Human Resources Customer Service
Resume:
Monti J Wetsch
PO Box *** Huntley, MT *****-****
Professional Profile:
Highly qualified, motivated individual with a proven track record of
success in
Human Resource Management & Benefits Administration
Experience:
YELLOWSTONE VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. - Huntley, MT 2001 -
Present
Manager, Human Resources (Senior Level Staff Management)
o Plan & direct all HR activities for the Cooperative, oversee HR
personnel, & delegate levels of responsibility. Continually build &
maintain solid relationships, consistently working effectively with
management & employees. Ensure continued compliance of all state &
federal labor regulations/laws, & safety compliance. Develop &
interpret company employment policies & discuss with employees as
necessary.
o Compose annual HR budget & work plan, prepare strategic goals &
action plans for effective & efficient operation. Analyze benefit
costs & recommend alternatives when necessary.
o Provide leadership & actively participate in the recruiting,
training & retaining of workforce. Administer benefit programs,
policies, & practices. Manage & maintain diligent performance &
development review program to ultimately improve employee
relations, performance management, & facilitate training &
development.
o Manage union labor relations, employee relations, & provide counsel
on varying issues with consistent administration of programs.
Function as part of management team during the union negotiation
process. Responsible for grievance resolution & arbitration.
o Make fair decisions through evaluating issues & properly
administering union contract, Cooperative policies/employee
handbook & ensure compliance with appropriate government
regulations & company policies. Make sure corporate HR policies,
programs & procedures are adhered to.
GARDNER DISTRIBUTING CO. - Billings, MT 1997-2001
Human Resources Administrator
o Structured & oversaw human resource operations for a distribution
company.
o Directed management & coordinated H.R. functions at all levels.
Attended staff meetings & provided on-going mentoring sessions for
individual team members.
o Successfully recruited & developed employee team. Reduced staff
turnover by approximately 24%.
o Implemented employee handbook & safety manual while also
maintaining company policies
o Administered employee benefits & payroll.
o Oversaw office operations.
SUPERVALU INC. - Billings, MT 1987-
1997
Customer Service Liaison
o Functioned as customer service contact for the division & regional
offices in the transition of a corporate reorganization.
Human Resource Services Coordinator
o Performed administrative assistant responsibilities for senior
level staff including the Director, Human Resources.
o Assisted in maintaining personnel files, new employee orientation,
writing job descriptions, recruitment, & interview process,
training, & development, & aided in risk control & loss prevention.
o Organized & planned significant company functions including the
company's picnic & Christmas Parties for 350+ employees.
o First employee voted twice "Employee of the Month" by co-workers
during my tenure.
Education: B.S.B.A in Human Resource Management - Cum Laude
Columbia Southern University ~ Orange Beach, AL
Monti J Wetsch
PO Box 472 Huntley, MT 59037-0472
REFERENCES
Carol Kramer
Retiree, Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative Inc.
6030 Linck Circle
Shepherd, MT 59079
fcz9kg@r.postjobfree.com
Richard W. Heard
Heard & Howard Law, Attorney
219 North 4th Street
Columbus, MT 59019
Jim Greenwood
Projects Manager
Rocky Mountain Utility Contractors
6624 Frontage Road
Billings, MT 59101
fcz9kg@r.postjobfree.com
Russ Hughes
NorthWestern Energy, City Manager
510 Sherwood Drive
Columbus, MT 59019
fcz9kg@r.postjobfree.com
Dan Shaules
Crew Foreman, Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative Inc.
4440 Devoe Lane
Billings MT 59105
fcz9kg@r.postjobfree.com
JOB RELATED TRAINING COURSES IN ADDITION TO COLLEGE COURSES
PROGRAM TITLE MONTH YR HRS ADMINISTRATOR
Zenger-Miller Supervision Training March 1991 48
SUPERVALU University
Performance & Appraisal Review Training June 1993 48 SUPERVALU
University
Diversity Training September 1993 8 SUPERVALU
University
Frontline Leadership Training April 1994 48
SUPERVALU University
Focused Interview Training August 1994 48
SUPERVALU University
Labor Relations Training January 1995 40 SUPERVALU
University
Health & Wellness Training June 2002 40 NRECA - St.
Louis, MO
Leadership Development & Management September 2002 16 Lorman
Services
Employment & Labor Law in MT March 2003 16 Lorman
Services
Assistance for Business Clinic August 2003 8 State &
Federal Gov't
Human Resources Update Conference October 2003 40 NRECA - Portland,
OR
Safety & Fraud Protection November 2003 8 Montana State
Fund
Supervisor's Certification January 2004 24 NRECA-
Washington D.C.
HIPAA Conference March 2005 8 NRECA-Washington
D.C.
The Essentials of HR Management June 2005 40 SHRM through
NRECA
Human Resources Conference June 2005 40 NRECA - Nashville,
TN
Safety Awareness & OSHA Update October 2006 16 Mt Electric
Co-op Assoc.
Employment & Labor Law in MT April 2006 16 Lorman Services
Legislative Update May 2006 40 Washington,
D.C.
HR Responsibilities for Avian Flu Epidemic May 2006 2 M. Lee
Smith Publishers
Immigration Crisis for Employers June 2007 8 M. Lee Smith
Publishers
Retirement Plan Challenges & Comp June 2007 40 NRECA -
Austin, TX
Effective Decision Making for Supervisors July 2008 8 NRECA
Web Conferences
Labor Law Updates August 2008 16 NRECA -
Savannah, GA
Reasonable Suspicion - Drug & Alcohol February 2009 4 NRECA Web
Conference
Performance & Development Review Pro April 2009 4 NRECA
Web Conference
Employment & Labor Law June 2010 40 NRECA-Washington
D.C.
Affirmative Action Planning October 2010 8 Associated
Emp.
Retirement & HR Benefit Updates January 2011 16 NRECA - Las
Vegas, NV
Labor Law Updates August 2011 16 NRECA -
Arlington, VA
Employment & Labor Law January 2012 40 NRECA-Nashville,
TN
Attracting Top Talent March 2012 8 NWPPA -
Spokane, WA
Social Media Legalities March 2012 8 NWPPA -
Spokane, WA
Bridging the Generation Gap April 2012 8 NWPPA-
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