Manager Human Resources

Theresa A. Breton

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Palm City, FL 34990

e-mail: *********@***.***

772-***-**** (H)

603-***-**** (C)

Professional Summary

Detail oriented HR professional with demonstrated on time and complete business results. Employee

relations focused on pay, people and benefits on a daily basis. Problem-solved and met the needs of

management and employees. Provided a fair and consistent work environment at all levels of the

organization. Responsible for and maintained a safe and healthy workplace.

Skills Summary

Detail Oriented Confidential Results Oriented

Organized Administrator Positive Communicator Leadership/Supervisory Skills

Dependable Coaching – All Levels Problem-Solver

Takes Initiative/Self-Motivated Employee/Labor Relations Continuous Improvement

Accountable/Responsible Customer Oriented Analytical

05/06 – 06/12 Hussey Seating Company, North Berwick, ME – HR Manager

• Responsible for the HR function at a manufacturing facility with approximately 245

employees and 30-40 temporary workers.

• Manage $2.5M budget to include: self-funded/fully insured benefits and WC.

• Supervised an R.N. who coordinated clinic and wellness program activities.

• Developed two 3-year Wellness Programs-participation increased from 72% to 89%.

• Medical costs reduced - $911 to $645/employee - best performance in last 10 years.

• Manage safety: IR–9.7 to 2.8; DART–8.1 to 1.7; Chairperson-Safety Council.

• WC costs reduced from $643 to $294 per employee; maintain OSHA logs and facilitate

return-to-work opportunities.

• Supervised HR Staff; utilized KRONOS database, ADP payroll.

Promoted: Sr. HR Representative to HR Manager within 5 months

03/06 – 05/06 Self-Employed – HR Consultant – Gemini Electric, NH

• Client – Electrical Contractor – approximately 40-50 employees

• Implemented a WC Return-to-Work policy – 2 employee returned.

• Updated Employee Handbook.

07/05 – 03/06 Wal*Mart Supercenter, Epping, NH – Assistant Store Manager-Key Holder

• Responsible for approximately $12M in yearly Sales.

• Managed the daily operations for 8 departments with a focus on price integrity and

communication. Supervised 23 associates.

Promoted: Management Trainee to Assistant Store Manager

04/04 – 07/05 Lighted Pathways, L.L.C., d.b.a. Home Helpers and Direct Link – Newmarket, NH

– Owner/Operator

Managed a startup service that provided affordable non-medical in-home companion care

to new moms, people recuperating from illness or injury, and provide seniors extra help

in managing everyday life.

Theresa A. Breton-Continued

11/00 – 03/04 OSRAM SYLVANIA-Exeter, NH – Human Resources Manager

Responsible for staffing, communications, employee relations, benefits administration,

HRIS, health services/safety/environmental programs for an operation that ran 24/7 and

approximately 300 employees to include Division, Plant and a temporary workforce.

• Employee Relations: 2004 Employee survey – Top Facility

o Environmental, Health and Safety 94% Satisfaction

o Engagement 89% Satisfaction

• Managed Worker’s Compensation Cases – Improved costs from $250,000/year to

$22,000 using a Return-to-Work Modified Duty Program.

• Supported product lines with employee relations concerns (pay, job bid policy, reduction

in workforce, employment compensation).

Promoted: HR Supervisor to HR Manager

09/95 – 11/00 QUIN-T Group – Newmarket, NH – Human Resources Manager (formerly Superior

Essex/Essex Group-Suflex/Macallen/U.S. Samaica)

Direct/manage the HR function by assisting salaried/hourly employees regarding

Company policy, EEO issues, training, benefits, labor and employee relations, safety,

staffing, HRMS and compensation for multiple locations in NH, MA, VT, NJ and IN

(approximately 345 employees).

• Responsible for HR function on a corporate level after buyout.

• Established HR policies/Employee Handbook for locations within QUIN-T Group.

• Recommended and administered benefit plans to include: medical, dental, life, LTD, and

401(k).

• Conducted monthly labor management meetings: negotiated six (6) labor contracts

(IAM, UE, Steelworkers and Pace-130 hourly).

• Developed Lockout/Tagout Program; Machine Guarding Program.

• QS/ISO Element Champion – Training

04/88 – 09/95 OSRAM SYLVANIA/GTE Sylvania – Exeter, NH & Danvers, MA

Human Resources Supervisor-Labor Relations – Danvers, MA

• Negotiated 4-year labor contract in 1994-Teamsters Local 42 (approximately 650

employees). Issues: job evaluation, overtime, outside contractors, part-time workers and grievance procedure.

• Recruited six (6) manufacturing crews in 6 months (150+ employees)

Sr. Human Resources Representative – Exeter, NH

• Analyze, recommend, and implement salary/hourly compensation budgets for

approximately 250 employees (2 facilities).

• Completed nine (9) Affirmative Action Plans; successful EEO Audit.

• Analyze, coordinate, assist, recommend and monitor the plant safety program

encompassing 11 product lines.

• Facilitate manufacturing teams

• Promoted 4 times: HR Assistant to HR Supervisor

11/87 – 04/88 NESLAB, Newington, NH – Personnel Assistant

07/81 – 03/87 PSNH, Seabrook, NH – Supervisor/Personnel/Payroll/Administration

Promoted 3 times: Department Clerk to Supervisor

Education M.S. in Business Management - Antioch New England Graduate School

B.S. in Business Management - Franklin Pierce University

Art of Professional Coaching – University of New Hampshire

Special Treasure Coast Hospice Volunteer Ongoing

Chairman’s Award 2010 07/2010

Great Bay Kids Company, Board of Director 10/2008 – 05/2011

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