PROFILE

Human resource professional with experience in the areas of recruitment,

labor relations, coaching/counseling, benefits, communications, ES&H,

worker's compensation, employee development, and payroll.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Triumph Aerostructures- Vought Aircraft Commercial Division, Stuart, FL

2007- Present

Director, Human Resources

Manage a team of seven professionals in charge of Employee Relations,

Benefits, EH&S, Payroll, Security, IT, Occupational Health and Wellness

activities at a non-union assembly facility. Key responsibilities

involve:

. Act as an HR Business Partner to the President and Management team on

issues related to strategic direction, management priorities and culture.

. Drive change management initiatives in the facility to achieve

organizational and divisional objectives.

. Establish departmental objectives and develop human resources metrics to

support the Site's strategic goals.

. Oversee, coordinate, and maintain all policies and procedures of the

human resource department in accordance with legal, divisional, and

corporate guidelines.

. Develop and implement local policies and procedures as required to meet

specific objectives.

. Responsible for fostering and encouraging positive employee relations.

. Monitor counseling and termination procedures to ensure fair and

consistent treatment of all employees.

. Direct and coordinate the recruitment, selection, and promotion process

of applicants to meet exempt and non-exempt headcount requirements.

. Train, counsel, and motivate subordinates and employees to attain

personal goals and thus prepare them for promotional opportunities.

. Develop and coordinate employee development programs to meet

organizational needs and objectives.

. Negotiated contract for an on-site occupational clinic.

. Participate, coordinate and monitor employee communication initiatives

and employee involvement programs.

. Spearhead community engagement activities.

. Authorize expenditures within facility, divisional, and corporate

guidelines.

TriMas Corporation, Wood Dale, IL 2003-2007

Manager, Human Resources

Provide overall human resource support and leadership to meet

organizational objectives at a manufacturing facility facing consolidation

and workforce reorganization. Implemented proactive Human Resources

strategies and served as the focal point for the facility's day-to-day

operational HR business needs. Key accountabilities entailed:

. Created and implemented new policies and procedures to reflect company

goals by conferring and negotiating with senior management and corporate

representatives.

. Fulfilled recruitment needs by directing search efforts, screening and

interviewing candidates in collaboration with hiring managers.

. Counseled management and supervisors on appropriate administrative or

disciplinary action, company policies and processes, federal and state

employment law.

. Provided guidance in the development of line management strategic goals

and objectives as it relates to human resources.

. Supervised the activities of the human resources assistant to ensure

adequate administration, processing, and maintenance of the Company's

benefits, compensation programs and records.

. Key participant in union contract negotiations. Union recognition was

withdrawn on July 2005.

. Enhanced employee communication efforts through the coordination of

company wide meetings, round table discussions and cross-functional team

meetings.

. Handled worker's compensation claims and monitored return to work status.

. Launched Safety Council and established safety related training programs.

. Championed a positive work environment by coaching and counseling

employees in a non-union environment.

. Coordinate company wide events (i.e., trainings, wellness programs,

meetings, parties, etc.)

. Selected to be on the exit management team after the sale of the current

organization.

RCM Industries Inc., Wheeling, IL 1998-2003

Human Resources Manager

Established and maintained a human resources department in a heavy

industrial, unionized, manufacturing plant. Planned, implemented, and

communicated human resources initiatives to ensure compliance with state

and federal labor regulations. Delivered and administrated all Human

Resource professional services related to recruitment, employee relations,

benefits, worker's compensation, safety, and employee development.

Selected accomplishments include:

. Provided recommendations and leadership in creating guidelines and

policies regarding union issues.

. Spearheaded safety related initiatives in the plant to increase

management and employee awareness of, commitment to, and involvement with

safety.

. Developed relationships with outside vendors to ensure company

expectations were met (i.e., insurance carrier, occupational health

clinics, temporary staffing services, uniform service, training sources,

etc.)

. Designed, executed and/or obtained qualified external sources to conduct

employee development courses and awareness programs.

. Advised upper management, department heads, and line supervisors

regarding interpretation of the union agreement as it relates to job

duties, disciplinary actions, and other items.

. Supervised a human resource assistant and the weekly payroll function.

EDUCATION

Cardinal Stritch College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Master of Science Degree in Management

Carroll College

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Science Degree in International Relations

TRAINING

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Certified Labor Relations Professional

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Senior Human Resources Professional Certification (SPHR)

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English and Spanish

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