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Bend, Oregon Area

I perform advanced professional, consultative, and administrative assignments in key functional human resources areas. Primary responsibilities include benefits administration, employee/labor relations, classification and compensation, recruitment and selection, training and development, and related functions. I provide information and assistance to County employees and the general public regarding human resources activities, policies, and procedures. I am fully engaged with human resource operations, the maintenance of all record keeping systems, and special projects as assigned. The position ensures legal and policy compliance and meets reporting requirements as mandated by state and federal regulations in human resource related areas.

Redmond, Oregon

Manage all aspects of the site Human Resource department and acting safety officer for a casting foundry with 410 employees. Sit on the senior leadership team and report directly to the General Manager as the strategic business partner for human resources and safety departments. Facilitate all recruiting, onboarding, training, performance evaluation, career development, and succession planning for all personnel. Work with the division human resources team to develop companywide systems and policies. Currently developing best practice policies to improve safety, reduce turnover, and improve employee engagement in the workplace.

Bend, Oregon

Help manage the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource office. Help manage the administration of the human resources policies, procedures and programs. Carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: recruiting, departmental development, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), employee relations, benefits, compensation planning, organizational development, and training.

Bend, Oregon

Managed all aspects of human resources and safety for the company. Developed and maintained all company policies regarding human resources to insure compliance with all current labor laws. Developed and maintained all safety programs to insure compliance with OSHA regulations. Conducted ongoing safety and regulatory compliance training. Worked with a production leadership team to develop a company wide training program. Withstood an extensive OSHA safety inspection that resulted in no finable offenses. Worked to reduce injuries though ongoing safety awareness and training. Worked directly with the Department Heads on various projects as needed. Coordinate with all HR staff in the Entre Prises International family to develop standard worldwide company policies.

Bend, Oregon

Sales Supervisor/Regulatory AffairsMaintained the regulatory compliance and safety programs that I implemented. Assumed the position of Sales Supervisor and streamlined the internal sales department. Reduced work injuries to below industry standards. Increased efficiency in the customer service and sales department enough to eliminate one Customer Service position. Reduced hazardous waste production by 20%.Human Resource Administrator/Regulatory AffairsAssumed control of the Human Resources Department and developed comprehensive HR policy and procedures. Implemented new employee training program including safety and HazMat training. Completed two hazardous waste remediation projects. Maintained all workers compensation programs and monitored claims.Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance AdministratorDeveloped and implemented several quality assurance, safety, regulatory compliance and hazardous material procedures and policy. Withstood a complete OSHA audit with no finable offenses. Developed in-house training program including: safety training, manufacturing processes, employee orientation, and quality assurance.

Regulatory Affairs ManagerMaintained Total Quality Management program including ISO9001 certification, updates on FDA approval, OSHA compliance including safety programs, and processed all worker compensation claims.Quality Assurance ManagerImplemented and maintained the Total Quality Management program including ISO9001 certification, EN46001 registration, updates on FDA approval. Supervision of six employees and quality assurance documents. Extensive continued education to stay abreast of current quality issues.Director of ShippingManaged the Shipping and Receiving Departments and supervised eight employees. Established excellent relationships and open lines of communication among sub-contractors, customers, and transportation companies worldwide. Reduced shipping errors and freight damage to minimal levels.Inventory Control ManagerUtilized the PROMAN pick system for material resource planning in a $15 million a year production facility. Maintained accurate inventory while supervising ten employees and all warehouse operations.

Marketing/Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: FarmHouse Fraternity

Certificate, Composites Manufacturing Technology (Cmt)

Community Leadership Developement

Activities and Societies: Presentation - Irwin, B., Rae, S., James, D., Bolken, T., Fuller, B., “Is There a Method to the Madness? Taxes.

County Government Education Program

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