Highlights:
In Process Certificate, Professional of Human Resources (PHR); (testing January 2010)
2006 Master of Science, Management, Minot State University; Minot, North Dakota
2003 Certificate, Developmental Disabilities Curriculum, Minot State University; Minot, North Dakota
2003 Certificate, Institutional Review Board (IRB) online workshop University of Miami
2001 Bachelor of Science, Workforce Education and Development/Instructional Systems Design, Southern Illinois University; McChord AFB, WA
1993 Bachelor of Science, Education, University of Akron; Akron, Ohio
Companies I like:
Google, Martha Stewart, Inc., Harpo, Government
• Consult with managers, owners, and staff on day-to-day operations of HR policies, procedures and programs for a national franchise organization. Functional areas: departmental development, employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, organizational development, and employment.
• Consult with managers, owners, and staff on recruiting and staffing logistics; interpreting and applying personnel laws, regulations, practices, and procedures relating to recruitment and placement activities; and analyze recruitment and placement issues to provide recommendations and/or solutions;
• Consult with managers, owners, and staff on performance management and improvement systems; organization development; employment and compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting; employee orientation, development, and training; policy development and documentation; employee relations; company-wide committee facilitation; company employee communication; compensation and benefits administration; employee safety, welfare, wellness and health; and employee services and counseling.
• Lead research and development of recruitment and retention Best Practices for system-wide publication via web.
• Assist Human Resources Management in the development and implementation of strategies to support the continued profitability and growth of the franchise system.
• Serve as a key staff support person by providing recommendations and actions relating to recruitment and retention; conducting job analysis, reviewing applicant qualifications, and referring eligible candidates for employment consideration.
• Provide Human Resources generalist support for services, and programs. Facilitate the effective alignment of organization objectives with overall corporate priorities.