Cindy Olewinski

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Caledonia, MI 49316

616-***-****

actq8t@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Human Resources/Benefits professional with the ability to successfully balance and coordinate the management of human resources with the organization’s goals and objectives. Skilled at establishing rapport and credibility with diverse groups of employees and managers at all levels of the organization. Areas of expertise include:

Strategic Planning Recruiting Compensation & Benefits

Union Contract Compliance Employee Relations Organizational Development

RIF and Reorganization Health and Safety Employment Law

Performance Management Policy and Procedures Training and Development

EDUCATION

MBA GPA 3.67

Western Michigan University

BBA, Human Resources Major

Grand Valley State University

Degrees earned while working full time

Licensed Life, Accident, Health Producer

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manpower 5/14 to present

Client Delivery Manager

Responsible for creating strong consultative client relationships that result in long-term client satisfaction and high retention rates for two large food manufacturing companies with 6 locations in the Grand Rapids area. Staff, train, performance management, incentive programs, workers’ comp, unemployment, legal compliance.

10/11 to 5/14

Various contract/temporary jobs including: Client Services Benefit Consultant, Employee Relations Assistant, State Farm Insurance, retail shopping/service auditor, mock jury panels.

WorkBox Staffing/F&S Carton 09/10 to 10/11

Human Resources Manager

Maintained the HR Department during the sale of the company. Prepared information for the diligence process, liquidated 401k plan, accounts receivable collection calls, transferred HR/payroll information to the new owners.

Directions In Research, Inc. 10/08 to 8/10

Human Resources/Front Office Management

Privately owned Research and Data Collection Company with over 400 employees in two call centers located in Grand Rapids, MI and San Jose, Costa Rica.

Hiring, training, wage and performance management, incentive program, employee relations

High volume recruiting, hiring, and orientations

Legal compliance

Managed benefits, workers compensation and unemployment claims

Managed front office

Home Depot 10/05 to 8/08

Store Human Resources Manager

With sales of $81.5 billion Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer with 2,157 retail stores and 355,000 associates. Responsible for Human Resources and Scheduling at the E. Wyoming store with a sales volume of $25 million and 107 associates.

Managed Associate Talent Assessment Process and Performance Management Process

Oversaw general day-to-day issues related to benefits

High volume recruiting, training, and hiring

Ensured legal compliance.

Trainer for Leadership Development Program

Coordinated background checks/drug screening/WOTC administration

Managed administration of Workers’ Compensation claims/Accident reports

Managed associate scheduling

Store customer service as needed

Employee Relations

Precision Motor Transport Group, LLC 11/04 to 8/05

Human Resources Manager

Located in Okemos, MI, PMTG is a $67 million leading provider of premium automotive transport services with approximately 400 employees.

Start-up of HR Department; developed roles, hired and trained staff, established goals

Reorganized the driver recruiting function; established documented processes resulting in reaching goal of hiring 80 new drivers in a 3-month period

Reduced advertising costs by 74.5% from an average weekly cost of $11,055 to $2,820

Redesigned benefit plan from fully to self insured without decreasing benefit level to employees; resulted in avoidance of a 12% increase to company

Gast Mfg, A Unit of IDEX Corporation 3/02 to 11/04

Human Resources Manager

$85 million global manufacturer of quality pneumatic products. Gast is a business unit of IDEX Corporation, Northbrook, IL. with approximately 360 employees.

Member of Corporate Benefit Team that redesigned the IDEX benefits plans resulting in $1.2M medical plan savings and $185K prescription drug savings

Implemented a new short-term disability program reducing the average number of lost workdays by 30%

Successfully defended the company against an EEOC charge of employment discrimination resulting in the charge being dismissed without any litigation cost or liability

Member of Management Team that consolidated Procurement and Material department functions resulting in the elimination of redundant tasks and improved efficiency in the process by 20%, and reorganized IT Department resulting in $170K savings to company

Reduced employee turnover from 12% to 5% by modifying the employment procurement selection process and developing a new employee orientation program

D-M-E Company, a Division of Milacron, Inc. 5/99 to 3/02

Employee Relations Manager

Global manufacturer of molds, mold bases and quick-change molds for the plastic injection industry. $740M in sales (Milacron) D-M-E is ranked #1 in North America and #2 globally. Responsible for Human Resources management of 400 employees at 3 manufacturing facilities and 8 distribution centers.

Successfully defeated Teamsters organizing attempt at Charlevoix manufacturing facility

Post acquisition RIF and Reorganization resulting in over $470K annual savings

Implemented formal salary administration program resulting in improved employee morale

Managed benefit changeover to align with corporate plans

Re-established employee trust in management

Affirmative Action Plan Officer for all locations

ADDITIONAL TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, VOLUNTEER WORK

Six Sigma Green Belt Trained

Affirmative Action Plan Development – Certificate – American Society for Employers

Community Leadership Academy Graduate - Lake Michigan College

Former President SW Michigan Human Resources Group

Cornerstone Church – Member

Kaboom Volunteer

United Way Campaign Leader

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