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H U M A N R E S O U R C E S G E N E R A L I S T
Extensive background in HR generalist affairs, including experience in employee recruitment and retention, staff development,mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and legal compliance.
HR SKILLS
Employee Relations Staff Recruitment & Retention Orientation & On Boarding
FMLA/ADA/EEO Benefits Administration HRIS Technologies
Mediation & Advocacy Training & Development Organizational Development
HR Program/Project HR Policies & Procedures Performance Management
Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vehtek Systems, Inc. – Bowling Green, Ohio
This is a division of Magna International the largest automotive supplier in the United States. Vehtek
Systems is an automotive three shift stamping facility with a focus on Class A, B and C parts.
HR Generalist, January 2010
Worked with senior management to create HR policies and procedures; recruiting employees; implementing continuous
improvements, and new hire orientation. Managed leave of absence programs and personnel records; administered bnefits; and handled workplace issues. I guided the startup and management of
the full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs. Recruited for hourly and salary positions. Processed internal promotions; promotions were based on testing, performance, and interviewing scores.
Key Results:
Managed a key role in the successful launch of Vehtek’s continuous 5 phase growth. This lead to a 50% employment
increase in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Accomplished by creating and deploying consistent workforce planning and recruiting
strategies to successfully staff hourly and salary workforce.
Fostered a teamwork/open door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization. Maintained a 98%
retention rate throughout growth mode.
Negotiated salary offers /relocation packages at both the exempt and nonexempt level annually.
Reduced cost of benefits by 10% annually by ensuring the company did not pay for benefits of ineligible employees.
Initiated continuous improvements to the internal job posting process, by implementing standard weighted averages that
drove more accurate, fair, and consistent results.
Implemented the upgrade from ADP PC Payroll to ADP Enterprise including the implementation of the ADP attendance
and leave modules. Initiated and facilitated the necessary training for all levels of team members.
Managed third party professional staffing company to meet daily and long term resources to meet production
requirements.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Garner Transportation Group – Findlay, Ohio
Garner Transportation Group, Inc. is a family owned and operated business. Over the years the focus has changed to
general commodities, and shipments transported regionally (east of the Mississippi River).
Assistant Human Resource/Safety Manager, August 2009 January 2010
HR Assistant, August 2008 to January 2009
Promoted to fulfill a broad range of HR and Safety functions, this included recruiting, training employees, administering
benefits, overseeing disciplinary action, and managing HR records. Safety included tracking, and auditing driver’s weekly logs.
In charge of issuing disciplinary actions, and resolving conflicts between employees and insurance carriers.
Key Results:
Implemented an interview step to the hiring process reducing turn over by 20%. Implemented “What Do You Have To Say
Café” – an open forum with president of company over lunch to help promote the open door policy and to increase
morale.
Developed company’s first ever standardized disciplinary procedures and tracking system that ensured consistent and fair
discipline processes.
Reworked new hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources.
Developed and implemented human resources and safety departmental processes,
Executed and maintained Garner Store. Garner wearable’s was Garner clothing our drivers purchased. This type of
branding helped in advertising, marketing, and recruiting.
Freudenberg-NOK – Findlay, Ohio
Freudenberg specialized designer and producer of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) seals used in automotive
transmissions and industrial products.
Team Associate, April 2004 to June 2008
I was a team member of an injection molding manufacturer of automotive seals. Becoming a
production team member allowed me to pursue my bachelor’s degree. Holding this position has given
me a better understanding of the hourly workforce and production processes.
EDUCATION
BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY Bluffton, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Organizational Management
NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE Lima, Oh
Associates in Business Administration
OF NOTE
Computer Skills:
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), HRIS applications ( PeopleSoft, ADP)
Community Involvement:
MS Bike to the Bay – 75 mile bicycle ride, achieved 2010, 2011, 2012
Implemented ways to raise money throughout the year to Adopt A Family for Christmas
Developed new ideas to achieve and make an annual donation to the local food bank.