Experience

Ultra Electronics Group

• Defense & Space
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Human Resources Business Partner

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Jackson

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Business Consultant

  • Dec 2015 - Jul 2021

  Responsible for Human Resources functional support for the Operations, Legal, and Compliance Departments of the Lansing, Michigan and East Lansing, Michigan locations, where I provide leadership, consultation, and support of 1,100 associates in a corporate environment. Responsible for Human Resources functional support for the Operations, Legal, and Compliance Departments of the Lansing, Michigan and East Lansing, Michigan locations, where I provide leadership, consultation, and support of 1,100 associates in a corporate environment.



SAPUTO DAIRY FOODS USA, LLC

• United States
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Business Partner

  • Jun 2013 - Oct 2015

  Responsible for the Human Resources operations of the Murray, KY, and Decatur, AL, facilities, where I provided support, leadership, and mentored two (2) junior HR Generalists, while supporting 410 employees. • Crated financial saving and operational flexibility through strong negotiation skills that lead to two successful and strategic labor negotiations. • Developed and delivered in-person training focused on cultural change within both facilities to align to the new Corporate culture • Collaborated with the senior leadership of the Business Units to build strategies and work towards cultural change within a well-established environment. • Identified, sourced, and recruited personal for key role that promoted and advanced expertise. • Mentored Leaders and provided support for personnel and policy questions and issues. • Investigated and responded to inquiries from governmental agencies to assure compliance with Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and ADEA. Show less



SPX FLOW, Inc.

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Sep 2012 - Mar 2013

  Responsible for the Human Resources operations for three (3) US facilities and one (1) International facility, where I provided support, leadership, and mentored three (3) HR Professionals and 485 employees. • Worked with the senior leadership of the Business Units to build strategies with the leaders so that the Human Resources organization would be a business partner and support the operations. • Mentored Leaders and Employees to develop communications regarding career paths and developmental needs. • Worked with the Leaders development of new and revised of out-dates policies and procedures. Show less



Evergreen Packaging

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Human Resources Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Sep 2012

  Responsible for day-to-day Human Resources and Labor Relations for two (2) facilities and provided support, leadership and mentoring at two (2) other facilities, which supported 525 employees. Responsible for overseeing the Human Resources/Labor Relations functions within two (2) facilities such as building strategies with business leaders, leveraging smart human resources strategies to support business goals. • Reduced FMLA overuse by a third by creating system of accountability with the Employees. • Investigated and responded to inquiries from the Department of Labor, which lead to determination that the Company was in compliance with the regulations. • Managed HR Policies and Procedures and insured that the best-in-class procedures existed within the facility. • Developed and implemented recruitment strategies with the facilities that would help identify and acquire talented candidates. Show less



Danone

• France
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Labor Relations Manager

  • May 2008 - Jul 2011

  Responsible for day-to-day Human Resources and Labor Relations for two (2) facilities and provided support, leadership and mentoring at two (2) other facilities, which supported 525 employees. Responsible for overseeing the Human Resources/Labor Relations functions within two (2) facilities such as building strategies with business leaders, leveraging smart human resources strategies to support business goals. • Reduced FMLA overuse by a third by creating system of accountability with the Employees. • Investigated and responded to inquiries from the Department of Labor, which lead to determination that the Company was in compliance with the regulations. • Managed HR Policies and Procedures and insured that the best-in-class procedures existed within the facility. • Developed and implemented recruitment strategies with the facilities that would help identify and acquire talented candidates. Show less



Hanba and Lazar

• Flint, Michigan

• Associate Attorney

  • Mar 2006 - Jan 2008



Law Office of Jeffrey Mitchell

• Grand Blanc, MI

• Attorney/Owner

  • Dec 2004 - Mar 2006



Lear Corporation

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Dec 1999 - May 2005

  Lear-Warren was a Tier 1 automotive supplier. The site was acquired in 2001 with 120 Employees and $5 million in sales. By 2005, the site had 360 Employees and approximately $500 million in sales; delivered products to 3 separate OEM and multiple sites. Lear-Auburn Hills was a former Delphi Facility with 340 Employees with a GM-UAW style Master Collective Bargaining Agreement. • Led the negotiation for the initial labor agreement at Lear-Warren, which was a key factor for business development. • Participated in the negotiations of the Master Agreement and was Second Chair for the Local negotiations, while at the Auburn Hills Facility. • Six Sigma Green Belt eligible: Project: Repetitive Motion Injuries Reduction, which led to a reduction in ergonomic risks for each workstation. • Implemented ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems. • Business Partner for the development of new business opportunities. • Successfully defended EEOC charges, OSHA charges and inspections. Show less