Judy Ann Christison
#B**
Davenport, IA 52803
Mobile: 563-***-****
E-mail: *********@*****.***
Career Objectives:
. I am currently seeking a career change, one that will enable me to use
my education and work experience within the areas of customer service,
hospitality and administrative support.
Education:
. Diploma, J.I. Case High School, Racine, WI
. B.A. in Psychology, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL - 1988
. M.A. in Educational Psychology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA -
1991
Education Honors:
. Elected to Phi Beta Kappa, a national honor society, Augustana
College, 1988
. Elected to PSI CHI, a national honor society for psychology students,
1987
. Dean's List for 9 Quarters at Augustana College - straight A's
. Selected Lincoln Laureate at Augustana College, in 1987.
Employment History:
1991-1993
Handicapped Development Center, Davenport, IA - Vocational
Evaluator/Extended Employment Casemanager
Major Duties:
Administered a variety of tests and assessments to incoming clients;
conducted daily meetings with clients, establishing programs with expected
outcomes. Kept accurate records of incidents, progress and recommendations
for clients; attended monthly meetings with client families; evaluated
clients for placement in either a sheltered workshop environment or
extended employment in positions requiring a job coach. Counseled and
trained clients and their families, providing resource materials on
available options for treatment, education and community services.
1993-1997
Bawden Printing, Eldridge, IA - Training Coordinator
Major Duties:
Evaluated training needs for over 400 employees; reviewed potential
training materials; created curriculum based on needs assessment outcomes;
delivered training to employees; wrote weekly newsletter; served as ISO
9000 committee member and evaluator; wrote work procedures and instructions
for all employee segments of the facility; attended daily production
meetings to communicate progress of training initiatives; worked closely
with Human Resources to ensure company compliance with occupational safety
requirements; counseled employees on work-related issues.
1997-1998
Graphic Arts Technology Center, Clinton, IA - Director
Hired instructors; marketed Center's services to potential customers;
developed curriculum for graphic arts programs and classes; obtained
equipment for the Center; counseled potential students on career objectives
and provided them with appropriate information on the Center's programs and
services; attended weekly staff meetings to discuss progress and needs of
the Center; visited with legislators to discuss budget issues; worked
closely with Eastern Iowa Community College officials to ensure the
Center's success.
1998-2000
Litton Life Support, Davenport, IA - Training Manager
Major Duties:
Conducted needs assessments for all employees; wrote monthly newsletter;
participated in union contract negotiations; served as ISO 9002
coordinator, wrote work procedures and instructions; delivered training to
managers; reviewed potential training materials; created curriculum and
training materials; administered a cross-functional training program for
hourly employees; participated in government agency audits of operations;
counseled employees on career objectives and available programs both within
the company and the community; attended monthly management meetings to
communicate progress on specific training initiatives. I also worked with
other business/corporate representatives to provide input on both present
and future manufacturing/production training needs within the Quad Cities
community.
2000-2008
Deere & Company, Moline, IL
Human Resources Representative for training - 2000-2002
Conducted needs assessments for corporate employees, Lead a team to create
a Web site for new employees - this site contained information/links to
Deere's benefits, services, rules/regulations, business initiatives and
appropriate contact personnel. Worked closely with managers to create a
performance management system for salaried employees, worldwide. Delivered
training. Conducted all new employee orientation programs counseled
employees on career objectives and work related issues and provided them
with relevant information on Deere's training programs and services.
Human Resources Representative - 2002-2003
Interviewed potential employees, participated in employee/manager
conferences; worked closely with relocation services to ensure that new
employees were fully oriented to company culture. Kept accurate employee
records using SAP. Conducted meetings and training sessions using Deere's
state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment. Created spreadsheets, PowerPoint
presentations and administered various databases. While in this position,
I Achieved Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification.
Manager, John Deere Foundation and Community Charitable Contributions -
2003-2008
Reviewed all requests for contributions (requests were from all over the
world). Administered databases for both Foundation and local corporate
contributions. Attended weekly meetings to discuss corporate giving
strategies; worked closely with United States Deere unit managers to
coordinate and counsel on corporate contributions. Served as Deere's
United Way Representative and sat on numerous United Way program evaluation
committees. Prepared all materials for quarterly and annual Foundation
board meetings. Worked with senior executives (including the CEO) to ensure
that Foundation giving was within budget and met strategic giving
guidelines.