Experience

Heartland Label Printers, LLC.

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Present



Innovative Machining, LLC

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations and Human Resources

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

  RESPONSIBILITIES Led people strategy (recruitment, rewards, safety, legal compliance, talent management, performance management, team member relations, team member and leadership development, engagement, and culture enhancement) for almost 90 team members; Supervised Fabrication Supervisor and team, Assembly Supervisor and team, Shipping & Receiving Supervisor and team, and Maintenance. ACHIEVEMENTS Recruited, hired, and developed over 70 production team members Built out safety programs through partnerships and an active Safety Committee Created and tracked machine uptime and maintenance cost per machine Show less



Dowco

• United States
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • May 2017 - Jan 2018

  RESPONSIBILITIES Led people strategy (recruitment, rewards, safety, legal compliance, talent management, performance management, team member relations, team member and leadership development, engagement, and culture enhancement) for almost 300 team members in 5 locations throughout the Midwest ACHIEVEMENTS Built and implemented a pay for performance compensation program for production team members Built out safety programs for Manitowoc location Partnered with insurance broker to provide cost effective options for the entire organization Show less



AriensCo

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr HR Manager

  • Sep 2014 - May 2017

  RESPONSIBILITIES Led people strategy for Brillion Operations and Kenosha Distribution Center for nearly 900 employees in 2 plants (Engagement, talent management, performance management, employee relations, safety, compensation, employee and leadership development, and legal compliance) - 2014 HR Support for Brillion Plant 3 and (1 HR Coordinator) - 2015 HR Support for both Brillion plants and (3 HR Generalists) - 2016 HR Support for both Brillion Plants and Kenosha Distribution Center (3 HR Generalists, 1 Hourly Recruiter, and 1 HR/Safety Manager) - 2017 HR Support for both Brillion Plants and Kenosha Distribution Center (2 HR Generalists, 1 Hourly Recruiter, 1 HR/Safety Manager, 1 Safety Leader, and 1 HR Coordinator) ACHIEVEMENTS Partnered with leaders and employees on transforming culture through developing, training and communicating newly developed hourly compensation program, attendance guidelines, hiring for culture fit, corrective action process, and safety Coach leaders and employees on employee relations and leading in a manner consistent with the Great Place to Work survey Created and rolled out a tool to review our leadership talent utilizing company strategy (Culture and Results) Establish a strong partnership between leadership and employees on professional and personal development Assisted with Jasper, IN Distribution Center issues focused on surfacing operational and culture issues RESULTS: Engagement: Turnover dropped from 60% to below 20% Safety: Manufacturing Recordables dropped 30% and Incident Rate dropped 33% Workers Compensation: Claims reduced by 50% and cost reduced by 85% Show less



A to Z Machine Company

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources & Safety Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Sep 2014

  RESPONSIBILITIES Led people strategy (recruitment, rewards, safety, legal compliance, talent management, performance management, team member relations, team member and leadership development, engagement, and culture enhancement) for over 120 team members; Supervised Safety Manager. ACHIEVEMENTS Established the company as an Employer of Choice Implemented a Youth Apprenticeship program increasing employer brand, awareness of CNC machining, and developing machinists for future growth Participated on a number of high school guiding committees as well as partner with various organizations (Department of Workforce Development, Local Education Organizations, Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce, 2nd Chance Partners for Education, and employers panel of Governor's Council for Workforce Investment, Competitive Workforce Alliance through Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce Developed and implemented a training program to decrease ramp up time for CNC Machinists Enhanced the interview process for hiring skilled trade candidates to focus on skills, attitude, and culture fit resulting in more tenured and higher quality hires Created an easy to use and clear performance appraisal aligned with company values, goals, and compensation system Improved safety by creating programs, increasing awareness, and engaging team members throughout the organization Developed and implemented an organizational restructure Created and implemented an organizational compensation system Implemented a training checklist and training program to meet the requirements of ISO 9001 Implemented a wellness program RESULTS: Engagement - Regrettable loss 0% in 2014 Engagement: Turnover down to 6%, decreased over 66% from prior years Safety: Incident Rate decreased 50% and first quarter with 0 injuries Employer Brand: Increased number of direct company hires by 100% Benefits: Health insurance had a 0% increase in 2014 with same plan design Show less



Goodwill Industries of NCW

• Menasha, WI

• Temporary Good Care Specialist (Benefits Specialist)

  • Jul 2009 - Mar 2010

  RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinated open enrollment activities for benefit eligible team members ACHIEVEMENTS Participated in a lean event to reduce non-value added activities from leave of absence administration Partnered with insurance vendor to ensure organization is in legal compliance Coordinated open enrollment communication efforts for the organization RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinated open enrollment activities for benefit eligible team members ACHIEVEMENTS Participated in a lean event to reduce non-value added activities from leave of absence administration Partnered with insurance vendor to ensure organization is in legal compliance Coordinated open enrollment communication efforts for the organization



Plexus Corp.

