Dawn Iselin

Spring Grove, IL 847-***-**** actb7q@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Coaching / HR Business Partner / HR Strategy

Highly knowledgeable HR and business operations executive with extensive talent management/development, needs assessment, change management and risk mitigation experience. A life-long learner currently enrolled in self directed study for a MA in Education and Human Development degree at Prescott College (limited residency/mentored study). Consistent top performer and team player with a history of attaining aggressive goals on both company and enterprise levels. Broad background team coach with history of completing assigned tasks on time, successfully and within budget guidelines. Enjoys engaging teams with high energy and comfortable leading discussions and projects guided by the company’s mission.

Core competencies:

Human Capital Forecasting Business Planning, Multi-site Management

Contract Negotiation Vendor Management

HRIS Administration

Company Communication & Public Relations

Employee Wellness & Productivity

Project Management & Team Skill Development

Full Cycle Recruiting & Talent Management

Performance Reviews, Talent Development

HR Compliance, FMLA, EEOC, OSHA, FLSA, SOX, FINRA

Professional Experience

American Industrial Werks Inc., Brewery Werks, Inc., Ductwerksmechanical.com

CAO/COO Since 2010

Promoted from HR Business Partner Consultant to CAO/COO. Created full system HR operations for start- up sister companies, to include HRIS, Safety & OSHA Compliance, Employee Manual, New Hire Orientation, Talent Acquisition, Compensation Vendor Management, Benefit Administration, Accounting/Financial Budget Analysis, Workforce Planning, Process Improvement for industrial manufacturing, brewery installation and industrial HVAC firms.

Recent Achievements Include:

Revenue increase from $500K to $2 Million+ annually without increasing workforce.

Improved workforce safety to OSHA standards and reduced loss ratio to zero in 2013 and 2014.

Improved process, maintenance and inventory management to reduce equipment/material losses by 400%.

Implemented incentive and retention program to improve retention by 200%.

Talent Management, Executive Search & Placement, Operations Management

Contingent, Contract & Retained Since 2006

Worked as a HR Business Partner Consultant and CAO for multiple companies. Full cycle talent acquisition including talent attraction/marketing(multi-channeled approach),client acquisition and management, refined job specifications, sourcing (passive and active), recruiting, evaluation interviews, certified profile assessments, background and reference validations, compensation negotiations, executive benefit consultations, RPO project management, budget analysis and recommendations, talent coach, and confidential consultation.

Recent Achievements Include:

Search & Placement 3 weeks Global Dir. Brand Communications, Global Agriculture Equipment Company, Racine WI

Sourced 25 Seasoned Sales Representatives, Kenexa, Minneapolis, MN within 6 weeks for year old requisition

Readyforce Expert Ranking C-level, Sales Management, Marketing, Account Executives, & Financial Positions (multiple verticals)

Case study Achievement: Consultant: ONEAMERICA CORPORATE OFFICES, Indianapolis, IN 2007- 2010

Implemented and transitioned centralized full life cycle talent acquisition and retention framework from a multi-level branch managed process. Facilitated business strategy sessions and budget development, engaged multiple divisions within the enterprise, motivated and engaged branch managers for participation, implemented change management and organizational development strategies, developed PR/communication stream, managed third party vendors, analyzed and selected a national training and development program, created on-boarding success processes, developed marketing campaigns, set thresholds and accountability measures, built in agency development procedures and completed all tasks within a 9 month timeframe beating the projected 2 year implementation schedule. Lead team and enhanced education communications through main platform speech presentations and hands on training. Earned optimum bonus and early project completion incentive.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS OFFICER, 2001 - 2006

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL HOOPIS FINANCIAL GROUP, Skokie, IL

Assumed newly created senior-leadership role which defined direction and provided oversight of senior managers / directors, and Board of Supervision while maintaining compliant operations aligned with industry regulations. Facilitated strategy sessions and provided strategic guidance as integral member of executive team. Designed annual planning process, formulated business and marketing plans, streamlined SOPs, and drove team performance and operations to maintain profitable operations for financial-services firm with $2 billion in assets. Established standardized policies and practices. Developed training and communications program. Negotiated all vendor/service contracts. Served as Program Director for annual national sales congress in Las Vegas.

Northwestern Mutual Associate Financial Representative 1993- 2001

Cold Calling of up to 100 prospects per day to sell financial products. Met quota consistently and won several reward trips during tenure.

Director of Computer Helpline, 1988- 1993

Baxter International, Baxter Respiratory Home Health Care Deerfield, IL

Managed IT support team comprised of analysts, programmers, CSRs and engineers for 72 field offices through conversion and sale of company.

Personal

Professional Development

MA in Education Candidate, Prescott College Anticipated 2016

BA Sustainable Community Design & Human Development, Prescott College 2015

Nursing Studies, UW Parkside 1983 – 1985

Ornamental Horticulture Studies, College of DuPage 1988

SPHR, Certification in Strategic Human Resource Management, HRCI

SHRM-SCP Senior Certified Professional

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