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Work with Middle School Program YES! helping students to develop first ideas of a career path.Work with High School Program REAL Life helping students learn about financial responsibility.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Volunteer as usher and greeter at theatre perfomances.

Intercourse, Pennsylvania, United States

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

Bringing focus and attention to the HR function of the company.

Paradise, Pa

Current: StewardCurrent: Member - Salary and Benefits Committee2014-2017: Church Secretary2008-2016: Video Support Team Leader2005-2008: Video Technician1999-2005: Worship Team Leader1996-1999: Junior High Youth Leader

Gap, Pa

Responsible for HR-related functions including benefit programs, hiring, wellness, discipline, termination, training, policy and procedures, Workers’ Compensation, and leaves of absence. Ensured compliance with COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, EEO, and HR-related state and federal regulations.-Clarified HR processes by completely revising Employee Handbook and other HR policies.-Standardized salaries by devising new Salary Matrix for all exempt and non-exempt positions using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Chamber of Commerce Wage Survey.-Improved employee communication by conceiving and initiating system for notifications by text.-Improved benefit plans, including self-insured medical plan; managed addition of 2 new health plan options and Flexible Spending Account debit card.

Parkesburg, Pa

-Member of Senior Leadership Team.-Established new team structures for Safety, Operations, Human Resources, and Maintenance functions; streamlining operations and reducing staff.-Significantly reduced insurance costs, using advanced Risk Management skills to gain acceptance into self-insured insurance program – loss runs improved in Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Auto.-Led way through successful DOT audit and improvement of DOT Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) scores to among best in industry.-Used innovative techniques to improve programs and operations; such as smartphones and on-board computers in commercial vehicles.-Developed hiring process giving distinct responsibilities to each functional area; resulting in successful hiring campaign to increase driving team by 6% in midst of driver shortage.-Reduced health care costs while keeping benefits package strong by moving to self-insured plan.-Implemented program to provide post-offer employment physicals, ensuring candidates meet physical demands of position. -Led way to develop social media presence, including establishing monthly safety videos, team member web page, and leadership blog.-Replaced annual employee review with Individual Development Program to annually evaluate each team member's alignment with company values.-Developed and provided leadership training; generating promotion from within.-Initiated and established Employee Assistance Program.

Parkesburg, Pa

-Responsible for HR-related functions including payroll, benefit programs, hiring, performance evaluations, discipline, termination, training, policy and procedures, time and attendance records, Workers’ Compensation, and leaves of absence. -Ensured compliance with COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, EEO, and HR-related state and federal regulations.

Refurbished drinking water systems, served as coordinator and technical adviser for service technicians, inventory control.Established the Work Instructions required to receive ISO 9000 certification.Conducted training on drinking water filtration systems for new employees.

1991 - 1996. USAF Inventory and Stock Control Manager. Item and monetary accounting and inventory stock control, financial planning, and funds control. -Computed requirements, determined allowances and researched and identified supply and equipment requirements.-Supervised as many as 12 leaders; managed divisions of up to 46 people. -Used innovative administrative techniques to improve inventory control, track personnel evaluations, and improve operations.1990 - 1991. USAF Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, Stock Control Supervisor. -Ensured facility safety and security. -Conducted inventories, reconciling all shortages and overages.-Operated material handling equipment and automated equipment.1980 - 1990. USAF Security Supervisor. Supervised security activities, including weapon systems security, resource management and protection, armament, equipment, training, and information security.-Supervised the Key and Code Control Center, responsible for all NSA code tables used to secure Launch Facilities assigned to Whiteman AFB. -Revamped the commercial vehicle parts purchasing program; turned a marginal program into one with no discrepancies within 3 months.-Developed and administered annual budget over $1,100,000. Tracked using an MS¬ DOS computer program, kept monthly spending on target.-Improved inventory accuracy rating from 90% to 98% in one year by tracking daily transactions, identifying problems, and developing solutions.-Assisted in developing Access databases to track customers, periodic maintenance, equipment and parts.1973 - 1980. USAF Security Specialist. Protected people and facilities.-Selected to man and eventually supervise the armory used to store Security Force small arms.