MATT PLATTEN
**** * ********* **. *** *, Milwaukee WI, 53219
*********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
•Highly experienced in interviewing prospective candidates for various industries
•Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
•Diverse experience in multiple industries working and communicating effectively with employees at all levels
•Experienced in developing reports and narratives through research and informational interviews
•Extensive experience in entering employee information into Ceridian HRIS
EDUCATION
Master’s of Human Resources and Labor Relations, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, May 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major: Human Resource Management, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Major GPA 3.650, Dec 2007
HUMAN RESOURCES EXPERIENCE
HR-Assistant, Journal Broadcast Group, Milwaukee WI, October 2008-January 2009
•Responded in a timely manner to a variety of HR-related questions from employees and managers
•Evaluated performance reviews written by managers to ensure they were accurate and provided enough detail to properly assess employees’ performance
•Coordinated (or Scheduled) drug screens for new hires
•Processed worker’s compensation claims
•Responded to unemployment claims
•Posted jobs to necessary web sites in order to comply with FCC Equal Employment Opportunity regulations
•Performed market specific Equal Employment Opportunity Audits
•Entered data into Ceridian Payroll System for new hires, departmental changes, supervisory changes, merit increases and terminations
•Developed and ran reports in Ceridian Payroll System according to requested information
Recruiter, Bartech Group, Milwaukee WI, March 2008-October 2008
•Utilized recruitment tools to source for prospective candidates
•Reviewed large numbers of applications in order to identify ideal candidates for available positions
•Set up and reviewed skills assessments for prospective candidates
•Contacted potential candidates and conducted phone screens to qualify candidates’ skills and experience
•Submitted qualified candidates to open positions
•Maintained relationships with Account Managers and Hiring Managers in order to meet current and to determine future needs
•Developed relationships with universities in order to establish new networking opportunities
•Researched new recruiting avenues and integrated them into current practices
Human Resource Intern, Team Industries Inc., Kaukauna, WI, June 2007-March 2008
•Conducted initial phone interviews and selected top candidates for next stage of interviewing process
•Scanned all paper files into the computer in order to facilitate a transition towards an electronic filing system for employee documents
•Assisted in development of monthly safety newsletter
•Accessed and updated New Employee Orientation and Training PowerPoint presentations regarding safety and other workplace issues
•Reviewed and verified I-9 forms with great attention to detail to ensure integrity of the data
•Developed spreadsheet for EEO-1 reporting
•Researched and developed company’s Affirmative Action Program
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Business Management Intern, Walgreens, Sheboygan WI, June 2006-August 2006
•Handled cash deposits and armored truck deliveries
•Received vendor shipments, checking for accuracy
•Managed inventory
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Health Unit Coordinator, Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee WI, April 2009-Current
•Transcribe orders and compile necessary chart forms for admissions, transfers, discharges and expirations with great attention to detail
•Coordinate tests and treatments with and between various departments for the patients on the nursing unit
•Document requested information and promptly communicate observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the RN in a timely manner
•Facilitate communications for the nursing unit
Environmental Services Assistant I, Aurora Health Care, Oshkosh WI, June 2004-July 2007
LEADERSHIP AND AFFILIATIONS
•Member of National SHRM 2006-present
•Member of Milwaukee Metro SHRM May 2008-May 2009
•UW-Oshkosh SHRM President Fall 2007
•UW-Oshkosh SHRM Community Service Leader Fall 2007
•UW-Oshkosh SHRM project committee member Fall 2006
•Member of UW-Oshkosh SHRM Fall 2005-Fall 2007