Results-focused, resourceful and detail-oriented Human Resources Management professional with broad based background in organizational development, change and strategic management in dynamic multi-generational environments within the automotive and human resource industries. Served as trusted advisor and valued business partner to senior leadership, exemplified a strong and proven track record of empathy and acted with integrity by maintaining strict confidentiality along with ethical decision-making.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Broker Associate
Keller Williams Realty
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2020 - Current
Work with potential home buyers and sellers to provide guidance on housing opportunities
Provide my professional opinion to my clients and help them in their search for a new home, including getting pre approved for financing
Also guide sellers as to how to determine the value of their home by providing a marketing analysis, home staging and marketing on all social media sites as well as the multiple listing service
Owner and Pilates Instructor
PERFECTLY PILATES
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2013 - Current
Founded, developed, and maintained safe, professional, and comprehensive Pilates Reformer training programs to ensure clients remained motivated to attain personal fitness goals.
Managed day-to-day operations
Instructed both private and group Pilates classes; promoted and sold Pilates training programs and classes to members
Conducted fitness consultations for new clients including pre-participation screening and goal setting to assess and recommend appropriate Pilates training programs
Guided members through the practice of Pilates to drive client goal achievement and retention
Human Resources Generalist
GATES CORPORATION
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2017 - 01.2018
Company Overview: Based in Denver, Colorado, manufacturer of power transmission belts and fluid power products, used in diverse industrial and automotive applications
Coordinated with management regarding HR initiatives including Review employment applications and resumes, make recommendations for future employees based on these reviews and conducted phone interview screening
Coordinated background screenings; assisted employees with benefit selections and enrollment
Process new hires, terminations and employee changes (e.g
Salary, address, schedule, etc.) via Ceridian
Prepared and conducted new hire orientation
Based in Denver, Colorado, manufacturer of power transmission belts and fluid power products, used in diverse industrial and automotive applications
Human Resource Consultant
RISK ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
Sioux Falls, SD
11.2012 - 03.2013
Company Overview: Leading provider of Worker’s Compensation Insurance in the Upper Midwest
Provided creative solutions to address HR challenges and implications of existing or pending business strategies
Identified and developed strategy; including job posting optimization, job board procurement, digital and non-digital employment marketing, benchmarking competitors and pay grade
Leading provider of Worker’s Compensation Insurance in the Upper Midwest
Grant Writer
GROOVE INC
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2009 - 01.2012
Company Overview: Percussion academy providing children of all ages the chance to enjoy drumming and learning to play drums within a group environment
Researched, identified, developed and responded to public and private grant opportunities to secure funding
Generated revenues for programs and services through timely submission of well-researched, well written and well-documented grant/fund-raising proposals
Assembled and submitted grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations to meet required guidelines for consideration
Percussion academy providing children of all ages the chance to enjoy drumming and learning to play drums within a group environment
Associate Manager-Human Resources
SIMPLIFIED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INC
Auburn Hills, MI
01.2000 - 01.2005
Company Overview: Payroll, benefit management and professional employer functions for small businesses
Administered human resource services to clients to ensure compliance with federal and state government regulatory guidelines
Developed recruiting strategies for open positions and participated in the recruitment process to proactively identify talent management needs including acquisition, promotion and development
Applied knowledge of enterprise goals, business environment, and functional needs to design and develop strategic plans; executed strategies and methods in alignment with goals and HR policies and practices
Designed and maintained an HR incident database to ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements
Created policy and procedure manuals, implemented supervisor training program modules and crafted the HR Reference Tool Kit
Payroll, benefit management and professional employer functions for small businesses
Associate Manager-Human Resources
ALLY FINANCIAL
Troy, MI
01.1997 - 01.2000
Company Overview: Automotive loan financing and leasing; formerly GMAC
Developed and directed the implementation of human resource initiatives within the Auto Finance Business Unit
Partnered with executive leadership to plan and implement HR strategies relative to recruitment, selection, and administration of employment policies/procedures in compliance with federal, state and local laws
Researched, recommended, and implemented HR strategies and initiatives that supported the organization's various businesses, including staffing, talent management, succession planning, communication and employee development
Automotive loan financing and leasing; formerly GMAC
Analyst-Sales and Educational Services
ALLY FINANCIAL
Troy, MI
01.1994 - 01.1997
Company Overview: Automotive loan financing and leasing; formerly GMAC
Supervised staff, co-managed In-Dealership Lease Training Programs, conducted site inspections and acted as a liaison with vendors and the GMAC field offices
Managed the Honors Guild Dealership Incentive Program and F&I Conference which included writing program exams, creating and monitoring budgetary requirements, conducting audits, preparing program bids, Executive Committee reports and the Dealer enrollment processes
Automotive loan financing and leasing; formerly GMAC
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Colorado Technical University
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Marketing and Sales Concentration
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Skills
Sourcing and Recruiting
Benchmarking competitors
Talent Management
Compensation Administration
Payroll Management
Health and Welfare Benefits
Employee Relations
Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
Training and Development
Grant Writing
Onboarding and Orientation
Policy and Procedures
Documentation and Reporting
Real estate
Timeline
Broker Associate
Keller Williams Realty
01.2020 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
GATES CORPORATION
01.2017 - 01.2018
Owner and Pilates Instructor
PERFECTLY PILATES
01.2013 - Current
Human Resource Consultant
RISK ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
11.2012 - 03.2013
Grant Writer
GROOVE INC
01.2009 - 01.2012
Associate Manager-Human Resources
SIMPLIFIED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INC
01.2000 - 01.2005
Associate Manager-Human Resources
ALLY FINANCIAL
01.1997 - 01.2000
Analyst-Sales and Educational Services
ALLY FINANCIAL
01.1994 - 01.1997
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing and Sales Concentration