MARTIN DRUMM

1501 N. Bosworth BG ~ Chicago, IL 60642

708-717-5031 mdf6a484@westpost.net

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Innovative, experienced HR Manager with an impressive track record of success in
all facets of personnel administration. Provides comprehensive management of h
iring, employee relations, training, development and policy administration for a
large-scale, unionized division of a government municipality. Significant prio
r experience in IT Consulting and as a Facility Manager for a large recreational
complex. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement technology-based soluti
ons to streamline HR tasks, processes and recordkeeping requirements. Highly ad
aptable to new challenges and situations, effective interaction at all levels.
BA degree.
SELECTED CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
* Developed and installed a database application that streamlined fingerprint sc
anning by 24% and drug screening by 90%, thereby saving more than $20,000 in ove
rall annual costs.
* Designed and implemented numerous other computer-based solutions for HR proces
sing tasks to improve accuracy, increase efficiency, eliminate redundancy and/or
to relieve recordkeeping burden.
* Planned and coordinated "mass processing" days in which as many as 1,000 job a
pplicants are drug screened, fingerprinted and their paperwork is documented all
in a single-day session.
* Spearheaded an online job application system, scheduled to be implemented in J
anuary 2011.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT, Chicago, IL 2007 - Present
Human Resources Manager (2009 Present)
Human Resources Coordinator (2007 - 2009)
* Manages all HR functions for the Chicago Park DistrictOs South Region and the
district-wide Natural Resources Department (over 500 full-time and 290 part-time
employees).
* Provides guidance and support to managers and employees on recruiting, employe
e policies and procedures, training, development, motivating, benefits, compensa
tion, safety and employee relations.
* Acts as first line of communication on all union issues including grievances a
nd disciplinary matters.
* Coordinates hiring process for up to 1300 seasonal staff members, including pr
e-screening of applications, interviewing, pre-employment processing, placement
and coordination with supervisors.
* Reviews narratives from field managers; schedules and conducts Corrective Acti
on meetings, extends recommendations and administers disciplinary action, rangin
g from counseling to terminations.
* Enforces the Chicago Park District Code of Conduct; holds disciplinary proceed
ings with staff members and union representatives to investigate allegations, de
velop Corrective Actions and recommend Action Plans.
* Administers and maintains employee relations programs including union grievanc
e procedures, communications, remedies and documentation.
* Ascertains regional training needs regarding workforce management, and provide
s Employee Orientations, Manager Orientations, Leadership Training and Managemen
t Training.
* Conducts semi-annual information sessions for park supervisors to explain poli
cies and procedural changes involving topics such as timesheet coding, communica
tions, enforcement, documentation and employee discipline.
* Designs and constructs databases for seasonal hiring and other department-wide
projects requiring various data collection, tracking and analysis capabilities;
reports data to senior management.
* Processes and maintains confidential records on employee assignments, transfer
s, promotions, terminations, performance evaluations, disciplinary records and u
nion grievance hearings.
* Verifies timekeeping reports, employment histories and other applicant backgro
und information.
* Manages the work of three HR administrative staff members.
* Leads all park and playground Supervisors in HR-related functions and activiti
es; advises Area Managers, Landscape Supervisors and Region Manager.
WRIGHT ROLLER & MACHINE CORP., Riverdale, IL CNC Machining & Grinding 2006 - 2
007
IT Consultant
* Upgraded computers from Windows 95/98 to Windows XP systems. Transferred all e
xisting software programs and converted key applications to Microsoft Excel from
a Lotus 1-2-3 environment.
* Developed WLAN network spanning three buildings on site.
* Implemented TimeClock Plus system across network to track and forecast labor a
nd job costs.
* Conducted training for management on all new and upgraded programs, including:
Windows XP, Time Clock software, Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Pro 2007.
EVERGREEN AQUA PARK, Evergreen Park, IL Swimming /Recreational Complex 1996 -
2006
Facility Manager (2004 - 2006)
* Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained, and managed staff of 95 seasonal emplo
yees; co-authored Employee Handbook of facility policies and regulations; direct
ed orientation and staff meetings.
* Managed operations, budget, safety and emergency responses; ordered equipment
and maintained inventory of supplies; reported regularly to Board of Directors o
n the status of facility operations.
* Created and maintained the HTML website for the facility.
AssOt. Manager (2003); Certified Pool Operator (2002); Lifeguard (1999); Mainten
ance (1997); Clerk
EDUCATION
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Charleston, IL
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies, 2006
* Focus: Business Administration, Family and Consumer Sciences
TECHNICAL SKILLS
* Software: Proficient with installation, usage and applications of Microsoft Of
fice (including Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & FrontPage), AutoCAD,
Oracle Database, Intuit QuickBooks, Windows OS, Mac OS, HTML and TimeClock Plus.
* Hardware: IBM, HP, Compaq and Dell; experienced with hardware installation and
diagnostics.
* Networks: WLAN, WAN, TCP/IP setup and maintenance.