CAREER SUMMARY

An accomplished administrative director with broad experience in Human

Resources, managerial, technical, and operational matters. Successfully

analyzes and integrates trends and patterns to determine root cause of

problems and identify solutions. Highly successful in recruiting,

training, and coaching high performance work teams. Proven experience in

developing effective strategies to enhance employee morale, change

management, customer satisfaction, and organizational development and

profitability in union and non-union facilities. Achieve Global (Zenger

Miller) certified trainer. PHR Certified. Proficient in Microsoft Office

and various HRIS systems.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Walmart

Director of Health and Wellness 2010- 2013

Cedar Rapids, IA

Responsible for 12 pharmacies and vision centers with a budget of over $80

million

. Successfully implemented Total Quality to all pharmacies and vision

centers

. Exceeded sales and profit goals

. Successfully recruited top talent

Director of Human Resources 2006- 2010

Cedar Rapids, IA

Responsible for all HR functions for 12 Walmart's in Iowa

. Reduced turnover from 89% to 50%

. Increased associate satisfaction by 20 basis points

. Implemented and carried out a successful succession plan for all

management

GSTC

Director of Human Resources & Safety 04/2005 - 08/2006

Walford, IA

Responsible for recruiting, retention, safety, work comp for two sites

and two separate companies.

. Reduced turn over from 119% in April to 53% in June

. Formalized policies and procedures to ensure fair and equitable

treatment of employees

. Implemented a structured orientation program

Victor Plastics, Inc.

Victor, IA Director, Human Resources& Safety, 2003 - 2005

Responsible for all human resource, safety, workers compensation, and

payroll functions for 3 manufacturing facilities. Implemented safety teams

that included hourly employees, which reduced the accident index rating by

25%

. Successfully mediated the backlog of worker's compensation claims

resulting in closing 90% of old claims with a significant reduction in

costs.

. Reduced payroll expenses through negotiations and combining four

payrolls into one, which resulted in a savings of 100K per year.

. Reduced custodial expenses by $70K while increasing overall

satisfaction

Crane Valves

Washington, IA

Manager, Human Resources, 2002 - 2003

Responsible for all human resource and safety functions for facilities in

Iowa, Alabama and Missouri. 70% of time was spent working on closing

existing worker's claims through investigation and mediation.

. Implemented safety teams which resulted in a 30% reduction in work

comp costs.

. Mediated worker's compensation claims within Corporate budgeted

constraints.

. Researched, negotiated, and implemented a total restructuring of the

company's compensation and benefits program that resulted in savings

in excess of $500K.

. Improved employer/employee relations which resulted in a decrease of

union grievances by 50%. All grievances were settled in the first two

steps of the process.

. Through restructuring, reduced the headcount in payroll and human

resources by 50%.

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Rain and Hail, LLC.

West Des Moines, IA Manager, Human Resources, 2000 - 2001

Responsible for payroll, benefits, compensation, recruitment, training,

management of ESOP plan administration including stock issuance and

investment supervision for 12 worldwide divisions.

. Managed company insurance plans.

Negotiated a three-year rate-guaranteed contract with health insurance

carrier.

Increased staff by 250 in one year following acquisition of a new book of

business

Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Fort Dodge, IA

Manager, Human Resources - Ag Division of Feed, Swine, and Seed, 1999 -

2000

Responsible for human resource management for 3000+ employees at over 100

locations.

. Implemented comprehensive Performance Management Process for all

levels of employees.

Restructured and implemented compensation system which included job

description development and re-evaluation to assure fairness and market

equality.

Member of Succession Planning Team.

Fort Dodge Animal Health Division

Fort Dodge, IA

American Home Products

Manager, Human Resources, 1997 - 1999

Responsible for human resource management, including benefit

administration, safety, workers' compensation, hiring, terminations,

contract interpretations, settlement of grievances, and all communications

with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 129P.

Lead management team to successfully address two union organizing attempts

at subsidiary plants.

Implemented a Supervisor/Management training program that lead to a 20%

reduction in grievances per year.

Reduced worker's compensation claims by 15%.

AAI American Athletic, Inc. (formerly AMF)

Jefferson, IA

Vice President, Human Resources and Customer Service, 1986 - 1997

Served as Vice President of the Board from 1986 to 1993 with corporate

responsibilities as a member of the five member investment group.

8. Researched, negotiated, and implemented a total restructuring of

the company's compensation and benefits program that resulted in

savings in excess of $1 million.

9. Assisted in the creation and implementation of a new construction

subsidiary. This entity represented a new, integrated concept in

sports arena construction.

10. Assisted in the design, and was responsible for the implementation

of an incentive compensation program based upon cost savings and

company profitability which increased profits by $500K annually.

11. Created and implemented a quality assurance and warranty tracking

program which resulted in more than $200K of savings annually and

significantly increased customer satisfaction.

12. Successfully negotiated four three-year contracts with the UAW,

which resulted in a $500K reduction in wages, elimination of COLA,

and a 25% lower wage for new hires.

13. Created and managed the integration of Deming manufacturing

methodology to increase product quality, decrease manufacturing

costs and enhance employee morale.

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Worked as a Nurse for Greene County Medical Center, Jefferson, IA (1973 -

1974), and for the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, IA (1971 -

1973).

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Four Oakes Board Member

President, Jefferson Rotary Club

Member of Rotary International

Elected to City Council in 1989, served 1989 - 1998

Mayor Pro Temp. 6 years

Member of the Board of Directors of Jefferson Chamber of Commerce

President of Greene County Country Club

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