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Akron, Ohio, United States

Akron, Ohio, United States

Provide a variety of Human Resource consulting services for small to mid-size companies.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Cleveland, Ohio

Directed and managed the day to day human resource functions, including recruitment and staffing, training and development, talent management, compensation, benefit negotiation and administration, employee relations, performance management, retention, Workers' Compensation, unemployment compensation, legal compliance, FLSA, EEO, HRIS, and FMLA administration. • Provided guidance and leadership to the CEO, leadership team, and the human resources department.• Directed the development and implementation of human resources policies, procedures, and programs that supported the organization’s goals and objectives.• Renegotiated benefit plans, which resulted in savings of $600,000 over a 5-year period. Lead role in the negotiations with benefit providers, which included analysis and review of rates and plan designs. • Achieved 93% first year retention rate. Analyzed trends and work culture to reduce employee turnover organization-wide, while increasing employee engagement and satisfaction. • Developed career ladders for the clinical and call center departments, which helped to advance employees in their careers, resulting in a higher level of service to the transplant centers, donors, and donor families.• Directed the selection, integration, and implementation of a new performance management software and performance review process, that included development plans and performance measurements.

Wadsworth, Ohio

Directed and managed all human resource functions, including recruitment and staffing, training and development, compensation, employee relations, performance management, benefit negotiation and administration, payroll, Workers' Compensation, unemployment compensation, HRIS, FMLA administration, and the development and implementation of human resource policies and programs. Planned, directed and controlled the financial, accounting and reporting functions for the company from 2009-2011, while overseeing the Human Resources Department.• Renegotiated the health insurance plans, which resulted in savings of over $500,000.• Reduced Workers’ Compensation claims by implementing a new health and safety program, resulting in savings of $150,000 to the company.• Developed and implemented a new transitional work program for injured workers, saving the company thousands of dollars.

Akron, Ohio

Directed and managed all human resource functions for $325M company with 650+ employees, including recruitment and staffing, training and development, employee relations, compensation, benefit negotiation and administration, payroll, performance management, Workers’ Compensation, unemployment compensation, HRIS, FMLA administration, OSHA, safety, and management of employee records.• Reduced employee turnover by 128% through the implementation of a new selection and placement process, as well as an orientation and training program, which saved the company over $500,000.• Restructured the administration of unemployment claims, which resulted in a net savings of over $275,000.• Directed and managed the conversion from dial-up to high speed DSL communications at fifty-four retail store locations and the corporate office.

Akron, Ohio

Directed and managed all human resources functions for both union and non-union employees for the manufacturing company. Served as a business partner to management, advised managers, and staff regarding HR policies, processes, and practices. Managed the day to day administration of the union contract, wages, hours, and grievances. Directed and managed the corporate accounting functions. Advanced to become Accounting Manager.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration And Finance

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

Class 23

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