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Susan Muenter

East Troy,WI

Summary

Highly motivated and dedicated, currently seeking a part-time opportunity to transition into the landscape and horticulture industry. Possessing a strong professional background, exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills. Thriving in fast-paced team environments, adept at collaborating with others to achieve common goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Green Thumb Student Horticulture Club Member

Gateway Technical College
10.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Director of Human Resources

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, and employee accountability.
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
  • Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
  • Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.

Executive Director

WASPA-Wisconsin Association of School Personnel Administrators
01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Responsible for overseeing all operations of this non-profit organization - supporting HR professionals working in schools across state of Wisconsin
  • Provide professional development conferences for HR professionals working in public, private and charter schools across Wisconsin
  • Responsible for strategic leadership and operation of WECAN, the premier statewide job site for education positions in Wisconsin with membership of over 500 schools and annual revenue of over $700k

Director of Human Resources

Mukwonago Area School District
01.2017 - 12.2021
  • Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources for the District including Employee Relations, coaching Managers and leaders as well as employees
  • Conduct investigations, determine result and apply performance improvement plans, counseling or employee discipline as appropriate
  • Strategic Planning, setting goals for the Department and tracking metrics and performance
  • Oversee all hiring and ensuring staffing goals for the organization
  • Administer benefits for employees, investigate issues and ensure compliance
  • Implement legal changes, policy changes, process improvements
  • Review and recommend revisions to Employee Handbook and/or School Board Personnel Policies
  • Ensure alignment of policies and fair and equitable application across the organization

Director of Human Resources

Pewaukee School District
01.2002 - 12.2017
  • Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources for the District including
  • Coordinate and actively participate in all recruitment for the District including teachers, paraprofessionals, District office and all non-exempt positions
  • Support all Administrators and other Department managers with employee relations issues including coaching, counseling, evaluations and disciplinary action
  • Participate in Strategic Planning, CIP (Continuous Improvement Planning) and Wisconsin Forward Baldrige Application reviews
  • Coordinate all FMLA and other leaves of absences
  • Recommend IME's and other measures to ensure readiness to work in difficult cases
  • Coordinate all Workers Compensation claims reporting and case follow up
  • Member of District safety committee
  • Responsible for all benefit administration including health, dental, LTD, wage insurance, life insurance, WRS and Flex plan
  • Track all licensure for professional staff and maintain all seniority records
  • Track all professional growth including credits, degrees and lane movement
  • Coordinate and manage district-wide personnel and staff medical files
  • Implemented Employee Handbook and Addendums for all workgroups

Education

Associate of Arts - Landscape Horticulture

Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI
05-2026

Masters of Professional Studies - Human Resources/Employment Relations -

Pennsylvania State University
College Station, Pennsylvania
05.2012

Bachelors of Arts Degree - Behavioral Science -

Mount Mary College
Milwaukee, WI

Affiliations

  • National Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) - member since 1994
  • SPHR & SHRM-SCP Certified

Timeline

Green Thumb Student Horticulture Club Member

Gateway Technical College
10.2024 - Current

Director of Human Resources

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
09.2023 - 08.2024

Executive Director

WASPA-Wisconsin Association of School Personnel Administrators
01.2021 - 06.2023

Director of Human Resources

Mukwonago Area School District
01.2017 - 12.2021

Director of Human Resources

Pewaukee School District
01.2002 - 12.2017

Associate of Arts - Landscape Horticulture

Gateway Technical College

Masters of Professional Studies - Human Resources/Employment Relations -

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelors of Arts Degree - Behavioral Science -

Mount Mary College

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