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Who is going to win this year's Super Bowl?

That's easy. Da Bears!

Posted @ 10:38AM, November 27, 2007 by J. R. Cowan | Permalink
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Work history

Confidential Mfg Company May 2005 to the present
Director of Human Resources (currently employed)

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How would you describe your time at Confidential Mfg Company?

?? In charge of all Human Resource functions and operations including recruitment, benefits, compensation & payroll, employee relations, training, and policy.
?? Council management on personnel issues including performance improvement plans, evaluations, terminations, etc.
?? Designed and
implemented first ever new hire orientation and employee newsletter. Rewrote the Employee Handbook, transitioned change of payroll administrators, created uniform policies and procedures company wide.
?? Developed new formal employee safety training and incentive program lowing claims by 83% from the previous year.
?? Developed productivity job costing procedures and capacity measures to create and implement performance based incentive programs, including automated Comet GPS tracking and job costing for field personnel.
?? Consulted with CEO to develop methods to develop and cultivate company culture, job satisfaction and worker productivity.
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MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Las Vegas December 2004 to May 2005
Recruitment Specialist

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How would you describe your time at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino ...?

?? Placed talented people to help the business become more efficient and profitable.
?? Recruited for various operating departments including General & Administrative (Finance, Accounting, HR, Risk Management), Casino, and Entertainment. Used numerous creative methods to source qualified
candidates.
?? Coordinated audition process for MGM???s newest nightlife venue Centrifuge. (All Centrifuge positions required freestyle dance experience.)
?? Served on a Hospitality board that brought together leaders from premier strip properties to network and establish strong relationships with community partners. It was a forum to communicate immediate needs and clarify expectations so that they may better prepare/qualify job seekers.
?? Attended numerous career fairs and participated in community events as a part of MGM???s commitment to employment branding. Coached local high school students on interview and resume writing techniques.
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American Casino and Entertainment Properties October 2003 to December 2004
Human Resources Representative

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How would you describe your time at American Casino and Enterta...?

?? Worked primarily with the Benefits and Compensation Department.
?? Managed and oversaw benefits eligibility, enrollment, and termination.
?? Ensured legal compliance within the benefits department.
?? Coordinated a cost analysis for all departments within the HR for upper-management and
outside consultants to use as a tool to reorganize and streamline the department.
?? Communicated daily with employees and vendors providing answers to questions and solutions to problems related to Healthcare, 401k, Cobra, and other general HR issues not related to benefits.
?? Managed the Tuition Reimbursement Program for all properties.

?? Assisted in implementation and operation of H.R. Logix Recruiting System.
?? Prescreened applicants and reviewed applications and resumes.
?? Processed new hire paperwork and enter new hires into AS/400(Infinium) system.
?? Multitasked various projects as given by the Director and Manager of Employment Services.
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Education

Northern Illinois University MBA August 2006 to the present
Evening MBA Program

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University of Nevada (Las Vegas) August 2000 to May 2004
Human Resources Management

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