CLETIS V. ROGERS

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Las Vegas, NV 89143

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Human Resources professional with a comprehensive background in training and personnel management. Recognized for meeting or exceeding corporate expectations by effectively building and maintaining valued relationships with employees and management. Experienced investigator and safety professional with in-depth experience with grievance and arbitration processes in a collective bargaining environment. Well versed in EEO Laws, Employment Law and Affirmative Action. Compliant with USERRA, FMLA, Company leave policies and employment assistance programs. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Lawson HRIS system as well as talent management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

REPUBLIC SERVICES, Las Vegas, NV 1998 – 2012

Human Resources Manager 2006 – 2011

Provided human resources services for the Southern NV Region’s refuse and recycling services (1700 employees total – 250 employees at the Sloan Transfer Station where I worked). Support included employee relations, training, recruitment, affirmative action and progressive discipline administration.

• Reduced employee turnover 39% by implementing efficient employee tracking plan in regards to training and progressive discipline of front-line supervisors.

• Reduced grievances with collective bargaining employees 45% with an open door policy. Dynamic interaction and problem solving increased resolutions while minimizing mediation with collective bargaining agents.

• Improved supervision and increased productivity by conducting classroom training to front-line supervisors on the topics of Employment Law, the Hiring Process and Progressive Discipline.

• Assisted with the negotiation and language of Republic Services 2007 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 631. The language resulted in a first time favorable 80% vote by the collective bargaining employees.

Safety Professional 2002 – 2006, 2011 – 2012

Provided professional knowledge and expertise in the administration and support of environmental health and safety programs throughout the Southern NV Region. Coordinated and implemented environmental health and safety programs to ensure compliance with the Department of Transportation, regulatory agency guidelines and company policies.

• Collaborated with City of Henderson on refuse and recycle enclosure approval program to minimize safety hazards for Republic Services drivers. Efforts produced a significant decrease in unsafe serviceability by holding builders and contractors accountable for projects being approved by City of Henderson prior to construction.

• Enforced federal safety (OSHA) regulations, ensuring compliance.

• Conducted weekly safety meetings and route observations, increasing safety awareness and reducing avoidable mishaps.

• Served as hands on liaison with front-line supervisors on safety issues, safety enforcement and investigatory matters.

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REPUBLIC SERVICES (Continued)

Loss Prevention Specialist 1998 – 2002

Tracked and documented accidents and damage claims involving Republic Services drivers and created trend reports for operations managers and front-line supervisors, proactively minimizing incidents.

• Investigated complaints from customers and vendors for root cause analysis and generated detailed reports on investigatory findings.

• Effectively liaised with third party insurance administrator (Gallagher Bassett) on OSHA recordable incidents involving Republic Services drivers.

COMMERCIAL AIRE SERVICES, Las Vegas, NV 1997 – 1998

HVAC Service Professional

Directly responsible to Project and Service Managers for meeting company’s goals and maintaining customer satisfaction.

• Coordinated professional and timely service to customers in regards to heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and cooling towers in local casinos.

• Directed coordination with Service and Project Managers on logistics of large installation projects and prevailing wage projects.

• Efficiently managed service van fleet and inventory, resulting in excellent productivity.

MILITARY

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, USA 1988 – 1997

Law Enforcement Specialist / Non Commissioned Officer (NCO)

Trained, certified and supervised numerous subordinate law enforcement specialists on all facets of military police duties as well as military forces training.

• Supported Desert Shield and Desert Storm campaigns. Handpicked and deployed to Turkey in support of Incirlik Air Base Crime Suppression Task Force.

• Received numerous awards and recognition for exemplary service.

• Honorably discharged with a rating of “1J”, highest honorable discharge attainable.

EDUCATION

MBA, concentration in Human Resources Management,

Keller Graduate School of Management, Henderson, NV, 2008, GPA 3.1

BA, Technical Management, DeVry University, Henderson, NV, 2006, GPA: 3.5, cum laude

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Safety and Health Practitioner Certificate, SCATS (6 classes from completion)

General Industry Safety and Health, OSHA 30-Hour, 2012

General Industry Safety and Health, OSHA 10-Hour, 2011

Management and Supervisory HR Training Course, Train the Trainer, 2007

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