Human Resources Sales

Dana Dowd PHR

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North Aurora, IL 60542

630-***-**** 630-***-**** (cell)

abl901@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Human Resources Generalist, with 13+ years of progressive experience as a

business partner and human resources generalist in a corporate and field

sales environment. Proactive, "take-charge" professional handling a wide

range of Human Resources functions while consistently producing top-quality

work. Works effectively in a fast paced environment, consistently

prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and conflict

resolution skills, initiative, attention to detail and follow-through.

Professional EXPERIENCE:

Richardson Electronics Ltd, LaFox, IL. 2/85 to 2/09.

Richardson Electronics is a $575 million global provider of engineered

solutions and distributor of electronic components serving the radio

frequency ("RF"), wireless and power conversion, electron device, and

display systems markets with 875 employees based in over 45 local sales

offices and stocking locations in the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific

Rim.

Human Resources Generalist (11/96 -2/09)

Managed the human resources function to support over 550 U.S based

employees in the LaFox corporate office, distribution center, manufacturing

facility, and regional field sales offices. Provided human resources

assistance and support to all non-U.S. employees.

Recruitment & Hiring - up to 100 positions annually. Interviewed and

screened candidates at all levels from exempt to hourly positions. Made

employment offers, managed the pre-employment process. Implemented a

formal background check and drug screening process which improved the

quality of the new hires. Used numerous sources (company intranet,

internal postings, employee referral bonus program, CareerBuilder and other

niche boards and networking) to significantly improve the cost per hire,

time to hire for new employees and employee turnover. .

Job Requisition Administration - developed and managed an Intranet tracking

system to assist senior management with tracking, analyzing and justifying

personnel requisitions for all new hires worldwide. Managed and tracked

all temporary and consultant personnel worldwide. The system resulted in a

better understanding of the real-time recruiting opportunities worldwide.

Managed all Government reporting - EEO /AAP Compliance, successfully passed

a desk audit with the Department of Labor in 2004, saving the company from

potential fines for non-compliance. Annually filed EEO-1 and Vets-100

reports. Responsible for developing and maintaining the company's annual

AAP.

Managed and tracked relocations of new and current employees worldwide.

Involved in the implementation of new relocation policy, and created a

preferred vendor list.

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Workers Compensation Administrator - processed all claims. Investigated

all worked related injuries with employees and supervisors. Worked

directly with workers comp carrier on injury follow up and work

restrictions. Responsible for OHSA compliance and annually reporting.

Compensation Management - participated in salary surveys for market pricing

information for all position levels. Managed Corporate Salary

Administration Guide, wage & salary range development and updates.

Participated in annual budgeting process.

Performance Management - Managed the annual worldwide performance review

process. Approved domestic and international merit increases and

performance reviews. Updated international salary information in

PeopleSoft.

Provided counsel to all levels of management on numerous items, including,

change of status, performance reviews, salary administration, headcount

reports, personnel requisitions, conflict resolution, and policy

interpretations.

Fostered a teamwork/open door environment conducive to positive dialogue

across the organization.

Additional duties included: Unemployment, Labor Law posting compliance,

Executive Physical Program, Job Descriptions, Employee Relations,

Immigration, Conflict resolution and Policy development.

Regional Credit Manager (5/93-11/96)

Managed assigned territory: approved or denied credit, assigned credit

terms, obtained credit checks, made collection calls, worked closely with

sales and customers.

International Documentation Coordinator (1990-1993)

Prepared Export documentation for International shipments throughout the

world. Sight Drafts, letters of credit, commercial Invoices, hazardous

material and weekly consolidation orders to other Richardson locations.

Various junior level positions (5/85-1990)

Professional Development:

PHR Certification since 5/1/99

Proficient in MS Office Suite and HR PeopleSoft 8.0

Management Association of Illinois

Society for Human Resources Management

Numerous HR related webinars, classes and seminars;

o Every Employment Law in 60 minutes

o Make No Small Plans- Building HR in Illinois- State conference

o Accounting for HR Professionals

o Performance Management for Small Companies

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