Human Resources Management

Cathenual Keeton

**** ******* ****** ? Moss Point, MS 39563 ? T: 228-***-****; M: 228-***-**** ?

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

Director of Human Resources

Forward-thinking management professional with 10+ years' experience leading

and supporting HR operations for government organizations. Successful at

planning and executing HR programs and training workshops to positively

transform employee knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and values. Particularly

effective at developing and implementing HR processes to maximize employee

performance, recruitment and retention, and compensation / benefits.

Experienced at investigating, resolving, and responding to HR legal issues

to minimize financial liability / costs across small organizations. Able to

establish trust and credibility with keen ability to develop and align

human capital resources and strategies to achieve objectives. Willing to

travel.

Core Leadership Competencies

Human Resource Management Leveraging Key HR Policies & Procedures

Relationships

HR / Employment Law HR Strategic Planning & Workforce Training

Execution Programs

Employee Recruitment & Staff Performance Benefits & Workers

Retention Management Compensation

Professional Experience

MOSS POINT SCHOOL DISTRICT - Moss Point, MS 2001 - 2011

Director of Human Resources (2007 - 2011)

Promoted to manage day-to-day HR operations for public school district with

565 employees. Accountable for staffing requirements, strategic HR planning

& execution, employee evaluations & performance appraisals, workplace

training, new system / tool launches, staff recruitment / retention,

policies & procedures, process improvements, and investigations.

Established orientation workshop for new employees and substitute teachers.

Researched and responded to 22 non-renewal hearings due to poor performance

and acts of misconduct. Planned and coordinated district-wide teacher

certification and staff development processes.

Selected Achievements

. Generated significant cost savings by launching iApplicant, an applicant

tracking software system to streamline and accelerate the hiring process,

eliminating paper applications and reducing record storage space.

. Saved time and money for both the school district and job applicants by

introducing SKYPE as a tool to screen and interview potential job

applicants.

. Improved employee morale and team performance by devising and executing a

training manual as a job aide for the school district's Registrar Clerks,

increasing data accuracy and retrieval two weeks ahead of projected

schedule.

. Rolled out district-wide workshops for non-licensed, administrative

personnel to discuss job expectations, performance appraisal system, and

provide employee feedback and suggestions for winter workshop.

. Successfully positioned school district as progressive and high

performing organization by creating a recruitment video with live footage

showcasing campus life for use at college recruitment fairs.

. Recruited teacher assistants to participate in AmeriCorp program that

provided after school tutorial support to school district, church

organizations, and public recreation programs in return for tuition

assistance.

. Reduced wait time for hiring from 2-4 weeks to 24 hours by converting a

manual fingerprinting process to a live scan electronic system,

eliminating premature hiring and risk of hiring undesirable candidates.

. Spearheaded a mortgage assistance program as part of recruitment and

retention program to help licensed and non-licensed employees to become

first time homebuyers following Hurricane Katrina.

. Achieved 30% employee retention rate by designing and deploying a

coaching and mentoring program to assist 25 teachers in fulfilling their

action plans to become highly qualified teachers in their subject areas.

. Saved thousands of dollars on attorney fees over a three-year period by

investigating and responding to six EEOC allegations with 100% success

rate.

. Lowered employee complaints by instituting district-wide mandatory

workplace trainings covering HR policies and procedures, sexual

harassment, FMLA, ADA, workers compensation, EEO, employee grievances,

etc.

Registrar Clerk (2005 - 2007)

Managed processes supporting the admission and withdrawal of junior high

school students. Reviewed and modified student / personnel data,

investigating and resolving discrepancies where applicable per state laws.

Interim HR Director (2004 - 2005)

Served as an Interim HR Director responsible for all aspects of employee

recruitment / screening and staff legal issues and relations. Defined and

aligned HR strategies with school district-wide goals. Reviewed and updated

employee handbook and school board policies. Filed unemployment claims and

attended hearings as required. Conferred with school attorney in HR matters

involving legal / judicial proceedings.

Selected Achievements

. Successfully responded to and represented the school district in

investigating and resolving EEOC matters using mediation, etc.

. Planned and coordinated bi-annual performance evaluations for licensed

and non-licensed personnel as well as ensure grievance, discipline and

sick leave policies were strictly followed in the workplace.

. Worked closely with campus security in the investigation of all workplace

matters involving employee complaints of workplace violations, liability

and unethical behavior.

Grant Project Coordinator (2002 - 2004)

Oversaw efforts to plan and administer school district's $4.3 million 21st

Century Afterschool Program. Tracked and managed fiscal compliance and

annual performance reporting requirements. Assisted in employee selection,

training, and budgetary matters. Responded to audit findings. Attended

special events and speaking engagements to build and maintain community

relations.

Selected Achievements

. Boosted sustainability of afterschool programs by establishing and

maintaining key relationships with community / faith-based organizations,

parents, faculty, staff members, government entities, local businesses,

and corporations.

. Served as Reading Fair Coordinator responsible for planning and

coordinating district fairs, recruiting and instructing volunteer judges,

organizing award ceremonies, and soliciting donations for awards.

. Played key role in creating PowerPoint presentations and a student

database for Mississippi Curriculum Test for afterschool students.

Substitute Teacher (2001 - 2002)

Provided classroom instruction in the absence of regular licensed teacher

for periods ranging from 6 to 13 weeks in earth science, gifted, and 5th

grade subject areas.

CITY OF MOSS POINT - Moss Point, MS 1985 - 2001

HR Administrator / Community Development Coordinator (1996 - 2001)

Led all aspects of planning and implementing HR functions for a newly

created department. Accountable for benefits / payroll administration,

safety and loss control programs, wage and salary schedules, and collective

bargaining activities. Interpreted state civil service regulations and

provided advice on labor contracts. Acted as workplace chairperson for

United Way employee contributions and as EEOC Compliance Officer (FMLA,

DOL, ADA, sexual harassment, etc). Created personnel handbook. Held

diversity training with Police and Fire departments. Responded to labor

audit reviews that included offering / negotiating solutions.

Selected Achievements

. Served as a liaison between department heads and Mayor in disseminating

HR information to city employees to ensure knowledge and understanding of

HR issues throughout the workplace.

. Generated significant cost savings by negotiating premiums / discounts

for employee health, dental, and life insurance plans.

. Planned and coordinated policy development for Fire, Police, Public Works

and Recreation departments in accordance with liability insurance carrier

requirements.

Previous Positions: Community Development Coordinator / Safety & Loss

Control Coordinator / Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Recreation /

Program Director

Education / Certifications / Training

. M.S. in Workforce Training & Development, University of Southern

Mississippi-Gulf Coast, Gulfport, MS

. B.S. in Recreation and Leisure Services, University of South Alabama,

Mobile, AL

. Two Certificates in HR Management, George Washington University,

Washington, D.C. & Villanova University, Tampa, FL

. Certificate in Leadership Development & Training, Mississippi State

University, Starkville, MS

. Training: Legal Aspects of HR Management, Payroll & Personnel Management,

Labor Standards, Worker's Compensation & the Law, Labor Disputes &

Mediation, Risk Management for Public Sector, Federal Drug & Alcohol

Testing, Workplace Bullying and Harassment, Council on Continuing

Education in HR Management, EEOC Institute Seminar-2011

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