Daniel R.

Ristow
12621 Polk St NE
Blaine, MN 55434
(763) 227-1514
dr112de10@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as a Human Resources Generalist.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished military counselor and recruiter with a career path in the U.S. Na
vy.
13+ years of extensive transferable experience in human resources to include; l
eadership, office administration, employee relations, recruiting, career counsel
ing, coaching, benefits, and training and development.
Detail and goal oriented individual with strong time management skills.
Committed to a diverse work environment and hiring practices.
Expert researcher of policies and regulations to ensure proper practice and pol
icies are adhered to.
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, B.S. Business Management, Cardinal Stritch Universit
y.
EXPERIENCE
Industrial Technician Northern Balance and Scale 1/2009 Pres
Repair, Adjust, and Certify scales and balances in accordance with The American
Association for Laboratory Accreditation standards.
Work with and provide input with customers resolving repair and installation is
sues.
Training on safety with movement of test weights
Communicate and coordinate service and repair calls with customers.
Human Resources Representative United States Navy 6/1988 9/2008
Recruiting Supervisor/Training and Development 11/2001 9/2008
Led, mentored, and evaluated 3 to 24 recruiters and supervisors, in full life-c
ycle recruiting operations to include prospecting, interviewing, qualifying, hir
ing, and training.
Prioritized and coordinated office and recruiting functions and adjusted recrui
ting plans to meet emerging needs.
Identified and developed a recruiting strategy to effectively meet Navys requir
ements for applicants.
Communicated organizational goals and expectations to employees to ensure organ
izational objectives were met.
Ensured recruiting practices and policies were in compliance with federal regul
ations.
Maintained, updated, and processed recruiting applications and recruiting and p
ersonnel databases utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
Developed professional relationships with Teachers and Administrators at high s
chools and colleges.
Developed, coordinated, and presented monthly and annual training seminars for
regional recruiters, recruiting supervisors and organizational departments based
off required training topics of recruiting policies and processes, lessons lear
ned, and updated benefits information utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint.
Reorganized and streamlined recruiting organization training program ensuring 1
00% recruiter certification rate.
Retention/Benefits Advisor/Facilitator 12/1998 10/2001
Provided consultation to managers and employees related to staffing, benefits,
training, and employee relations.
Coached supervisors and employees on career moves, educational opportunities, b
enefit updates, and quality of life initiatives.
Researched and negotiated over 150 retention requests and follow-on assignments
for transferring personnel.
Conducted, analyzed, and reported to senior leadership 300+ exit interviews for
separating and transferring personnel.
Conducted Indoctrination, Safety, EEO, conflict resolution, and Rights and Resp
onsibility workshops for over 400 new employees.
Daniel R. Ristow
12621 Polk St NE
Blaine, MN 55434
(763) 227-1514
dr112de10@westpost.net
Recruiter 8/1995 10/1998
Conducted full life-cycle recruiting evolutions to include prospecting, intervi
ewing, conducting background checks, qualifying, and hiring.
Maintained and updated recruiting databases.
Built trusted relationships with senior faculty at high schools and colleges.
Attended job and college fairs seeking high quality applicants for U.S. Navy.
Conducted public speaking engagements.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Electronics/Electrical Maintenance Technician/Supervisor 6/1989 6/1995
Led, mentored, trained, and evaluated up to 30 employees in an operational ship
board environment on electrical/electronic audible and visual communication syst
ems to include surveillance camera systems, alarm systems, color TV and VCR syst
ems, lighting systems, and telephone systems.
Coordinated and scheduled preventative maintenance plans on electrical/electron
ic systems.
Performed routine maintenance and emergency repairs to systems to include bluep
rint and schematic reading, troubleshooting and repairing.
Qualified as Quality Assurance Inspector.
Awarded Navy and Marine Corps medal for Project Management of 60 electrical/ele
ctronic system upgrades.
Soft Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
Expert in various Navy personnel databases and evaluation systems.
Basic knowledge of Employment and Labor Laws.
Quick to learn programs, processes and procedures.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt in fast-paced and ever-changing environments.
Ability to make decisions and to provide recommendations to senior leaders.
EDUCATION
B.S. Business Management Cardinal Stritch University May 2006
Professional Selling Skills Coaching Achieve Global June 2006
Career Recruiting Force Academy Pensacola, FL June 2006
PHR Certification Prep Course University of Minnesota May 2009
Masters of Business Administration Cardinal Stritch University Ongoing