Chris Andersen
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Objective
Accomplished Human Resource Manager seeking a HR Leadership position in a progressive
company requiring an effective human resource strategist and proactive executive.
Summary of Qualifications
10 years comprehensive human resource experience.
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10 years experience ensuring organization compliance with labor and safety regulations.
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12 years of experience recruiting executive, technical, professional, and hourly positions.
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Lead organizational change at Cessna Air Craft and Wilson Tool International.
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Extensive lean manufacturing training and experience.
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Strong presentation skills with large and small groups.
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Experience planning, designing, developing, and implementing HR programs.
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Bachelors Degree- Utah State University- Human Resource Management-1998
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Master’s Level Course Work: Human Resource Development Indiana State University
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Six Sigma Green Belt Training
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PHR exam passed in 1998
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Professional Experience
Cessna Aircraft Company
March 2008 – Present
Human Resource Manager
Bend, Oregon
Cessna Aircraft’s Bend Oregon facility employs up to 525 team members and is responsible for
the engineering, design, sales, and production of the Cessna Corvalis TT, a carbon-fiber
composite aircraft.
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Manage all Human Resource and Safety Programs.
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Direct a staff of 5 team members comprised of HR Business Partners, Safety, and
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Training professionals. Key member of the Cessna leadership team.
Led change efforts to transform the new acquired Columbia Aircraft into a full
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functioning Cessna – Manufacturing Facility.
Facilitated culture change through by engaging employees in change processes
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Developed teams of employee volunteers to help create new policies and procedures to
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improve employee engagement when programs are implemented.
Integrate global programs of Cessna and Textron into the Cessna-Bend facility.
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Investigate and advise management on sensitive employee relations matters.
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Use Six Sigma green belt training to improve processes.
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Ensure organization compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
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Design and implement HR programs specific to the Bend location.
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Designed and implemented employee handbook, employee appraisal program and peer
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review program.
Lead safety programs resulting in reduced lost time, and work place accidents.
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Wilson Tool International
September 1999 – March 2008
Human Resource Manager (Promoted in 2005)
HR Generalist
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Wilson Tool International is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of tooling systems for
punch presses, press brakes and punch and die components for the stamping industry. Wilson
Tool employees over 600 team members at its White Bear Lake, and Willmar Minnesota
facilities and sales engineers in the US, Canada and Pacific Rim.
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Managed all human resource and safety programs, reported to Company President.
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Supported sales engineers in the US, Canada and Pacific Rim.
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Facilitated change management process transforming Wilson Tool to a Lean
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Manufacturing organization.
Created Culture change management to chart to track activities targeted at sustaining
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change.
Revised company performance appraisal, pay practices, and hiring practices to support
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expectations in the new culture.
Provided HR Support to offsite manufacturing facilities.
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Negotiated job offers for employees in South America, China and Singapore.
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Negotiated annual renewal of health and worker compensation insurance.
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Recruited for positions throughout the organization.
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Utilized various communication strategies to inform and educate team members.
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Created an open door environment by actively engaging with all team members.
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Developed succession planning program to identify and mentor high potential employees.
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Developed training programs, employee performance reviews and employee
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compensation practices to support lean strategies.
Developed and executed a companywide safety program resulting in reduced lost time,
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reduced worker’s compensation premiums, and safer work practice.
Developed human resource requirements for a new manufacturing operation in Shanghai
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China.
Today’s Office Staffing
January 1999-August 1999
Assistant Manager
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Today’s office staffing focuses on providing clients with recruiting solutions for work force
planning issues by filling temporary and permanent positions.
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Recruited qualified applicants to meet client requirements
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Interviewed and test applicants
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Pursue creative solutions to reduce recruiting cost per hire.
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Manage employee relation issues between clients and employees.
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Kinko’s
September 1992-January 1999
Branch Manager (Promoted in 1996)
Customer Service / Trainer
Logan, Utah
Managed a 24 hour 7 day a week Kinko’s location providing copying, desktop publishing, and
presentation solutions to commercial and retail clients.
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Managed 40 full-time and part-time employees.
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Recruited and interviewed to fill open positions.
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Developed annual budgets and sales forecasts.
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Scheduled work to meet business needs while managing labor costs.
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Handled employee relations concerns.
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Met with business clients to provide solutions and quotes for large projects.
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Reduced waste and decreased cost through employee training and development.
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Developed promotions and incentives to increase sales and profits.
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Led region in controlling key operational costs.
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Education, Accomplishments, and Professional Affiliations
Bachelors Degree- Utah State University- Human Resource Management-1998
Master’s Level Course Work- Human Resource Development- Indiana State University
Key Presenter at Lean Manufacturing Seminar.
Six Sigma Green Belt Training.
Society for Human Resource Management
Minnesota Manufactures HR Leaders’ Alliance 2005 – March 2008
Indianhead Technical College Advisory Board 2004 – March 2008