Experience

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  DTE Energy

  • United States
  • Utilities
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Supervisor Human Resources

    • Feb 2015 - Present

  • Senior Client Relations Consultant

    • May 2005 - Feb 2015

    - Serve as Human Resources contact for multiple locations. - Formally responsible for the management and continual improvement of FosGen Co-op Program which had approximately 70 students participating per semester. The program has received three awards and recognitions from its supporting universities.-Assigned the lead for the new DTE Student Co-op Program. Informally leading of team of 4 other in HR to the creation and implementation of the new program. Action items completed within 4 months include development of program guidelines, creation of handbook that is available online and the recruitment timeline has been accelerated to be more competitive in recruitment.-Established a strategy for generating a qualified, external workforce pool by outreaching to local community schools. Currently we are working with 6 local schools. Events held include an Energy Camp, and tours of different DTE facilities. Ten students have been hired as student co-ops from these high schools.-Serving as DTE Representative for University of Michigan – Dearborn events.-Worked with clients to improve their performance management issues through development of presentation on setting performance goals and appraising performance, providing coaching on specific performance related issues and providing instructional on best practices in employee appraisals and reviews.

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  Soave Enterprises

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Feb 2002 - Apr 2005

    - Worked at MPS Group, Inland Waters and Soave Corporate.- Managed Human Resources functions for two related companies with a manpower total of 450 individuals across 50 locations in 6 states. - Assigned to Executive Management Team to improve efficiencies in the business. - Served as company representative for employee related matters for both companies (i.e. grievance meetings, harassment investigations, arbitrations, unemployment hearings). - Modified Recruitment Process to reduce turnover. - Responsibilities under MPS Group, Inc. also apply.

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  ArvinMeritor

  • Senior Human Resources Generalist

    • 2000 - 2001

    Successfully staffed three plants 100% during relocation period without shutting the customer down. Worked with local agencies. - Served as sole HR reparative for Detroit location during its first year. - Managed Human Resources in a Multi-lingual environment (English, Spanish, and German). - Successfully maintained company’s union-free status. - Recognized for managing location without a Manager for direct report.

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  Lear Corporation

  • Human Resources Specialist/Generalist

    • 1992 - 1999

    - Aggressively managed Worker’s Compensation claims reducing injuries 70% two consecutive years. - Implemented supportive ergonomics programs for 80% of the production workforce. - Served as plant level representative for Workers Compensation and Unemployment claims. - Represented plant as sole plant-level HR representative at contract negotiations. Contract was achieved without lost work time. - Served as QS-9000 internal auditor for company.