Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Michael E. Van Westen
Angola, IN 46703
e-mail: *********@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Diversified Management Resources (PEO), 307 N Wayne St., P.O. Box 1010, Angola, IN 46703, 260-***-**** --- February 9, 2012 to February 23, 2012 – Director of Human Resources
Wrengineering, Inc. 498 E. Harcourt Rd., Angola, IN 46703, 260-***-**** – January 17, 2011 to February 8, 2012 --- Manufacture machined aluminum -- Deburring of parts to assure quality before shipping.
Auto Image Restoration, LLC – Owner Operator – November 2009 to present --- A.I.R. is an auto interior/exterior mobile repair business.
Brammall, Inc. dba TydenBrammall, P.O. Box 208, Angola, IN 46703, 260-***-**** --- November 19, 1974 to Nov 12, 2008. Brammall is a manufacturer of cargo security equipment, which is anti-pilferage devises used primarily to secure containers for the trucking, railroad, ocean shipping and air transportation industries.
Human Resources Manager --- 29 years --- responsible for recruiting, wage and benefit administration, policy administration, safety, employee relations, and compliance with Federal and State laws, organization development, and training. Implemented cost saving measures.
ISO Coordinator/Quality Management Rep. --- 7 years --- Managed ISO system including update ISO 9001:2000 Standard. Coordinated procedures and work instructions for manufacturing operations. Scheduled internal and external audits as well as training and management review meetings.
Draftsman (Co-op -- part-time) --- 3 years --- Research & Development Dept. Created all drawings for prototyping of production parts and manufacturing process. Performed trials and functional testing of product and service tool applications.
US ARMY – 1971 – 1973 – HONORABLE DISCHARGE
EDUCATION
Tri State University, Angola, Indiana -- 1973 - 1982
Associate of Drafting and Design Technology -1979
Bachelor of Technical Management -1982
CERTIFICATIONS
Human Resources Certification Institute -- PHR Certification
ID Number: 220*********; Expiration date: December 31, 2011
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Angola Area Chamber of Commerce 2001 Chamber Member of the Year
• Steuben County Industrial Guild Board -- 8 years
• Steuben County Aviation Board of Directors 2008 – present
• Steuben County United Way Campaign Chair -- 2 years
I am a seasoned professional with twenty-nine years of human resource experience. I established a four-year training program for Tool Makers for new division. I setup an associate represented safety committee. We reduced workers compensation claims to minimum level to eliminate plant OSHA inspections. I initiated setup of web based employee payroll and information center. I participated establishing KPIs, key performance indicators, program to measure goals toward continual improvement.
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