Direct the planning, development, implementation and administration of: Benefits, Training, Recruiting, Safety, Employee Relations, Compensation, Labor Relations and Organizational Development. In this position I am also responsible for a variety of ad hoc and permanent responsibilities assigned to Human Resources crossing functional lines.

Automotive, Glass, and Building Products supplier. Guardian operates 91 locations globally employing 18,000 people; ~450 employees at Carleton Float Glass facility.Led all HR for facility with operating budget of $150 million, with particular focus on performance management, staffing, training and development, and succession planning. Managed 4 direct reports and 5 indirect.Accomplishments:• Facilitated the Leadership Development Program implementing Situational Leadership and competency based performance management, talent selection, succession planning, rounded feedback, and development planning. This has lead to streamlined, consistent processes where the financial results are still be determined.• Reduced year-over-year Labor costs by $800,000 in 2013, through the use and implementation of benchmarking best practices, metrics, and financial modeling.• Currently planning, designing, and implementing Talent Management Software across the Global Flat Glass business unit.

Owned by Berkshire Hathaway, McLane Company is a $30B supply chain services company that operates 38 modern distribution centers serving the food service, mass merchant, and convenience store industries. As the Human Resources Manager I was responsible for all Human Resource activities at the Plymouth, Michigan business unit. As a department head for this $350M distribution center I had full profit and loss responsibility for the HR Department. My main responsibilities included: Performance Management, Payroll Administration, Staffing and Recruiting, Workers Compensation and Safety Program Administration, Compliance, and Training and Development. Accomplishments:* Reduced year over year Workers Compensation expenditures $90K by tightening the claims review process, increasing use of the modified duty program, and reducing injury frequency rates by 50%* Improved retention from 60% to 93% by restructuring the interview process, improving selection techniques, and modifying the on-boarding process, resulting in $110K annual savings in recruiting and training costs* Facilitated employee Climate Survey process resulting in 15% improvement in employee satisfaction* Achieved zero employment related lawsuits or EEOC charges through knowledge of employment law and ensuring a consistent and fair application of McLane policies* Developed 2 HR professionals that later received promotions* Winner of the prestigious 2006 HR Star award* Attended McLane Leadership School, a weeklong training session centered on the principles, styles, and techniques of genuine leadership

A wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco Corporation, Sysco Food Services of Detroit is a $300M division of the global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food products to the meals away from home industry. During my tenure there I served in three different capacities, starting out in the HR department and later moving into the Merchandising arena.; I was responsible for purchasing 1,000+ product lines from 100+ vendors in the Canned and Dry Food Department. I also managed inventory turns of $1.2M every two weeks. Accomplishments:* Reduced Days on Hand of inventory across all product lines from 19 to 16 days by analyzing delivery timelines and sales forecasts to push back unnecessary orders and through building positive relationships with vendors to ensure on time delivery.* Maintained 98.2% in-stock ratio by placing necessary orders on time through the constant monitoring of sales forecasts and previous sales to predict future orders.

As the HR Manager, I reported to the Divisional VP of HR and was directly responsible for the management of 8 Security Officers and 6 Facility Maintenance workers. My primary areas of responsibility were compliance, staffing and recruitment for the Operations department, and on-campus recruiting for the Sales and Marketing departments. I also assisted in the collective bargaining of a new 5 year labor contract for our drivers and warehouse workers. Accomplishments:* Improved retention in the Operations department by 15% through the use of Targeted Selection, expanding the talent pool by adding new staffing sources, and consistently having a pipeline of qualified candidates ready to start* Planned, developed, and executed a Sales Career Fair resulting in a turnout of 50 candidates and 10 successful hires from one session* Trained 10 District Sales Managers on the principles and procedures of Targeted Selection and performance management

My main responsibilities consisted of staffing and bringing the business unit up to full OFCCP and EEO compliance. I also developed and initiated action plans to address deficient work climate survey areas. Accomplishments:* Submitted 2 Best Business Practices that were later adopted throughout the entire organization* Trained over 200 sales and merchandising associates on Anti-Trust and Ethics

The Odessa Jackalopes are the minor league affiliate for the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers. I performed the duties of a professional athlete (Games, Practices, Travel, Video, and Community Service). Accomplishments:• Scored 12 goals and 14 assists in 64 games during my rookie season• Winner of the Nick Lamia Community Service Award

This position was full-time during the summers and part-time during the academic year where my main responsibilities were preparing reports and presentations for the Dean of Human Resources, assisting with compensation and benefits reviews and questions, and the complete reorganization of all Academic Employee personnel files. Accomplishments:• Interviewed current employees and made placement recommendations to the Dean of Human Resources during the Workforce Planning Initiative, resulting in the elimination of 10% of the college’s non-academic positions and a complete reorganization of departmental staff.