Sheri Dargin
Southfield,MI
Summary
Proactive professional accomplished in hiring, developing, and motivating employees. Successful at building rapport at all levels and resolving issues smoothly.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator
Detroit Police Department
Detroit, Michigan
02.2025 - Current
- Partnered with leadership to support compliance, fairness, and consistent practices while implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act policies and procedures.
- Conferred with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
- Enhanced employee welfare by adhering to established procedures for duration of investigations and disciplinary actions.
- Maintained accurate records of all stakeholders records, including complaint investigations, counseling meetings as well as implementation of ADA accommodations.
- Prepared reports, summaries, and meeting notes for leadership review.
- Scheduled meetings, reserved rooms, and distributed agendas in advance.
- Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
Family Medical Leave Act Coordinator
Detroit Police Department
Detroit
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed FMLA leave cases for employer employee absences and return-to-work needs.
- Reviewed medical certifications and supporting documents for leave eligibility and compliance.
- Coordinated communication between employees, managers, HR, and healthcare providers.
- Tracked leave dates, notices, and status updates in HRIS and case files.
- Explained FMLA rights, eligibility rules, and documentation requirements to employees.
- Monitored deadlines for approvals, recertifications, and leave expiration notices.
- Prepared leave correspondence, designation letters, and required compliance records.
- Supported internal policies for FMLA, ADA, and other leave programs.
- Responded to inquiries from employees, supervisors, HR staff, attorneys or other third parties concerning leave entitlements or other aspects of the law.
- Provided technical assistance by researching relevant laws, regulations and case law related to FMLA compliance matters.
- Analyzed trends in absenteeism due to family medical needs in order to identify potential areas of risk or liability exposure for the organization.
Human Resources Assistant
Detroit Police Department
Detroit
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Coordinated client intake and case documentation
- Assessed client needs and developed service plans
- Maintained confidential case files and records
- Scheduled appointments and followed up with clients
- Monitored case status and updated care plans
- Advocated for client needs during meetings
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
Employee Relations Manager
Fleetlogix
Detroit, MI
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Worked with management to create performance measurement, employee development and employee compensation strategies.
- Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
- Recruited new employees and built relationships, driving visibility.
- Encouraged open communications, promoting positive and pro-employee work environment.
- Provided HR consultation services to leadership and department heads.
- Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.
- Held exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees.
Human Resources Assistant
National Petition Management
Southfield, MI
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
- Assisted with planning, organizing and coordinating company events.
- Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
- Reviewed and processed payroll-related actions to drive data accuracy and comply with company policy and federal and state regulations.
- Posted job announcements and pre-screened applicants to candidates for available positions.
- Prepared and set up new employee orientations.
- Coordinated new employee onboarding with orientation scheduling and preparation.
- Explained company personnel policies, benefits and procedures to employees or job applicants.
- Supported recruitment with resume screening, interview scheduling and candidate job offers.
Substitute Teacher
Industry Specific Staffing
Southfield, MI
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
Director of Religious Education
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Detroit, MI
06.2008 - 07.2019
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
- Created congregational awareness to encourage religious education program participation.
- Developed lesson plans in accordance with curricula and core church beliefs.
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
- Conducted conferences dealing with interpret religious ideas or convictions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MIHigh School Diploma -
Southfield High School
Southfield, MISkills
- Employee Engagement
- Personnel Information Systems
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Employee Development
- Leave Administration
- Supervisory Experience
Certification
- FMLA, ADA and PWFA certification- September 2024
Timeline
Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator
Detroit Police Department
02.2025 - Current
Family Medical Leave Act Coordinator
Detroit Police Department
09.2024 - 01.2025
Human Resources Assistant
Detroit Police Department
07.2023 - 08.2024
Employee Relations Manager
Fleetlogix
04.2022 - 07.2023
Human Resources Assistant
National Petition Management
03.2021 - 04.2022
Substitute Teacher
Industry Specific Staffing
09.2019 - 06.2021
Director of Religious Education
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
06.2008 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Southfield High School
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Michigan State University