Summary of Qualifications

Remarkably astute, versatile, and dynamic professional equipped with more

than 15 years of experience in high-volume management/generalist

responsibilities within multiple site and corporate environments.

Demonstrate competency in recruiting, hiring, training, and facilitating

engagement of associates at various levels. Innovative thinker and

communicator, with the ability to promote positive working environment and

openly embrace individual of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Possess

strong adherence to "quality staffing" and effective "win-win" alliance

building principles. Highly motivated and results oriented with focus on

continually raising the bar on personal and organizational productivity.

Acknowledged for the ability to spearhead new department initiatives, which

paved way for stronger and more qualified company personnel. Knowledgeable

in principles and procedures for training, compensation and benefits,

recruitment and personnel information systems. Proficient in MS

Applications, PeopleSoft, and Kronos Payroll.

Key Strengths [pic]

Change Management Benefits Management

Human Resources Information System Employee Relations

Process Improvement Regulatory Compliance

Grievance Administration Leadership, Mentoring, and Team

Building

Policy Development and Implementation Leadership Development

Relevant Experience [pic]

Jones Companies ( Humboldt, TN

Human Resource Manager 2011-Present

Manage and coordinate entire HR function including: recruitment,

orientation, training, and benefits administration throughout an

organization of 150 employees across five separate locations in Tennessee

and Nevada. Proficiently execute safety leadership across approximately

half of the organization. Work collaboratively with Plant Managers in

addressing employee relations issues and benefits administration.

Responsible for development and implementation of all personnel policies

and maintenance of HR systems for the company while ensuring regulatory

compliance.

Career Highlights:

< Rendered assistance to the successful consolidation of workforce into a

second facility, while developing and implementing an early retirement

offering to a selected population

< Partner with carrier in managing workers compensation claims, leading

to the successful closing of several open claims

Owens Corning ( Jackson, TN

Regional HR Manager 2009-2011

HR Manager (Promoted) 2006-2009

Supervised facilities in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Oklahoma City with total

of 300 employees. Led the development and delivery of HR strategy within a

high performance organization culture, as well as in implementing

performance management, vision, and leadership.

Career Highlights:

< Maintained engagement score in the 75 percentile of Gallup national

database for 3 consecutive years

< Drove the reduction of turnover to annual 7% from greater than 10%

< Play a lead role in creating a branding image of company in the

community to attract and retain the best talent in the community

< Ensure facility performance at or above stated goals by consistently

leveraging HR functions

< Successfully promote performance management and organizational

development through proper coaching across all levels of facilities

< Live our stand on safety by partnering across the facility to drive

engagement around safe work behaviors

< Position talent in the facilities to "win" by implementing

growth/development and succession planning

< Guarantee quick and fair resolution to employee disputes and

disciplinary issues

< Conduct comprehensive benefits education and enrollments initiatives

utilizing primary employee "Benefit Advocates"

< Pivotal in developing, communicating, and conducting training on career

development and compliance topics

< Implement proper interpretation and administration of employee

handbook, policies, and practices

< Handle all payroll functions within the Tennessee location and oversaw

all compensation programs including variable incentive program

Heckethorn Manufacturing Company, Inc. ( Dyersburg, TN

Human Resources Director 1998-2006

Training Coordinator (Promoted)/Human Resources Generalist 1996-1998

Utilized superior leadership skills in managing all aspects of Human

Resources for Tier II automotive supplier providing products for 75% of the

North American Automotive vehicle platforms as well as oversaw facility

safety department, compensation, HR policy and procedures development,

employee recognition, employment law and regulatory compliance, discipline

and grievance procedures, and staffing. Executed internal auditor functions

for both quality and environmental management systems and generalist

functions, including handbook development, college recruitment, cooperative

education program implementation, and development of new hire process for

exempt personnel in the areas of quality, engineering, and finance.

Career Highlights:

< Managed a $55M budget for overall HR with staffing of 440 personnel,

administered benefits with a total of $7.75M, and coordinated all

aspects of human resources support for a 38-acre campus with 265,000

square feet of production space across three separate buildings

< Successfully moved $4M 401(k) asset plan to new vendor leading to

improved employee satisfaction

< Initiated the initiative to hire 80 temporary employees, which

generated $100K savings in overhead costs and exposure to benefit costs

< Led efforts in reducing turnover by 46%, absenteeism by 35%, and

recordable accidents by 45%, which resulted to approximately $100K in

annual savings

< Contributed in successfully reducing recordable accidents by 45% in one

year

< Developed hands-on approach with plant floor employees, providing a

comfortable working environment necessary in maximizing employee

relations and productivity

< Provided effectual training to all levels of the organization in topics

such as employee discipline, performance evaluation, safety, benefits

utilization, and interpersonal supervisory skills coaching

< Strictly implemented plant-wide training initiatives, including new

employee orientation, supervisory training, interpersonal

communication, and Zenger Miller modules (certified instructor)

< Worked closely with the president, vice president of operations, and

vice president of finance in implementing HR-related policies and

procedures as well as cost-effective benefit and work programs, which

contributed in building positive plant morale, solidifying employee

relations, and maintaining company's competitive edge within industry

Other Experience [pic]

Management Recruiters of Dyersburg ( Dyersburg, TN

Search Consultant / Recruiter 1996

Job Training Partnership Act ( Dyersburg State Community College (

Dyersburg, TN

Youth Case Manager 1994-1996

Lafayette College ( Easton, PA

Career Planning and Placement Center Intern 1993

Reading Area Community College ( Reading, PA

Career Counseling and Academic Development Intern 1993

Kutztown University ( Kutztown, PA

Office of Off-Campus Student Life Graduate Assistant 1993-1994

Kutztown University ( Kutztown, PA

Association for Non-Traditional Students Co-Advisor 1992-1993

Bucks Association for Retarded Citizens ( Holicong, PA

Placement Program Specialist 1990-1992

Education/Credentials [pic]

Master of Education in Student Affairs in Higher Education

Kutztown University ( Kutztown, PA

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Moravian College ( Bethlehem, PA

Associate of Liberal Arts in General Education for Transfer

Lehigh County Community College ( Schnecksville, PA

National Honor Societies

o Alpha Epsilon Lambda

o Phi Kappa Phi

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Course

Internal Auditor Training for QS9000 and ISO14001

DDI and Zenger Miller training in Interactions Skills Management

Activities and [pic]

Affiliations

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification

Workers Compensation Reform for State of Tennessee - SHRM Volunteer

Chapter, Legislative Chair

County Chapter of American Red Cross, Past Board Member

Dyersburg Credit Unit, Past Board President

Leadership Dyer County, Member

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