kedric l. mcknight

*** ******* ***** ***** *******, TX 75052 817-***-**** email: acvn79@r.postjobfree.com

Highlights of Experience

Results Driven: Ensures execution of performance management programs, policies and procedures; prepares and delivers timely reports (statistical analysis and summaries); executes employee disciplinary action when necessary; experienced in negotiations, grievance and very knowledgeable in labor relations regulations (i.e. FLSA, FMLA, EEO)

Strong Communication Skills: Liaises with agency affiliates, corporate partners and HR business associates to ensure effective employee relations; ensures consistency in work related practices and day to day operations; leadership coaching and motivational team leader for employees supervised

Analytical Problem Solver: Expert in internal/employee investigations, EEO, compliance and risk management experience; conflict resolution and employee relations strategist; experience in mediation and bargaining unit arbitration; responsible for implementing policy improvements;

Superior Work Ethic: Works well in fast paced environment; performs multiple assignments with minimal to no supervision; makes accurate and concise decisions within stringent time constraints; willing to travel at the discretion of the company and ensure service goals are achieved;

Excellent People Person: Natural in building and maintaining professional relationships, networks, partnerships and alliances with all management levels, peers, customers and individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures; accustomed to maintaining a high level of confidentiality regarding sensitive information

Education

Currently pursuing PhD in Global Leadership Studies 2016

Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, TX

Master of Arts in HR Management and Professional Development-MAPD- 2012

Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, TX

Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Criminal Justice-BS-1996

Texas Southern University, Houston, TX

Work Experience

Operations Manager AmTrust North America Bedford, TX June 2015 - Current

Leads a team of employees responsible for compliance, multiple account registrations, contract analysis and industrial and commercialize unit acquisition with monthly meetings, goal setting and assignments;

Procurement oversight of materials, equipment and departmental budget;

Facilitates monthly meetings with staff and senior management; prepare detailed reports of productivity and streamline complex issues associated unit management computer system;

Ensures collaboration with essential personnel and 3rd party affiliates relative to status updates associated with business client concerns

Routinely collaborates with HR regarding employee concerns, policy management, resource capital and procedural issues pertinent to product development and the performance management system;

Mediates employee relations concerns with executive leadership, facilitates corrective action when needed and responsible for the training and coordination of agency compliance measures;

Anticipate and manage regulatory concerns, employee practices, customer relations and maintain consistent communication with employees concerning job related tasks, updates or implementations;

Supervision of employees participating in telework and outbound work stations

Oversight of industrial, commercial/agricultural manufacturing products and unit sales

kedric l. mcknight

527 Suffolk Drive Grand Prairie TX 75052 817-***-**** email: acvn79@r.postjobfree.com

College Professor and Campus Liaison Brown Mackie College Bedford, TX July 2013 – June 2015

Responsible for syllabi development and course curriculum

Promote student success, academic achievement and student reinstatement

Campus Instructional Lead for matters concerning conflict resolution between administration, faculty and students; building relationships with educational consultants and maintaining a client database

Coordinate new students enrollment and enrichment classes

Ombudsman Facilitator and faculty liaison for employee concerns and complaints

Provided classroom instruction, student evaluations, and coordinated special projects

Supervisory Criminal Investigator Office of Inspector General Arlington, TX May 2009- Mar. 2013

Coordinate the development strategy and for employees within the five state region

Responsible for developing and implementing the regional strategic plan, coordinating employee relations and concerns; supervision of administrative cases (Fraud, EEO, ADA, Workplace Violence)

Developed internal/external partnerships with public, private and governmental entities.

Coordinated with various teams for special projects, maintained official onsite records of employee/HR matters, and reviewed subpoenas for personnel and employee records

Supervision of employees in domicile work environment and remote offices; facilitate audits to review internal dispute statistical tracking systems, documentation validation, review of history completed to ensure compliance guidelines were met by the US Office of Personnel Management

Testified in deposition hearings for employee cases, civil and administrative settlements;

Provided oversight of recorded interviews, employee witness statements and assisted individuals in understanding policies and regulator practices associated with employment laws

Managed 2.3 million dollar budget, resource allocation and government procurement of assets

Draft and publish regional Standard Operating Procedures related to fraud, waste and abuse investigations and standardized the protocols associated

Senior Special Agent Office of Inspector General - Fort Worth, TX Mar 1999- May 2009

Performed complex criminal investigations; risk management analysis, developed and executed high risk search and arrest warrants and analyzed evidentiary documentation

Federal code interpretation and policy development; led employee investigations interview witnesses, reviewed bank records for discrepancies and to ensure accuracy and completion in accordance to BSA and governmental guidelines.

Performed 50-75% travel for investigations, training and collaboration with external partners

Responsible for new employee training, and new agent coaching

Regional leadership panel participant responsible for coordinating all complaints or employee concerns to Washington D.C. headquarters executive staff.

Technical Skills

Software

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Windows, PowerPoint, LPS, Excel, Outlook, & Lotus Notes

ACHIEVEMENTS

(ADR) and Conflict Resolution Cert. 2011 Federal Budget/Policy Cert. 2010

Emergency Medical Technician 2006 EEO Diversity/Inclusion Training Cert. 2011

OSHA Certification 2016 National Speakers Award 2012

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