Steven W. Baker
Elgin, Illinois 60123
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A compassionate, mission-driven professional with more than 20 years’ experience working in an industrial team environment. Recently earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and an Advanced Certificate in Management and Leadership with honors. Career mission is to combine experience as an employee with leadership education and training to serve as a difference-making professional.
PROVEN SKILL SET AND EXPERIENCES
Strong Leadership and Problem-Solving Abilities
As point person for Elgin Sweeper’s new robotic welding program, I helped influence vendor selection, underwent extensive training, and advised the team through project implementation. Today, Elgin has a thriving new technology driven program.
Resourceful, Forward-Thinking Team Player
A grounded, level-headed individual with a keen understanding of human nature, motivational theory, business, and relationship development.
Goal-Oriented, Dependable, Strong Work Ethic
As a full-time employee at Elgin Sweeper, I completed my bachelor’s degree with honors and discovered my life’s mission to serve as a human resources manager.
Excellent Research and Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Developed and presented a training program for managers and supervisors during my internship at Elgin Sweeper Company
Exceptional Computer Skills
Completed formal training in Word, PowerPoint, Publisher
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Elgin Sweeper Company, Robotic Welding Programmer/MIG Welder
11/2/98 – present
Caterpillar Ag Products, Certified MIG Welder
2/27/95 to 11/2/98
EDUCATION
B.A. Human Resource Management, cum laude, Judson University, 2010
Advanced Certificate in Management and Leadership, Dean’s List
Fanuc RJ- Arcmate Series Robotic Training, Lincoln Electric
Certified Welding Program, Blackhawk Technical Institute
Weld Certificates, Caterpillar Ag Products and Elgin Sweeper Company