structure

and culture of the company resulting in service that immediately added

value toward reaching objectives as defined by the organization.

OTHER RELEVANT WORK HISTORY

Career Counselor, St. Paul, MN 1993-1994

Hamline University, a private liberal arts college for gifted students.

Minnesota Air National Guard, St. Paul, MN 1986-1992

Office of Training, Safety & Education

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Green Belt/Six Sigma SAP based HR Information System

International Leadership Program Manufacturing Leadership

Series

Finance & Acctg for Managers Kronos Payroll Timekeeping System

DAWN M. BRADFORD

4051 38th Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55406

M: 612-***-**** C: 612-***-****

acf3e1@r.postjobfree.com

Re: Human Resources Management Opportunity

I was very interested to learn about your company's opening for a Human

Resources management position. The position requirements and my

qualifications appear to be a good match that could potentially benefit

your organization.

Previously, I was with Ford Motor Company. The Saint Paul facility has

permanently closed. Ford gave me some excellent opportunities, which have

been valuable learning experiences, that, I am grateful for. I am now

looking for a career human resources position with a company who is looking

into the future and is committed to create an environment that uses the

best talents of its human capital; a place that inspires the employee's

best commitment and service. This is what the most successful companies are

doing, right now. Is your company interested in this? I am open to

relocation for the right position, with the right company.

I have a MA degree in Counseling and Psychological Services and 14+ years

of experience in the human resources field. With five years' experience as

a human resources independent contractor, I became adept at quickly

identifying the unique needs of an organization through learning about its

structure and culture. This resulted in an ability to provide service that

immediately adds value toward reaching the company's defined objectives.

I have over eleven years of HR management experience in manufacturing

facilities, six years of multi-facility HR leadership experience in both

union and non-union facilities.

Thank you in advance for your consideration. I look forward to an

opportunity to learn more about your position and the requirements

necessary for success, in light of my qualifications.

Respectively,

Dawn M. Bradford

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