1. Objective Statement<br />To obtain an internship in the human resource field where I can utilize my work experience, leadership skills, and education to improve the company’s operation. I am interested in seeing the whole HR field and all levels of the company.<br />Credentials Summary<br />Prior experience in Benefits department of The Dow Chemical Company<br />Prior experience in an analytical environment and within pharmaceutical R&D<br />Ability to work creatively and analytically in problem solving environment<br />Proficient in PeopleSoft and DowPAS<br />Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Word Perfect, Moviemaker)<br />Japanese language background. Novice speaking and writing. One year formal study.<br />Education<br />Master of Human Resources & Labor Relations (2009 – Present)<br />Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan<br />School of Labor & Industrial Relations Pending Graduation May 2011<br />GPA: 3.67<br />Areas of Study:<br />Labor MarketsHuman Resource Strategies and Decisions<br />Training and DevelopmentCollective Bargaining<br />BenefitsLaw of Labor and Management Relations<br />StaffingLeadership<br />Bachelor of Business & Administration in Management (2005 – 2009)<br />Certification: International Business (Japanese)<br />Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan<br />AACSB Accredited<br />GPA: 3.404 (Cum Laude)<br />Sources of Experience<br />The Dow Chemical Company Midland, MI<br />Technical/HR Co-op<br />Human Resources-Benefits (2008 – Present)<br />Commenced pensions of former Union Carbide Company employees, actively participated in special projects, performed administrative duties, and prioritized responsibilities effectively.<br />Calculated projections/estimates of monthly pension benefit for employees requesting projections for single and multiple future commencement dates.<br />Adjusted current processes within department to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. One process improvement saved the company approximately $12,000 per year.<br />Assigned additional responsibilities based on outstanding performance and initiative. This included auditing Puerto Rico pensions, auditing level benefit income options, and took responsibility of a part of the commencement process that has never been entrusted to a co-op.<br />Served as Dow HR’s Co-Ambassador to United Way, becoming the first co-op to do so.<br />Sources of Experience, (cont.)<br />Dow Wolff Cellulosics R&D – Pharmaceuticals (2004 – 2008)<br />Conducted laboratory tests in an analytical manner that generated high quality data. Partnered with team to make strategic business decisions internally and externally from this data.<br />Applied leadership skills and experience to train four newly hired co-ops.<br />McDonald’s Restaurant Saginaw, MI<br />Crew Member (2004 – 2006)<br />Mentored and assisted new employees in their development.<br />Excelled in stressful situations within a team environment.<br />Received excellent performance evaluations in all areas of restaurant.<br />Professional Involvement<br />Member of Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)<br />Member of Valley Society of Human Resource Management (VSHRM)<br />Member of Graduate Student Association (GSA)<br />Member of Young Professionals Network of Saginaw County (YPN)<br />Brother in Delta Sigma Pi, an International Professional Business Fraternity <br />Brother in Alpha Phi Omega, a National Community Service Fraternity <br />Served as Sergeant at Arms (2006) and Vice President of Membership (2007)<br />Tri-Valley Judo Club <br />Served as President (2006-2009)<br />Volunteer Experience<br />Built web 2.0 based web-site for Saginaw Public Schools Foundation<br />Assisted Exceptional Horseback Riders of Saginaw County<br />Volunteered at Community Village retirement home<br />Multiple others with Alpha Phi Omega <br />Professional and Personal References<br />Jan M. Darling, Human Resources – Benefits<br />The Dow Chemical Company<br />EDC – 2nd floor, Midland, MI 48674<br />(989) 636-0356 (Office)<br />JMDarling@dow.com<br />Janice C. Molloy, Assistant Professor<br />Michigan State University<br />4th Floor S. Kedzie, East Lansing, MI 48824<br />(517) 432-2798 (Office)<br />MolloyJ@msu.edu<br />Harold W. Bernthal, Lab Technician/Co-op Supervisor<br />The Dow Chemical Company<br />1691 N. Swede Road Midland, MI 48674<br />(989) 638-0570 (Office) (989) 280-5346 (Cell)<br />HWBernthal@dow.com<br />Karen A. Coppens, Application Development Specialist<br />The Dow Chemical Company<br />1691 N. Swede Road Midland, MI 48674<br />(989) 638-4195 (Office) (989) 708-4626 (Cell)<br />KCoppens2@dow.com<br />