Experience

Michigan Software Labs

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of People Operations & Talent Development

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Ada, Michigan, United States

• Talent Lead

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  Ada, Michigan, United States



JBL Resources

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

• Professional Recruiter

  • Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

  Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Work hard. Have high integrity. Help others, & live your best life. Those are just some of the main goals we have here at JBL Resources. What We Do: We specialize in finding top talent for Medical Device, Automotive, Engineering and Industrial Manufacturing. For candidates, we identify the job that helps them live their best life, obtain goals, and grow both personally and professionally. For businesses, we take them from need to result- fast! We find the top talent… Show more Work hard. Have high integrity. Help others, & live your best life. Those are just some of the main goals we have here at JBL Resources. What We Do: We specialize in finding top talent for Medical Device, Automotive, Engineering and Industrial Manufacturing. For candidates, we identify the job that helps them live their best life, obtain goals, and grow both personally and professionally. For businesses, we take them from need to result- fast! We find the top talent in the market and present the opportunity to add them to your team. This is more than a staffing solution. It’s a personalized experience, a win, for everyone involved. What sets us apart: We have a consultative approach to building relationships, listening and finding the opportunity that is best for our candidate. Our process is more human and less robotic. We don't fill roles by checking boxes, or placing warm bodies. We’d rather talk to talented people, understand what drives them, and pair them with businesses looking to build a brand, launch a product, or seize a competitive advantage. So that’s what we do, we hustle - with heart, fun and relentless positivity.



Cascade Die Casting Group, Inc.

• United States
• Automotive
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

  Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Cascade Die Casting Group is a privately held aluminum and zinc die casting company servicing customers across numerous markets. Our Leadership team are Owners/Operators of the business and therefore make decisions based on long term success, not short term financial planning – the result is a consistent approach to long term customer service and long term planning. You can be confident that the “faces” of Cascade Die Casting Group will be with you today, and long into the future.



Summit Polymers

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

• Human Resources Corporate Recruiter

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Summit Polymers Inc., is a leading Tier I supplier to the automotive industry. Founded in 1972, Summit Polymers Inc. is a world-class automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim, which specializes in the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of feature based registers, consoles and decorative trim panels. Privately held, we have 2700 employees at 9 manufacturing sites, with plants in SW Michigan, Kentucky, Mexico, and China; plus a Technical Center in Kalamazoo, MI and… Show more Summit Polymers Inc., is a leading Tier I supplier to the automotive industry. Founded in 1972, Summit Polymers Inc. is a world-class automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim, which specializes in the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of feature based registers, consoles and decorative trim panels. Privately held, we have 2700 employees at 9 manufacturing sites, with plants in SW Michigan, Kentucky, Mexico, and China; plus a Technical Center in Kalamazoo, MI and Sales and Engineering office in Dearborn, MI. Our client base includes Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan, VW, and Fiat. Our commitment to continuous improvement in management, quality, cost, delivery and technology allows us to meet the increasing expectations of our customers as well as achieve a track record of profitability and success. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance; generous 401(k), flexible spending options, relocation consideration, tuition reimbursement, and flexible schedules; plus progressive career advancement for high performers. Show less



EG Workforce Solutions

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Recruiting Supervisor

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

  Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• Client Services Specialist

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

  Kalamazoo, Michigan Area EG Workforce Solutions is one of the fastest Workforce Solutions organizations in North America. While in this position I conducted the following Conduct new employee orientations as well as prepare or maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software. Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working… Show more EG Workforce Solutions is one of the fastest Workforce Solutions organizations in North America. While in this position I conducted the following Conduct new employee orientations as well as prepare or maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software. Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities. Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns. Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate



Wenke Flooring and Design

• Interior Designer

  • Jan 2015 - Oct 2015

  Kalamazoo, Michigan Area



Pfizer

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Recruiting Coordinator

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2015

  Kalamazoo, Michigan Area A Facilitator to the Recruiting process by posting positions, inputting and maintaining data and offer details in PeopleSoft Recruit and HRMS. -Prepares offer letters for new hires, rehires and internal transfers. - Manages all CUP postings -Prepares Sign on and Referral Bonus packages. -Initiates and tracks pre-employment screening and coordinates relocation and immigration requests.



