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Wisconsin

Well, after 35 years of being an HR Professional I have retired! I had the previlege to work with the Frontier organization. Not only did I have the opportunity to work with the best professionals in the industry and it provided me with the most rewarding challenges since my time with FedEx. I experienced a true feeling of accomplishment. Sadly, the commute between Wisconsin and Michigan just became too much for me and my family. Therefore I have hung up my spurs and my policy manuals.

Michgan, Usa

One of the most rewarding professional challenges of my life!! Frontier is the sixth largest local exchange carrier in the United States offering broadband Internet, digital television service, and computer technical support to residential and business customers. As the state Human Resources professional responsibilities include: - Employee Relations Programs- Labor Relations & Contract Negotiation/Administration- Organizational Development- Workforce Assessment, Budgetting and Optimization- Leadership Training & Development- Regulatory Investigations/Response - Diversity Programs - Grievance Investigation/Resolution Strategies- Workplace Safety- Employee Retention & Turnover Reduction Strategies - Compliance (State and Federal)

Wisconsin

Provided HR project leadership and in-house management training to private sector startups, and public sector services to the community in areas of:• Private Sector: - Union avoidance assessment/strategy/training - Negotiation strategies training - Recruiting optimization - Targeted Selection & Behavioral Interviewing - Change management program review - Team assessment and optimization - HR team/department start-up - Policy development/assessment - Employee retention strategies• Public Sector: - Veterans and Wounded Warrior - Mock interviewing for job seekers - Job placement for seniors counseling - High School seniors career group counseling

Golden Living is a national health care and rehabilitation service provider with facilities throughout the US. The Wisconsin Regional HR Manager position served as Business Partner providing strategic solutions and subject matter expertise including regulatory representation for 24 union and non-union facilities statewide. The position required special attention to Union Avoidance, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Leadership Training/Development, and Retention/Turnover Strategies

Provided facility start up and leadership team development strategies, regulatory representation and response strategies, and HR related guidance over all branches of US Mid-Atlantic Division spanning 8 states and the District of Columbia and affiliated franchises located throughout Michigan, Ohio, Maryland, and Virginia.

The Regional HR Manager provided HR related strategic work force planning, leadership development, and regulatory guidance for all central region locations. Central Region was comprised of 4 logistic phone centers and 7 manufacturing cross-dock operations throughout the mid-Atlantic and central United States, and Ontario Canada. Additionally, HR oversight of "remote personnel" on shared shipping docks located within General Motors, John Deer, and Chrysler manufacturing facilities.

Qualex (Kodak owned) was the premier provider of 24 hour photo production within production facilities throughout the USA. The Great Lakes District was comprised of four, 24/7 photo production plants located in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, plus 31 “stand alone” One-Hour Photo Labs located in Retail Stores throughout Michigan. The Sr. HR Manager provided human resources management direction and facility HR team supervision to the District.

Bs, Business Administration W/Labor Relations Concentration

Activities and Societies: SHRM Veterans Counseling Center & Veterans Placement/Career Development Group DWD Volunteer

Education record

• DDI Targeted Selection Tools • Behavioral Interview Institute • BBB Mediation/Arbitration • Legal Compliance Updates • Veterans.