Human Resources Manager

MICHELENE A. FALK

**** ******* ******, ***** *****, MI 48439

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SUMMARY

A highly motivated and organized Human Resources professional with 15

years of results-driven experience in the manufacturing,

R&D/technical, and service sectors. Extensive global experience with

multi-location businesses. A solution-focused business partner with

highly developed decision-making skills in areas such as

communications, recruitment and retention, employee relations,

training and development, environmental, health and safety,

compensation and benefits management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRESTOLITE WIRE LLC, Southfield, MI

6/02 - 02/27/09

Diversified Tier I & II manufacturer and distributor of engineered

wire, electrical, and electronic products to various markets and

channels, including Automotive OEM, Industrial, and Aftermarket.

Annual revenues of $230 million, with 1,000 employees globally and 400

retirees.

Director of Human Resources

4/04 - 02/27/09

Reporting to the President & CEO, responsible for leading the global

Human Resources function, which included the development and

implementation of Human Resources policies, procedures, and strategies

in support of the company business initiatives.

Restructured all U.S. benefit plans for both current active employees

and retirees, resulting in a $6.5 million dollar FAS 106 cost savings,

along with a net year-over-year cost savings of $250K for four years.

Initiated company-wide Environmental, Health & Safety training

programs, benchmarking "best practices", which resulted in a year-over-

year decrease in worker's compensation recordable claims and zero

litigated claims over the prior two years.

Restructured company SG&A, resulting in a 50% reduction over a 3-year

period.

Responsible for the development of the annual Human Resources budget

and 3-year strategic plan.

Developed and implemented company-wide succession plan to identify and

grow internal talent.

Coordinated immigration efforts to obtain employee Visas and Green

Cards.

Participated in due diligence process to assess personnel potential,

benefits and compensation strategies, for a successful acquisition.

Recruited salaried staff team for China-based Joint Venture.

Responsible for company compliance regarding various legal

requirements, such as AAP, EEO, Vets-100, 5500's, FLSA, FMLA, ADA,

401k, and Pension.

Developed and implemented company Human Resources intranet website and

Websense monitoring program.

Corporate Human Resources Manager 6/02 -

4/04

Reporting to the Vice President of Global Human Resources (formerly GT

Technologies, Prestolite Wire Corporation - private entity, and Noma

Corporation, Defiance Testing & Engineering, Toledo Technologies, and

Defiance Precision Products - public entities), responsible for the

Human Resources employment, recruitment, retention, and compensation

functions for 21 facilities, both union & non-union, with over 5,000

employees across North America.

Reviewed and benchmarked market data for key positions to establish

competitive reward packages for hiring and retention of employees

during Chapter 11 status of GT Technologies' public entities.

Instrumental in launching and meeting the operations, recruiting, and

training timelines for a U.S. facility in support of a European Joint

Venture partner, Prettl Noma Systems, as well as a start-up

manufacturing operation in India.

Led corporate negotiation team, which included contract preparation,

implementation, and contingency planning.

Coordinated all management recruiting efforts in support of a due

diligence process for a Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico manufacturing

facility.

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Created and implemented company Expatriate Assignment Program.

Coordinated Human Resources initiative during the consolidation of the

R&D/technical and engineering division, supporting turnaround

strategies via leadership development.

Evaluated, updated and implemented company-wide policies and

procedures.

Ensured company compliance regarding various legal requirements, such

as AAP, EEO, Vets-100, 5500's, FLSA, FMLA, and ADA.

Managed all legal matters and claims for Unemployment and EEOC.

Coordinated immigration efforts to obtain employee Visas and Green

Cards.

Instituted ABRA HRIS audit procedures.

TI AUTOMOTIVE, Warren, MI 6/00 -

6/02

Tier I Automotive Tubing and Fuel Systems Supplier

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for managing the Human Resources function for three non-

union facilities: Engineering R&D/Technical, Prototype and Tooling.

. Recruited both salary and hourly employees, which included

professional, technical, administrative and skilled labor.

. Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and training

programs, such as new hire orientation, succession planning,

performance appraisals, and environmental, health & safety

for salary and hourly employees.

. Developed and implemented hourly employee policies and

procedures handbooks via team involvement.

. Monitored, reviewed and administered policies and procedures

specific to compensation and benefits strategies and

structure.

. Coordinated immigration efforts to obtain employee Visas and

Green Cards.

. Led ADP HRIS systems implementation team.

PINCKNEY MOLDED PLASTICS, INC., Howell, MI 3/99 -

6/00

Injection Mold Manufacturer

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for managing the Human Resources function for two non-

union facilities located in Michigan and Florida.

. Conducted training assessment and developed leadership

training programs, utilizing state grant monies.

. Recruited both salary and hourly employees.

. Developed and implemented compensation structure for salary

and hourly employees.

. Administered benefit programs for all employees; monitored

annual benefit program costs.

. Implemented company environmental, health & safety training

program.

. Implemented employee literacy program.

. Member of the ISO-9001 certification audit team.

. Developed and implemented the management team succession plan.

. Trained and mentored Payroll Administrator to learn the Human

Resources function.

LEAR CORPORATION, Fenton, Michigan

12/93 - 3/99

Tier I Automotive Seating and Interior Manufacturer

Human Resources Manager / Assistant Human Resources Manager

10/95 - 3/99

Responsible for managing the Human Resources function for a $150

million facility, with 450 employees, which included employee

relations, labor negotiations, grievance administration, training and

development, performance management, policy compliance, compensation,

benefits, recruiting, and environmental, health & safety within a

unionized environment.

. Coordinated and chaired the facility environmental, health &

safety team. Responsibilities included direct involvement with

the ISO-14000 environmental standard and QS-9000 internal

auditing procedures.

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. Designed and implemented training and development programs for

both salary and hourly employees, such as Hazard Communications,

Lock-out/Tag-out, PPE, Forklift Safety, Accident Investigation,

Insubordination and Sexual Harassment.

. Member of the Lear Fenton negotiating team. Directly involved

with contract negotiations, which included preparation,

implementation and contingency planning.

. Transitioned active employees and recruited new employees for

the acquired Delphi seating business located at the Auburn

Hills, MI facility.

. Managed all legal matters and claims for Unemployment and EEOC.

Human Resources Administrator

10/94 - 10/95

Human Resources Assistant (Initially a Kelly Services Contract

Employee) 12/93 - 10/94

INTERIOR DESIGN PARTNER, Grand Blanc, Michigan

1992 - 1993

Coordinated and executed design procedures, such as painting and

wallpapering.

Collaborated with clients regarding their design selections.

PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Flint

9/91 - 12/91

Created and implemented a full-scale values training and activities

program.

Also responsible for speech writing and organizational presentations.

EDUCATION

MSA Human Resources Management

Completing Thesis

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications

Michigan State University

SOFTWARE

Microsoft Office, ABRA, Peoplesoft, ADP, Ceridian, QAD/Mfgpro, AS 400,

Kronos, Unitime, WES, Websense, and other miscellaneous benefit system

software

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Member of the Human Resources Association of Greater Detroit (HRGD)

Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA)

Original Equipment Supplier Association (OESA)

Occupational Safety and Health Training Course (10 Hour Certification

Program)

AAP/EEO Plan Development

DDI - Targeted Selection Interviewer

ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & TS 16949 Compliance

Annual Employment and Labor Law Updates (Honigman)

Member and Volunteer - Flint Institute of Arts

Currently pursuing SPHR

Professional references available upon request

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