Provided advice and counsel on human relations matters for all ThyssenKrupp Budd Company business units. Assisted divisions and manufacturing facilities with business initiatives. Assisted the Vice President of Human Resources with human resource initiatives.

Managed the human resource function for the Plastics Division. Provided administrative leadership for human resource functions at five manufacturing plants and the Divisional Sales & Engineering office.

Managed all Human Resource functions for the Detroit Plant, including Employee Benefits, Employee Involvement, Labor Relations, Medical, Personnel, Safety, Security, Training & Development, Wage & Salary and Workers' Compensation. Managed total plant personnel functions, including selecting and training an effective, productive work force, developing and implementing an effective safety program and administering a competitive, equitable compensation and fringe benefit program.

ThyssenKrupp-Budd is a tier one automotive supplier with almost three billion in sales and 12,000 employees. Held progressive human resource positions including those listed below.; Provided leadership and direction in human resource matters for all operating business units of ThyssenKrupp Budd Company. Provided divisions and manufacturing staff with advice and counsel on Human Resource issues. Assisted the Vice President of Human Resources with human resource initiatives.

DTE Energy is an electric and gas utility company that generates $7.0 billion in sales and employs over 12,000 employees. Responsibilities: Develops and executes human relations strategies to ensure that operating and financial objectives of the corporation are met. Works with Union representatives to develop compensation, benefit and retention strategies for represented employees. Negotiates collective bargaining agreements and coordinates the interpretation of those agreements. Administers resolution processes for non-represented employees. Manages the dispute resolution process for non-represented employees.

FirstEnergy is the largest investor-owned electric system in the country with $16 billion in revenue and 17,000 employees. We provide electric power to 6 million customers in six states Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Current Responsibilities: Shapes the strategic direction of the Human Resource function including full accountability for; industrial relations, safety and hygiene, workforce planning and recruitment, health and welfare benefits, corporate medical, HR compliance and general human resources support. This role has responsibility for the development and implementation of products and services that support the company’s ability to meet its business objectives.