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Leadership Development Specialist - Sr.

  • Jan 2008 - Feb 2009

  RESPONSIBILITIES Led activities related to the development, implementation, and analysis of standardized talent management processes used throughout organization; Developed and facilitated individual and leadership development courses; Coached employees and managers on creation of development plans ACHIEVEMENTS Implemented a global leadership course focused on building skills in change leadership, communication, strategic perspectives, and team leadership Partnered with senior management in developing the framework for a new leadership competency model and set of organizational values to align talent management processes Developed training materials (Online, print, classroom training, and train the trainer) in support of a successful rollout of the newly implemented performance management process and system (PeopleSoft – ePerformance) Show less



Kohler Co.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Generalist

  • Jul 2007 - Jan 2008

  RESPONSIBILITIESAssisted all managers and associates (225 exempt/non-exempt and 180 union) in Operations Support with HR related issues; Coached managers and associates; Coordinated the identification, selection, and hiring of new associates; Partnered with managers to continually assess, develop, train, retain, and upgrade the talent in Operations Support with special focus on high-potential talent; Ensured regulatory compliance; Supervised a Sr. HR AssistantACHIEVEMENTSCoached managers and associates on employee relations issuesPartnered with associates and managers in creating 3 - 5 year development plans for individuals in the high potential pool to increase bench strengthDeveloped an engineering competency model for Operations Support to support talent managementCollaborated with the Director-EHS in the creation of a redesigned EHS job family, competency model, career path, and compensation structureConducted an HR audit on the WI Generators location with focus on areas that were non-compliant with federal, state, and local laws and company policies Facilitated training during teambuilding sessions for departments focused on creating vision and mission statements Show less

• Organizational Development Specialist

  • Oct 2005 - Jul 2007

  RESPONSIBILITIESManaged Performance Management Application; Oversaw psychological and development assessment process; Coordinated, implemented, trained, and executed succession plan review meetings; Managed the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Kohler’s succession management software platform; Facilitated training on a variety of topicsACHIEVEMENTSPartnered with a cross-functional team in developing and rolling out (Globally over 5,500 associates) the organizational Performance Management Application that combined three separate paper-based talent management processes (compensation, performance management, and succession planning) into one; Directed a team of five associates in development of training materials (online, print, classroom, and train-the-trainer); Directed a team of ten internationally based translators (French, Mandarin, Spanish, and Thai); Developed organizational communications focused on change management effortManaged the implementation and completion of the Objective Setting phase of performance management for the Interiors group (multiple sites located throughout the globe)Created a progressive model for training on the psychological assessmentsFacilitated 360-degree development sessions for associates at all levels of the organization and provided coaching on leveraging strengths and developing areas of improvementConducted a lean event with Caliper, an assessment vendor, in streamlining the entire ordering and processing invoicesRESULTS:Continuous Improvement: 300% improvement in efficiency of processing invoices for CaliperPerformance Management: Achieved 100% completion of Performance Management Application in Interiors group and 100% increase in associate participatio Show less



Rawhide Youth Services

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• HR Specialist

  • Aug 2003 - Oct 2005

  RESPONSIBILITIES Led the entire recruitment process; Partnered with insurance vendors and administered employee benefits; Provided HR support to manager and employees; Benchmarked compensation system; Safety management; Maintained and monitored legal compliance; Conducted new hire orientation ACHIEVEMENTS Partnered with Information Technology in developing a centralized and secure electronic system for tracking and evaluating candidates for open positions Coordinated all organizational recruiting efforts by assisting hiring managers in evaluating and developing the requirements for positions, developing and posting advertisements, creating standardized behavioral based interview questions, and utilizing in-basket assessments Conducted a compensation market study for the organization Selected and conducted the first engagement survey Coached managers and employees on employee relations issues Show less



CareerPros, Inc.

• Oshkosh, WI

• Assessment Director

  • Feb 2003 - Aug 2003

  RESPONSIBILITIES Conducted assessments measuring interests, abilities, and values (CAPS, COPS, COPES) for WIA and W2 clients; Participated on Continuous Improvement and Strategic Planning Committees; Promoted and sold Profiles International employer/employee assessments ACHIEVEMENTS Landed the first sale of a Profiles International assessment for CareerPros, Inc. RESPONSIBILITIES Conducted assessments measuring interests, abilities, and values (CAPS, COPS, COPES) for WIA and W2 clients; Participated on Continuous Improvement and Strategic Planning Committees; Promoted and sold Profiles International employer/employee assessments ACHIEVEMENTS Landed the first sale of a Profiles International assessment for CareerPros, Inc.



Modern Survey

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • 2001 - 2002

  Analyzed and scrubbed data for multiple organizations including Fortune 500 companies Analyzed and scrubbed data for multiple organizations including Fortune 500 companies