Rita Davis has over 20 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, labor relations, and employee relations. She currently works as an HR Generalist for Cargill Meat Solutions in Beardstown, Illinois, where her responsibilities include labor relations, employee complaints, immigration compliance, union grievances, and accommodations. She holds a Master's degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies from the University of Illinois Springfield.

1. RITA E DAVIS
8 Greenbriar Drive, 3-A, Jacksonville, IL 62650 217-390-6820
ritadavis7@gmail.com
PROFILE
Business professional with experience in recruiting/staffing, labor relations, employee relations,
contract negotiations, training and development. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois-Urbana May 2014
School of Labor and Employment Relations
Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations
GPA 3.66/4.0
University of Illinois-Springfield May 2011
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
GPA 3.68/4.0
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cargill Meat Solutions February 2015 - Present
Beardstown, Illinois USA
H.R. Generalist
 Labor relations, grievance investigations and case management
 Employee relations - investigate and respond to EEOC charges and employee complaints; workplace disputeresolution
and counseling, administer disciplinary actions in the plant for an employee poolof 1,900 union and 230 non-union
employees in a multi-cultural environment.
 Immigration compliance. I-9 work authorizations
 Conduct HR audits/reports
 Interview potentialcandidates for union and non-union positions
 Medical accommodations and religious accommodations
 Union grievance process management
 Conduct presentations on policy changes to employee workforce
 Represent the plant in all State of Illinois unemployment hearings
Apex Commercial Finishes, Inc. July 2000 - January 2015
Champaign, Illinois USA
Manager
 Recruit/Staff employees and manage all on-boarding
 Perform cost analysis and job estimates; conduct contract negotiations
 Develop customer relations and marketing strategies for the company
 Train employees and conduct development workshops for faux-finishing at Sherwin-Williams
 Oversee OSHA compliance on all projects
 Manage project scheduling and oversee projects with sub-contractors
 Maintain financial records
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Sept 1995 - July 2000
Local 363
Champaign, IL
 Worked as a journeyman painter/vinyl installer on commercial projects
 Sub-foreman on small projects on campus and in Champaign-Urbana community
AWARDS
 University of Illinois Springfield - Cum Laude 2011
 University of Illinois Springfield - Craig A. Brown OutstandingExcellence in Academics Achievement Award 2011
 University of Illinois Urbana – School of Labor & Employment Relations – 2012/2013 LER Scholar/BP Scholar

2. RITA E DAVIS
8 Greenbriar Drive, 3-A, Jacksonville, IL 62650 217-390-6820
ritadavis7@gmail.com
 Recipient: Maxim Integrated, Inc. – H.R. Innovation Case Competition – Spring 2013 – First Place Award