Doug Grima

**** ******** **. ***** **** MI. USA *8386 248-***-**** br48th@r.postjobfree.com

Objective To obtain a position with a company that would allow me to utilize my work experience and education to enhance your company’s profitability.

Experience Diagnostic Inspector

12/2007-Present General Motors Pontiac Assy. Center, Pontiac, MI.

 Numerous quality computer checks on trucks that lead to improved efficiencies, resulting in significant savings.

President - U.A.W. Local Union

6/2004-11/2007 U.A.W. Romulus, MI.

 Administrator of a large U.A.W. amalgamated local.

 Worked with an annual budget of about $1,500,000 a year.

 Staff of 7 representing more than 100 units with 6,000 plus members.

 Negotiated many contracts, participated in mediations, and numerous arbitrations, and settled many grievances resulting in a mutual working relationship with management.

 Implemented several programs including an EAP program, discounted tax service, and free attorney consultations for members and their families..

Employee Assistance Representative

1/1994-5/2004 General Motors Inland Division, Livonia, MI.

 Worked independently. Excellent rapport with employees. Gained employees trust by being open and honest. Helped members with a variety of addictions from alcohol, drugs, and mental illness. Helped members to seek solutions for addictions or illnesses along with other issues that may have an effect on job performance resulting in significant savings in potential lost manpower.

Sewing Machine Repair

1/1977-5/2004 General Motors Inland Division, Livonia, MI.

 Four year apprenticeship program. Worked independently. My job was to keep industrial sewing machines running to ensure that production could be met. Troubleshooting and timely repair of machines ensured a substantial cost savings for the company.

Education

 Penn State University Worldwide

2009-2012

MPS-HRER Human Resources/Employee Relations

 Oakland University Rochester, MI.

1990-1998

BA Political Science Minor Labor Studies

Interests My interests include reading, golf, and bowling.

References References are available on request.