Experience

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  Us navy

  Jun 1991 - Apr 1995

  Anti-submarine warfare operator

  •Locate, identify, and track surface and subsurface targets on the S-3B Viking aircraft.•Maintained strict inventory and accountability for over 400 classified (SECRET/NOFORN) publications and training materials.

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  Collins bus corporation

  Feb 2007 - Nov 2008

  Hr generalist

  Provided generalist role for Collins Bus Corporation, the largest builder of Type “A” school and activity buses in North America with approximately 200 employees.•Provided smooth staffing transition during an 80% employment growth in a three month period•Screened and interviewed potential applicants for final interview with production supervisor•Managed temporary employees and prioritizing staffing towards departments with need•Directed payroll functions on a weekly basis for hourly employees and a bimonthly basis for salaried employees prior to turning payroll over to accounting•Personally in charge of investigating and submitting responses of EEOC claims•Investigated work related injuries and ensured the implementation of any recommendations made by the accident investigation team•Recorded and maintained OSHA 300 log•Managed workers compensation files Show less

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  Kansas big brothers big sisters

  Jan 2009 - Mar 2012

  Hr manager

  Manage the HR functions for Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters, a state wide non-profit agency with approximately 140 employees at over 25 satellites agencies serving 70 counties in Kansas.•Review benefit plans contacting and comparing rates and plan packages to provide the best benefits health, at the lowest cost to the agency.•Manage and maintain the company’s benefit plans including health, dental 403b thrift plan and FSA.•Manage and implement FMLA requests and record keeping.•Ensures proper implementation of the company’s 403b plan ensuring timely uploads to a 3rd party administrator and ensuring compliance with ERISA standards.•Represent and contest Unemployment claims against the company.•Advises supervisors with employee relations, conflict resolution and performance management of their subordinates complying with company policies and any applicable federal laws.•Counsels Executive Directors in the strategic planning of their community staffing needs based on financial sustainability.•Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Show less

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  Lowe's home improvement

  Mar 2012 - May 2014

  Hr manager

  Manage the HR functions for Lowe’s of Hutchinson, KS; a retail leader in the community averaging 125 employees at the store.•Responsible for recruiting, selecting, and developing the store staff.•Partnering with the store management to ensure staffing and payroll are within the expected budget. •Complete all on-boarding activities along with new hire orientation.•Liaison between employee and benefits office with regards to health insurance, FMLA, short-term and long-term disability benefits, pension and retirement, etc.•Coach Managers to improve their people skills by providing clear, behaviorally specific performance feedback and guidance. Ensure management awareness of the needs and concerns of employees, articulating what is in the best interest of both employees and the company.•Create a climate of engagement, productivity, and accountability by empowering and motivating others and encouraging them to contribute ideas, make decisions, and continually improve. Show less

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  Siemens

  Jun 2014 - Mar 2016

  Hr consultant

  Siemens is a non-union manufacturing plant that manufactures the nacelle and hubs of a wind turbine.• HR Responsible for approximately 300 hourly employees.• Advises supervisors with employee relations, conflict resolution and performance management of their subordinates complying with company policies and any applicable federal laws.• Coordinate and present on boarding activities for employees and contract/temporary employees.• Ensues fair and consistent application of local and corporate policies.• Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.• Create and modify reports from Peoplesoft and other databases. Show less

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  Catholic charities wichita

  May 2016 - Nov 2023

  Catholic Charities of Wichita is a 501(c)(3) serving the hungry, homeless, disabled and abused in a 25-county area of south central and southeast Kansas.• HR Responsible for approximately 130 employees at multiple sites with some locations with 24 hour a day and seven day a week operation.• Adviser to supervisors with employee relations, conflict resolution and performance management of their subordinates complying with company policies and any applicable federal laws.• Create and revise company policies to ensure the fair and consistent application of both local and corporate policies.• Spear-headed projects to implement new technology for the HR department and the organization (payroll, timekeeping and HRIS systems).• Manage and administered FMLA requests and record keeping.• Manage administered ADA requests, and the point of contact for interactive dialogues.• Represented and contested unemployment claims against the company as needed.• Create and modify reports from UKG and other databases.• Record and maintain OSHA 300 log. Managed worker’s compensation claims. Show less

  • Human Resources Consultant

    May 2023 - Nov 2023

  • Director of Human Resources

    Jan 2017 - May 2023

  • HR Manager

    May 2016 - Jan 2017
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  Johnson controls

  May 2023 - now

  Senior human resources generalist

  Johnson Controls is a union manufacturing plant that manufactures the residential heating and air conditioning units.