Richard J. Stebbins
P.O. Box 471
Spring Lake, Michigan 49456
616-***-**** (Home)
616-***-**** (Cell)
**********@*********.***
OBJECTIVE
To serve my employer and the employees, with dignity, honor, and respect. To fulfill my duties
as a Human Resource professional to the best of my abilities. My employment with Brillcast
Inc./DCI was ended due to economic conditions that dictated the need for the downsizing and
restructuring of the company.
EXPERIENCE
Oct. 1998 to January 2010
Human Resources
(Employment & Safety Administrator)
Brillcast Inc. / DCI,
3400 Wentworth Drive SW,
Grand Rapids, MI
• Developed the company's recruiting programs, and the related budgets
• Coordinated all company internal and external job postings
• Maintained all of the company's job descriptions and also assisted in writing the
descriptions
• Performed reference and background checks on applicants
• Maintained personnel files and all records of training in both the physical files and in the
AS-400 IBM system
• Maintained, developed, and authored company personnel and safety policies and also
edited as needed
• Arranged for travel and lodging for out-of-town applicants
• Conducted "New Hire" Orientations for both the Salaried and Hourly workforce
• Responsible for completing and filing government required reporting, such as the EEOC
report, DOL Survey, etc.
• Compiled relevant data regarding pay trends and salaries and worked with Management
in establishing both the hourly and salaried wage ranges.
• Was responsible for both hourly and salaried personnel counseling, assisting in
administering discipline, and also the termination process administration
• Formulated, authored and oversaw the administration of all safety policies and
procedures in compliance with federal, local, and the state's Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (MIOSHA) rules and regulations
• Administered company -wide safety training programs including all annual or semi-
annual update training as required
• Conducted all training on emergency evacuation and shelter procedures, including drills
• Administered Hearing Conservation, Personal Protection Equipment, Lock-Out/ Tag-
Out, Confined Space, and Fire Prevention programs and training as well as other
industrial and office safety related subjects
• Conducted quarterly safety inspections of the facilities and identified possible hazards
and recommended and oversaw corrective or preventative measures
• Oversaw the general administration of Worker's Compensation
• Proficient with MicroSoft Office system
May 1996 to February 1998
Skilled Trades Account Specialist
Manpower International Inc.,
400 South State Street, Suite 250,
Zeeland, MI
Service Manpower's major accounts in Holland, Zeeland, Hudsonville, Jenison, and all of Allegan County.
(Herman Miller, Fuel Systems Textron, JWI, BLD Products, Lithibar Matic).
Responsibilities include:
• Negotiated terms, billing and pay rates with client, Manpower and skilled trades persons
• Trained and orientated personnel on client's procedures; job description, safety
regulations
• Facilitated client meetings and managed daily account activities
• Managed temporary staff as well as assisted with permanent placement
• Conducted recruiting seminars and personnel testing
October 1991 to May 1996
Industrial Account Specialist
Manpower International Inc.,
2930 Broadmoor,
Grand Rapids, MI
Service Amway, the agencies largest account. Responsibilities include:
• Set-up and managed bonus programs for temporary workers
• Interviewed, tested and screened applicants
• Orientated workers to Amway’s policies and procedures
• Placed an average of 50 Industrial workers weekly
• Maintained relations with Amway through turnkey placement and follow-up
• Serviced Lescoa Corporation’s four area plants and also Best Metals
• Conducted worker profile tracking and computer updating (IBM AS-400 system)
• Maintain phone contact/follow-up with direct contact
• Pursued and assisted with new business
1989 to October 1991 and 1983 to 1988
Assistant Buyer
Baas' Men's Specialty Store,
100 North 3rd,
Grand Haven, MI
• Inventory tracking and orders, increased sales through customer interaction
• Assisted in new Inventory selection at trade shows
1988 to 1991
Bear Surfwear & Surfboards,
San Diego, CA.
• Responsible for growing Great Lakes sales territory (Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois,
Indiana and Ohio) conduct trade shows and manage sales
• Initiated and serviced area retail accounts
EDUCATION
Manpower Customer Service Seminars
Ongoing training in customer service, employer / employee relations, etc.
Dale Carnegie
Leadership Training for Managers
US Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
30-hour OSHA Training Course
Muskegon Community College, Muskegon, MI
Human Resource Management
Business Administration and Psychology
Ferris State University
Industrial Technologies & Management,
Personnel Management, Industrial Relations,
Criminal Justice
ASSOCIATIONS
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) since 2003
Ducks Unlimited, Tri-Cities Chapter Committee Member since 2004
The Surfrider Foundation, Great Lakes Chapter