Brandon Cummings Detailed Resume ****

Objective Statement

To obtain an internship in the human resource field where I can utilize my work experience, leadership skills, and education to improve the company s operation. I am interested in seeing the whole HR field and all levels of the company.

Credentials Summary

Prior experience in Benefits department of The Dow Chemical Company

Prior experience in an analytical environment and within pharmaceutical R&D

Ability to work creatively and analytically in problem solving environment

Proficient in PeopleSoft and DowPAS

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Word Perfect, Moviemaker)

Japanese language background. Novice speaking and writing. One year formal study.

Education

Master of Human Resources & Labor Relations (2009 Present)

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

School of Labor & Industrial Relations Pending Graduation May 2011

GPA: 3.67

Areas of Study:

Labor MarketsHuman Resource Strategies and Decisions

Training and DevelopmentCollective Bargaining

BenefitsLaw of Labor and Management Relations

StaffingLeadership

Bachelor of Business & Administration in Management (2005 2009)

Certification: International Business (Japanese)

Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan

AACSB Accredited

GPA: 3.404 (Cum Laude)

Sources of Experience

The Dow Chemical Company Midland, MI

Technical/HR Co-op

Human Resources-Benefits (2008 Present)

Commenced pensions of former Union Carbide Company employees, actively participated in special projects, performed administrative duties, and prioritized responsibilities effectively.

Calculated projections/estimates of monthly pension benefit for employees requesting projections for single and multiple future commencement dates.

Adjusted current processes within department to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. One process improvement saved the company approximately $12,000 per year.

Assigned additional responsibilities based on outstanding performance and initiative. This included auditing Puerto Rico pensions, auditing level benefit income options, and took responsibility of a part of the commencement process that has never been entrusted to a co-op.

Served as Dow HR s Co-Ambassador to United Way, becoming the first co-op to do so.

Sources of Experience, (cont.)

Dow Wolff Cellulosics R&D Pharmaceuticals (2004 2008)

Conducted laboratory tests in an analytical manner that generated high quality data. Partnered with team to make strategic business decisions internally and externally from this data.

Applied leadership skills and experience to train four newly hired co-ops.

McDonald s Restaurant Saginaw, MI

Crew Member (2004 2006)

Mentored and assisted new employees in their development.

Excelled in stressful situations within a team environment.

Received excellent performance evaluations in all areas of restaurant.

Professional Involvement

Member of Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Member of Valley Society of Human Resource Management (VSHRM)

Member of Graduate Student Association (GSA)

Member of Young Professionals Network of Saginaw County (YPN)

Brother in Delta Sigma Pi, an International Professional Business Fraternity

Brother in Alpha Phi Omega, a National Community Service Fraternity

Served as Sergeant at Arms (2006) and Vice President of Membership (2007)

Tri-Valley Judo Club

Served as President (2006-2009)

Volunteer Experience

Built web 2.0 based web-site for Saginaw Public Schools Foundation

Assisted Exceptional Horseback Riders of Saginaw County

Volunteered at Community Village retirement home

Multiple others with Alpha Phi Omega

Professional and Personal References

Jan M. Darling, Human Resources Benefits

The Dow Chemical Company

EDC 2nd floor, Midland, MI 48674

989-***-**** (Office)

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Janice C. Molloy, Assistant Professor

Michigan State University

4th Floor S. Kedzie, East Lansing, MI 48824

517-***-**** (Office)

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Harold W. Bernthal, Lab Technician/Co-op Supervisor

The Dow Chemical Company

1691 N. Swede Road Midland, MI 48674

989-***-**** (Office) 989-***-**** (Cell)

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Karen A. Coppens, Application Development Specialist

The Dow Chemical Company

1691 N. Swede Road Midland, MI 48674

989-***-**** (Office) 989-***-**** (Cell)

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