Jonesboro-Growing Manufacturing

E. Mata XXXXXXXXX 810-***-**** (cell)

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Professional Summary

Bilingual (English/Spanish), human resource professional experienced in recruiting, performance management and employee relations in union and non-union environments. Possess strengths as an operational leader, collaborating with management to strategically achieve corporate goals.

Education & Training

Pennsylvania State University Aug. 2009 – Aug. 2011

Masters of Professional Studies Human Resources Employee Relations

Concentration Staffing and Training

University of Michigan Sept. 1990 – May 1994

Bachelor of Arts

Minor in Spanish

Global Manufacturing Systems Jan. 2007 – June 2008

Subject Matter Expert Training

People Involvement, Standardization, Continuous Improvement

Professional Experience

General Motors Stamping Operations - PPO Operations Pontiac, MI.

Training Implementation Manager (Contract) June 2010 – Dec. 2011

• Coordinated cross training plan for work force

• Aligned the organization’s workforce to meet competitive operating agreement requirements

• Researched and implemented organizational Lean best practices to improve quality with a decreased workforce

• Implemented Selection and Retention Process for leader recruitment and development

• Facilitated negotiations between management and union in the implementation of cross training/employee flexibility

• Consulted with other corporate facilities to investigate quality concerns and implemented process improvement procedures

• Coordinated and conducted Leader employee interviews and exit interviews

• Utilized Myers-Briggs Type Indicator within employee training module

• Authored the Memorandum of Understanding to modify Local Contract (UAW-GM)

Hurley Medical Center Flint, MI.

Graduate Human Resources Generalist Intern Jan. 2010 – May 2010

• Drafted position announcements and advertisements for recruitment

• Reviewed employment applications, conducted interviews, made recommendations for hire

• Assist in the examination program by researching, collecting and analyzing data regarding job classifications to revise or construct tests

• Met with employees, unions and management to review and update classification specifications and to review the method of job evaluation and its application to the employee’s position

• Followed 4-step grievance process within Labor Relations rotation

• Coordinated and participated in new employee orientation and background checks

• Assisted in the implementation of Position Manager automated employment application system

General Motors Stamping Operations Pontiac, MI.

Team Concept Lead-Trainer, Subject Matter Expert Nov. 2006 – Aug. 2009

• Development of Team Leader and Group Leader roles & responsibilities

• Established training plans for the Team, Team Leader and Group Leader

• Utilized on the job and alternate training (problem solving, team concept)

• Utilized train the trainer method to layer experts throughout facility & shifts using Lean management concepts.

• Consulted on visits to other facilities to implement and assess best practices for efficiency

General Motor Stamping Operations Grand Blanc & Pontiac, MI.

Supervisor/Assembler March 1995 – Nov. 2006

• Production welder and quality representative for assembly team

• Commenced training as a team member for global manufacturing system

• Interim supervisor for the metal assembly production and materials department

• Knowledge of team concept operations within assembly and stamping

• As supervisor, followed labor grievance process for disciplinary action

References Available Upon Request

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