Vicki Brinkmann

Experience

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  National City Bank

  Sept 1996 - May 1999

  AVP, Human Resources

  Managed Regional EEO/Affirmative Action function• Increased communications with regulatory agencies, developing less adversarial relationships• Researched and responded to EEOC and OCRC charges, resulting in 100% favorable judgmentsCompleted HR assignments for Collections and Operations Divisions• Coached line managers and HR generalists on employee issues, counseling and disciplinary matters

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  Goodrich Landing Gear

  Jul 1999 - Apr 2002

  Manager, Human Resources & Training

  Managed division-wide salary administration and HR function for division headquarters.• Trained and coached managers on new performance management program• Increased percentage of on-time reviews from 50% to better than 95%• Developed annual merit budgets and ensured compliance for all division locations• Directed recruiting function during period of rapid growth and merger• Reduced division recruiting costs by 66% by initiating corporate-wide job posting contract

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  Brinkmann Consulting

  Aug 2002 - Jan 2007

  Human Resources Consultant

  Provided HR consulting services for manufacturing and biological research clients• Developed client compensation structures, Affirmative Action Programs and recruiting systems• Created employee handbooks and revised HR policies to meet client needs• Provided on-site consulting to resolve employee relations, recruiting and job classification concerns

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  Cuyahoga Community College

  Oct 2002 - Sept 2004

  Manager, Compensation & Reward Systems

  Managed Salary Administration/Compensation and Performance Management functions• Developed new job evaluation system through partnership with consultants• Established and led cross-functional committee using new system; reduced job titles from 480 to 290• Chaired job evaluation committees for union and non-union positions, utilizing point-factor systems• Streamlined Performance Management process with 60% increase in efficiency

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  MRI Network

  Feb 2007 - Jun 2008

  HR Manager

  Managed HR function, compensation and incentive programs for HQ of global recruiting firm• Developed program to recruit Account Executives for over 800 franchised offices, partnering with franchise teams to determine needs and provide consultative support• Led cross-functional team with IT and Marketing to re-design company’s Careers webpage

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  Judson Retirement Communities

  Mar 2009 - Dec 2014

  Vice President, Human Resources

  Directed HR team for multi-location healthcare/continuing care retirement communityBusiness Partner• Developed and implemented management solutions for long-standing performance and attendance issues • Led senior management succession planning project with CEO and consultant• Scripted employee communication plan to facilitate cross-campus restructuring• Managed cross-functional project team to effect HRIS improvements• Successfully directed two union avoidance programs for major sectors of organization • Established strategy and partnered with outside counsel on successful union contract negotiations • Created and delivered manager and associate training and development programsTalent Acquisition• Streamlined and directed recruiting process to hire and onboard 125+ employees/year• Led all facets of staffing of new campus with 80+ new hires, meeting all goalsCost Management• Avoided 30% net increase in company health benefit costs with no benefit reduction• Reduced Worker’s Compensation premiums by over 40%; reduced Unemployment claim costs by 70% Show less

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  Positive Impact HR, LLC (formerly Brinkmann Consulting)

  Jan 2015 - now

  Human Resources Consultant

  Delivering Strategic and tactical Human Resources consulting services supporting client business needs, Positive Impact HR provides as-needed HR expertise and resources to streamline processes, improve efficiencies and reduce risk so you can focus on your company’s bottom line. • Streamlining processes and policies to increase company efficiencies and ensure compliance• Developing and providing supervisory/first level managerial training aligned with client company needs• Conducting focus groups and designing mentoring programs• Reviewing job descriptions and FLSA exemptions• Developing compensation structures through benchmarking and analysis• Designing and implementing recruiting solutions to improve selection and retention results Show less

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  TAMS Group

  Mar 2016 - Feb 2019

  Human Resources Consultant (Part-Time)

  TAMS Group is a Strategic HR Consulting firm specializing in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Compensation and Compliance. We specialize in partnering with organizations in various industries to assess and deliver customized solutions based on client need. • Successfully completed variety of recruiting assignments for service and manufacturing clients• Investigated and resolved employee discrimination issue for not-for-profit client• Managed wage/salary benchmarking project for multi-state manufacturing client• Revised job descriptions in support of large consulting project with major Health Care client in Cleveland Show less

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  Findley

  Feb 2019 - Oct 2019

  Human Capital Consultant (Part-Time)

  Findley acquired the Human Capital function of TAMS Group in February, 2019. Findley is an independent consulting firm focused on helping organizations make decisions about acquiring, developing, managing and rewarding their employees. We help organizations to improve their individual and organizational productivity by assessing our clients needs and providing guidance on important business decisions regarding performance management, leadership, employee engagement, salary management, annual and long-term incentive pay, equity-based plans, non-qualified deferred compensation, and executive benefits. Show less

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  The University of Akron

  Oct 2022 - Apr 2024

  Instructor - SHRM HR Essentials Course