Human Resources Management
Resume:
KARI PATTERSON, HRD
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Milaca, MN 56353
Cell : 320 - 309 - 2436
Human Resources Professional
Human Resources Executive with 13 years strong generalist and specialist
experience in both domestic and global multi-site clinical, manufacturing,
commercial, financial, distribution, technology, healthcare and retail
organizations. Direct experience in turnaround, restructuring and growth
environments. Results driven. Ability to achieve measurable & valuable
results, create sustainable competitive advantage and enhance business
productivity. Passion for leadership coaching and development, performance
management and employee relations.
KEY PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE:
* Business Improvement & Turnaround - led numerous growth,
restructuring & downsizing strategies including increasing staff
numbers by 130% & reducing payroll costs/workforce by 20%
* Organizational Development & Change - implemented change programs to
improve performance and drive a values-based culture (increasing
profits by 10%), closure of final salary pension schemes,
implementation of a new global ERP solution
* Global Talent & Leadership Strategy - introduced high potentials &
leadership programs which improved retention, and the performance of
individuals & the organization
* Reward & Employee Engagement - instigated cost-effective &
motivational reward & recognition solutions that improved the employee
proposition & attractiveness.
* Mergers & Acquisitions - oversaw HR due diligence for transitions &
national/international multi-disciplinary & multi-site acquisitions &
their integration
Specialties
Building Strong Client Relationships. Diverse background in Insurance (all
lines), Finance, IT, Acquisition & Start-up, P&L responsibilities, Health
Care, Retail, Manufacturing, Law and labor relations. Experienced as a
licensed contractor for the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Opportunity Manor, Sartell, MN
2009 to Present
Human Resources Director
Non-Profit Clinical, Organization - Contracted through the Department of
Human Services
Rebuilt employee enthusiasm after several reorganizations and downsizings
by leading 10-member team that designed organizational initiative which
received very high marks on a post event survey.
Developed communication plans and tools including organization-wide
meetings, websites, survey, and email communications to facilitate
information sharing and organizational learning. Gained improvements in
morale, productivity, and overall satisfaction.
Led succession planning and talent management for 400-member clinical
organization resulting in integrated process of performance management,
employee development and staffing, yielding improvements in employee
engagement scores and increased alignment of leadership team.
THE COIN-TAINER, Milaca, MN
2007 to 2009
Manufacturing and distribution, with over 300 employees in three branch
locations.
Director of Human Resources
Developed and executed a human capital plan (people implications of
business plan) and aligned the organizations structure to achievement
objectives.
Led the implementation of recruitment strategies that increase talent
acquisition by 25% and lower cost per hire ratio by 50%.
Wrote/implemented HR policies. Developed full benefits package including
medical, dental, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, and 401K. Managed
employee relations, recruitment, policy administration, management
development and succession plans.
Conducted ongoing compensation analyses to maintain competitive market
stance.
Kari Patterson
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TARGET CORPORATION, Minneapolis, MN
2004 to 2007
Executive Team Leader Human Resources
Managed all Human Resources functions including; new hire orientation,
benefit administration, staffing, training/development, payroll, coaching
and corrective action, performance appraisals, employee relations, safety,
and compliance with federal and state regulations (OSHA, COBRA).
TARGET CORPORATION, Minneapolis, MN
2002 to 2004
Sr. Human Resources/ Benefits Specialist
Managed call center team who served as primary human resources contact for
over 350 thousand employees globally.
Provided guidance to employees pertaining to retirement, LOA & Cobra
questions.
Trained and managed the area who which processes all new hire paperwork
including; i9's & w4 forms.
Part of team who launched Target's transition to PeopleSoft time and labor
payroll and scheduling system.
TARGET CORPORATION, Minneapolis, MN
1997 to 2002
Strategic Marketing Coordinator
Responsibilities included development and execution of marketing plans to
drive proprietary credit card usage and acquisition.
Monitored all aspects of credit card application processing.
Managed centralization of New Accounts, Ratings and Guest Correspondence
departments for Target, Mervyn's, Dayton's, Hudson's and Marshall Fields.
Key contributor to development, launch and growth of Target's Take Charge
of Education, a Target credit card loyalty program through which Target
donates a percentage of sales to K-12 schools nationwide.
Responsible for developing, executing and managing credit card programs,
promotions, and communications to drive loyalty and sales to Target,
Mervyn's, Dayton's, Hudson's and Marshall Field's stores.
Technical Skills
Proficient use of Excel [pic] Word [pic] Microsoft Outlook [pic] PowerPoint
[pic] Publisher [pic] HRIS [pic] ADP & PeopleSoft expert
Professional Development & Affiliations
Member of Human Resources Professionals of Minnesota
Board member of the Isanti County United Way foundation 2005 - 2007
Member of Target Head Quarters - Volunteer and Community Giving 1997- 2007
Motivational Speaker for the MN "Central Minnesota Jobs & Training" center
2007 - Present
Memberships Member of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science Business Administration & Human Resources Management
(Honors)- Rasmussen College.
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