December *, ****

Dear Hiring Executive,

I hope this letter finds you in the best of spirits and that you are having a very productive day. Please accept this letter and accompanying documents as my expressed interest in beginning discussions regarding the career opportunities with your company.

Upon reviewing my credentials, you will find that I am diversely educated professional with a broad scope of experience in working with collective bargaining procedures. My current experience in Human Resources, Procurement, and Project Management includes but is not limited to: providing management with information needed to negotiate new contracts i.e., economic and wage data, pensions, grievances, healthcare, union and management best practices and other areas of contract management beneficial to the reduction of costs and improving efficiency.

Effective leadership starts on the inside. My work ethic has always attracted the company of exceptional employers; leaders within the organization whom afforded me the opportunity to learn and develop as an individual. I was educated to foster an operational philosophy that promotes competence in communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and information use together with a commitment to lifelong learning while maintaining a high level of integrity.

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you in the near future should you decide my qualifications meet the placement criteria of your company.

Have a positive, powerful, and productive week.

Sincerely Yours,

Christopher P. Virden

Christopher P. Virden M.Ed

Human Resources

Business Development/Lean Performance Manager/Human Resources/Business Analyst

Goal Statement

Seeking a Superior Organization where I will proactively utilize my professional experience implementing state-of-the-art HR tools to achieve the organizations business goals. Offering my knowledge in all facets of business management, including extensive technological expertise in PeopleSoft CRM Analytics, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Microsoft Outlook & Office, Oracle Financials (ERP), PeopleSoft GRC, benchmarked PeopleSoft 9.1.enabling interdepartmental managers the tools to operate successfully to fulfill their leadership functions. My proficiencies include writing educational materials, business presentations, human resources, project management, and all associated relationship building & consultative agile methodologies. Hired, trained, and coached sales forces for a number of companies dealing with retail products.

Increased sales by 22%, resulting in a $1.5 million dollars profit increase over three years. Directly supervised a staff of 24.

Renovated & Leased 24 new rental units in a 90 day period resulting in a 41% increase in revenue over a 2 year period.

Spearheaded the sales workshop OSIRA: The Implementation of Readiness to Sell-resulting in each employee increasing their sales goals by 15% hence enabling the department to achieve its annual goal of 10 million.

Education

Master of Arts in Education/Adult Educational Training

Instructional Design

The University of Phoenix, Clinton TWP, MI

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

University of Phoenix, Clinton TWP, MI

Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI

Professional Positions

PDW/Roush Automotive 22226 Garrison Dearborn, MI 48124

Project Manager/Evaluator

2013-Present

Evaluate all aspects of powertrain function, including core engine and transmission control features, electronic throttle control and reliability monitor, OBDII, tailpipe and evaporative emissions and auxiliary subsystems.

Provide objective technical contributions in a project team environment.

Support various dyno and/or vehicle based research projects

Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.

Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise engineering team members and vendors, influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

Assemble, develop, and cultivate any business relationships vital to the success of the project.

Validino Investment Company, 17800 E. Warren Detroit, MI 48224

Human Resources/PM

2004-2014

Maintains employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs.

Ensures ERP, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.

Provides advice and guidance on the interpretation of personnel policies as they relate to individual and company objectives.

Confers with and implements human resource policies and programs jointly established with the CEO.

Maintains organization of staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes.

Develops goals and objectives for the HR Department and spearheads specific programs in the various areas of the department.

University of Phoenix, 19176 Hall Road Clinton TWP, MI 48038

PM Enrollment/ Recruiter

2007-2011

Prepared strategic and operational recruitment plans through Lean Management to meet new student enrollment goals.

Provided training and consultation for all matters pertaining to undergraduate and graduate admissions. Conducting special studies and preparing statistical and narrative reports to fulfill recruitment requirements as directed through organizational plans and objectives.

Determine student’s qualifications by interviewing, analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to degree program requirements.

Provided support in achieving overall operational productivity targets and identifying Best Practice opportunities.

Worked collaboratively with staff and faculty managing day-to-day operations, workshops, including event planning for both on-and-off campus multi-day major events. Conduct New Student Orientations.

Drove the OE culture for the function and the development of OE capabilities providing expertise and leadership on Lean Principles and Problem Solving to all the students in my portfolio. Increasing student retention to 86%.

Identifies and recommends project management tools,

Identifies risk, provides analysis and contingency planning,

Core Competencies

Research and Analysis

Marketing & Advertising

Collective Bargaining

Performance Management

Compensation & Benefits

Labor Relations

Contract Negotiation

Project Management

Recruiting & Retention

Relationship Management

Professional Experience

Firm understanding in managing escrow closing process to meet annual fiscal budget deadlines and ensure compliance with legal provisions as stipulated by rental and/or purchase contracts.

Skilled in operation and strategic planning focusing on facilitation and instruction in the industry of Education. Cost control, forecasting, business culture, service standard and staffing as it relates to the industry of retail.

Analyze and respond with resourcefulness in nonstandard transactions, recognize problems, and take corrective action; for the processing of multiple overlapping projects.

Expertise in Facilities Management with strong emphasis on facility maintenance, risk management, insurance, and continuous improvement (ci).

Strong experience in external and internal system dynamics that maximize performance excellence through individuals and work groups. Superior understanding to the psychological application factors to relationship building and effective collaboration.

Licenses

Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) 2013. Resident Producer.

Knights of Columbus Council 2463 Grand Knight.

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