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Crystal Gracz Phr

Vice President Of Human Resources/training at FreeStar Financial Credit Union

Crystal Gracz has a diverse background in human resources and management positions. Crystal started their career at Pongracz Jewelers in 1990 as a Human Resource Manager and Bookkeeper. Crystal was responsible for implementing benefit packages and company policies, hiring and terminating sales personnel, and transitioning the bookkeeping system to a computerized system.

In 1993, Crystal joined RTI Corporation as a Senior Human Resource Manager and Bookkeeper. Crystal handled all benefit plans and corresponding personnel responsibilities, as well as financial reporting for the owner. Crystal also managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and payroll.

Crystal then worked at King Koil from 1995 to 1998 as a Senior Human Resource Manager and Bookkeeper. Crystal administered benefit packages, oversaw workman's compensation and OSHA compliance, and managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and payroll.

From 1998 to 2000, Crystal served as the Senior Human Resource Manager at Northland Area Federal Credit Union. Crystal handled the administration of benefit packages, payroll for multiple employee groups, and insurance payment and balancing.

Crystal then worked at Morse & Associates, Inc as the Vice President of Operations from 1999 to 2003. Crystal was responsible for all HR functions across multiple locations, including hiring, benefits administration, maintenance of personnel files, and payroll. Crystal also developed and implemented training programs and updated marketing promotions.

From 2003 to 2005, Crystal served as the Assistant Controller and Office Manager at Alpha Electric, Inc. Crystal'sresponsibilities included managing the accounting staff and front office employees, training and delegating office duties, and conducting accounting meetings.

Since 2005, Crystal has been working at FreeStar Financial Credit Union as the Vice President of Human Resources and Training. Crystal'srole involves strategic planning, budgeting, administration of benefit packages, monitoring personnel and payroll budgets, and overseeing education training.

Overall, Crystal Gracz has extensive experience in human resources, training, and office management roles, with a focus on benefit administration, payroll, and budgeting.

Crystal Gracz, PHR, SHRM-CP has a diverse education history. Crystal started their academic journey at Macomb Community College, where they studied Business Administration. After completing their studies at Macomb Community College, Crystal moved to Roseville High School for their secondary education, but no specific field of study is mentioned. Crystal then pursued their higher education at Saginaw Valley State University, although the degree they obtained is not specified.

Crystal also holds several certifications to enhance their professional qualifications. In 2010, they obtained the PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI. This certification reflects their expertise in the HR field. Additionally, Crystal obtained the SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional) certification in April 2015, issued by the SHRM institution. This certification demonstrates their advanced knowledge and skills in human resource management.

The additional SHRM-CP certification obtained by Crystal does not provide specific information about the institution or the year when it was obtained.

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