Human Resources Manager

Location:

Gifford, IL

Posted:

January 28, 2016

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CHRISTINA GANN

**** ****** **** **** *****, Gifford, Illinois 61847

217-***-**** – ******@*****.***

EXPERIENCE

Gann Farms, Gifford, Illinois

**** – present

OWNER-OPERATOR

Operate equipment necessary for all growing stages of grain crop. Make all decisions for inputs and purchases as well as marketing of crops. Maintain necessary financial records.

Gifford Tornado Relief, Gifford, Illinois

2013 – 2014

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Part of volunteer task force which led the recovery operations following the November 17, 2013 tornado through Champaign and Vermilion Counties.

Worked with :

Construction Project Manager to schedule and distribute volunteers between multiple worksites including 2 homes built almost entirely by these volunteers

Kitchen Manager to serve lunch 6 days a week for families and volunteers through July 2014

Pantry Manager to ensure ample supplies and volunteers for Food and Necessities Pantry

Volunteer Coordinator to organize hundreds of volunteers, arranging for lodging and meals

Families to direct them to appropriate resources

Multiple disaster relief agencies including Champaign County, Illinois and Federal Emergency Management Agencies; Red Cross ; United Way; Salvation Army

Champaign County Habitat for Humanity, coordinating volunteers and resources for various building and repair projects throughout the community

Senators and Congressmen to address community concerns

Additional responsibilites included:

Organizing and leading community meetings to share information, answer questions as well as inviting guest speakers.

Maintaining Gifford, IL Tornado Recovery Page on Facebook, updating on a regular basis to keep public informed

Working with committee to plan “Day of Tribute” attended by over 700 members of the community

Frequently communicating with local media including television, radio and newspaper. Samples of media interactions can be found at www.illinoishomepage.net and www.news-gazette.com

Nelson CPA, Rantoul, Illinois

2005 - 2008

OFFICE MANAGER

Organized and managed Front Office

Provided initial contact with clients in person and on phone

Maintained schedule for tax appointments throughout the year

American Lutheran Church, Rantoul, Illinois

2002 - 2005

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Tracked donations given towards various funds by members

Distributed annual giving reports to members

Assisted Office Manager as needed

SUPERVALU INC., Urbana, Illinois

1988 - 1996

MANAGER OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, 1993 - 1996

Recruited, interviewed and selected all non-exempt and entry-level exempt office, warehouse and distribution positions for a non-union facility of 1000+ employees

Managed all company social functions including Christmas parties and Employee/Family Picnics

Conducted annual warehousing and distribution compensation survey and made appropriate recommendations

Administered non-exempt clerical compensation, job posting and performance review programs

Acted as key spokesperson on distribution employee task force

Edited monthly employee newsletter

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SECRETARY, 1988 - 1993

Provided clerical support to Employment and Training Manager

Managed special projects

Developed, implemented and maintained 1000+ employee data file

Handled benefits administration for all non-exempt employees

EDUCATION

University of Illinois