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401 Sunset Ave
Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4
Phone (519) 253-3000 Cell (519) 666-6666
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Dedicated entry-level HR professional with extensive co-op and internship experience with a full spectrum of human resources programs, services, and functions. Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance issues, benefit plans, and union/non-union environments.
Proven success introducing job development initiatives, recruitment programs, and staff development initiatives to achieve corporate goal attainment. Strong communicator – able to resolve conflicts and negotiate win-win outcomes.
* HR Generalist Affairs * Legal Issues and Compliance
* Benefits / Payroll Administration* Confidential Record Keeping
* HRMS Database Administration* Mediation / Dispute Resolution
* Program and Event Management* Staff Recruitment and Retention
* Labour / Employee Relations* Disciplinary Procedures
* HR Policies and Procedures* Employee Development and Training
* Team Building / Morale Building* Contract Negotiations / Administration
* Employee Counselling
Computer skills- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Lotus Notes, SharePoint
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - Business Administration Co-op
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario (2004-2008)
Concentration – Human Resources / Minor – Psychology
Employer Relations Coordinator(Intern), University of Western Ontario: Centre for Career Education
London, Ontario (2007 – Present)
Outcomes:
Successfully solicited and recruited employers for participation in University’s co-op programs. Provided co-op program information, program policies, and handled questions and inquiries.
Managed co-op recruitment through targeted placement of employer job advertisements on university job bank.
Created and Maintained co-op database to track employer and student progress throughout co-op program.
Conducted Career Counselling Training to students to prepare for co-op positions by providing instruction on resume writing, job search techniques, and interview skills development.
Employer Relations Coordinator (Co-op), University of Windsor: Centre for Career Education
Windsor Ontario (2007 – Present)
Outcomes:
Liaised with and Coordinated co-op interviews with employers and candidates. Created interview schedules and timetables, tracked and monitored interview progress.
Created and Maintained Excel spreadsheet and database to track procedures for each round of the competition so university program administrators could monitor progress and success of program.
Monitored and tracked program process by maintaining contact with employers and students to evaluate and report on program process throughout the work term.
Created and delivered professional development workshops designed to educate and prepare students for transition from school to work placement
Human Resources Generalist, International Truck Canada Inc.
Chatham, Ontario (Summer 2007)
Reviewed , documented, and created procedures for HR Manager/Director in preparation for contract negotiations
Created and maintained spreadsheet for tracking and communicating absenteeism/grievance measurables
Interviewed and provided orientation training for new employees
Planned and orchestrated leadership and management development activities for all staff
Production Supervisor, General Motors of Canada Ltd.
Windsor Ontario (Summer 2006)
Scheduled and organized employee workload to consistently meet daily production schedules
Managed timesheets, overtime, health & safety and labour relations issues
Developed employee safety training manual
Consultant – Centre for Business Advancement and Research
University of Western Ontario, London Ontario
Conducted research for different organizations as a consultant
Organized and ledstakeholder meeting and focus group
Youth Leaders on Board Program
United Way, Windsor-Essex County Ontario
Member of Board of Directors for a Non-for-profit organization.
Assisted in policy decision making forCentres for Seniors Windsor