CHRISTINA J. DODGE
Mason City
Summary
HR professional with extensive experience in succession planning and employee training. Proven leadership in managing payroll and benefits administration while fostering community relationships. Adept at handling large financial transactions, ensuring compliance, and driving initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Human Resources Manager
Purina Pet Food Company
Clinton
03.2024 - Current
- Succession Planning
- Responsible for all HR functions in the HR Manager's absence
- Responsible for factory HR budget
- Promoted Women in Manufacturing, STEM Programs, and DEI Initiatives
- Responsible for personnel records for 625 employees
- Performed all Hire to Retire processes
- Planned all events for employees and fundraising events in the community
Property Manager/Owner
Dodge Rentals
Mason City
01.2007 - Current
- Handle tenant service calls and complaints promptly
- Managed up to eighty properties and ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Maintain records of payments, leases, and inspections.
- Perform supervision of all employees and all payroll duties
- Responsible for balancing books and receiving rental payments of $50,000 monthly
Office Manager
Matt Dodge Agency Inc
Mason City
01.2007 - Current
- Office management duties for the Mason City and Clear Lake insurance offices.
- Coordinated special projects, agency events, managed schedules, and processed payroll.
- Built relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth.
- Provided customer service for agency clients.
Human Resources Representative
Nexus Family Healing
Mason City
11.2001 - 11.2025
- Provided all HR functions for Mason City, Fort Dodge, Story City, Ames, and Webster City offices.
- Participated in all employees' disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Managed payroll processing.
- Responsible for administering FMLA, COBRA, LOA, HIPAA, ADA, and was accountable for all Affirmative Action and Adverse Impact Analysis reports.
- Managed the screening, interviewing, hiring, orientation, benefits administration, and training for all new hires.
- Trained all employees on new HR information, or changes in protocols.
- Responsible for all employee events and parties.
HR & Safety Director
Michaelsen Truckline
Mason City
11.1999 - 11.2001
- Responsible for the safety program at the truck line.
- Performed payroll for drivers and office employees.
- New hire orientation, benefits enrollment, and administration of benefits throughout the year.
- Responsible for interviewing and onboarding all employees.
- Recruitment of truck drivers and office staff.
- Performed all accounts receivable duties for the company.
Sales and Service Manager
CommNet Cellular
Mason City
09.1996 - 11.1999
- Responsible for $500K in inventory.
- Responsible for accepting payments, reconciling books, and ensuring that deposits are made promptly.
- Established customer service standards, policies, and procedures.
- Responsible for planning all live remotes and events for the company in the community.
- Planned all holiday and employee parties.
- Ensured the store met personal and store quotas for myself and my staff.
- Engaged with the community to build relationships and make contacts throughout North Iowa.
Education
Master of Arts - Business Leadership
West Chester University
West Chester, PA12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake05.2023
Skills
- Employee supervision
- Recruitment
- Training
- Bookkeeping
- Customer service
- Leadership skills
- Building community relationships
- Payroll and benefits administration
- Customer service
- Succession planning
- Effective handling of large sums of money for business or fundraising
Timeline
Associate Human Resources Manager
Purina Pet Food Company
03.2024 - Current
Property Manager/Owner
Dodge Rentals
01.2007 - Current
Office Manager
Matt Dodge Agency Inc
01.2007 - Current
Human Resources Representative
Nexus Family Healing
11.2001 - 11.2025
HR & Safety Director
Michaelsen Truckline
11.1999 - 11.2001
Sales and Service Manager
CommNet Cellular
09.1996 - 11.1999
Master of Arts - Business Leadership
West Chester University
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Buena Vista University
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