Elisha C. Pollard
West Columbia, SC 29169
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Education:
Webster University, Columbia, SC
Degree: Master of Arts Major: Human Resources Development 2002
Degree: Master of Arts Major: Business Management 2002
South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Criminal Justice 1985
Continued Education:
University Of Michigan, Contract Negotiations, Executive Business Course 2004
Predictive Index Course, Auger School, Parsippany, NJ 2004
Operations Manager
Smooth Transitions – Columbia, SC August 2007 to Present
HR Area Manager
Suburban Propane - Columbia, SC March 2004 to July 2007
* Performance management coach to field operation managers
* Conduct investigations pertaining to defalcation, sexual harassment, verbal harassment,
management failure
* Conduct training classes on progressive discipline, sexual harassment, verbal
harassment and reasonable suspicion
* Major contributor in representing the company in union organizing drives,
desertification of union locations and address issues in labor relations
* Assist and counsel managers and employees to maximize overall productivity and
performance
* Provide leadership and support to area operations regarding recruitment and employee
strategies and activities
* Interpret and effectively communicate HR policies and procedures to field personnel
* Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation to ensure company
compliance
* Provide first line response and support to managers and employees with questions and
issues
* Perform DMV, drug and background checks
* Interpret Predictive Index with field managers during the interview phase
District Manager
Suburban Propane - Allendale, SC July 1992 to February 2004
* Plan, direct and coordinate activities of workers in major propane distribution center
* Formulate pricing policies on merchandise according to requirements for profitability
of district operations
* Responsible for servicing approximately 1700 customers in five counties
* Forecast and plan resources (human, equipment and inventory
* Responsible for approved budget, develop and implement cost saving measures
* Responsible for sales process and continual growth, set stretch sales goals
* Track and monitor all measurable in sales process (leads, closing rates, etc.)
* Define attainable, stretch financial goals, implement budgeted controllable profit
expectations to attain goals
* Plan and prioritized work activities, developed realistic plan of action
* Responsible for safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions
* Maintain company equipment and vehicles utilizing extensive preventive maintenance
program
References Professional and Personal available upon your request.