The OnStaff Group

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recruiter/Human Resources

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  Portage, MI A Human Resources position with duties including interviewing potential employees, problem solving, conducting conflict management between employees and hiring organizations, coaching and training employees including conducting weekly new employee orientations, coordinating and filling job openings for hiring companies, and implementing pre-employment background checks. - Increasing involvement in the form of bi-weekly Job Fairs and bi-weekly internet blog postings. -Responsible for… Show more A Human Resources position with duties including interviewing potential employees, problem solving, conducting conflict management between employees and hiring organizations, coaching and training employees including conducting weekly new employee orientations, coordinating and filling job openings for hiring companies, and implementing pre-employment background checks. - Increasing involvement in the form of bi-weekly Job Fairs and bi-weekly internet blog postings. -Responsible for organizing and executing annual employee appreciation week, Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas ham give-away, and Christmas gift give-away showcasing leadership, self-motivation, and team orientation for 1000+ employees and clients. - Consistently displaying dedication, enthusiasm, and attention to detail by introducing new company wide ideas for updated file and computer organization/maintenance procedures. Show less



MANN+HUMMEL

• Germany
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Dec 2012 - Sep 2013

  Portage, MI Conduct order processing, product shipment, addressing customer questions and issues, sending order confirmations and invoices. • Supplies additional administrative support to the admin. Assistant by creating statistical power points, daily sales reports, purchasing schedules etc. • Created tracker to calculate amount of training hours employees have participated in each quarter. • Proposed and organized company volunteer event for the Kalamazoo In Bloom Community Planting day.



Advia Credit Union

• United States
• Banking
• 200 - 300 Employee

• MSR- Loan Officer

  • Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

  Texas Corners Built member relationships while cross-selling new member accounts, loans, products and services. • Responsible for financial documentation of all loan applications, processing, credit review, income review, loan closings/funding, loan denials • Created company wide sales and loan tracker that calculates monthly incentives and results • Displayed management roles while mentoring and training tellers, ordering branch cash, conducting branch, vault and atm audits, executing monthly… Show more Built member relationships while cross-selling new member accounts, loans, products and services. • Responsible for financial documentation of all loan applications, processing, credit review, income review, loan closings/funding, loan denials • Created company wide sales and loan tracker that calculates monthly incentives and results • Displayed management roles while mentoring and training tellers, ordering branch cash, conducting branch, vault and atm audits, executing monthly branch meetings, scheduling employees, and explaining declined or approved loans and accounts. • Created and carried out branch motivational incentive games, awards, branch activities, and work potlucks to improve team spirit and moral

• Teller

  • Jul 2009 - Dec 2012

  Mattawan MI, Comstock MI Built member relationships while cross-selling new member accounts, current promotions, and products and services. • Was lead teller who was responsible for mentoring and training new tellers, balancing vault and atm, a teller cash drawer, and ordering branch cash • Created weekly employee schedules, created and carried out branch motivational incentive games, awards, branch activities, and updated company wide website • Assisted and trained with the manager in loan officer duties… Show more Built member relationships while cross-selling new member accounts, current promotions, and products and services. • Was lead teller who was responsible for mentoring and training new tellers, balancing vault and atm, a teller cash drawer, and ordering branch cash • Created weekly employee schedules, created and carried out branch motivational incentive games, awards, branch activities, and updated company wide website • Assisted and trained with the manager in loan officer duties such as opening new member accounts, processing loan application, having appropriate conversations when declining or approving loans or new accounts.



Scholten Kitchen and Bath

• Consultant Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Oct 2011

  Duties ranged from assistant receptionist to assistant designer. I met with clients daily on a one-on-one and small group basis creating client quotes, space planning, creating designs on the 20/20 kitchen design computer program, and placing orders. • Chose all furniture, fixtures and equipment selections for a parade of homes house, pulled together samples, space planning, floor planes, elevations, quotes, and a finalized design board. • Assisted in instances such as: staging a… Show more Duties ranged from assistant receptionist to assistant designer. I met with clients daily on a one-on-one and small group basis creating client quotes, space planning, creating designs on the 20/20 kitchen design computer program, and placing orders. • Chose all furniture, fixtures and equipment selections for a parade of homes house, pulled together samples, space planning, floor planes, elevations, quotes, and a finalized design board. • Assisted in instances such as: staging a clients kitchen for a magazine article, FF&E selection and quoting for the new sky rise apartments in downtown Kalamazoo, MI • Introduced new ideas for updated FF&E selections, and computer programs Show less



Heritage Christian Academy

• Jr. Varsity Volleyball Coach

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2010

  Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Coached Jr Varsity students in volleyball skills, teamwork, accountability, and leadership.



Airpower America

• Office Clerk and Production Line

  • Jul 2005 - Sep 2007

  Portage Michigan Worked in the office during the summer months maintaing company files, ordered supplies, and answered phones. Worked as a team member on the production line, organized workflow, documented use of inventory, assembled products in a timely manner, prepared products for shipment, and led fellow employees in motivation



Kiddie U Daycare

• Young One's Teacher

  • Aug 2006 - Jul 2007

  Mattawan Michigan Tended to the daily needs of growing children, while advancing their social and motor skills.