Experience

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  MRA--The Management Association

  • Waukesha, Wisconsin

  • HR Director

    • Jun 2011 - Present
    • Waukesha, Wisconsin

    MRA - The Management Association is a not for profit employers association that serves over 4000 employers covering over 800,000 employees in a four state area.Human Resource DirectorJune 2011 - PresentProvide human resource consulting support to member companies in areas of performance management, talent management, employee engagement strategies, coaching, recruitment and career transition counseling.

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  ABB New Berlin, Wisconsin USA

  • Switzerland
  • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Vice President Human Resources

    • Nov 1995 - May 2006

    ABB Automation consist of five US based business units of ABB Inc. located in several different parts of the greater Milwaukee area. The business units have both office and manufacturing operations encompassing product development, applications design, manufacture and servicing of AC and DC drives, engineered drives and control systems, motors, generators and power conditioning and power quality systems.Responsible for all Human Resource activities for multiple business units and their employees.Implement and execute HR strategies and initiatives using a customer centric philosophy.Serve on Executive Staff to provide human resource perspective and expertise to all business decisions.Work with business leaders to define talent and competency requirements to achieve objectives.Coach and develop managers in areas of development and career progression.Lead and participate in the development of programs and systems for performance management, reward and recognition and human resource competency development.

  • Director of Human Resources

    • Nov 1995 - May 2006

    Implement international and domestic policies and programs to meet global and US business objectives. Develop and implement local initiatives to achieve business and work culture objectives.

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  Valassis Milwaukee

  • Regional Manager Human Resources

    • Jan 1991 - Nov 1995

    Regional Manager of Human Resources – ADVO, Inc.Responsible for all Human Resource activities for 450+ employees in the tri-state area.Implement Human Resource action plans for acquisition and integration of major competitor including staff assessments, downsizing, and realignment of workloads of Wisconsin and Illinois facilities.

  • Regional Manager Client Services

    • Jan 1991 - Nov 1994

    ADVO, Inc. – Milwaukee, WisconsinCurrently known as Valassis Milwaukee, one of the nation’s leading media and marketing services companies delivering value to consumers how, when and where they want through the RedPlum consumer brand. Valassis is the only national database compiler and is the largest customer of the USPS providing direct mail services based on the demographic and saturation needs of its customers.Manage and develop a staff of 30 professionals in the integrated functional disciplines of Client Relations, Order Management, Sales Service and Marketing Services support of both a production facility and Sales offices in Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Chicago.Conduct customer satisfaction interviews and audits in conjunction with Regional Vice President.

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  Grant Thornton LLP

  • Madison, Wisconsin Area

  • Manager of Human Resource Consulting

    • Sep 1989 - Jan 1991
    • Madison, Wisconsin Area

    Manager of Human Resource ConsultingGrant Thornton – Madison, Wisconsin Public Accounting Firm and professional service provider to a broad range of industries, as well as both public and private companies. Range of service areas include audit, tax and advisory support.Primary responsibility for establishing a Human Resource consulting practice area to client firms. Supervise Senior and Staff consultants. Prepare and present proposals, budgets and action plans. Direct oversight of projects to ensure on-time delivery and client satisfaction.

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  Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District

  • United States
  • Environmental Services
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Group Manager Human Resources

    • May 1984 - Sep 1989

    Group Manager of Human Resources Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, Milwaukee, WisconsinThe MMSD provides wastewater treatment services and water quality management programs to households and industry throughout the greater Milwaukee area by means of its two treatment plants located on Jones Island in Milwaukee as well as the South Shore Wastewater Treatment Facility in Oak Creek. The Jones Island plant is where the MMSD makes “Milorganite” – an organic fertilizer popular with golf course superintendents and homeowners.As Group Manager, directed functions in employee selection, employee development, compensation and benefits and labor relations for this public sector employer of both union and non-union employees.Served on core team tasked with the design, initiation and communication of a re-engineering and staffing plan to accommodate 30% efficiencies resulting from new and changed technologies.

  • Compensation and Benefits Manager, Compensation and Benefits Analyst

    • May 1979 - May 1984

    Manager of Compensation and BenefitsDesigned and administered private sector models in job classification, wage and salary structures and benefit administration. Led job content evaluation committee to ensure compensation program integrity and internal equity. Developed requests for proposal for cost effective benefit programs and participated in consultant selections.

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  Alverno College

  • Greater Milwaukee Area

  • Academic Advisor

    • Sep 1975 - Jun 1977
    • Greater Milwaukee Area

    Advise "tradititional" students in course selection, development of learning competencies,integration into college environment and requirements as well as longer term career planning.Assigned to work with and counsel adult students entering and/or returning to the college experience. Served as Assessor for successful demonstration of required competencies.

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  State of Wisconsin

  • Greater Milwaukee Area

  • Manpower Specialist, Job Readiness and Skills Evaluator

    • Jan 1971 - Sep 1975
    • Greater Milwaukee Area