Experience

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  Project rehab

  Jul 1989 - Jun 1991

  Activity therapist/ care counselor

  Directed therapy-based activities and provided counseling for at-risk youth in a residential substance abuse treatment center.

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  Staffing, inc.

  Aug 1991 - Oct 1995

  Human resources associate

  Performed various human resource functions including interviewing, matching employees to client companies, managing and monitoring employee performance, verifying client satisfaction, overseeing risk management, reducing unemployment costs, and providing training to new associates.

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  Universal forest products

  Oct 1995 - Aug 2013

  Director of human resource services

  Provided direction, strategy, and inspiration to an extremely talented team of professionals who oversee employee relations, training, development, recruiting, safety, compensation, and disability management. Provided advice, guidance, and assistance to managers who are challenged to find talented individuals, develop them, and keep them engaged.

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  Meritage hospitality group inc.

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  Director of human resources & risk management

  Provided leadership and direction to a team of professionals in the human resource department at Meritage Hospitality Group, a holding company that operates more than 120 Wendy's restaurants in 6 states including Michigan, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina and 5 casual dining operations (Freighters in Port Huron, MI; Crooked Goose in Standale, MI; and Twisted Roosters in Chesterfield, Belleville, and Grand Rapids, MI). Provided oversight and strategic direction in all areas of human resources including recruiting, on-boarding, training, performance development, employee relations, compliance, payroll, benefits, safety, disability management, risk management, customer claims, security, policies & procedures, etc. Guided the business on HR related issues during aggressive growth and period of mergers & acquisitions. Show less

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  Hr potential llc

  Aug 2014 - now

  I love being a human resources professional, because it gives me an opportunity to be challenged every day. I have the most wonderful clients who are focused on executing the mission and vision of their business, and I am able to give them direction and provide services that help them reach their goals more effectively.

  • President

    Aug 2014 - now

  • President

    Aug 2014 - now
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  Davenport university

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2020

  Facilitator

  Davenport's IPEx Division provides training, coaching, leadership development, and professional certifications for a multitude of professions across many industries.

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  Cornerstone university

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2017

  Adjunct professor

  Adjunct professor at Cornerstone University teaching a 300 level comprehensive course covering every aspect of human resources. Shared my knowledge and career experiences with an amazing group of students to help them achieve their career aspirations.