MICHELLE SCOTT
1600 McLaughlin Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 94444
Residence: (714) 666-6666
Office: (714) 777-7777
A human resources manager with a strong background in recruitment, retention, employee relations, workers compensation and benefit administration for start-up and growing manufacturing companies.
- Successfully defended and won 15 wrongful discharge claims through documentation and investigation of cases.
- Recruited 120 employees in two years for buildup of company that had relocated.
- Directed the installation of a computerized database for employee records and improved access to employee status and benefit information.
- Participated in the planning and implementation of four downsizing efforts in five years with responsibility for employee communications and job search coaching.
A fair-minded professional who is consistent, straightforward and detail-oriented.
Honeywell Technology, Los Angeles, California 1989-Present
Division of Thompson Systems, North America
Human Resources Manager
Responsible for recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits and staff training for a medical products manufacturing company. Managed a $600,000 budget and staff of six.
- Advised all levels of management on legal procedures for hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary cases and employee terminations.
- Won lawsuits through investigation, documentation and defense of wrongful discharge cases.
- Participated in an extensive Total Quality Management Training program and served as a group leader with involvement in corrective action and cross-department committees.
- Implemented affirmative action and equal opportunity programs.
- Developed employee safety committees and supervised on-going programs.
- Developed and supervised a rideshare program that met AQMD requirements.
- Collaborated with attorneys on wrongful discharge, sexual harassment and workers compensation claims.
- Retained an urgent care facility for industrial injuries; developed plan and procedures with county fire/paramedics for efficient response time to accidents in the workplace.
- Organized and conducted orientation programs for new hires.
- Facilitated treatment or referrals for employee problems including substance and alcohol abuse.
- Supervised contract security force with responsibility for incident investigation and service performance review.
Island Management Corporation, Oahu, Hawaii 1987-1989
Promotions Coordinator, Oahu Marina Shopping Center
Created and organized events for 63 merchants that were designed to increase visitor attendance.
- Saved $90,000 in one year through budget management and decreased utilization of outside services.
- Negotiated with vendors for special promotions products through barter, trade-offs and reduced fees.
Apex Manufacturing Company, Los Angeles, California 1982-1987
Personnel Administrator
Created a human resources department for a weather-stripping and door hardware manufacturing company with 120 employees in a corporate office and two off-site facilities.
- Negotiated fees with employment agencies and recruiters for candidate referrals and realized up to 80% discounts.
- Collaborated with community contacts, schools and trade associations for recruitment referrals.
- Established and implemented recruitment referral bonuses for company employees.
- Wrote an employee handbook that included information on grievance procedure, pay practices, benefits, safety, the disciplinary process and performance standards.
- Managed company benefit plans with responsibility for vendor selection and rate negotiation.
- Researched and installed group insurance plans for health, dental, life and long-term disability coverage.
- Solicited and finalized membership with two credit unions.
- Managed the separation process for 80 employees including benefit transition, severance package preparation and communications for an off-site plant.
- Developed rapport with OSHA investigators which led to lessened citations and fines.
San Diego State University, San Diego, California
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Sciences, emphasis in Sociology and Psychology
Ventura City College, Ventura, California
Personnel Management and Business Courses
Oxnard City College, Oxnard, California
Personnel Management and Business Courses
Continuous seminar education related to Human Resources; EEO/AAP; Labor Law, Workers Compensation, Training.
American Association of University Women, Hastings branch, Charter Member, Minnesota.
Armstrong Yacht Club, Secretary to the Board of Directors and member of the Race Committee for five years, Channel Islands, California.