* Education & Training, ROI, Performance Improvement, Strategic Planning, HR Management, & Organizational Development.* Designed & implemented a Federal Apprenticeship Program.

* WorkKeys Job Profiler, Work Keys Testing Center and Key Train Sales Representative. * Project Management of special projects including: Human resource, training, workforce & organizational development, SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) quality control/lab, production, maintenance, administrative, power plant, warehouse, storage, and shipping/receiving, performance measures & strategic planning projects.* Specialize in job analysis linking job tasks to employee selection, performance evaluations, curriculum, performance measurement and strategic planning. * MEDC Grant Writer and Career Development Consulting* Contracted by The State of Michigan to provide local instruction and reporting. The State of Michigan provided me with paid comprehensive training in Lansing on MISACWIS for all DHS staff in Kent County and surrounding counties in a short span of time.

* Wrote and managed approximately $500,000 annually in Michigan Economic Development Job
Training (EDJT) Grant funds. 2 schools and staff gap assessment, job analysis,
* Developed and managed a WorkKeys Service Center providing k-12 schools job skills training,
test preparation, assessment proctoring, scoring and certification to designated skill levels.
* Trained & managed 7 contract staff to provide skill assessment, training, and skill analysis services
to business & K12 educational staff throughout the county.
* Conducted a comprehensive needs, skill assessments and gap analysis reports for companies,
local & state government and organizations across the Midwest.
* Developed and implemented training plans & budgets from data on gap analysis reports to write
MEDC EDJT grants to secure government funding for the project..
* Contracted trainers for adult ed programming, k-12, education, Workkeys Service Center and
customized training programs.
* Led development team for the creation of staff self-managed Employee Performance Evaluation
Growth System.
* Managed and organized yearly Professional Development training and other initiatives for k-12
staff yearly.
* Designed and managed adult evening technical education courses and customized training
programs.
* Managed & facilitated an outdoor challenge course for corporate groups and high school
students, and K-12 educators on leadership, teamwork, listening, and trust skills.

Responsible for all staffing and recruiting, training and development, and wrote and enforced employment policies. Managed the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training program. Counseled supervisors with employee performance evaluations, reprimands, improvement plans, and terminations. Worked closely with the internal bargaining committee on organizing plant-wide activity and communications and interpreting the labor contract. Conducted a comprehensive skill assessment and tracking system for over 2,000 skilled employees to meet ISO certification requirements. Conducted training sessions on team building, leadership, process improvement, and project management.

Responsible for staffing and recruiting, benefits, safety, UIA, workers compensation claims, internal labor reporting, training, and payroll. Held many positions within the company including; Lead improvement teams, community, and special projects. Conducted internal training sessions on team building and process improvement.