Brent Wimsatt, PHR, SHRM-CP

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Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130 Cell: 502-***-****

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Broad-based Human Resource Manager with several years of-hands-on experience in both union and non-union environments. Special strengths are in employment practices, labor/employment relations and training. Strong analytical and planning skills, combined with the ability to coordinate the efforts of many to meet organizational goals. I have had experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Kronos, Taleo, and Metropolitan.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Managed a formalized human resources planning process with strategic business planning and individualized training needs.

Successfully downsized a plant due to volume decreases without any repercussions.

Instrumental in the resolution of several lawsuits and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges with the Kentucky Human Rights Commission.

Taught Labor Law and Labor Economics for United Auto Workers (UAW) International Union at their training facility in Michigan as well as the University of Oklahoma at Norman.

Prepared and participated in numerous arbitration cases.

Decreased number of grievances by 90% (Johnson Controls 2005-2012)

Specific line and staff experience include; Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Affirmative Action Planning, Excellent Communication Skills, Salary Planning, Employee Relations, Safety, Health and Security, Team Building, Training, and Workers Compensation.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Consultant thru Express Employment Service for Trimen Solutions LLC. I am currently combining four (4) employee hand books for both salaried and hourly employees into one. 2016 to Present.

Care Giver (For elderly parents) 2014 to 2016

INOAC Group North America-Springfield, KY 2014

Senior Human Resources Manager

Responsible for all Human Resource and Safety functions for 700 employees at 3 different plants. I revised the employee handbook to comply with both federal and state law. Reported to the General Manager and the Corporate Vice President of Human Resources.

Martinrea Heavy Stamping – Shelbyville KY 2012 to 2014

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for all Human Resource and Safety functions for 1000 employees consisting of both union (UAW) and non-union employees. I oversaw the hiring of 850 employees between June and December of 2012, implemented manual dexterity testing, pre-employment physicals, and hired a contract nurse to manage worker compensation issues resulting in 1.2MM Workers Comp reserve savings. Reported to the General Manager and the Corporate Director of Human Resources for North America.

Johnson Controls Inc. – Shelbyville KY 2005 – 2012

Human Resources Manager. Responsible for all Human Resource and Safety functions for 480 employees consisting of both union (UAW) and non-union employees. I put a kiosk in the cafeteria that allowed employees to sign up for overtime, FMLA, vacation, and personal time off which resulted in the reduction of 5 employees in the Human Resources Department for a 300K savings. Reported to the Plant Manager and the Regional Human Resources Manager.

ThyssenKrupp Budd Company – Shelbyville, KY 2000-2005

Human Resources Manager. Responsible for all Human Resources functions for 1100 employees consisting of both union (UAW) and non-union employees. I put a kiosk in the cafeteria that allowed employees to sign up for overtime, FMLA, vacation, and personal time off which resulted in a 225K savings. Reported to the Plant Manager and the Corporate Human Resources Manager (Body Sector).

Yamamoto FB Engineering L.L.C. – Louisville, KY 1998-2000

Human Resource Manager. Responsible for all Human Resource and safety functions for 125 non-union employees. I oversaw the addition of approximately a 60 thousand square foot addition to the plant.

Jeffboat Incorporated – Jeffersonville, IN 1996-1998

Employee Relations Officer. Responsible for all Human Resource functions for 1200 employees consisting of both union (Teamsters) and non-union employees. I implemented a hands on interviewing process that reduced the turnover rate by 40% which saved approximately $80K in on-boarding expenses.

Raytheon E-Systems – Garland, TX 1986-1996

Electronic Design Technician. Responsible for classified/unclassified testing of deliverable hardware from unit level to final customer acceptance. Held Department of Defense (DOD) Top Secret Security Clearance.

Chairperson UAW Local 848

Negotiated and administered two Labor Agreements. Arbitrated many grievances and represented the Union in charges before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Human Relations and Business from Amber University.

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Finance from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronic Technology from RETS Electronic Institute.

CERTIFICATION

Certified Professional of Human Resources (PHR). Certification Institute for the Society of Human Resources Management, 2000-present.

SHRM-CP Certification, 2015 to present.

Certified QS/ISO 9000 Internal Auditor.

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification 10-2011 (Johnson Controls)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS /DEVELOPMENT

National Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).

Member of Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.

Occupational Safety and Health Organization (OSHA) 10 hour and 40 hour certification.

7 Habits of Highly Successful People (Steven Covey)

References will be furnished upon request.

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