PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic Human Resources Professional and proactive business partner with

a strong generalist background. Extensive experience in planning,

developing, implementing, evaluating personnel and labor relations

strategies including policies, programs and procedures to address

organization's human resource requirements. Known for capacity to develop

high performance work teams using emotional intelligence and best

practices. Proven ability of effectively managing Human Resources

directives within a multi-site manufacturing (union & non-union)

environment.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Training & Development, Employee Assessment ? Employee Recruitment &

Retention

? Labor Law, Regulatory Compliance ? Workers' Compensation

& Safety

Union Negotiations, Grievance & Arbitration ?

Benefits; Plan Design & Implementation

Policy Design & Administration/Reporting ? HRIS System

Implementation, ADP

Performance Management & Compensation Programs ? Union and Non-Union

Employee Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Northern Stamping, Inc., Valley View, Ohio January 2010 - present

Tier one automotive supplier of fabricated and robotic welded parts for GM

and Toyota.

Human Resource Manager

Hired to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Human Resource

Department in a multi-plant union organization. Charged with the

responsibility to move from a tactical department to one that is

strategically aligned with the goals of the organization and to create a

workforce that is agile and prepared for future change.

Marsh, Berry & Company, Willoughby, Ohio June 2008 - June 2009

A leading provider of consulting services in the financial service industry

as well as the preeminent provider and advisor for insurance brokers in M&A

deals.

Director, Human Resources

Creating, developing and implementing a full scale Human Resources

Business Unit.

Created a multi approach recruiting program to support corporate growth

initiatives. That included Intern/Co-op program.

Provide counsel, support and coaching on employee relation concerns and

issues.

Designed a competitive compensation plan to create equity and to hold

salary costs.

Implemented performance management program; to ensure individual goals were

consistently met in an effective and timely manner. Sourced and began

implementation of Success Factors Performance Management System. Partnered

with Executive Team to rewrite position descriptions and create career

paths for team members.

Elster Perfection (Perfection Corporation), Madison, OH 1996 -

2008

Global manufacturer of polyethylene parts and components for natural gas

and water distribution systems and industries.

Director, Human Resources

2001 - 2008

Transformed HR from administrative role to strategic business partner,

working with senior management to drive key business objectives and

performance initiatives. Directed human resource functions for 4

manufacturing plants, including employee relations (union and non-union),

recruiting, hiring practices, benefits, compensation and payroll

administration as well as workers compensation.

Lead negotiator in 3 separate union negotiations; obtaining savings in

healthcare & labor. As well as creating a flexible workforce to support

corporate lean manufacturing initiatives.

Redesigned performance management program and developed related training

programs. Obtained $105(k) in grants to off set training expenses in

support of lean manufacturing.

Achieved voluntary turnover rate of 0% in 2007 in non union plant by

improving wages, training and communication.

Successfully negotiated with preferred vendor an annual savings in

temporary labor of $130(k).

Implemented an effective recruiting strategy reducing time to hire from 60

days to average of 40 days. Developed and established effective intern

program. Included hiring of 1st ever international intern to support

Manager of International Sales, effectively increasing international

presence.

Rebuilt benefits program by consolidating plans, designs and contracts.

Successfully contained benefits costs year over year with 0% increase in

administrative costs for four consecutive years while obtaining an 18% plan

savings of $570(k) in 2007.

Implemented a paperless HR department, electronically archived documents on

a secure server. Collaborated with IT to design electronic vacation request

and attendance program; using kiosks for shop floor employees to access

401k, benefits and request PTO. Improving HR efficiency and workflow.

Human Resource Manager 1998 - 2001

Managed the HR function for 3 unionized plants, to include employee

relations, administration, hiring, policy development and benefits. Key

liaison between management and union, to create a cooperative and positive

work atmosphere.

Implemented wage continuation and transitional work policies resulting in

group savings of 82% of premium. Established on site physical therapy

program and preferred Occupational Medicine provider's relationships.

Reducing lost time days by 40% over prior years.

Moved from fully insured healthcare plans to self-insured, while carving

out broker commissions, achieving a $92(k) cost savings.

Reduced grievances by 60% by proactively working with Union Committee,

participated in contract negotiations.

Human Resource Generalist 1996 - 1998

Provided general administrative support to both the Human Resources

Director and Manager. Fully responsible for the administration of employee

leave of absence, attendance and vacation programs as well as workers

compensation.

Carlisle Geauga Company, Middlefield, OH 1993 -

1996

Personnel Assistant

The Lubrizol Corporation, Wickliffe, OH 1984 - 1991

Department Secretary for Human Resources Department

Clerk - Medical Claims Processor for self insured health care plan

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Myers University, Cleveland, OH

B.S.B.A - Business Management

Lakeland Community College, Mentor, OH

A.A.S. - Business Management

John Carroll University, University Hts., OH

Human Resources Certificate

SHRM - Lake County and Ashtabula

Lake County HR Peer Group, formerly an ERC HR Peer Group.

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