Manager Human Resource

Dennis Cohen

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Britton, SD *****

Phone 952- 412-7931 (Cell)

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Hub City a subsidiary of Regal Beloit, Aberdeen, SD Plant

Human Resource Manager 2008 to 2010

Contract Interim Human Resource Manager May 2008 to October 2008

Manufacture mechanical power transmission components including gear drives

and electric motors. Responsible for recruitment, training, safety,

employee relations, compensation and benefits in a union environment of

over 300 associates 3 locations.

Kemps LLC Minneapolis, MN Plant 2007

Contract Interim Human Resource Manager through a HR Staffing Agency

Kemps It's the Cows people - dairy processing and distribution in a union

environment, responsible for over 300 associates.

. Effective ergonomics initiatives that raised the awareness of the

costs associated with work related injuries. Went over 300 days

without a loss time injury.

. Systematized and brought up to date the documentation and filing

system both physical and electronic.

Parker Hannifin Corp. Headquarters in Cleveland, OH

Human Resource Manager (Alliance, NE Location) 2001-2006

Manufacturer of hydraulic and industrial hose products serving the mining,

marine, petroleum and construction industries. The Alliance, Nebraska

Facility has over 330 associates in a non-union environment. The HR Manager

directs the activities of 3 HR associates.

. Successfully coordinated the Human Resource benefits and policy

changes of acquiring Fortune 500 Company.

. Recruited Exempt, Non-Exempt and Hourly associates to forecasted

demand of production. Coordinated all Affirmative Action Plan

documentation.

. Completed yearly wage and benefit proposals that strengthened

retention and performance. Designed and implemented pay for skills

program.

. Directed divisional wellness initiatives for eleven facilities in

U.S.A. that reduced health care costs by over 5%.

. Proactive role in lean initiatives participated in several Kaizens led

one that reduced laceration injuries.

Horton, Inc. Headquarters in Minneapolis, MN

Corporate Safety Manager 1999-2001

Human Resource Manager (Britton, SD Location) 1995-1998

Manufacturer of fan clutches, roller bushing and air dryers for the bus and

truck markets.

. Reduced Workers' Compensation number of accidents and costs by 20%.

. Planned and implemented program for reduction in force that got 35% of

workforce to voluntarily resign which diminished impact of mandatory

layoff.

. Consolidated reorganization of Supervisors to Area Managers and three

shifts to two shifts.

. HRIS facilitator on Lawson system.

Strout Plastics,

Bloomington, MN

Director of Human Resources 1989-1994

Sales Representative 1987-

1988

Manufacturer of plastic film and bags, annual sales of 30 million,

two plants and 175 employees

. Created initial Personnel Department at Strout

. Designed temp to hire employment alternatives suited to each

department.

. Received Presidents Club Award by achieving 143% of forecasted

sales

. Integrated two divisions into one responsible for coordinating

$6 million dollars worth of business

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

State University of New York - Oswego

Additional Education

Completed extensive graduate work MBA program

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN 21 credits.

Civic Involvement

Member Bloomington, MN Chamber of Commerce 1993 to 1995.

Board of Directors, Britton, SD Chamber of Commerce 1996 to 2000, President

2 years.

Board of Directors, Alliance, NE Chamber of Commerce 2001 to 2006,

President 1 year.

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