Sales Project Manager

RAYMOND SCHOONOVER

**** ***** **** **. | Ann Arbor, MI 48103 | 734-***-**** | ************@*****.***

Experienced, dynamic and proactive professional with extensive experience in Human Resources, Sales, Program Development, Process Improvement, Performance Management and Strategic Planning. Proven experience in collaborating with senior management. Core competencies include:

Proactive Leadership Style

Gain Cooperation of Staff & Peers

Expertise in HR Law

EEOC/DOL/ Investigations

Public Speaking & Presentation

Support Corporate Accountability

Leadership Development

Performance Management

Full Cycle Recruiting

Microsoft Office, Genesis,

Kronos, People Soft, Outlook

Employee Relations

Succession Planning (PDP)

Policy & Procedure Design

OSHA 10/30 Gen Safety Certification

Safety Program Development

Benefit Design and Enrollment

Payroll, ADP, Training & Scheduling

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

2011 to 2011: Lowe’s Home Improvement ; Ann Arbor, MI – HR Manager

Responsible for anticipating talent needs for a $49 million dollar company

Proactive and effective recruiting, staffing and training

Motivate and retain existing talent by anticipating HR issues

Serve as expert resource to management when dealing with sensitive employee issues

Establish consistent HR practices to management

Deliver training/coaching to management in key areas, Employment Law, Title VII, ADA, Interviewing, Harassment

Investigate disputes while maintaining confidentiality of all affected parties

Assist employees with open enrollment of benefits

Investigate all safety issues and make needed corrections

Track employees on Workman’s Comp, FMLA, and CDL Drivers

2007 to Present: Foeller Design and Build; Ann Arbor, MI - HR/Project Manager (Part time)

Provide leadership in Human Resources, safety, employee relations, recruiting, training and OSHA compliance for this design/build company serving residential and commercial clients

Effectively manage all payroll, unemployment compensation administration and worker’s compensation programs

Drive performance management standards and training programs to enhance staff efficiencies; address and resolve performance and safety issues and facilitate disciplinary actions as needed

2005 to 2007: Vehicle Logistics Solutions; Romulus, MI - HR/Safety/Multiple Site Manager (Layoff)

Provide HR management strategies for this $30 Million dollar organization that provided automotive survey services for domestic and international automotive manufacturers

Championed the development of all internal HR infrastructure, policies and systems

Authored policy and procedure manuals, developed standardized training programs and selected payroll vendor services

Maintained oversight for direct reports including Maintenance, Security, Safety and Facilities staff

Recruited, hired and trained new employees, conducted all orientation and on-boarding procedures, and leveraged traditional and internet based recruiting tools to attract quality candidates

Worked in tandem with management to identify and resolve deficiencies associated with fleet operations

Interpreted Department of Transportation compliance guidelines to improve safety results

Managed purchasing, procurement and vendor negotiations for the acquisition of equipment and supplies

Managed worker’s compensation program and communicated with insurance providers to adjust coverage

Integral in enhancing capabilities by adapting HR initiatives to meet financial accountability, competitive pay structures and talent management strategies, resulting in the creation of a robust, high performance workforce

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RAYMOND SCHOONOVER

3103 Tiger Lily CT. | Ann Arbor, MI 48103 | 734-***-**** | ************@*****.***

2002 to 2004: Amcor Packaging; Manchester, MI - Human Resource/Safety Generalist (layoff)

Recruited, interviewed and managed application selection processes to fill hourly and management positions

Completely redesigned employment application to ensure legal compliance throughout the United States

Spearheaded the development of a standardized safety program to ensure optimized compliance

Maintained “zero” safety violations for one year

Developed a comprehensive MSDS program for 30 plants throughout the US

Created ergonomics program with the University of Michigan decreasing workman’s comp claims

Designed and provided training to all staff on Harassment and Discrimination

1995 to 2002: Orascoptic Research; Ann Arbor, MI - Sales Team Leader

Led a team of eight other sales consultants covering the eastern United States

Exceeded sales goal by 35% two consecutive years

Was personally number one in sales of 63 sales representatives in 1998

Hired and promoted qualified CSA’s to achieve projected sales targets and profit margins for the corporation

Established marketing strategies to include the initiation of “Lunch & Learns” seminars for residents in the medical and dental field

Enhanced the training programs available to the sales representatives

Maintained my own sales territory of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana and parts of Canada

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Arts, HR Management; Concordia University, Ann Arbor, MI

Human Resources Certificate; Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

United States Navy - Petty Officer; Two-time recipient of ship’s Saraman Award, Honorable Discharge

SHRM and HRAGD Member

M.B.A Student

Able and willing to relocate.

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