Debra E. Washburn
P.O. Box **
Marshall, IL *****
E-mail: *****@********.***
CAREER SUMMARY: I am a well-versed, experienced Human Resources
professional who will use my knowledge of employment law, Human
Resources Management and sound business practices as well as my
personal drive to assist and support others to improve my employer's
overall performance. I believe the primary responsibility of Human
Resources is serving all co-workers in all levels of the organization.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Multi Packaging Solutions (formerly Ivy Hill Corporation) (Terre Haute,
Indiana)
February 1989 to August 2010. I held the positions of Administrative
Assistant for the Human Resources Department, Personnel Assistant and
Assistant Manager of Human Resources before being promoted to the
position of Human Resources Manager. I was responsible for all
functions of the Human Resources Department for both Terre Haute and
Glendale, California, including but not limited to the following
areas.
. Ensured the facilities' compliance with all applicable federal,
state and local employment and payroll laws with a concentrated
focus FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, safety and workers' compensation
. Interviewed and hired qualified personnel in all departments and at
all levels
. Developed, implemented and enforced policies to improve the
company's overall performance
. Addressed all issues pertaining to employee benefits, disciplinary
action, terminations, grievances and payroll
. Guided and counseled all employees
. Negotiated collective bargaining agreements with two unions and
facilitated compliance with those agreements; addressed and
responded to employee concerns through the grievance process
. Administered the facility's Accountability Program, resulting in
the facility's improved performance
. Led the facility's training endeavors by creating and fulfilling
annual training plan
. Planned and organized employee events such as employee appreciation
dinners, retirement parties, charity events, etc.
Harkness Home Healthcare (Terre Haute, Indiana)
October 1988 through February 1989. I was a part-time assistant in
the office where I processed payroll and billing information. I
worked there on a part-time basis while attending school.
References are available upon request.