Melissa Wise Email & Phone Number

Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States

Marquardt Switches, Inc. is a global leader in the field of electro-mechanical and electronic switches, controls and switching systems.

Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States

• Application of full-cycle recruiting for exempt positions across 2 NA locations (Engineering, Program Management, Sales, Purchasing, etc.)
• Perform intake meetings with hiring managers to assess hiring needs
• Assist with employee engagement events and activities

Warren, Michigan, United States

• Manage 175+ full-time and part-time employees across 2 locations (Warren, MI and Windsor, ON)
• Reduced department spending $1.1 million year over year (2019-2020) while increasing employee efficiency by 48%
• Establish and review department goals and metrics
• Revamp of employee training programs and processes
• Implementation of department/company policies
• Work closely with HR and operations team to determine appropriate staffing levels

Warren, MI

• Application of full cycle recruiting for clerical and operational positions
• Consulting with senior managers to understand their needs, and developing recruitment strategies based on those needs
• Prescreen candidates with detailed phone screens, evaluating candidates’ compatibility with specific job requirements, ensuring a proper fit prior to submission to management team
• Interview, negotiate offers and close hires
• Leverage a variety of recruiting resources to source talent

Warren, MI

• Handle confidential information for several multi-million dollar companies and their executives
• Responsible for scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars
• Submit/verify weekly expense reports for high level executives
• Developed reports, memos, and all office communication materials
• Monthly updating of organizational charts for all employees
• Uphold confidential records, files, evaluations and reports

Warren, MI

• Responsible for hiring and training of sales staff, and assisted with cross-training for other departments
• Managed, coordinated and directed activities of 10 sales reps resulting in productivity improvement
• Researched, evaluated, and updated data on open opportunities and potential leads
• Coordinated with the VP of Sales in identifying leads to create a sales & marketing funnel
• Implemented weekly sales metrics report to identify KPIs
• Handled customer complaints and issues

Sterling Heights, Michigan

• Supervise staff of 130 billing clerks and analysts
• Complete reviews and evaluations for employees
• Creation and upkeep of multiple training manuals
• Assist in interviewing and training of all new hires; traveled to Indianapolis on multiple occasions to train staff of 50 billers after company acquisition
• Miscellaneous reporting as needed

Mount Clemens, MI

• Funfest Productions, Inc. is a full-service concert and special event production company.
• Worked with several local businesses to secure sponsorships for large-scale events
• Assisted with planning and running three major festivals simultaneously
• Managed projects that included marketing strategy and website development
• Enhanced relationships with media to realize increased cooperation and better press coverage
• Worked closely with printer to create all flyers, digital media and banners for events

Shelby Township, MI

• Draft estimates and provide presentations of events to potential clients
• Planning and execution of all events, ranging in size from 10–2000 guests
• Assign and direct staff to their duties
• Coordinate/negotiate with vendors and suppliers for items required during events
• Managed and resolved customer complaints