SANDI L. ABEL 13541 Carmody Drive * Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 952-454-1724 * sa11b0162@westpost.

net HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Employee-focused human resources leader with a Master's degree in human resource management and 15 years experience ensuring a positive, best practice approach to employee relations for a variety of corporations. Adept at managing the compl ete human resources function, from benefits and compensation programs and staff training and development initiatives to handling sensitive performance matters a nd complex legal issues. Known for a commitment to delivering responsive, fair, consistent service to employees at all organizational levels and for providing s ignificant subject matter expertise as a high-level management resource. Areas o f expertise: Human Resources Management * Employee Relations * Organizational Development * Recruiting * Conflict Resolution * Staffing & Employment * Compensation & Benefits Staff Training & Development * Strategic Planning * Project / Program Management Performance Review Programs * Policy & Procedure Design * Leadership PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE BASF-BUILDING SYSTEMS, Shakopee, Minnesota * 2007-Present Human Resources Manager Manage all human resources services for a 240-employee region spanning the North American continent. Provide high-level support to regional senior management wh ile implementing corporate human resources strategies relating to recruitment, p erformance and talent management, and compensation / bonuses. Run an active, ong oing employee training, education, and morale-building program, developing cours e curriculum and delivering training sessions. * Managed the regional rollout of a new online training initiative enabling remo te eLearning and the launch of the new Fidelity HRIS system. * Serve as a key consultant to both regional leadership and corporate HR leaders hip in recommending best practice human resources policies, operating procedures , and initiatives. * Rapidly established a reputation for providing immediate attention to and reso lution of all employee matters. ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, Golden Valley, Minnesota * 2004-2007 Senior Employee Relations Specialist / Business Specialist Served as a strategic human resources partner to senior management across 8 offsite subsidiaries as well as the nationwide sales, marketing, and distribution d ivisions. Provided subject matter expertise in organizational and employee devel opment as well as employee relations for more than 3K managers and staff. Collab orated with the legal team in addressing sensitive issues such as harassment com plaints and involuntary terminations. * Achieved a dramatic reduction in employee relations issues and improved manage ment's effectiveness with the development and implementation of a comprehensive employment law training program and manual.

* Improved the company's performance review process and overall employee relatio ns by coaching management on best practice methods for providing constructive fe edback, addressing performance issues, creating employee improvement plans, desi gning career development strategies, and conducting exit interviews. * Led the implementation of several restructuring projects including a divestitu re impacting a 200-employee business unit and a downsizing phase affecting anoth er 300 employees. CHRONIMED / STATSCRIPT, INC., Minnetonka, Minnesota * 2000-2004 Senior Human Resources Generalist Coordinated the corporate recruitment, screening, and hiring process, played a k ey role in developing and executing strategic employee relations programs, and c ontributed to the design of employee benefits and compensation plans. Served as an HR resource for employees and management in managing conflicts and other empl oyee relations issues. * Enhanced manager-level knowledge of critical employment laws, corporate recrui tment processes, and performance management policies by developing a "Supervisor Guidebook" for the nationwide management team. * Spearheaded a nationwide hiring process for a major pharmacist recruitment ini tiative. * Ensured the ongoing achievement of strategic corporate goals by developing and delivering custom tailored staff training and management coaching programs. CAREER NOTE: Additional roles include positions as Senior Human Resources Genera list for ADP, Staffing Specialist for BI (BUSINESS INCENTIVES), Human Resource A dministrator for HEALTH DIMENSIONS, and as a Human Resources Generalist Intern f or UNITY HOSPITAL. Details available upon request. EDUCATION Master of Arts in Human Resource Management University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Ongoing professional development training including annual employment law semina rs and participation in an intensive, 9-month management development course, the Human Potential Project Global Program. ** Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) **