CATHY A.

RUEDIGER, PHR
1191 Summit Place Circle, Apt B Mobile 561.512.3502
West Palm Beach, FL 33415 cr6e3f9a@westpost.net
PROFILE
Senior level Human Resource professional with diverse management and operations
experience with multi-locations, both union and non-union environments.
Particular expertise in related Human Resource roles:
a Business acumen and strategic thinking to align HR management systems with bus
iness strategies to increase revenue and productivity, reduce cost, and enhance
quality and safety
a Employee Development and Re-engineering of HR Processes / Policies
a Developed and implemented Apprentice Technical Programs, HRIS, Zenger Miller t
raining, annual salaried employee reviews and compensation processes
a Interpersonal and influence skills to establish relationships with multiple le
vels and functions
a Strengths encompass Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Performance Managemen
t, Recruitment, Employee Retention, Compensation and Benefit Administration, and
Safety/Workers Compensation
a Known for making timely and effective decisions while being equitable and cons
istent with company philosophy, policies and procedures
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CRUltimate 2008 - Present
Consultant
a Provided consultation and full human resources support to develop solutions to
human resource issues as they arise.
a Responsible for duties that included employee relations, benefits administrati
on, recruiting, and policies & procedures.
a Accountable for adherence to Federal, State, and Local laws relative to employ
ment.
a Provided leadership for home based business and e-commerce.
PERFORMANCE FIBERS, INC., New Hill, NC 2007 a" 2008
Polyester fibers manufacturer with over 1500 employees at multiple locations, br
oad generalist role reporting to Plant Manager.
Human Resource Manager
a Provided leadership and consulting support to company executives and managemen
t on goals, policy development, and strategic implementation in support of achie
ving corporate objectives and business growth.
a Project manager regarding deployment of 150 hourly and salary employees involv
ing WARN Notification, and severance packages.
a Supervised payroll department for 2 locations.
UNITED STATES SUGAR CORPORATION, Clewiston, FL 2002 - 2007
Privately held agricultural firm in the production and refining of cane sugar wi
th over 2100 employees at multiple locations; broad generalist role reporting to
Vice President of Human Resources.
Human Resource Manager
a Developed appropriate policies and programs for effective management of corpor
ation including employee relations programs, attendance policies, employee handb
ooks, employee complaints, education, and career development.
a Redesigned performance and compensation review processes to align employee int
erests, talents, skills and activities with business objectives.
a Provided leadership and consulting support to company executives and managemen
t on goals, policy development, and strategic implementation in support of achie
ving corporate objectives and business growth.
a Developed materials and conducted management training on performance managemen
t, harassment, ADA/FMLA compliance company wide.
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a Established credibility throughout organization with management and employees
in order to be an effective listener, results oriented and problem solver of peo
ple issues.
a Project manager regarding deployment of 250 hourly and salary employees involv
ing WARN Notification, Career Center Services; workshops, training, job fairs an
d severance packages.
NAPCO, INC., Valencia, PA 1999 - 2002
Commercial and residential vinyl and metal manufacturer with over 1500 employees
at multiple locations; broad generalist role reporting to Plant Manager.
Human Resource Manager
a Reviewed, revised, developed and interpreted Human Resource policies and progr
ams.
a Served on negotiation committee and resolved local union demands for 2001 cont
ract with United Steel Worker of America.
a Developed and implemented: maintenance apprenticeship program, HRIS (ABRA), an
nual Salary Employee Appraisal Process, Gainsharing Program for both union and s
alary non-exempt employees, Zenger Miller team building, and front line leadersh
ip skill training for all levels of employees.
a Managed Workers Compensation Program; extensive interaction and coordination w
ith health care providers, insurance carriers, employees and legal services for
expeditious resolution of claims. Maintained detailed accurate documentation of
all related paper flow; coordinated modified duty placement and attended hearing
s as required.
a Supervised deployment of 150 hourly and salary employees.
TRACO, Cranberry Township, PA 1995 - 1998
Commercial window manufacturer with over 2000 employees; broad generalist role r
eporting to Plant Manager.
Human Resource Manager
a Managed Workers Compensation Program resulting in reduction of workers compens
ation rate and savings of $400,000 within one year.
a Managed and administered on-site drug and alcohol testing program for employee
s.
a Reduced turnover by 14 % within 2.5 years.
a Reduced Unemployment Compensation rate from 7.7% to 3.2% within 2.5 years thro
ugh assertive management of claims administration.
KENSINGTON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Leechburg, PA 1980 - 1995
Residential vinyl window manufacturer with over 500 employees; broad generalist
role reporting to Plant Manager.
Human Resource Manager
a Served on negotiation committee and resolved local union demands for 1994 cont
ract with AFL-CIO.
a Managed Workers Compensation Program resulting in mod rate reduction from 2.01
6% to .549% by 1994.
a Analyzed and assisted in design of office procedure manuals, department job de
scriptions, and production scheduling.
EDUCATION
B.S., Human Resource Management, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA
A.A.S., Business Management, WCCC, Youngwood, PA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional Human Resource Certification (PHR), 2006
Certified Zenger Miller Trainer, 1999
Seminars
Federal and State Employment Laws a ADA a EEOC Compliance a FMLA a Workers Compe
nsation
PROFESSIONAL AFFILLIATIONS
Member, Society for Human Resource Management
Member, Human Resources Management of Palm Beach County