Mikhail Filipovitch

Mikhail Filipovitch has a diverse range of work experience. Currently, they hold the position of Vice President of Operations at Jobs for Humanity, where they oversee operational activities. Prior to this, they worked as a Strategic Partnerships Manager at the same company and was responsible for securing speaking opportunities at prestigious HR conferences and collaborating with university faculty and agency directors.

Mikhail also has experience as a Corporate Employee Relations Specialist at Dart Container, where they managed complex employee claims and designed an employee relations strategy. Additionally, they served on the Board of Directors for the Labor and Employment Relations Association and the Spartan Housing Cooperative, where they were involved in various projects and governance responsibilities.

In their previous roles, Mikhail worked as a Talent Consultant at Tink Tank Animate LLC, a Community Relations Specialist at the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition, and a Negotiation & Employability Instructor at Southgate Anderson High School. Mikhail also gained experience in human resources and case management at Upbound At Work Employment Program and the Autism Alliance of Michigan.

Furthermore, Mikhail has worked as an English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutor for Michigan State University and as a Corporate Labor & Employee Relations Intern at International Paper, where they supported labor relations initiatives and contributed to the development of training materials.

Overall, Mikhail's work experience spans various industries and roles, showcasing their expertise in operations, strategic partnerships, employee relations, education, and community relations.

Mikhail Filipovitch completed a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Human Resources and Labor Relations from Michigan State University. Mikhail also pursued coursework in Industrial Relations and Change Management at Nelson Mandela University. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History from Michigan State University and completed coursework in Industrial Relations at Wayne State University. Currently, they are pursuing an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology from Monroe County Community College, with an expected completion in 2023.

In terms of certifications, Mikhail obtained the following: Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in 2017, OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health from the U.S. Department of Labor in 2017, Certified Labor Relations Leader from Michigan State University in November 2016, Certified Workers' Compensation Professional from Michigan State University in December 2015, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act from Michigan State University in May 2012, and CPR/AED/First Aid from the American Heart Association in 2012.