Business Summary
A forward thinking professional with a diverse background, with experience in training, financial analysis, preparing budgets, account management, negotiating, learning and understanding policy and procedures, problem solving, relationship building, management and purchasing. Highly versatile and able to master new roles, responsibilities, and technologies.
HR COMPETENCIES AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Performance Assessment Training and Development EEO Laws
Negotiations Public Speaking PeopleSoft
Application Tracking System Cost Analysis and Budgeting Recruiting
Microsoft Office Suite SAP
EDUCATION
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Mike Illitch School of Business
Master of Business Administration
Majors: Human Resources and Management
Graduation: 2009
LABOR RELATIONS SIMULATION: Achieved Objectives as a Contract Negotiator: I participated in a 5 month bargaining simulation. The goal of the simulation was to represent the Union team in negotiating a 4 year contract. I learned the importance of preparation and research in bargaining; Developed team skills in intra-organizational bargaining, Accomplished the mechanics of negotiating a contract, trading issues, compromising, caucusing, give-and-take, dropping issues to obtain a contract. I also used negotiating theories to bargain and write the contract using legal negotiating language.
Westfield State University, Westfield, MA
Bachelor of Arts in History and Education
Graduation: 2001
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Project Coordinator
Jacob Construction, Warren, MI 2015-Current
Report development of project to management
Solve employee issues as they arise
Assist in the execution of project to meet scheduling deadlines
Professional Production Unit Leader
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Detroit, MI 2015-2015
Manage multiple work teams in a fast-paced, high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment
Coordinate daily team activities to meet business metrics
Implement World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools and processes
Oversee and develop highly functioning work teams, comprised of Team Leaders and Team Members
Human Resources Coordinator
Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX 2015-2015
Work with HR manger to design, develop and implement human resources strategies, policies and standards
Supported the Houston Methodist Hospital image ICARE re-branding initiative project
Provided administrative and specialized support to Corporate HR team
Contract Employee, Robert Half Office Team, Houston, TX 2014-Current
Accounting Projects- National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
Accounting Projects- Burckhardt Compression
Accounting Projects- Corrpro Companies
Event Day Management- TMT Productions
University Development Recruiter
Grand Canyon University, Houston, TX 2013-2014
Managed entire recruiting cycle including initial contacts, sourcing, scheduling, interviewing and selection
Recruited graduate students at Universities and Career Fairs
Developed and implemented effective recruiting strategies in order to attract, recruit, and select high quality candidates including referral generation and networking events to develop a qualified pool of candidates which grew my team’s profit margin by more than $100,000
Updated and managed applicant tracking system CRM with recruiting metrics for reporting purposes
Maintained existing relationships to cultivate development of new clients and a continuous pipeline of interest
Conducted presentations regarding the benefits for enrollment at GCU; to include ROI, future earnings and career planning
Substitute Teacher
Sabis International Charter School, Springfield, MA 2011-2013
Assisted in improving school standardized testing to Above Average
Established and communicated clear objectives for all learning activities
Teacher
Pontiac Public Schools, Pontiac, MI 2004-2009
Assisted in increasing student standardizing testing scores by 3%
Developed lesson plans for students in various subjects that included oral presentations and demonstrations
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mortgage Banker
First Security Mortgage, Oak Park, MI 2006-08
Community Relations Intern
Palace Sports, Detroit Pistons, Auburn Hills, MI 2003-04
Development Intern
Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield, MA 2000-01