Human Resources Manager

Marvine Currie

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Plainfield, IL 60586

Cellular 773-***-****

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Executive Profile

Qualified Human Resources Manager offering 17 years of progressive human resources experience including 14 years of

proven leadership and management abilities. Comprehensive generalist background that guarantees knowledge of all relevant

HR disciplines. Dedicated professional with a natural propensity and proven abilities in: meeting goals, implementing

decisions, persuasively expressing ideas using reliable data, and effective problem solving techniques.

Career Achievements

- Raised minimum qualification of positions resulting in higher performance and lower turnover rate.

- Saved the organization $200,000 in training by research, planning and using proven networking principles.

- Designed and executed a quantifiable performance management program resulting in 15% improvement.

- Effectively represented organizations in labor relations, EEOC, OSHA DOHR complaints.

- Improved program performance by 22% by developing an interactive process improvement plan that ensured employee

buy-in and accountability.

Qualification Highlights

Performance Management Organizational Development

Regulation Compliance Succession Planning

Benefits and Payroll Administration Contract Negotiation

Labor and Employee Relations Risk Management

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint PeopleSoft, ADP, KRONOS

Professional Background

Thomas & Herbert Consulting (CVP) Arlington, VA

Human Resources Manager 2008 to 2010

Developed entire human resources department for CVP subsidiary while providing support to the Chicago and Miami offices.

Successfully negotiated 2 year contract for wages and benefits within defined budget. Proactively aligned employees’ goals and

objectives with the firm’s overall mission and vision by defining expectations during the informative orientation process.

Designed a results-driven performance management program and training and development process by utilizing competency

course mapping with elearning and setting SMART goals. Distributed timely and accurate reports for HUD, Chicago Housing

Authority and Miami Dade Housing Authority. Presently working as a part-time human resources consultant.

VantageBlue, LLC Lisle, IL

Director, Human Resources 2006 to 2008

Provided complete human resources support to 7 facilities serving IL, MN, and FL. Maintained compliance records for CDL

drivers according to state and federal regulations. Substantially reduced new hire on-boarding process by implementing the

“life of a move” program. Created a constructive safety program resulting in overall reduction in workers’ compensation

claims. Skillfully wrote the firm’s job descriptions, policies and procedures to reflect and preserve its core values, mission and

vision.

BWay Corporation Chicago, IL

Human Resources Manager 2003 to 2006

Proficiently assessed training needs and wrote a proposal to receive government funds for English as a second language, basic

supervision, and maintenance mechanic training. As a result made significant improvement in communication, product quality

and line efficiency. Created safety taskforce team to identify daily exposure to OSHA complaints. Eliminated liabilities with

Homeland Security within the first 2 months of employment.

Dr Pepper-7 Up Bottling Group Northlake, IL

Regional Human Resources Professional 1999 to 2003

Improved communication between plant workers and line management by facilitating interactive team building exercises and

implementing incentive plans that produced desired results such as increase in productivity and less waste. Regularly coached

managers on the enforcement of policies and procedures according to general manufacturing practices and the collective

bargaining agreement. Accountable for providing outstanding human resources support for Northlake plant resulting in

increased responsibilities for entire Midwest division. Gained expert knowledge of labor negotiations and complete grievance

process to include efficient documentation, investigation and reporting.

Previous Positions

E.L.A Security Inc. Bridgeview, IL

Human Resources Manager 1998 to 1999

Stiffel Lamps Chicago, IL

Human Resources Supervisor 1993 to 1998

Education

B.A., Organizational Management (Magna Cum Laude) River Forest, IL

Concordia University

Membership, Certification & Volunteer Efforts

SHRM-Society of Human Resources Management

SPHR Certification in progress

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