JENNIFER LYNN OKONY
***** ********* *****, ******** *******, MI 48313
586-***-**** **********@*********.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Veteran Human Resource professional with experience in the areas of
employee relations, employment, training, HRIS, wage and benefits
administration, workforce management, records management, investigation,
dispute/grievance resolution, and EEO/AAP
10+ years of supervisory experience; includes employment/employee
relations office management and direct manufacturing supervision
Demonstrated information analysis, dissemination, and presentation
skills
Training/teaching credentials include course development, classroom
instruction, tutoring, and workforce training/development
CAREER EXPERIENCE
12/09 - Present CASE MANAGER, MichiganWorks! Automotive Career Transition
Center (via JVS Detroit) - Warren, MI
> Guide customers through the Trade Adjustment Act and Workforce
Investment Act benefits application process
> Conduct orientations for Trade Adjustment Act benefits
11/09 - 03/10 INSTRUCTOR, Dorsey Schools- Roseville, MI
> Developed lesson plans and delivered instruction in the areas of
Business Communications and Keyboarding
> Developed resource website for students, job seekers and business
writers
11/06 - 11/08 TRAINING ANALYST, UAW-Chrysler Technology Training Center
- Warren, MI
> Contributed to cost reduction of $275,000: In-sourced and performed
database management, analysis and customer support
> Supported 2007 UAW-Chrysler LLC negotiations: data
analysis/reporting, language review, and language implementation
> Administered Chrysler's Apprenticeship Program and advised on skilled
trade and apprentice contract provisions
> Administered National Employee Participation Council database
07/98 - 11/06 HR GENERALIST/HR PROGRAMS SUPERVISOR, Chrysler LLC -
Detroit, Sterling Heights, and Warren, MI
> Managed Employment Office activities at progressively larger
facilities: Detroit Axle, Sterling Assembly, Warren Truck Assembly
> Staffed third shift at Warren Truck: recalled/hired, trained, and
placed over 1000 employees during a three-month period
> Supervised employment services for up to 4500 active employees
> Developed & delivered hourly employee orientation program
09/97 - 07/98 PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, Chrysler Detroit Axle - Detroit, MI
> Supervised 80 assemblers of rear wheel drive axles at Chrysler's
Detroit Axle Plant.
> Targeted metrics in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and
morale
09/95 - 09/97 EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SUPERVISOR, Textron Automotive,
MacDonald Molding Plants - New Baltimore, MI
> Supervised employment and employee relations at three facilities
> Acquired and managed talent
> Investigated and resolved employee disputes, grievances and government
agency charges
> Completed merit planning/budgeting
> Created exempt and non-exempt position descriptions
> Designed, implemented, and analyzed results of competitive wage survey
JENNIFER LYNN OKONY
13074 Stratford Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586-***-**** **********@*********.***
RECOGNITION
. Employee Self-Service Process Redesign- commended by Chrysler Business
Process Planning
. Effective Manpower Control - honored by plant management, Chrysler
Warren Truck Assembly Plant
. Special Retirement and Termination Programs Assistance - recognized by
Chrysler Corporate Union Relations
. Customer Service - recognized by UAW Local 140 leadership
EDUCATION
Completed
Master of Business Administration - University of Detroit Mercy - Detroit,
MI. Concentration in Labor Relations.
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource ManagemenT - Oakland University -
Rochester, MI.
Research Assistant - Human Resource Management and Accounting
Departments. Graduated with Department Honors.
Associate OF General Studies, Macomb Community College - Warren, MI.
Graduated Cum Laude
RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS
Web Programming - Webmaster Level 1 Certificate, Macomb Community College,
2009
Diversity Awareness Facilitator Certification, UAW-Chrysler National
Training Center, 2008
Instructional Systems Design Certification, Macomb Community College
Workforce Development Institute, 2008
Chrysler Operating Systems, Chrysler Detroit Axle, 1997
Training Facilitator Certification, Zenger-Miller, 1996
SOFTWARE/SCRIPTING/PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE
Standard Software Packages: Internet Explorer & Mozilla Firefox, Windows
XP / Vista, Adobe CS4 (Dreamweaver, Flash, PhotoShop, Professional),
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Lotus Notes
HRIS Packages: PeopleSoft, CATS (Timekeeping & Attendance), Cognos
Impromptu (Query), Registrar, ADP/HR Partner, Kronos
Programming/Scripting/Database: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, VBScript, Visual
Basic, Oracle SQL Developer
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
. Webmaster, Hazel Park Learn to Skate, 2009 - Present
. Instructor, Hazel Park Learn to Skate, 2002-2005