Dependable and motivated professional with military and HR training experience. Eager to contribute in an entry-level role while continuing to grow and develop new skills. Is disciplined and brings a strong work ethic, reliability, and experience working as part of a team.
Work History
Human Resource Generalist/Payroll Associate
5 Months
Dana Inc | 03.2026 - Current
Responsible for employee investigations involving harassment claims and grievances presented by the Union.
Participates in grievance meetings and represents the company.
Conducts weekly payroll for 580 hourly employees and semi-monthly payroll for 30 salaried employees.
Manages employee data, including position changes, manager changes, wage updates, and shift changes for weekly plant moves.
Conducts vacation payout checks and uses data analytics to ensure accuracy in years of service and pay calculations based on annual income.
Administers the annual General Wage Increase (GWI) as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Maintains accurate employee records, including new hire documentation, training records, doctor's notes, performance evaluations, and bereavement documentation.
Interviews hourly candidates during direct hiring events.
Manages the onboarding process, including tax forms, direct deposit setup, I-9 verification, and new hire orientation.
Follows the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and maintains a professional, positive working relationship with Union representatives
Human Resource Specialist
3 Years 8 Months
Indiana Army National Guard | 12.2022 - Current
Managed personnel records using IPPS-A and iPERMS, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Processed promotions, separations, and awards.
Coordinated and conducted promotion boards, checking eligibility and documentation with policy.
Maintained Soldier readiness by updating administrative and emergency data.
Resolved pay and personnel issues with state and federal HR offices.
Abided by security clearance expectations at all times
Office Coordinator
9 Months
Massage Works Therapy Center | 08.2025 - 05.2026
Conducted onboarding and training for new office coordinators
Developed and saw through an employee satisfaction survey utilizing metrics to implement change
Revised employee handbook and job descriptions for therapists and office coordinators
Developed and refined company policies
Oversee abilities of office coordinators helping to identify deficiencies and proactively support change
Conducting monthly QRP reports on therapists to identify performance metrics and organizing results into a comprehensive spread sheet
Lead company wide quarterly meetings
Was point of contact for client check ins and outs, phone ques, and responsible for company inbox.
Human Resources Intern
2 Months
Ruoff Home Mortgage | 06.2025 - 08.2025
Completed resume screening and initial interviews
Conducted compliance audits for Ruoff Home Mortgage and all affiliated companies.
Managed employee records using HRIS specifically Paylocity.
Responded to HR inbox in a timely manner.
Partook in FireFly AI group project expressing the positive implementation from an HR standpoint.
Updated, created, and revised all Job descriptions within Ruoff Mortgage and affiliated companies for all 600+ employees.
Researched and developed the action plan on how to implement employee resource groups
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership, Human Resources
Purdue University | Fort Wayne, IN | 05-2026
Dean's List
GPA: 3.89
Presidential Scholarship Recipient
Installed Building Products Scholarship Recipient
Military
U.S Army Training Center Fort Jackson | Fort Jackson, SC | 12-2023
Advanced Individual Training (AIT), Human Resource Specialist (42A)
Completed specialized training in personnel administration, records management, and HR support operations.
Basic Combat Training (BCT)
Completed foundational military training focused on discipline, teamwork, physical readiness, and core soldier skills.
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Self Motivation
Integrity
Microsoft Excel
Employee Relations
Talent Acquisition / Recruitment
New Hire Orientation
Timeline
Human Resource Generalist/Payroll Associate
Dana Inc
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Office Coordinator
Massage Works Therapy Center
08.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Human Resources Intern
Ruoff Home Mortgage
06.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Human Resource Specialist
Indiana Army National Guard
12.2022 - CurrentRead More
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science from Organizational Leadership, Human Resources