Human Resources Manager

VERONICA WOODARD WRIGHT

North Royalton, OH ***** ? Mobile: 919-***-**** ?

***************@*******.***

Business Executive ( Quality/Results Driven

A leader with success in the areas of organizational development and

strategic negotiations within both government organizations and private

sector companies. Collaborative and supportive management style; an

excellent coach and mentor, and strategic business partner with success

functioning in consultative roles, fostering creative teamwork and

versatility.

Core Competencies

Efficiency and Cost Policy Design and Benefits & 401(k)

Savings Development Administration

Business Compliance Worker's Compensation Work Flow Analysis

Organizational Development Conflict Resolution / Change Management

Mediation

Employee Relation Quality Management Safety Management

Career History

Kurtz Bros., Inc, Independence, Ohio Director, Human Resources (2011 -

Private: Manufacturing Supplier Present)

A senior management team member and business partner accountable for

running all Human Resources matters for three locations to include Akron

and Columbus. Negotiates staffing, medical, and 401(k) contracts. Lead

negotiations and administration of collective bargaining agreements.

Supervises HR Coordinators at multiple sites, Payroll Clerk, Human

Resources Specialist, Human Resources Administrative Assistant, and

Receptionists.

. Create and deliver training programs contributing to employee development

at all levels with cost-saving of 66%.

. Organized cost-savings and safety teams that directly impact the

business' profits.

. Reduce benefits costs by administering plans across multiple companies.

Consultant, Cleveland, Ohio Sr. Human Resources Professional (2009

Private: Business and Human Resources - Present)

Consulting

Provide change management protocols to ensure success. Create employee

handbooks, along with policy and procedure manuals. Assess I-9s for

compliance and review EEO documents to meet Affirmative Action

regulations.

. Develop compensations plans.

. Conduct management and employee training for diversity awareness and

harassment avoidance.

. A resource for all aspects of Human Resources.

Dan T. Moore Company, Cleveland, Ohio Human Resources Manager / Director

Private: Manufacturer of Zorbium Foam (2007 - 2009)

Created and managed all human resources policies for a manufacturing firm.

Devised change management communication to enable desired results that

included behavioral, structural, technological, and strategic

adjustments. Negotiated vendor recruitment and training contracts. A

resource for employee relations. Developed and implemented performance

management, employee training and succession plans. Supervised Payroll

Clerk.

. Increased revenue with government contracts by implementing and

administering first-ever Affirmative Action Plan for the company.

Developed content and objectives for focus groups that directly impact

the business' profits.

. Established a safety program that resulted in zero recordable incidents

since inception.

. Saved 75% by negotiating contracts with external trainers, along with

securing grants.

Leiner Health Products, Wilson, North Carolina Human Resource Plant Manager

(2005 - 2007)

Private: Manufacturer of Dietary Supplements

Provided appropriate compensation and recognition programs while managing

training projects and investigative functions in a manufacturing

facility. Provided the most cost effective health and welfare plans,

employee relations, and AA/EEO compliance campaigns. Governed

performance management and succession plans. Supervised the Human

Resources Coordinator for a multi-site organization.

. Significantly reduced the turnover rate with an informal complaint

process (ICP) and training that involved visual work instructions.

. Single-handedly solved talent needs through proactive and effective

recruiting and preparation that included partnering with a job readiness

program.

. Increased new hires by 45% in 6-months in newly budgeted positions.

TWS, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina Director of Operations (1998 - 2005)

Private: Staffing Firm

Staffed, recruited, developed and administered human resources policies and

procedures. An employee relations resource. Provided the most cost

effective retirement solution. Direct placement of executive and salary

candidates. Controlled the firm's daily operations and managed the

staff. Confidential clearance.

. Executed organizational development and change management strategies to

increase lines of business and profit.

Branch Banking & Trust, Wilson, North Carolina Programmer/Analyst (1997 -

Public: Banking 1998)

PMSC, Blythewood, South Carolina Computer Programmer (1994 - 1997)

Public: Provider of Software and

Information Services

Office Of The Adjutant General, Columbia, South HR Manager/Unit Manager (1987

Carolina - 1991)

Government: Civil Service

Implemented human resource procedures and regulations, and advised on

employee relation issues. Managed promotions/demotions, pay grade

changes, leave of absence, and all disciplinary actions at multiple

locations.

. Forecasted training plan and equipment budget.

south carolina army national guard, Sumter, South Captain (1986 - 1999)

Carolina

Managed development and operation of communication channels. Ensured

training for personnel in procedural operation of a complex communication

system and accountable for system usage and capabilities. Effectively

corresponded in a diverse environment, evaluated subordinates

performance, and forecasted the details of the operation. Secret

clearance.

. Led a Signal Unit with more than 500 personnel.

Awards and Recognitions: Humanitarian Service Medal (Hurricane Fran 1996

and Hugo 1990), National Defense Service Medal (Operation Desert

Storm/Shield 1991), South Carolina Achievement Award (1991), Army

Achievement Medal (1988)

Education

MBA, Concentration in Human Resource Management, Ashford University

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, South Carolina State

University

professional development/affiliations

Membership: Northeast Ohio Human Resources Planning Society (NOHRPS)

2012 - Present

Cleveland Society for Human Resource Management (CSHRM)

2007 - Present

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

2005 - Present

Training: SPHR Course, Six Sigma: Total Quality Fundamental, How to

Conduct Internal Investigations

Board: Art Therapy Studio, Board Trustee

2011- Present

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Women's

Business Center Advisory Board

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