1. Mark F. Mizikowski
mfm731@gmail.com
5218 Eragas Drive, Erie, PA 16511 814-882-3842 (Cell) 814-899-7786 (Home)
Summary
Human Resources Management Professional with significant leadership, project
management, and operational improvement management experience. A demonstrated
record of improving profits, developing relationships, and implementing innovative
programs through change management, team development, and problem solving. Self-
starter with efficient multi-task capabilities and strong interpersonal skills.
Professional Experience
Meadville Forging Company, Cambridge Springs, PA 2015-Present
Human Resource Business Partner
Provide leadership to employee relations, performance management, recruitment and
retention, leadership development programs along with planning and executing strategic
human resource initiatives. Administer human resource policies and programs,
departmental development, safety, and training programs. Responsible for creating a
“best place to work” team mentality across division.
• Safety Committee Chair - Responsible for directing committee, leading safety
tours and subsequent follow-up, and providing all required training for site
• Team Leader for Lean project team involved in minimizing scrap, increasing
productivity, and developing best practices.
Erie Coke Corporation, Erie PA 2014-2015
Human Resource Manager
Manage all aspects of the Human Resources Department in including recruitment, hiring,
labor relations, compensation, benefits, and administration of the staff development and
training programs. Also very involved in safety program administration
• Part of management labor relations team including labor relations, contract
negotiation, and grievance committee
• Provided training to salary and hourly workers on a wide variety of HR
policies and safety related issues
Allied Urology Associates, Erie, PA 2005-2014
Practice Administrator
Direct and participate in the formulation and implementation of objectives and policies in
a comprehensive strategic planning program. Provide administrative direction and
coordination in the formulation, interpretation, and administration of current and long
2. range policies, procedures and programs. Establish major schedules, task assignments,
and allocation of staff, space and equipment to ensure conformance with practice
commitments. Maintain liaison with all levels of hospital administration, physicians, and
various organizations to accomplish strategic objectives.
• Reduced overhead costs 15% through staff reallocation, productivity
improvements, and cost reduction.
• Renegotiated contracts with insurance providers and vendors to significantly
impact practice revenues.
• Redesigned benefit programs to minimize employer and employee costs
Saint Vincent Health System, Erie PA 2001-2005
Compensation Manager, Human Resources
Manage the compensation and performance management programs of the Health System
to ensure that it is internally and externally equitable and that it conforms to
organizational goals through compensation program design, wage surveys, and data
analysis. Analyze system policies and governmental regulations to comply with
requirements, direct succession planning program, and advise senior leadership on
compensation and performance management related issues.
• Implemented a merit based performance management program designed to
evaluate and reward employees based on their performance of the position’s
essential duties and responsibilities, goals and objectives, and competencies.
• Designed innovative incentive programs to attract and retain employees
• Directed a range of projects including job description review, succession
planning, and employee involvement programs.
• Part of HRIS implementation team
International Paper, Erie Research Center, Erie, PA
1996-2001
Human Resource/Purchasing Administrator
Managed all aspects of the Human Resources Department in including recruitment,
hiring, labor relations, diversity programs, compensation, benefits, and administration of
the site environmental, health, and safety programs. Coordinated staff development,
training, purchasing, and continuous improvement programs.
• Manage all purchasing functions, including $1,000,000 in equipment and
services purchases annually. Implemented an American Express Purchasing
Card program that reduced purchase orders 15%. Implemented computerized
purchasing program to better utilize and track purchasing data and let to a
20% increase in efficiency.
• Led safety program that dramatically improved safety inspection scores via
training, safety committee, and light duty programs.
3. • Utilized IP’s HRIS and EEO software programs
The Electric Materials Company, North East, PA 1987-1996
Human Resource Manager/Industrial Engineer
Managed all aspects of the human resource department from recruitment to pension
administration. Supervised personnel, security, and plant-wide utility departments and
led Lean Manufacturing efforts. Provided traditional Industrial Engineering functions
such as plant layout, time study, and direction of the company suggestion program.
• Managed suggestion program that netted over $100,000 in savings annually
while increasing participation over 50% through heightened communication
and responsiveness.
• Coordinated Lean/JIT/TPM/TQM programs which resulted in savings to the
company of well over $150,000 annually.
General Electric Company, Erie PA 1977-1986
Manufacturing Engineer/Machinist Apprentice
Functioned as a Planner, Time Study Analyst, and Methods Specialist to establish
routers, incentive rates, and processes in machining and assembly departments. Served
as liaison to continuous improvement teams. Spent the initial four years as an apprentice
while attending evening classes and attaining the equivalent of an associate degree.
Education
Gannon University, Erie, PA Graduated
1999
Master of Business Administration, Emphasis on Human Resources
Gannon University, Erie, PA Graduated 1990
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management
General Electric, Erie, PA Graduated 1981
Certificate, Machinist Apprentice Program