Manager Human Resources
Resume:
Drew Edwards
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Objective _______________________________________________________________________________
I am ready to serve as an exceptional Site Human Resources Professional in Nashville, Tenn. As a candidate with
HR, management and other practical experience in multiple professional business environments, I would maintain a
high level of service and integrity to all team members and effectively communicate with directors and personnel
alike. As a system innovator, I would streamline processes and maximize efficiency for Genco’s strategic goals and
initiatives.
Skills/Areas of Interest ___________________________________________________________________
Human Resource Management
Training and Development
Corporate and Industrial Relations
Team Building/Leadership Development
Business Writing and Communications
Personnel Selection (interview skills, selection process, etc.)
Occupational Health & Safety
Benefits/Insurance
Sales and Marketing
Payroll/Tax filing/Payroll software
Benefits Administration and Negotiation
HRIS
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Advanced
Professional Experience __________________________________________________________________
CORPORATE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Manager of insurance and financial services department at UFPC (ufpc.com), a $5BB purchasing cooperative
o Consulted hundreds of quickservice franchisees on HR related issues, including employment law,
employee benefit programs, loss control, reduction of turnover, and recruitment/retention practices
o Formulated and completed annual budget process for department
o Facilitated recruiting measures and conducted hiring interviews for department head; completed annual
team member reviews; filled staffing requests as needed
o Negotiated sales and service contracts with vendors and franchisees; performed marketing functions
o Served as department liaison during monthly UFPC board meetings and quarterly company presentations
o Contributed recommendations to corporate HR project management initiatives on training, retention,
development, and recognition that were subsequently implemented for 250+ employees in organization
SUCCESSES:
During a hard post 9/11 insurance market, we grew our premiums through new business by 36%
and had a 91% client retention rate (an “excellent” industry average is 80%)
Conducted seminars for hundreds of franchisees (KFC national convention) on employment
practices liability
Received Pyramid Award from CEO for high individual achievement; received Spot Award from
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department president for individual achievement
Drew Edwards
HUMAN RESOURCES/personnel MANAGEMENT - DISTRIBUTION ENVIRONMENT
Human Resource Manager for MGH Wholesale
Supervised 40 full and part time employees for a $12MM distributorship
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Administered employee benefit programs; facilitated enrollment and claims processes
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Learned payroll system from the ground up with no training, maintained employee records,
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executed reporting functions; administered compensation and benefit programs
Complied consistently with all USDA health regulations, IRS filing standards and deadlines
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Managed hiring, firing, recruiting and employee training processes (reduced employee turnover
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by 50% in one year)
Improved employee loss prevention by effectively empowering and involving employees and
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focusing on enhancements/processes to discourage loss, theft and waste
Led regular employee meetings, sales meetings, training, and safety seminars and initiatives
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SUCCESSES:
Decreased worker’s compensation experience modification factor, saving the company hundreds of dollars on
annual premiums
Reduced employee turnover by 50% in one year
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Introduced health savings accounts to reduce employee premiums by 15%
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Lowered loss from theft and waste by 80%
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No work time lost due to accidents or injuries
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CONSULTING/Account Management
Insurance Manager for State Farm Insurance
Performed IFR’s (Individual Financial Reviews) with customers and business owners regarding
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their accounts; provided feedback and helped resolve possible issues
Consulted customers daily on coverages and policy needs
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Obtained life & health/property & casualty licenses (TN license # 2014702)
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Learned majority of 70+ product offerings in first three months with agency
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Improved local brand awareness with marketing and sales promotions, analysis, and planning
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Led life insurance sales initiative in period from September through December
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Developed program to increase business referrals, new quote generation, and customer retention
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SUCCESSES:
Helped agency to reach top ten in our market district (statewide) in September, October, November (2010),
and February (2011) despite being in rural market
o Wrote 25% of agency’s annual life insurance goal from November to December
Increased referral rate on new business by 100% by introducing gift card program
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Employment History _____________________________________________________________________
STATE FARM INSURANCE Lawrenceburg, TN
Insurance Manager, 2010 to Present
DIXIELAND FOODS – Collinwood, TN
Territory Account Manager/HR Manager, 2006 to 2010
MGH WHOLESALE Lawrenceburg, TN
HR Manager/Purchasing Manager/Operations Manager, 2003 to 2006
UFPC/Kenco Louisville, KY
Manager, Financial Analyst, 1998 to 2003
Drew Edwards
Education ______________________________________________________________________________
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY – Bowling Green, KY
Bachelor of Arts Degree, 1996 GPA: 3.3/4.0
(4.0 GPA in German Major, Finance/Business Minor)
Golden Key National Honor Society, 1992 to 1996
Delta Phi Alpha National Honor Society, 1994 to 1996 (German language)
BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Brentwood, TN
Tennessee Honors Diploma, 1992 GPA: 3.6/4.0
Community Involvement/Affiliations _______________________________________________________
-D I RECTOR, YOUTH LEADERSH IP LAWRENCE COUN TY - Lawrenceburg, TN, 2003 to 2010 (Annual
class comprised of eighteen sophomores and juniors from county’s three high schools)
-CHAIRMAN, LAWRENCE COUNTY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP, 2009 to 2010
-ME MBER, LAWRENCE COUN TY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF D IRECTORS, 2007 to 2010
-CHAIRMAN, LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMUNITY RECREATION FEASIBIL ITY STUDY, 2005 to 2006
-PRESENTER/SPEAKER, TENN. ASSOCIAT ION OF COM MUN I TY LEADERSH IP state conference,
2005 (Columbia, TN)
-CHAIRMAN, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S RELAY FOR L IFE - Lawrenceburg, TN, 2004 and 2005
( Logistics Chairman, 2006)
-GRADUATE, LEADERSH IP LAWRENCE COUNTY - Lawrenceburg, TN, 2003 to 2004 (Voted “Most
O utstanding Leader” by fellow class -members)
-VOLUNTEER, AMERICAN RED CROSS – Lawrenceburg, TN, 2003 to 2004
-CHA IR MAN, UFPC FUND FOR T HE ARTS COMM I TTEE – L ouisville, KY, 2001 and 2002
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