Dawn Dersham
Reedsburg,WI
Summary
Human Resources Administrator knowledgeable in workers' compensation and personnel policies. Looking to bring further success through effective communication and compliance understanding.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Administrator
Seneca Foods
Baraboo, WI
01.2000 - 09.2021
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for 300 new employees.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes.
- Organized company-wide events designed to boost employee morale.
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits and other details.
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Partnered with plant manager to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Real Estate Agent
Century 21
Baraboo, WI
04.1993 - 04.1997
- Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients in financial planning for purchase.
- Greeted and registered new clients to engage each in process and cultivate long-lasting relationships.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Collected fees and documented payment processes for property transactions.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
Production Planner
Penda Corporation
Portage, WI
05.1986 - 03.1993
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Employed accurate forecasting to increase efficiency and reduce waste
- Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
Education
Human Resources Management
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI04.2002
Skills
- Candidate Searching
- Harassment Investigation
- Leave of Absence Transitions
- Employee Hiring
- Employee Relations
- Termination Documentation
- Willingness to Learn
- Adaptable to Changing Conditions
- Drug Testing
- Temporary and Seasonal Employees
Timeline
Human Resources Administrator
Seneca Foods
01.2000 - 09.2021
Real Estate Agent
Century 21
04.1993 - 04.1997
Production Planner
Penda Corporation
05.1986 - 03.1993
Human Resources Management
Madison Area Technical College