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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
WORK HISTORY
CAREN KEHRER
586-***-**** • ***********@*****.*** • 2735 Harrington Rd, Attica, Michigan 48412 Motivated professional ready for a new position where prior business management and human resource skills can be an asset. I am talented at building strong working relationships with fellow staff and assisting with various administrative tasks and duties. I am a friendly, outgoing and reliable team player with excellent judgement, strong critical thinking skills and good problem-solving abilities. I excel in all aspects of customer service and I am able work unsupervised and consistently meet all deadlines.
Interpersonal and written
communication
Extremely organized
Data entry
Conflict resolution
Public speaking
Budgeting and finance
Staff development
Team leadership
May 2014 - Sep 2018 RETIRED / Semi-Reirement
Achieved early retirement at the age of 50 to pursue home renovation and international travel. After nearly five years of full time retirement, my personal goals have been successfully achieved and I am ready to return to the work force!
Aug 2006 - May 2014
Clinton Township, Michigan
Director of Human Resources - Generalist / Church of Christ Care Center
- Health Care/LTC Campus
Supported Chief Executive Officer with strategic planning, budgeting and and all aspects of employee relations and staffing for combined beds of 400 on a continuum of care campus in Clinton Township.
Responsible for development and maintenance of the entire human resource function, including labor relations, training and development, recruitment and retention, payroll and benefits, labor law, employee recognition programs, progressive discipline and employee counseling, and career path progression planning. Directed human resource department staff of (5) employees, including payroll technician, scheduler, benefits administrator, recruiter, and administrative assistant.
Sep 2002 - Aug 2006
Richmond, MI
Early Childhood Educator / Richmond Early Learning Years, LLC Owner/ Educator of Richmond Early Learning Years, LLC. Performed all aspects of designing, developing,opening, and owning an EDUCATION
AFFILIATIONS
CERTIFICATIONS
Early Childhood Education Center and Latchkey program within the Richmond Community School District.
As an educator,
Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
Monitored students with special needs and helped them integrate into the normal classroom setting.
Organized and facilitated monthly parent meetings. Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents. Helped children take care of personal needs and maintain good hygiene.
Developed lesson plans and activities.
Coordinated schedules of activities, events and field trips. 1980
Warren, MI
High School Diploma in
Paul K. Cousino High School
2002
Warren, MI
Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Macomb Community College
1984
Rochester, MI
Business Management
Oakland University
Former Member of Society of Human Resource Management Former Member of REALTOR.com
Certifications include:
Certified Real Estate Agent
Certified Commercial Insurance Agent
Certified Early Elementary Educator