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Dr. Eddie R. Cargor, Sr.

Ypsilanti,USA

Summary

I have over 17 years of executive-level experience in Human Resources and Labor Relations within the State of Michigan, complemented by advanced degrees including a Ph.D in Organizational Leadership. I also have a proven ability to build successful teams and maintain productive relationships with colleagues, managers, and administrators across Michigan.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Adjunct Professor

Cleary University
08.2021 - Current
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
  • Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
  • Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
  • Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.

Financial Professional

Prudential Advisors — Great Lakes Financial Group
12.2019 - Current
  • Provide financial services to clients focused on suitability and financial goals while developing strategies to accomplish short and long-term objectives for retirement.
  • Analyzed financial needs of clients and developed tailored strategies to meet goals.
  • Recommended specific investments to help clients meet financial goals.
  • Devised comprehensive accumulation and distribution strategies for clients to achieve short and long-term financial goals.

Owner / Principal Consultant

Smile While You File Tax Services, LLC
09.1994 - Current
  • Company Overview: Smile While You File Tax Services, LLC (SWYFTS) is a premier financial services organization specializing in tax preparation and consulting services. The focus is on developing a long-term relationship with clients in Michigan and throughout the U.S.
  • Providing excellent customer service, accurately filed tax returns, and year around advising in tax preparation and financial services.

Financial Professional

AXA Equitable –– Great Lakes Branch
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Provide services to clients and prospects focused on suitability and financial goals while developing strategies to accomplish short and long-term objectives for retirement.

Graduate Adjunct Professor

Concordia University
08.2017 - 12.2019
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Human Resources Director

Michigan Civil Service Commission (MCSC)
11.1999 - 12.2017
  • Provided Human Resource Services to over 1200 employees within the Huron Valley Complex
  • Leading and mentoring 1-Human Resources Analyst, 1-Human Resources Technician, and 5-Human Resources Assistants in the delivery of transactions, payroll, and employee benefits
  • Interpreting and enforcing EEO Guidelines, Union Contract, MDOC Policy, and Civil Service Rules
  • Analyzing, advising, and initiating disciplinary and corrective action results
  • Process Step I, and Step II Grievances for employees
  • Planning and development of budget for capital outlay, personnel services, equipment, and materials
  • Coordinating, advising, recruiting, interviewing, and selecting candidates for career advancement
  • Serving as liaison between the facility and the Office of Human Resources in Central Office
  • Provide guidance on State and Federal Laws as Americans with Disabilities Act and TISM Coordinator.
  • Woodland Center Correctional Facility, Whitmore Lake, MI
  • Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, Ypsilanti, MI
  • Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center / Duane Waters Hospital, Jackson, MI

Facilitator/Lecturer

MDOC Leadership Academy
03.2003 - 09.2007
  • Presented lectures to Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Supervisors, Managers, and Administrators as participants of the MDOC Leadership Academy in the following courses: Achieving and Maintaining Positive Morale; Action Plan Assignment Overview; Action Plan Reports; Basic Presentation Skills; Ethics and Professionalism: (The) Leader as a Mentor Listen Up Leaders; Project Management. Teambuilding Fundamentals; Team Decision Making; Teambuilding; and Team Development. The goal of the Leadership Academy was to improve leadership within the MDOC immediately and for the future.

Labor Relations Specialist

Central Office Labor Relations (MDOC)
09.1997 - 11.1999
  • Facilitated labor management meetings with MSEA, and MPES as Contract Specialist Statewide
  • Initiate Contract Interpretation, Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration
  • Prepare and defend cases during Arbitration and Civil Service Commission Hearings
  • Administration of MCO, UAW, AFSCME, UTEA, Agreements, MDOC Policies, and Civil Service Rules
  • Review step 3 grievances, chair conferences, research and prepare responses
  • Prepare and defend disciplinary action, contract interpretation during Arbitration, Step 4 Hearings
  • Research and prepare post arbitration/hearing briefs and Employee Relations Board proceedings

Military Career Planner

United States Marine Corps - Reserves
03.1983 - 08.1989
  • Helped determine possible vocations and build application documents.
  • Introduced special outreach programs to department chair in effort to increase institution's interest in community service.

Education

Doctor of Management - Organizational Leadership

University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies
10.2014

Masters of Business Administration - undefined

University of Phoenix
06.2007

Bachelors of Science - Political Science, Personnel Management

Eastern Michigan University
12.1980

Skills

  • Education technology
  • Individualized support
  • Online classes
  • Academic advisement
  • Professional networking
  • Research and analysis
  • Group dynamics
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Business relationships
  • Expertise in Organizational Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Phi- Eta Psi Imperial Foundation Fraternity, Inc. – Board Chairman: 2023-01-Current
  • Phi- Eta Psi Fraternity, Inc. – National President – 2020-01-2022-12
  • Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Black Chamber of Commerce (AAYBCC) Treasurer 2013-06-2016
  • IPMA – HR Michigan Chapter Treasurer: 2010-2014

Timeline

Graduate Adjunct Professor

Cleary University
08.2021 - Current

Financial Professional

Prudential Advisors — Great Lakes Financial Group
12.2019 - Current

Financial Professional

AXA Equitable –– Great Lakes Branch
01.2018 - 12.2019

Graduate Adjunct Professor

Concordia University
08.2017 - 12.2019

Facilitator/Lecturer

MDOC Leadership Academy
03.2003 - 09.2007

Human Resources Director

Michigan Civil Service Commission (MCSC)
11.1999 - 12.2017

Labor Relations Specialist

Central Office Labor Relations (MDOC)
09.1997 - 11.1999

Owner / Principal Consultant

Smile While You File Tax Services, LLC
09.1994 - Current

Military Career Planner

United States Marine Corps - Reserves
03.1983 - 08.1989

Masters of Business Administration - undefined

University of Phoenix

Bachelors of Science - Political Science, Personnel Management

Eastern Michigan University

Doctor of Management - Organizational Leadership

University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies

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