1. MELISSA WAHL
477 Washington St.
Monticello, Wisconsin, 53570
608-426-0220
mel32monti@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
• Fifteen years of experience in manufacturing/production industry as a machinist,
leader, trainer, and supervisor.
• Ten years of experience performing essential HR functions on production floor
such as: employee relations, interviewing, hiring, training and development,
disciplinary procedures.
• Promoted into Supervisory positions at last three employers in short amount of
time
• Supervised, supported, interviewed and hired new employees, trained/instructed,
monitored employee development and made recommendations for advancement/
pay increases
• Supervised a crew of sixteen employees
• Performed Job Analysis, drafted new Job Descriptions and training manuals for
nineteen floor positions
• Developed and implemented new training program that focused on quality,
safety, and efficiency for current and new employees
• Reviewed, revised, and formatted new Floor SOP manuals to meet compliance
standards
• Looking forward to transitioning into a formal HR role that utilizes a pairing of
this unique skill set with a Human Resources education.
WORK
EXPERIENCE
NASTAR INC., MIDDLETON, WI
Crew Lead, Sep 2010 – Jan 2014
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or
processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators.
• Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve
production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
• Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hiring, evaluations, and
promotions.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to
meet production goals.
• Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety
procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
• Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems,
complaints, or grievances.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or
between departments.
• Plan and develop new products and production processes.
Coater Operator, Sep 2010 – Jan 2014
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that
operators conform to production or processing standards.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and
procedures for workers.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records
and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current
production estimates and outputs.
• Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.

2. • Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare
management reports of production results.
KELLY SERVICES/ RR DONNELLY, MONROE, WI
Machine Operator- Temporary Position, Aug 2009 – Aug 2010
• Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, correct and
notify operators of any malfunctions.
• Record information such as the number of products tested, meter readings, and
dates and times of product production.
• Prepare raw materials for processing.
HYPRO INC, CEDAR FALLS, IA
Machinist, Jul 2008 – Jun 2009
• Promoted from Assistant Machine Operator (AMO) to Certified Machine
Operator (CMO) in short period of time
• Recognized for Team Support, Training of New Employees, and consistently
exceeding efficiency goals.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and
instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
• Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling
machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or
advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit
computerized machine control media.
• Train new hires on machine operation and job duties
EDUCATION BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE, JANESVILLE, WI
Associate of Applied Sciences Degree, Human Resource Management, May 2016
• Human Resources Generalist Certificate December 2015
• GPA: 3.8
ADDITIONAL
SKILLS
• Orientation/On-Boarding development and implementation
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, and Outlook
• Training plan development, implementation and tracking
• Working knowledge of HRIS functions and operations
• Working knowledge of Payroll systems and compliance
AFFILIATIONS • National SHRM Member 2014-Present
• Student Chapter of SHRM Executive Board Positions Held: Director of
Fundraising 2014-2016, Director of Community Relations 2015-2016, and
Interim Treasurer 2016
REFERENCES Kim Niedfeldt, HR Professional/Instructor (608) 208-4001
World Financial Group
Tisha West, HR Professional (815) 703-9332
State Collections
Jenn Brosier, Office / HR Manager (608) 849-0003
Yahara Materials