Experience

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  PRS Group Inc.

  • Jacksonville, Illinois

  • Production Manager

    • May 2023 - Feb 2024
    • Jacksonville, Illinois

    Complete Operations Accountability for 30+ Associates, non-union, stamping and machine integrator facility Member of company’s leadership team entrusted with leading a team of Press Operators, Welders, Assemblers, Electricians, Engineering, Human Resources, and Procurement Professionals.

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  Alpine Engineered Products, a division of ITW

  • Litchfield, Illinois

  • Production Manager

    • Jan 2020 - Oct 2023
    • Litchfield, Illinois

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  Multimatic Inc.

  • Butler, Indiana

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Jul 2017 - Apr 2019
    • Butler, Indiana

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  American Axle and Manufacturing

  • Bluffton, Indiana

  • Human Resources Management

    • Apr 2017 - Jul 2017
    • Bluffton, Indiana

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  Metaldyne

  • Bluffton, Indiana

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Feb 2014 - Jul 2017
    • Bluffton, Indiana

    Total HR accountability for 300+ Associate, non-union machining/assembly plant. Member of plant’s leadership team entrusted with leading a team of 5, HR Generalist, EHS Coordinator, PC/IT Network Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant.

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  Regal Beloit

  • Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Sep 2011 - Jan 2014
    • Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

    Functional Human Resources Manager, North America and Site HR Manager, Ft. WayneTotal HR Accountability supporting 1.2 Billion Sales and 400+Associate Technology, Sales, Marketing, and SourcingProfessionals. Reporting to VP of Human Resources, VP of Commercial HVAC Motors, and VP of Air Moving & Commercial Refrigeration

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  Summer's Sky, LLC

  • Fort Wayne Indiana

  • Founder and Coach

    • Nov 2008 - Aug 2011
    • Fort Wayne Indiana

    Innovative Business Concept providing coaching and navigation services to families with Special Needs children. Recipient of 2010 Professional Services Category Innovation Award by Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly, Executive Panel, August 2010.

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  Huntington University

  • Faculty Adjunct

    • Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

    Currently teaching a variety of Human Resources curricula to students in the EXCEL program.

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  Weaver Popcorn Company

  • Van Buren, Indiana

  • People and Training Leader

    • Aug 2004 - Apr 2010
    • Van Buren, Indiana

    Total HR accountability for 400+ Associate, non-union popcorn manufacturing plant. Report directly to COO/VP of Development.

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  Nestle USA

  • Jacksonville, Illinois

  • Human Resources Manager

    • 2000 - 2004
    • Jacksonville, Illinois

    Spearheaded HR organization for 24x7 manufacturing operation with 200+ employees. Managed $6.2 million administration/benefit program and $550k safety/training budget. Instituted Behavior-Based Safety Program, process improvements and performance incentive programs. Served as Midwest Regional Director for Nestle University. Ensured compliance with Affirmative Action and other Federal Compliance Programs. Supervised an HR Supervisor and a Behavior Based Safety Coordinator.

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  Lafarge Cement

  • Paulding, Ohio and Sugar Creek, Missouri Plants

  • Human Resources Manager

    • 1994 - 2000
    • Paulding, Ohio and Sugar Creek, Missouri Plants

    Human Resources Manager, Sugar Creek, MO (1999-00)Human Resource Manager, Paulding, OH (1994-99)Total Human Resources accountability for Paulding, OH and Kansas City, MO locations. Supervised an HR Assistant, an Administrative Assistant, Recruiter, and Trainer.

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  B-Line Systems, Inc

  • Highland and Troy, Illinois Plants

  • Plant Superintendent

    • 1988 - 1994
    • Highland and Troy, Illinois Plants

    Plant Superintendent, Highland, IL (1992-94); Troy, IL (1990-92) Production Supervisor, Press/Weld Departments (1988 -90)Directed plant operations for $65 million and $35 million facilities; managed team of up to 150.