Over 25 years of progressive human resources experience in Fortune 300, 500 and medium-sized family owned companies.
Experience in union and non-union environments in high volume precision machining, consumer products, agricultural, and construction equipment industries.
Extensive experience in recruiting salaried and hourly employees, developing strategic plans, state and federal employment laws and regulatory compliance.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology.

Successfully transitioned the human resources function from an administrative role to one of a strategic partner within the organization.
Re-structured a new corporate health insurance program resulting in cost reduction savings for four consecutive years.
Developed and directed a proactive worker’s compensation program resulting in five years of continued cost savings and improved the company’s loss control ratio with State.
Successfully litigated 100% of all alleged EEOC and ERD charges.
Designed and implemented a results-orientated recruitment program for skilled hourly and salaried positions along with a proven retention program for manufacturing workforce.
Successfully launched many cultural changes within the corporation dealing with benefits administration, performance-based compensation, and TQM philosophies.
Developed and implemented new safety programs in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
Member of executive staff developing annual strategic plans, writing and administering human resources policies to conform to state and federal employment laws and regulatory compliance.
Developed and executed college relations involving recruitment and cooperative education programs.
Established new employee orientation programs and instructed pre-retirement programs.
Developed and reviewed job descriptions, evaluations, and compensation levels within the context of corporate goals and objectives.