human resource executive   ~  labor relations manager  ~  consultant

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ø  offer numerous years of human resource experience including a long-term, progressive, high-profile career with chrysler llc in positions as hr, labor relations and industrial relations manager

ø  over the past 12 years, have played a key role in staffing two transmission plants; presently collaborating in opening and staffing two joint venture plants

ø  excel in defining, developing and executing best practices for recruiting, building, managing, and retaining top-performing human resources

ø  successfully administer complex contracts as well as health, safety and security programs

ø  proactively steer results-driven grievance resolution and local negotiations

ø  diplomatically implement equitable disciplinary actions

 

professional experience                

 

chrysler llc                                                                                                            1985-present

hr manager, itp and itp ii transmission plants; 1996-present

  proactively staff and negotiate operating agreements for both facilities

  successfully evaluate high-volume staffing needs and launch recruiting campaigns to secure top talent vital to the efficient, quality operation of two plants

  proficiently develop and implement effective job descriptions, policies and procedures, health and safety standards, safety programs, and security initiatives

  steer labor and employee relations to achieve mutual satisfaction in support of building staff morale and retention

  currently contributing dynamic communication and negotiation skills as well as industry and professional expertise toward serving as local liaison in driving and negotiating launch agreements for two joint ventures presently under construction

labor relations/industrial relations manager, kokomo transmission and casting plants; 1985-1996

  effectively administered contracts, troubleshoot and resolved grievances and drove local labor negotiations

 

~ prior background ~

personnel manager, wilson foods corporation.
labor relations supervisor, penn-dixie steel corporation

labor relations generalist, chrysler corporation-kokomo transmission plant
adjunct professor, purdue-kokomo

education                                           

 

ph.d., human resources candidate, capella university-minneapolis, mn; dissertation in progress

m.s. in management, indiana wesleyan university-marion in

ba, industrial administration, general motors institute-flint, mi

 

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affiliations/activities                      

member, shrm, the academy of management, partners in education, the vision task force, the howard county economic development corporation, region 5 board of trustees-ivy tech community college

past president and past campaign chair, howard county united way

past board member, purdue-kokomo advisory board, kokomo symphony, bona vista, howard county community foundation, and the mayor's "dream team"

past p.a. announcer, boy s varsity basketball/football, tri central high school

past coach, j.v. basketball team, tri central high school

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

are you seeking a results-driven human resource specialist to support you in optimizing your performance?  after building a success career with chrysler llc over the course of more than 20 years, i am now eager to launch my second career in a position where i can make a positive contribution to the success of a dynamic organization.

 

to acquaint you with my qualifications, i am submitting my resume for your review.  as you will note, i am presently a human resource manager for two chrysler llc plants, where i am responsible for all staffing and contracts.  currently i am serving as a local liaison charged with negotiating launch agreements for two new joint ventures that are presently under construction.  prior to this position, i held the title of labor relations manager and industrial relations manager with their kokomo transmission and casting plants, where i handled contracts administration, labor negotiations and grievances resolution.  i ve also held similar positions with wilson foods corporation and penn-dixie steel corporation.

 

to complement this background, i offer an ms in management and ba in industrial administration.  i am also in the process of completing a ph.d. in human resources, with dissertation in progress. i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (title of position applying for) position currently available with your company.  having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, i am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

as discussed, i am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my dynamic (list a few skills/qualifications relevant to the position) skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  i look forward to your response.

 

sincerely,

 

 

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