Melissa Kaminski

Human Resources Director at National Interstate Insurance

Melissa Kaminski, MBA, has a diverse background in human resources, with experience in various leadership positions. Melissa most recently served as the Human Resources Director at National Interstate Insurance Company since March 2022. Before that, Melissa worked as a Senior Human Resources Manager at the same company from December 2020 to March 2022, and as an HR Manager from October 2018 to December 2020.

Prior to joining National Interstate Insurance Company, Melissa worked at Dealer Tire, starting in 2011. Their roles at Dealer Tire included Sr. HR Business Partner from May 2018 to October 2018, Human Resources Business Partner from July 2016 to May 2018, Sr. Employee Relations Specialist from an unspecified date in 2015 to July 2016, and Employee Relations and Retention Specialist from January 2011 to an unspecified date in 2015. In these positions, Melissa provided coaching, consulting, and education to managers on associate issues, developed and communicated policies and procedures in accordance with company values and state/federal laws, and ensured compliance through training and consulting.

Before joining Dealer Tire, Melissa worked as an HR Generalist II at Cox Communications from September 2006 to November 2010. In this role, they administered HR processes, resolved employee relations issues, ensured policy compliance, and served as a liaison with internal departments/divisions.

Melissa's early career experience includes working as a Payroll Associate at TRW from an unspecified date in 2004 to an unspecified date in 2006.

Overall, Melissa Kaminski, MBA, brings extensive HR expertise and leadership experience to their current role as the Human Resources Director at National Interstate Insurance Company.

Melissa Kaminski, MBA, has a strong educational background with a focus on Human Resources. Melissa obtained their Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix, specializing in Human Resources, from 2005 to 2007. Prior to that, they earned their Bachelor's degree in Human Resources from The University of Toledo between 1999 and 2003.

In terms of additional certifications, Melissa has demonstrated their commitment to professional development and enhancing their skills. In February 2021, they completed the DDI Facilitator Certification Process Workshop as well as the Facilitator Booster: Virtual Classroom, both offered by DDI | Development Dimensions International. Furthermore, in October 2019, they obtained the Caliper Essentials Certification from Caliper.

While specific information about Melissa's high school education is not provided, it can be inferred that they attended Charles F Brush, as it is their only non-collegiate education experience listed.

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Timeline

  • Human Resources Director

    March, 2022 - present

  • Senior Human Resources Manager

    December, 2020

  • HR Manager

    October, 2018