Human Resources Manager

Professional Summary:

Experienced Human Resources executive with extensive know-how building and developing the necessary talent to support and grow a business enterprise. Able to provide leadership and vison to grow and guide a team, department and organization for maximum results.

Employment History:

The DHTE Group LLC, Novi, MI 48375

Executive Director, June 2016- present.

Industry: Off-Highway Vehicles: design & engineering service and consulting firm developing ultra-class mining haul trucks ranging from 100ton -400ton in size (for open pit mining) and the development of an alternative fuel/dual fuel retrofit kits for diesel engines

Summary: Built a cross-cultural international team to design new vehicles for overseas manufacturing and international sales.

HR Responsibilities have included initiate candidate search and hiring process, develop job descriptions, develop and conduct performance reviews, review and investigate employee complaints, review compliance with applicable laws, supervise E-verify documentation, H1B and visa application and requirements. Responsible for payroll, benefits review and administration and payroll tax filings in multiple states. Develop cross-cultural, inclusive human resources policy, procedures and practices. Work directly with CEO and upper management team to promote our design, engineering and consulting services.

Negotiate contracts with customers, vendors and suppliers for scope of work, cost containment and timing

Negotiate Employee Benefits packages for insurances, 401k, work-life balance with flextime and accommodations.

Perform problem resolution and risk mitigation to support corporate ideals, growth and ethics.

Responsible for the administration of Payroll, Human Resources, Legal, Manuals, Purchasing and Logistics departments.

Establish budgets, forecasts and accounting data for program management, due diligence and/or tax prep.

Corporate liaison with legal teams for contract administration, arbitration and negotiations

Additional experience building business relationships with customers, vendors, and suppliers on an international scale

Results oriented, team-builder, and team player.

The DHTE Group LLC, Novi, MI 48375

Director Business Management, March 2011 to June 2016

Summary: Administrative management of daily business activities for entire organization; including all HR responsibilities as described for Executive Director Position above.

Negotiate contracts with customers, vendors and suppliers for scope of work, cost containment and timing.

Collaborate with engineering teams on prototype parts and component manufacturing or purchasing, including review of Bill of Materials (BOM), Requests for Quotes (RFQ’s), Vendor evaluation, Order Review and Purchase Orders.

Monitor and audit Purchasing and Payroll for accurate payments.

Corporate liaison with independent legal and accounting firms.

Supervise domestic and international travel budgets, itinerary and visa requirements for staff and international visitors.

Prepare and document H1B visa program for new employees.

Evaluate and align talent management processes, promote continuous employee improvement programs and growth; coach and mentor staff, promote ongoing training programs and evaluations,

The DHTE Group LLC aka Detroit Heavy Truck Engineering LLC prior to 2015

Office Manager, August 2010 – March 2011

Summary: Establish all corporate policies and procedures for a startup company, including initiate Payroll, HR & Benefits, Accounting and Purchasing departments

Create corporate vision and mission statements, create first corporate Human Resources Employee Manual.

Performed Accounts Payable activities for 280+ vendors and established 100+ credit accounts in under 6 months.

Payroll for 45 employees and 40+ Independent Contractors, including W-2’s and 1099”s

Reconciled expense reports and travel reimbursement, coordinated all domestic and international travel

Negotiate all building and facilities utilities, services and maintenance contracts

Detroit Heavy Truck Engineering LLC became The DHTE Group LLC in 2015

Melonio & Associates LLC

Project Manager (Owner) April 1994 to August 2010

Industry: Custom Home Design, Build and Remodel

Summary: liaison between client and architects, engineers, designers, trades and suppliers, government officials and financial institutions to design, build and/or remodel custom homes with budgets up to $3+M and 15,000 square feet.

Complete all projects on time and within budget; estimated at 2-4 custom homes built per year; 18-30 custom architectural plans developed annually, and 8-12 additions or lower levels.

Vendor evaluation, contract negotiation and administration.

Perform daily site supervision, and authorize all purchasing, estimating, proposal writing.

Establish project specification, budgets and timelines.

Prepared and presented client projects to local municipalities, participate in City Board Review meetings as necessary for permitting and/or variances as required for successful completion of projects.

Administrative Manager and co-owner of the family architectural firm; perform or supervise all payroll, accounting, tax prep, vendor evaluation, bill collection etc. for 7 person office.

Education: Lawrence Technological University, Southfield MI

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Majors: Marketing and Human Resources, Minor in Computer Science

Licensing/Cert: Licensed General Contractor – State of Michigan, since 1994

Professional Master Builder – Building Industry Association, Southeast Michigan

Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) member, studying for SCP exam

Skills:

Advanced: in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Outlook

Advanced: Quick Books Premier Accountant 2017 and prior editions

Advanced: Intuit Complete Payroll, Intuit Assisted Payroll, ADP payroll

Learn new technology, techniques and methods quickly and easily.

Skilled reading various architectural and engineering documents, drawings, schematics, and creating project specifications, presentations, contracts and proposals

Experienced contract negotiator and with problem resolution and arbitration proceedings

Experienced creating training and technical manuals and documentation, brochures and marketing documents.

Experienced public speaker, Valid USA passport and China travel visa. Rev March 2018

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