Maggie Michel, SPHR

330-***-**** (cell) or 330-***-**** (home) - abl1du@r.postjobfree.com

**** ***** ****** **, *********, OH 44632

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SHRM certified SPHR human resources professional with over 15 years of

hands-on generalist experience working in manufacturing and financial

environments at both the Division and Corporate levels, providing support

to management teams to achieve business objectives and proactively

promoting positive employee relations. Effectively interacts across all

levels of the organization, including outside legal and vendor business

relationships.

. Benefit Plan Design, Implementation

. Policy & Procedure Development, Implementation

. Performance Management

. Vendor Contract Negotiation

. Employee Relations

. Budget Planning & Analysis

. Legal Compliance

. Compensation

. Recruitment

. Training

. Facility Closings

Professional Experience

VALMARK SECURITIES/VALMARK INSURANCE AGENCY, Akron, OH 2006 - 2009

Privately-held FINRA broker-dealer firm licensed in all 50 states with $40M

in annual sales.

Director of Human Resources

. Initially recruited for newly created position to establish and

formalize/consolidate the human resource function for professional and

administrative staff of 110 employees.

. Responsible for all aspects of human resources; managing all programs

regarding benefits, compensation, performance review process,

recruitment, legal compliance, employee relations, development and

implementation of policies and procedures, employee orientations,

training, record-keeping and office space planning.

. Managerial position, supervising receptionist and mailroom/office

supply coordinator. Negotiated cost saving contracts with shipping

and office supply vendors.

. Proficient utilizing ADP PC Payroll, ADP ReportSmith, Time &

Attendance and Microsoft Office software.

SMITHERS-OASIS COMPANY, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Privately-held international non-union manufacturing leader in the floral,

horticultural and craft industry, with

annual sales in excess of $100M globally and 210 U.S. based employees.

Human Resources Manager - Dual Locations 2005 - 2006

Human Resources Manager - Corporate Office/Global Headquarters 1995 -

2004

. Responsible for all aspects of human resources; managing programs

regarding recruitment, legal compliance, compensation, performance

review process, employee relations, development and implementation of

policies and procedures, training, employee orientations and record-

keeping..

. Saved in excess of $100,000 by generating state-funded tax credits for

training expenses.

. Implemented $20,000 annual savings by integrating the payroll/HR

system, enhancing efficiencies between departments by

consolidating company codes and payroll frequency.

. Developed compensation packages and communication plans for plant

closings in CA, NV, MS and Canada resulting in zero litigation

proceedings.

. Developed innovative programs to recruit and retain employees from

executive to entry level positions.

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SMITHERS-OASIS COMPANY

. Coordinated Separation and General Release Agreements with legal

counsel for all employee levels.

. Established consulting relationships for succession planning,

incentive and stock appreciation plans, and executive

salary assessments.

. Coordinated international executive recruiting, compensation

contracts, relocation packages and attained employee permanent

residency status, if need be.

. Managed all facets of company benefit plans - self-insured; medical,

dental and short-term disability, fully-insured; long term disability,

group, supplemental and dependent term life, flexible benefits,

retirement savings plan; FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, ADA, worker's

compensation, unemployment, and service recognition.

> Implemented alternatives to self-insured medical plan -

maintaining exceptional coverage and remaining self-insured -

implementing PPO networks, modifying deductibles, out-of-pocket

maximums, network reimbursement, employee premiums, multiple

coverage and spouse eligibility requirements.

> Implemented legal compliance, communicating revisions back to

participants.

> Negotiated vendor contracts to optimize coverage while

controlling costs and reassessed broker relationship with

alternative coverage options, resulting in annual premium

savings.

> Implemented Wellness Program that included optical, dental and

physical wellbeing.

> Reduced prescription plan drug costs by increasing utilization

of generic drugs.

> Negotiated vendor fees and coordinated retirement savings plan

training, achieving over 95

percent voluntary plan participation.

> Saved significant funds by reassessing worker's compensation

group plan rating and by obtaining a

Transitional Work Program grant providing an occupational

therapist to conduct job analyzes, reducing lost-

time claims and associated costs.

> Negotiated contracts and consolidated on-site testing for new

hire company physicals and occupational physical therapy.

> Developed and implemented a medical premium reimbursement

program for early retirees and work force

reduction employees.

Education & Professional Affiliations

B.S. Industrial Management, University of Akron, Akron, OH

SPHR Certification, Senior Professional in Human Resources

SHRM - Society for Human Resources Management - National and Akron Local

Chapter

State of Ohio Notary

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Physical fitness/nutrition, reading, motorcycle riding, gardening, travel,

volunteer at The Chapel-Green campus

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