Trisha Kvasnak, BSBA, MSHROD
Plymouth,MI
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in organizational development and human resources. Known for exceptional time management and problem-solving skills, effectively fostering collaboration and enhancing workplace culture to drive organizational success.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO Of Household
Fabien Family
Plymouth, MI
01.2005 - Current
- Run an organized, collaborative, fun, nurturing, and safe home.
- Perform as caretaker and homemaker using time management skills. Streamline household tasks, maintain schedules and activities, problem solve and crisis management.
- Oversaw financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with long-term family goals and projects.
Human Resources Manager
Michigan Seamless Tube
South Lyon, MI
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Accountable for all aspects of employee relations, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Administer labor contract and manage grievance process. Manage effective relationships with union and management
- Counsel/advise management on human resource issues. Provide weekly reports senior management.
- Active role in safety programs and ensure OSHA/MIOSHA compliance. Member of safety committee.
- Support benefit programs, company initiatives, and special projects. Administer government training grants.
- Manage Workers compensation programs, short term disability and unemployment claims, including review, investigation, and reporting. Work with outside parties to resolve problems,
- Represent company at worker's compensation and unemployment hearings. Consult with outside counsel regarding pending with EEO and Civil Rights investigations.
- Recruit, test, screen, interview and hire hourly/salary employees. Conduct employee orientation to cultivate positive attitude toward company goals.
- Research and analyze data pertaining to all aspects of human resources.
Human Resources Associate/Organizational Development Consultant
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
06.1999 - 12.2003
- Contribute as organizational change agent within Ford Production Systems aimed at changing culture and behavior at all levels of the organization.
- Instrumental in various organizational development interventions and training courses aimed at supporting the transformation from a mass to a lean manufacturing environment. Act as an internal consultant on multiple human resources and organizational issues.
- Collaborate with UAW and management to develop strategy to aid a team based organization and continuous improvement. Involvement with 1999 and 2023 National and Local UAW Bargaining Agreement negotiations
- In charge of Work Group Satisfaction and Leadership Readiness survey process for manufacturing plants across divisions, including Stamping, Powertrain, and Assembly operations. Work closely with management, union, and plant personnel during coaching visits at various Ford Locations.
- Interact weekly with National UAW representatives for wellness meetings. Coordinate activities with UAW trainers.
- Gather, track, analyze, and report various metrics for North American Manufacturing Business Scorecard.
- Recruit, schedule and interview lean manufacturing experts/engineers. make recommendations for hiring.
- Influential in establishing a new competency tool for the Company, and identifying FPS core competencies.
- Serve as a member of Diversity and Work Life Integration Council and mentor for High School Intern Program.
Human Resources Generalist
Campbell & Company
Dearborn, MI
09.1994 - 01.1999
- Manage all aspects of benefit administration, including medical/dental, life, LTD,STD, Section 125, 401(k), FMLA, ADA, and COBRA. Ensure legal compliance with health and welfare programs.
- Facilitate training and development, needs analysis, coordination, tracking, audit and budget,
- Perform wage and salary administration, including biweekly payroll responsibilities.
- Administer performance evaluation process, record keeping, HR metrics, HRIS, and special projects.
- Oversee employee relations, workforce planning, and safety and workers compensation programs.
- Recruit, interview, and select candidates. Conduct new employee orientation and exit interviews.
- Interpret and enforce policies and procedures, and state/federal employment laws.
- Coach and counsel management/associates. Supervise staff of two.
- Establish quality operating systems including Q1/ISO/QS 9000 processes. Champion for Human Resources department.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources And Organizational Development
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MIBachelor of Science - Business Administration
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MISkills
- 10 years HR/OD experience
- 10 years hands-on insurance practice
- Self motivated and results orientated
- Ability to set priorities & implement decisions
- Team player and individual contributor
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- Proficient problem solving & consulting skills
- Effective Change Agent
- Extensive project/program management
- Creative thinker and proven leadership
- Focus on customer service & continuous improvement
- Commitment to building strategic business partnerships
Timeline
CEO Of Household
Fabien Family
01.2005 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Michigan Seamless Tube
01.2004 - 12.2004
Human Resources Associate/Organizational Development Consultant
Ford Motor Company
06.1999 - 12.2003
Human Resources Generalist
Campbell & Company
09.1994 - 01.1999
Master of Science - Human Resources And Organizational Development
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Lawrence Technological University