Sandra McInnish

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Career Statement

Results-driven human resources professional with a diverse background and passion for contributing to team-management, communication, and leadership. Through positive influence and application of senior level skills for the advancement of and in support for a dynamic organization. I enjoy challenging and complex human resources responsibilities – well versed in start-up HR departments, reorganizations, acquisitions, due diligence, small and large companies, as well as one-person and multiple person HR teams.

Recruitment & Employment * Compensation / Payroll * Employee / Employer Relations Recordkeeping * Benefits * Strategic Planning * Health & Safety / Risk Mgmt * Executive Committee

Multi-State Offices * Contract Labor Relations * Relocations * Employment Agreements

Profile

Accomplished human resources professional, with a focus on developing innovative and effective client solutions

Maintain excellent business acumen in effectively utilizing human and financial resources in areas including customer development, management, and vendor negotiations

Achieve optimal results through proactive workflow planning coordination and administration

Effectively analyze market conditions to execute targeted action plans in order to maximize efficiency

Dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building, and problem solving abilities

Develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize productivity, including employee training & mentoring

Benefits Review and Cost Analysis

Dispute resolution, legal, regulatory compliance

Professional Experience

Bioworld Merchandising. Irving, TX

Director of Human Resources and Recruiting 2010 - Current

Direct report to CEO/Owner, managing all facets of human resources for privately owned apparel and accessories design and distribution company.

Member of Senior Management Committee.

Compliance & Regulatory

Reports: Tracking, Hiring, Turn-Over, Tenure

Recruiting management; C-level through warehouse, professionals, creative, sales and technical. *initial headcount and labor force from 85 employees to upwards of 300.

Recruitment, interviewing, job offers, internship program, host and attend job fairs, orientation, performance reviews, retention, safety committee, FMLA, EEOC, TWC, events planning and other management and support projects as assigned.

Restructure and rewrite current job descriptions, create new job descriptions specific to the industry.

Redesigned human resources and payroll forms

Handbook Review and Complete Rewrite

Policy Manual Development Project

Managed the roll-out of improved performance review process.

Business Structure Organization Chart – internal and external distribution

Employee relations, resolutions ambassador, progressive discipline, coaching and counseling.

Author and posting of all job openings on multiple social networking, job recruitment, universities and domestic and international people sourcing channels.

Initiated advanced new hire training as well as standard recurring executive management round table sessions.

Liaison and go-to person for all matters of confidentiality, employee issues, and interim responsibilities in the absence of key personnel.

Job fairs, Office Tours, College Partnerships, Volunteer/Donation Program

Supervised Six Employees: Risk Management, Facilities Maintenance, Corporate Receptionist, Lead Corporate Recruiter, Corporate Recruiter, and HR Assistant/Intern

Marketing Investors Corp. Dallas, TX

Human Resources Manager & Director 2008 - 2010

Effectively managed human resources projects and responsible for all aspects for a privately owned direct mail marketing company and its affiliate companies to include but not limited to restaurants, pure electric car project, service bureau division and other entrepreneurial ventures as acquired.

Responded to forecasts in the downturn in the economy and worked with management to facilitate a right-sizing staffing strategy to minimize costs and restructure job descriptions and production expectations.

Updated all forms, policies and procedures, in addition to rewriting the employee handbook, safety committee guidelines, created a policy manual and was instrumental in identifying state and federal compliance issues and proactively took corrective measures for immediate resolution.

Ad-hoc strategic planning in a fast-paced continually changing workplace environment.

Recruitment, interviewing, job offers, orientation, performance reviews, retention, safety committee, non-subscriber injury plans, EEOC, TWC, events planning, benefit and incentive programs and every facet of a top notch human resources department.

David Sutherland, Inc. Dallas, TX

Human Resources Manager & Director 2005-2007

A world class showroom representing high-end furniture, fabrics, and accessories. David Sutherland Furniture, and Perennials Fabrics are sister-companies included in the portfolio for which all facets of HR were performed.

Demonstrated exceptional project management skills in overseeing all aspects for a privately owned high-end company with six showrooms and four manufacturing plants throughout the United States with full accountability for 300+ employees of all levels and proficiencies.

Resourcefully managed office work flow, face to face appointments, and direct personnel vital to driving operations to optimal performance levels.

Designed, developed and executed innovative solutions with a focus on ensuring recruitment standards are achieved; recruited and hired staff resulting in a company wide expansion of a staff of 85 to upwards of 300.

Researched, analyzed and authored human resources policies and procedures, including developing and updating job descriptions and effectuating leadership and mentoring awareness and assessments.

Redi-Mix Carrollton, TX

Human Resources Manager 2000-2004

Canadian owned, U.S. operated concrete supplier to residential and commercial markets. Operations sold to and acquired by U.S. Concrete in 2009.

Maintained full accountability for all aspects of daily human resource management, including ensuring federal and state compliance for senior and mid-level managers. (500 employees, 12 plants and corporate office)

Developed and updated policy procedure implementation and employee development’ promote self-awareness and fulfillment.

Prepared lectures on such issues as successful execution of team-management skills and capabilities, sharing responsibilities, and achieving company expectations.

Served as an integral member for pending and potential legal matters involving injury and employment claims, depositions, arbitration, mediation and settlements; supervised fundraising events & volunteer programs.

Owned by Canadian investors, the company sold to U.S. Concrete.

Prior experience

Computer Automation Richardson, TX

Human Resources Manager 1992-1995 & 1997-2000

Corporate human resources and payroll manager, initially overseeing upwards of 3,000 globally for publically traded company. Company down-sized dramatically and subsequently closed, one division was sold to a private investor. 1997-2000 – performed in the same capacity for a much smaller operation.

Albert Fisher North America Dallas, TX

Human Resources Manager 1995-1997

Ensured the effective and efficient administration of a wide-array of benefits plans and actively negotiated with vendors on behalf of 3500 worldwide employees, including overseeing training and events planning. (holding company for domestic fruit and vegetable companies – eventually all companies were sold)

Activities

SHRM Membership, Rapport Leadership, and Volunteering (Raised over $55k for teens), Homeless Coalition of Dallas

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