Michele (Shelly) Van Scoyoc
About Michele (Shelly) Van Scoyoc
Michele (Shelly) Van Scoyoc is a Human Resources Specialist at General Mills in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with extensive experience in various roles at Whirlpool CorporationH and WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES.
Current Role at General Mills
Michele (Shelly) Van Scoyoc currently works as a Human Resources Specialist at General Mills in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In her role, she has successfully implemented Lean Sigma methodologies to streamline HR processes, leading to significant cost savings. She also develops and leads employee training programs focused on 5S principles and SMED, conducting root cause analysis to resolve HR-related issues and improve workplace efficiency.
Previous Experience at Whirlpool Corporation
Shelly has extensive experience at Whirlpool Corporation, holding various positions over the years. She currently works as a Human Resources Shared Services Representative in Middle Amana, Iowa. Previously, she served as a Finance Analyst from 2018 to 2020 in Amana, Iowa, and earlier as a Materials Planner from 2011 to 2014. Her initial roles at Whirlpool included being an Assembly Line Team Leader and Lean Sigma Teamleader, where she utilized Lean Sigma techniques to improve processes and reduce costs.
Education
Shelly earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Human Resources Management with an Accounting minor from Mt. Mercy University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Prior to this, she achieved an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Kirkwood Community College, studying from 2008 to 2010. Her education provided a strong foundation for her career in human resources and process improvement.
Expertise in Lean Sigma and HR Processes
Shelly is certified in Lean Sigma techniques, specializing in process improvement and cost reduction. At General Mills, she led teams to implement process improvements that enhanced employee productivity and satisfaction. She has organized and facilitated Kaizen events to improve workplace efficiency and deployed 5S principles and SMED in training programs. Her expertise also includes using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and Microsoft PowerPoint for HR training presentations.