DAVID M. MESSINA

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

United Solar Ovonic, Auburn Hills, Michigan

500 employee photovoltaic solar cell manufacturer

Human Resources Manager February 2008 – June 2009

o Responsible for Human Resources function for non union, multi site operation

o Provided support to management in all performance and disciplinary issues

o Recruited for open positions

o Updated and implemented new Attendance Policy

o Developed and implemented progression program for the advancement of production

employees resulting in structured, promotion criteria

o Defended OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance) audit

o Trained salaried and production employees in various subjects, such as Performance

evaluations, Annual Incentive Plan, Attendance System and, job classification

Intertape Polymer Group, Marysville, Michigan

330-employee, pressure-sensitive-tape manufacturer with $100 million in sales annually

Human Resources Manager November 1997- February 2008

o Responsible for Human Resources function for UAW facility

o Administered benefit plans (Medical, Dental, 401(k), Sick and Accident, Life Insurance,

VEBA and Long Term Disability) for salaried, production and corporate departments

o Involved in year end tax (5500), audit and compliance issues

o Participated in benefit plan restructure team for 13 facilities following company mergers

resulting in annualized savings of $3M.

o Involved in annual analysis and modifications to $15 M in corporate-wide insurance and

benefit plans (Medical, dental, life, AD & D, Sick and Accident and 401 (k) programs)

o Supervised payroll function, workers compensation and safety programs through staff

including Payroll/Benefits Administrator, Human Resources Clerk and Safety and

Environmental Engineer

o Updated and implemented Responsible Attendance System resulting in 15% decrease in

absenteeism

o Negotiated 2002 and 2007 Collective Bargaining Agreement with UAW, including

preparation for negotiation, strike preparation and strategy determination resulting in a

collective bargaining agreement with no increase in labor costs and no work interruption

o Responsible for grievance responses, arbitration and all plant union issues

o Provided support to management in all performance and disciplinary issues

o Trained all salaried and production employees in various subjects, such as FMLA, sexual

harassment, 401(k), safety, work rules, Responsible Attendance System, expense report

systems, succession planning and other programs and software packages

o Developed and implemented progression program for the advancement of R & D employees

resulting in structured, promotion criteria and increased employee satisfaction

o Utilized Behavior Based Selection Method for the recruitment of key positions

o Involved in strategic direction and cost improvement initiatives with plant management

o Mentored various cost improvement teams in the implementation of employee solutions to

problem areas resulting in consistent process and decrease in down time

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Aeroquip Corporation, Spring Arbor, Michigan

220-employee automotive supplier of dashboard components with $20 million in sales

Human Resources Manager August 1994 – October 1997

o Responsible for Labor Relations, including contract administration, union negotiations,

grievance administration and plant closure

o Administrated all insurance plans for both hourly and salaried workforce

o Responsible for all Recruitment and selection

o Administrated plant closure including WARN notice, layoff, severance administration and

benefit termination

o Maintained unemployment, safety and environmental compliance

o Administered Workers Compensation plan and ongoing cases

o Supervised staff of two (Payroll Clerk and Human Resources Assistant)

American Society of Employers, Southfield, Michigan

Senior Research Analyst October 1992 - August 1994

Research Analyst June 1991 - October 1992

o Responded to client requests for information about human resource topics including

compensation, benefits, labor relations, employment and labor law, health and safety, and

E.E.O.C. regulations

o Conducted surveys on various topics including salary and benefits comparisons

EDUCATION

MA Industrial Relations BS - Employment Relations

Wayne State University Michigan State University

Detroit, Michigan East Lansing, Michigan

Professional Associations

President, Blue Water Human Resources Association, 2006 – 2008

Board Member, Blue Water Human Resources Association 2003 – 2006

Member, Blue Water Human Resources Association, 1999 - 2008

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