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Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Detroit, Michigan, United States

In addition to previous responsibilities, lead the design and launch of workforce development system innovations and initiatives that inform the future of work and learning. This includes the design of new career navigation tools based upon the system's high-demand, high-growth industries, building entrepreneurship as a career path, and setting the system's research and evaluation strategy.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Drive and co-design city-wide economic and workforce development strategies and initiatives with the City of Detroit Group Executive for Jobs, Economy, and Detroit at Work drawing connections and synergies across the two functions. • Lend workforce development expertise to the creation and execution of economic development activities, City policies, programs, and processes in areas such as contracts & procurement, housing revitalization, mobility, and public health. • Lead a team to create and execute the employer engagement and service strategy for the city’s workforce development system by developing a new human resources consulting function, standing up employer councils, standardizing recruitment and work-based learning program processes, and establishing a marketing & satisfaction plan for employer-customers. • Strengthen and build links between the Pre-k, K-12, vocational, higher education, and workforce development systems to improve and clarify career paths in identified high-demand, high-growth industries.• Manage the Mayor’s Workforce Development Board, including strategy delivery, meeting design, board member engagement, committee coordination, and compliance processes. • Solicit, evaluate, and maximize new and existing grant awards from governmental, philanthropic, and corporate partners.

Greater Detroit Area

Developed and implemented the strategy and policies for the management of DTE Energy's charitable contributions programs, in-kind services, matching gift programs, non-political employee solicitation campaigns and community involvement programs that enhance the company's image among key stakeholders and external audiences and enhance its ability to achieve its strategic objectives.

Detroit, Mi

As a part of DTE's Force for Growth initiative, led the team that creates and maintains interfaces, relationships and credibility among community leaders and organizations to advance DTE business objectives and company aspiration. Helped manage, develop and implement the strategy and policies for all aspects of DTE Energy's community outreach programs, including its community meetings with the ultimate desire to maximize the activities that enhance the company's image among key internal stakeholders and external audiences.

Greater Detroit Area

I was the key liaison between the HR Department and an assigned business unit. I supported Customer Service & Marketing. I worked collaboratively with that unit and the HR Department to drive achievement of the business unit strategies, goals, objectives, and key business initiatives through the design and delivery of strategic, tactical and administrative human resources services. I enjoyed serving as a coach and mentor to HR Representatives and Client Relations Generalists to ensure that actions and recommendations are appropriate and aligned with other Business Units and DTE goals and objectives.

Greater Detroit Area

PSI was the opportunity to build on my interests and skills earned in all of my previous roles, and in a new industry. I supported the overall business and associated human resource strategies through the design, implementation and administration of policies, programs and procedures related to talent acquisition, employee engagement, retention, and development for all departments and subsidiaries of the organization – talent management at its core. Again, the development of our employment brand was mine, using digital media, social networking, and community partnerships. While I still managed the recruitment and hiring process, negotiated vendor relationships pursuant to recruiting and staffing, and had responsibility over the applicant tracking system, I also partnered with hiring managers to develop their annual workforce plans for hiring, development (internships), and transitions, created talent advertising media related to internal and external job postings, maintained the company’s social media presence where HR issues are concerned, ensured compliance with internal staffing procedures and OFCCP regulations, developed and recommended selection and screening processes, and introduced staffing methods to account for increasing a diverse workforce.I participated in other areas of HR as well, but primarily led staffing efforts company-wide.

Greater Detroit Area

Here is where I really found an area of HR that I truly enjoyed. I had the opportunity to develop and implement new Firm recruitment and retention initiatives, including strategic diversity planning, a broader employee wellness program and total rewards strategy, and a pipeline program to attract future talent, which included established internship initiatives like the Summer Associate program. I served as the only non-lawyer on the Firm’s Recruiting Committee and Diversity & Retention Committee performing administration and guidance for key decision-makers, such as budget management and strategic planning. Daily, I was responsible for the entire talent acquisition and onboarding process administration, including finding new sources of talent, maintaining vendor relationships and their contracts, managing the applicant tracking system and hiring process, monitoring background checks, composing offer letters, and suggesting appropriate new hire training. Designing an employment brand strategy consisting of a new career website, integration of social media and involvement in community relations activities to represent the Firm was a thrilling project where I found I could maximize my sales and marketing background, and draw from my internal and external PR/communications interests.

Greater Detroit Area

Although I began working as a coordinator primarily in benefits, administering programs such as medical insurance, life insurance, flexible spending, COBRA, and employee leaves, eventually I acquired responsibility for the entire open enrollment process, management of a $4 million healthcare budget, and the creation of the first comprehensive employee wellness program.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Began as Special Projects Research Assistant and was quickly promoted into the HR Associate positionSolely responsible for establishing and maintaining the firm's first Human Resources function Aided in the conception and development of Sports and Entertainment Law Division

Greater Chicago Area

Enhanced teaching competency by teaching an English course and writing lab to incoming freshmen through the Step-Up Program. Gained valuable insight into the teaching profession through professional development workshops, daily classroom instruction, and social interaction with CPS Personnel.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Acquired experience with the political process and labor relations by attending various events as an AFT representative, compiling reports on various issues affecting public education, and creating a "Contract Library" consisting of summaries of collective bargaining agreements from AFT Local Affiliates used as a resource tool for the union.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Managed all customer and distributor correspondence regarding new company policies, product updates, and catalogs, updated customer and distributor database and files, and edited contracts for new and existing international distributors.

Greater Detroit Area

Analyzed carriers and distributors for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, wrote CAMS (Common Access Manifest System) manual used in distribution centers worldwide, and attended business training on a variety of topics, including an introduction to Six Sigma.

Masters, Management; Marketing

Bachelor Of Arts, English And Spanish