JULIE SVIR-PETERS
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*** *** ******, *** *******, MN 55616 218-***-**** Email:******@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position utilizing my organization, leadership and communication skills to serve individuals, the
organization and the greater community.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
HUMAN RESOURCES/SAFETY /EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR 2000-2008
LAKE COUNTY TWO HARBORS, MINNESOTA
2005 Outstanding Human Resources Professional of the year/Minnesota Counties HR Management Association
• Affirmative Action Officer and Investigator
• Coordinated all aspects of personnel complaints including; intake, investigation, negotiation, mediation
resolution, documentation and follow -up
• Coordinated all employee recruitment, screening and retention activities
• Administer, monitor and maintain compliance of seven (7) collective bargaining agreements. Activities
Including but not limited to; contract interpretation and education, grievance resolution, mediation and arbitration,
disciplinary action investigation, recommendation, documentation, execution and record keeping
• Coordinated and/or participated in all aspects of labor negotiations including; data collection, development of
proposals and reports, served as member of all negotiating committee, completed all ratification and
agreement education activities
• Developed, coordinated and implemented staff development and education programs related to Human
Resources/Safety and Emergency management
• Developed strategic plans including development and administration of departmental goals and objectives
• Coordinated technical aspects of employee benefits including; education of employees, department heads and
payroll on eligibility and application
• Coordinated and implemented annual employee health, safety and benefits fair
• Departmental policy development, review and revision
• Coordinated all department specific regulatory compliance activities including but not limited to EEOC,
ADA, DOLI, Veterans, Preference, Pay Equity, Data Practices Act, COBRA, FMLA and OSHA, Pay Equity Act,
PELRA, FLSA
• Advised and made recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on personnel, safety and emergency
management matters
• Authored and presented reports
• Chaired comparable worth committee
• Developed County wide Safety Program to promote employee health and safety and to decrease the liability
and exposure to the county
• Chaired Safety Committee and completed all staff in servicing
• Coordinated worker compensation activities to ensure efficient claim handling
• Initiated and responded to communication between state and federal agencies, employees, unions, department
heads and the general public
• Fiscal management including budget development and compliance
• Maintained department records in regulatory compliance
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INTERIM ADMINISTRATOR
APRIL- SEPTEMBER 1997
Sunrise Home Two Harbors, Minnesota
Performed all duties and responsibilities associated with licensed Nursing Home Administrator
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR 1987-2000
Park Point Manor Duluth, Minnesota
• Performed activities to support the mission to provide quality, affordable residential and health care services
to (240) residents which included general geriatric, Alzheimer, short term stay and young adult units
• Authored and delivered education and training programs for staff and volunteers
• Worked individually with residents and families on issues and programs to promote a healthy and happy
campus
• Worked with community agencies to assure successful discharge of short term residents
• Served as direct supervisor to Department Heads including; Social Services, Finance, Dietary, Maintenance,
Activities, Laundry and Housekeeping
• Served as Volunteer Coordinator
• Served as Recreation Director
• Represented the facility on community committees
• Public relations activities
• Policy review and development
• Regulatory compliance activities
• Author and presented reports
• Chaired and participate as a member of the labor management committees
• Completed all contract negotiating activities
• Initiated and responded to communication between state and federal agencies, employees, unions, department
heads, and members of the medical community, community resources and the general public.
• Assisted in the complaint resolution including; intake, investigation, negotiation, mediation, resolution
documentation and follow up
• Fiscal management including budget development and compliance
• Completed and maintained federal and state mandated records and reports
VOLUNTEER COURT APPOINTED GUARDIAN 2003-2007
Lake County District Court Duluth, MINNESOTA
• Served as Legal Guardian for Geriatric Vulnerable Adults appointed by the court
• Served as advocate for clients health and welfare needs, wishes and rights
• Worked cooperatively with clients, families, agencies and individuals to assure all clients needs were met
focusing on each individual clients definition of quality of life in all areas including but not limited to; safety,
housing, nutrition, clothing; financial, medical, social, recreation and spiritual
• Frequent visits with clients to develop and maintain a relationship of trust and support
• Transportation of clients to outings, meetings, medical appointments and court appearances
• Completed all required reports and paperwork including; health and welfare reports, authorizations, releases,
agreements and financial accountings
Education
BACHELOR DEGREE HEALTH AND BUSINESS 1985
College of St. Scholastica Duluth, Minnesota
Long Term Care Administrator License 1993
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION St. Paul, Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Public Sector Human Resources Certification 2003
CARLSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT St. Paul, Minnesota
University of Minnesota
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and on a one to one basis as well as with large and small
groups
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to facilitate successful conflict resolution
• Ambition, dedication, loyalty, honesty and integrity.
• Goal development and achievement
• Appreciation of learning as a life long process
REFERENCES
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Mr. Rick Goutermont
Chairman Lake County Board
20 Marks Drive
Silver Bay, Minnesota 55614
Mr. Scott Larson
Former Lake County Board Chairman
703 14th Avenue
Two Harbors, Minnesota 55616
Mr. Paul Libbon
Regional Director Ecumen
4119 Pitt Street
Duluth, Minnesota 55804