10.01 - Economic Development Commission Appointment

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Amy Sjoblad Page 2 HR Representative Quest Diagnostics Inc. Eden Prairie 2000-2004 Supported the Human Resource functions of a clinical reference laboratory with sales of$4.5 billion. Created and managed a career exploration program. Advised management and employees on compensation, disciplinary action, policies and benefits. Facilitated training. Accomplishments include: • Established and managed a healthcare career exploration program geared for high school students. Program was recognized with the"New Best Post of the Year"award in 2001 and "Charter Partner of the Year"award in 2003. • Recruited students for career exploration program. Within three years, enrollment increased 387%,resulting in a waiting list of interested students. • Administered compensation plan. • Tracked turnover and identified patterns. Created Supervisor Termination Review resulting in decreased voluntary turnover. • Facilitated Six Sigma training to help employees understand and implement Six Sigma methodologies,resulting in reduced errors,cost savings,and increased efficiency Human Resources Representative Lifetouch Publishing Incorporated 1997-2000 Coordinated Human Resource functions of a$40 million printing/publishing business with three locations and 800 employees. Advised management and employees regarding all Human Resource functions. Facilitated training. Administered benefits. Recruitment. Managed workers compensation. Accomplishments include: • Supervised the Administrative Assistant for corporate office. • Recruited exempt and non-exempt positions. • Facilitated Achieve Global training for employees within all levels of the organization. Designed Performance Development training module. • Administered all aspects of benefits. Educated employee population in New Employee Orientation and Open Enrollment. • Implemented safety program,resulting in reduced work injuries. EDUCATION University of Minnesota,Twin Cities Campus Bachelor of Science Degree: Speech and Hearing Science, Psychology Minor Interdisciplinary Certificate in Developmental Disabilities PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Brainerd Lakes Chamber Board Member Bridges Workplace Connection Advisory Council Member Community Action of Pequot Lakes, Inc. Treasurer Kinship Partner Junior Achievement Volunteer and previous Board Member Pequot Lakes Schools District Advisory Council Member TECHNICAL SKILLS MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, FSP, DNA, Outlook, Meridian Link, Cadence, Internet,TLO, Paychex.