Teresa Jamieson

***** ******* ****, *** ***, MI *9079

Cell - 269-***-**** email - acvc4f@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Dawson Manufacturing, Benton Harbor, MI (8/15 to ) HR Director

Professional and technical work involving overall management of the Human Resources Department at a

non-union manufacturing plant with 95 employees and 1 direct reports. Responsibilities include the

development, implementation, administration and interpretation of policies and procedures, safety, workers

compensation, recruiting, employee relations, handbook administration, payroll, record keeping,

communications, and benefits (health, dental, life, 401(k), disability, FMLA, MLOA, LOA, etc). Represent

the company in MESC, EEOC, NLRB, Workers Compensation, Wage/Hour, and OSHA matters. Act as

Plant Environmental and Safety Representative ensuring adherence to local, state and federal laws and

regulations. Review and maintain SDS systems. Actively investigate accidents, and near miss accidents

recommending corrective/preventative action. Lead continuous improvement projects in regard to safety,

environmental issues, policies and procedures. Administer performance management. Lead role in creating,

recommending and administering applicable training for plant employees.

Lowe's of Benton Harbor, MI (9/13 to 8/15) HR Manager, Business Partner

Professional and technical work involving overall management of the Human Resources Department at a

non-union retail store with 170 employees. General tasks include timekeeping, scheduling, auditing time

sheets, leveraging payroll, maintaing staffing, recruiting and interviewing for all positions. Function as a

business partner to the Store Manager maintaining the Lowe's Core Values. This includes administering and

monitoring performance management system for salary and hourly employees, training, orientation,

employee morale, administration of progressive discipline and employee talent development. Lead role in the

store's Voice Team and reports on activity, hold Focus Group Meetings and reports on results, sets and

maintains employee events (i.e. Memorial Day Luncheon, Black Friday Luncheon, 4th of July Luncheon,

etc.). Investigation of all complaints, employee recognition programs (i.e. perfect attendance). Hold labor

chats and HR Chats with store management on current issues to keep management up-to-date with the latest

programs. Monitored and maintained Delivery Driver qualifications and documentations per DOT

guidelines. Monitored and issued power equipment licenses.

Summit Polymers, Inc., Portage, MI ( 5/98 to 8/13) HR Manager (10/03 to 8/13),

HR Specialist (01/01 to 10/03), HR Coordinator (05/98 to 01/01)

Professional and technical work involving overall management of the Human Resources Department at a

non-union manufacturing plant with 335 employees and 2 direct reports. Responsibilities included the

development, implementation, administration and interpretation of policies and procedures,safety, workers

compensation, recruiting, employee relations, handbook administration, payroll, record keeping,

communications, and benefits (health, dental, life, 401(k), disability, FMLA, MLOA, LOA, etc). Acted as an

employee ombudsman in matters of concern to employees including complaint investigation. Represented the

company in MESC, EEOC, NLRB, Workers Compensation, Wage/Hour, and OSHA matters. Acted as Plant

Environmental and Safety Representative ensuring adherence to local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Reviewed and maintained MSDS systems. Actively investigated accidents, and near miss accidents

recommending corrective/preventative action. Lead continuous improvement projects in regard to safety,

environmental issues, policies and procedures. Administered performance management. Lead role in

creating, recommending and administering applicable training for plant employees. Monitored and enforced

progressive discipline and employee development.

Executive Secretary Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, Kalamazoo, MI

(11/96 to 5/98) - Quit for better opportunities

Responsible for the following duties for a staff of 10 psychologists and psychiatrists: patient data entry,

checking in patients, verifying insurance coverage, handling all phone calls, posting charges, balancing daily

transactions, dispensing prescriptions, scheduling appointments, ordering and maintaining supplies,

maintaining petty cash, coordinating all outgoing correspondence (including internal reports to our main

campus and weekly staff meeting minutes), confidential filing and miscellaneous other duties.

Administrative Assistant Grand Rapids Home Builders Association, Grand

Rapids, MI (6/94 to 9/95) - Quit to move to Kalamazoo

Responsible for handling all of the Executive Vice Presidents phone calls, schedule and travel arrangements.

Assisted EVP with all meeting arrangements. Administrative duties included: handling all detail work for

the Sales & Marketing Council of Western Michigan which included a newsletter, monthly seminars and an

Awards of Excellence program; handling all detail work for the GGRHBA Foundation which included the

coordination of scholarships, fund-raising events, donation records, etc. Added duties included oversight of

temporary employees and food ordering and coordination for all meetings and maintenance of employee and

office procedure manuals.

Senior Supervisor Kelly Temporary Services, Owosso, MI (9/89 to 3/92) - Quit to

move to Grand Rapids

Responsible for hiring, assigning, counseling and discharging employees. Also taking customer orders and

administering office procedures. Administrative duties included preparing all necessary paperwork for

branch reports, updating and compiling internal information, and maintaining the branch filing system. Also

assisting in the planning of branch hiring and implementing local recruiting and retention programs. Added

duties included maintaining branch petty cash, invoice payments, office staff scheduling and special projects.

Office Manager Schostak Brothers & Company, Cherryland Mall, Traverse City,

MI (10/88 to 4/89) - Quit to move to Owosso

Responsible for the smooth operation of all office procedures. This included insurance, collections,

invoicing, budget, petty cash, gift certificates, payroll and temporary vendor set up. Also responsible for the

supervision and performance of one full-time and miscellaneous part-time employees.

Employee Programs Coordinator Quality Stores, Inc., Corporate Office,

Muskegon, MI (3/84 to 9/88) - Quit to move to Traverse City

Coordinated meeting arrangements for as many as 250 people. This included Christmas parties and annual

picnics. Secured locations for events, negotiated and purchased food, prizes, music, etc. Administered award

programs such as Employee of the Month, Store of the Month, Clothing, Service Award, Presidents Award,

Founders Club, Tuition Refund and Seminar Attendance. Maintained budget and allocating expensed for the

above mentioned programs and meetings. Reviewed and approved invoices for payment. Also had

experience in recruiting new employees, created employee announcements and maintained the office bulletin

board.

EDUCATION

Western Michigan University attended four semesters working toward a Bachelors Degree in Business

Management (1998-2000). Intend to continue pursuing Bachelor degree.

Associate in Arts Degree Muskegon Community College, Business Administration (12/84) GPA = 3.54

Various Skills/Training Courses/Seminars: How to Manage Multiple Projects, Meet Deadlines and

Achieve Objectives, Take-Charge Skills for Assistants with Busy Bosses, Microsoft Word for Windows,

Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point,Personnel/HR Assistant,

Interviewing Skills for Hiring Managers, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes R5, How to Interview People,

COBRA", AQP, JIT, LMS, RCRA Hazardous Waste Certificate, ISO 14001 Environmental Health Systems

Certification, TS 16949 Quality Management Systems training. Optimum Solutions HR Software systems,

Kronos Timekeeping system, Genesis, EDriver, Peoplesoft HR software system.

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