Human Resources Customer Service

Lori Swiatek

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Professional

Profile

Professional manager with 15 years combined experience in both Human

Resources and Business Management disciplines.

Areas of Expertise

Business Planning & Budgeting * Strategic Planning * Performance Management

* Leadership Development * Employment Law * Employee training & development

* Recruitment * Process Improvement * Project Management

Accomplishments

. Current member of Southeast Community College steering committee to

develop Leadership curriculum for Supervisors and Managers.

. First Human Resources professional to be appointed to the Board of

Directors for First National Bank South Dakota

. Proven leadership abilities; setting direction, creating vision, managing

people, enthusiastic, foster environments for individual growth and team

development and have a strong drive for success.

. Awarded "People Who Make a Difference" for providing the leadership and

direction.

. Selected by Executive Management to participate in the company's

"Professional Management Development Program" as a leader for future

growth

. Effective communicator, both written and verbal, with strong presentation

and administrative skills combined with excellent interpersonal skills

and the ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds.

. Certified trainer in Achieve Global's Leadership and Customer Service

training modules.

Professional Summary

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, Lincoln NE September 2008 -

Current

Business Manager

. Key member of plant management staff providing direction and leadership

to meet our Organization's priorities of Safety, Customer Service and

Continued Growth.

. Direct all production activities through direct reports and hourly

associates to achieve production goals across multiple production lines.

Meet all required Safety, Quality, and regulatory compliance commitments

in the execution of area manufacturing processes..

. Improved 2009 productivity by 10% through identifying and directing

process improvement projects.

. Lead Kaizen/Problem solving initiatives and the deployment of Lean

throughout area of responsibility to ensure systemic improvement of

procedures, standard work, equipment, and processes.

. Lead the hiring, training, planning, assigning, development, and

performance management of direct reports and operations Facilitators,

Team Leaders, and Team Members within assigned area of responsibility.

. Develop, monitor, and effectively utilize Management Standard work,

dashboards, control charts, and operational indicators to take action to

correct situations which are not in line with established controls or

targets.

. Meet or exceed the agreed to business plan Financial targets. Drive

identification and successful implementation of cost improvement

projects. Includes variable conversion cost and base cost management.

. Develop strategies to provide quality/profitable products that meet

customer need and distribution schedules. Lead and coordinate the

implementation of programs which support these strategies.

*FIRST NATIONAL BANK SOUTH DAKOTA, Yankton South Dakota July 2005 -

Sept. 2008

Human Resources Manager, VP

*First National Bank South Dakota is an affiliate of the parent company

First National Bank of Omaha.

. Manage and direct all human resource activities for a $425M banking

organization with 160 employees and 7 locations in the state of South

Dakota. Including oversight and implementation of HR policies,

recruitment, legal compliance, employee benefits, employee relations,

compensation and training.

. Member of the FNBSD Board of Directors, whose goal is to provide

leadership and guidance in the management of the Bank through

concentrated efforts in areas of responsibility.

. Directed and facilitated the strategic planning activates for the bank.

. Direct participation in the development and implementation of Leadership

Development program.

. Responsible for oversight and management of the Bank's adherence to

federal and state labor laws.

. Incorporate proper education and auditing to ensure compliance with

Federal and State employment laws; including Department of Labor, Equal

Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Fair Labor Standards Act,

FNNI Code of Ethics and all Bank policies and effectively promote our

Formula for Success, Purpose and Mission Statement.

. Prepare, plan and execute effective succession planning strategies to

prepare for future growth.

. Provide counsel, coaching, mentoring and facilitation for any and all

employee issues. Work with managers, supervisors and employees to

resolve conflict, improve work relations, clarify issues and provide

support as well as represent the Bank on employee related legal issues.

. Provide direction, advice and oversight for proper structure and staffing

of markets and departments.

. Establish and oversee the adherence of FNBSD Management Practices.

. Develop and administer an effective recruitment program to support the

achievement of bank goals and retention of staff.

SQUARE D COMPANY, Lincoln NE

Human Resources Manager January 2002-July 2005, Manufacturing Manager 1996

-2002, Senior Manufacturing Supervisor 1992-1996

HUMAN RESOURCES RESPONSIBILITIES

. Human Resources Manager for 500+employee facility.

. Member of Sr. Management staff responsible for oversight & implementation

of corporate initiatives.

. Plan, organize, and direct activities and functions of the Human

Resources Department including Leadership Development, Career

Development, Performance Management, Staffing, Employee Rewards and

Recognition, Communications, Training & Education, and Benefits

Administration.

Advise and counsel employees in matters related to their career development

and personal growth.

. Establish diversity initiatives through Affirmative Action Plan and

maintain governmental compliance through EEO practices.

. Certified Trainer for Change Management. Training courses include:

Accelerating Change, Coaching for Maximum Performance, Maximizing

Performance in a Changing Environment.

. Team member in the development of supervisory and management development

courses.

. Lead and participate in employee activities to identify the continuous

education and development needs of our hourly work force and the

development plans and training needs for all salaried employees.

. Act as a key resource and liaison in the communication and administration

of benefit programs including vacation, holidays, pension, insurance and

educational aid.

. Participate and direct employment activities including recruitment,

selection, placement, orientation, and training program for hourly and

salaried employees.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBIITIES

. Key member of management staff providing direction and leadership to meet

our Organization's priorities.

. Establish expectations and goals consistent with plant and Business Unit

objectives.

. Prepare departmental operating plans and budgets for $12,000,000 of

variable cost and $2,000,000 of base cost. Included capital planning and

expenditures, operating expenses, productivity improvements, manpower

planning and utilization, and wages.

. Management participant in 3 year and 5 year strategic planning

activities.

. Provide direction and leadership to meet our Organization's core values

of; Trust, Teamwork, Risk Taking and Results.

. Mentor and coach personnel to achieve their highest level of performance.

Encourage risk taking.

. Managed, directed and coordinated the production, quality and

manufacturing engineering resources and activities.

. Establish development plans, training needs and career paths for

continued employee growth for salaried employees.

. Created departmental vision and mission statements, company objectives,

and short/long term production goals.

Education

Doane College, Lincoln, NE Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Management,

graduated Summa Cum Laude

University of South Dakota, Springfield SD - Associates of Applied Science

in Biotechnology

Senior Professional in Human Resources, SPHR certified

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