Jessica Witte
Cedarburg,WI
Summary
I am self-motivated and energetic; enjoy problem solving and not shy to confront challenges head on. I have six years of human resources experience in a manufacturing environment. I am eager to join a strategic team and help reach company goals in all aspects of people management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Seamstress
Sew What Design Shop, LLC
Cedarburg, WI
02.2016 - Current
- Founded and fully ran an alterations and sewing business
- Controlled all business functions -- licensing, marketing, client management and accounting
- Designed an educational sewing program
- Taught sewing classes to children & adults in a classroom setting
- Performed alterations
- Designed and created clothing & home goods.
Human Resources Representative
Shur-Line (A Division of Newell Rubbermaid)
Saint Francis, WI
04.2004 - 03.2010
- Unemployment claims - submitted appeals and represented the organization at hearings
- Records retention - maintained employee records, medical records and I-9s in compliance with laws
- Contract negotiation - temp agencies for temporary employees, company services and supplies and for company events
- Recruitment - listed job postings, screened applicants, scheduled and conducted interviews
- Employment - managed the hiring process, onboarding, security clearance, promotions, terminations and promotions
- Annual reporting - created and submitted annual reports such as AAP/EEO-1 and Vets-4212 as well as affirmative action plans
- Company Benefits - obtained, presented and communicated new benefits and changes to 350+ employees, handled inquiries, including COBRA initiations
- Leave of absence- coordinated FMLA, short-term disability, doctor's excuses, etc
- Employee relations - issued disciplinary notices, managed day-to-day inquires/concerns of employees and managers, and handled personal and confidential matters
- Worker's compensation - incident reports, investigation, work accommodations, etc
- Labor union - experience with labor relations, grievances and conflict resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon05-2024
2 1/2 Years - Fashion Design
Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Human Resources
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- HRIS experience (Cyborg and SAP Systems)
- Labor Relations
- PHR with CEUs (expired, willing to renew)
- Hiring and staffing
- Staff Management
Volunteer Experience
- MOMS Club of Mequon, Membership VP, 2011, 2012
- MOMS Club of Mequon, President, 2012, 2013
- MOMS Club of Mequon, Fundraiser Chair, 2013, 2019
- North Shore Country Club Women's Division Golf, Treasurer, 2018-2020
Timeline
Owner/Seamstress
Sew What Design Shop, LLC
02.2016 - Current
Human Resources Representative
Shur-Line (A Division of Newell Rubbermaid)
04.2004 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Concordia University-Wisconsin
2 1/2 Years - Fashion Design
Mount Mary University
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