Senior Leadership Advanced Education People
Development Professional Experience
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Professional Overview
Gill-Story has functioned as a Director of Human Resources/Staff
Development in both the Healthcare Environment and Municipality Management.
She brings over 20 years experience working in people development via
Public Relations, Administration, Marketing and Recruiting aside from H.R.
Gill-Story has recently completed one year of Law School and graduated with
her BS at Northwestern State University and MS at Louisiana Tech and
Pacific Western, followed by certification in Employment Law at Columbia
Southern University.
Functional Expertise Includes
. Recruiting and Retention
. EEO/ Investigations/Code of Ethics
. Benefit Management
. Employee Performance Evaluations
. Policies/Procedures
. Orientation/Supervisor Training
. AA, W/Comp, EEO & OSHA Reports
Professional Experience
. Staff Development/HR Director
. Employment Law Issues
. People Development
. Primary focus-Healthcare/Public Admin.
Accomplishments
In the last year, Gill-Story has attended Concord Law School in an effort
to obtain a Law Degree and specialize in Employment Law. She continues as
a PT student. Gill-Story authored a Supervisor Training manual in 2003
that was utilized in 26 companies within the Corporate structure. She
reduced the W/Comp injuries at her facility via intense Safety Training
from 33.3% to 3% in one year. Non-Exempt and Exempt turnover was
successfully decreased from 33% to 20% (non-exempt) and 22% to 2% (exempt)
following the introduction of Supervisor Training. Recognized by the
Secretary of State in Arkansas with an Outstanding Citizen Citation.
Employment Director of Human Resources & Staff Development, Youth and
Family Centered Services, Austin, TX
History Responsible for people development function of 350 + employees
in a JCAHO Long Term Care Residential facility. Managed
Policies and Procedures, Code of Compliance and Training,
Orientation, Recruiting/Retention exempt and non-exempt
employees. Interviewed, Hired and placed new employees to
include Orientation and Code of Compliance Training; evaluated
Human relations and work-related problems via meeting with
Supervisors and Managers to determine effective redemption
techniques to resolve human relations issues among personnel.
Responsible for Affirmative Action Annual Reports, Monthly /
Annual OSHA & W/Comp Reports. Company representative in
Employment Appeals, EEOC complaints, and Federal/State
inspections. Administered all Employee Benefit plans to include
Cafeteria Plan, COBRA, 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD
& LTD. Participated in the Annual Budgetary process and
maintained awareness of departmental goals. Active member of
the following committees: Executive Committee, Quality
Assurance, Infection Control, Safety, Risk Management and Staff
Development. Extensive knowledge and specialized certification
in FMLA, ADA, FLSA, HIPAA, COBRA, Affirmative Action and all
employment law related issues. In charge of all Disciplinary
Actions up to and including terminations of all employees.
Authored a Supervisor Training Manual - utilized in (26)
facilities in the U.S. - trained all Supervisors and Directors
annually, refreshers or PRN. Dropped W/Comp rate to 3% in one
year and employee non-exempt turnover from 33% to 20%, exempt
from 22% to 2%.
Human Resources Manager & Asst. Admin. Holiday Island Suburban
Improvement District
Responsible for formulating, developing, recommending, and
maintaining the city's Human Resources Policies, Procedures,
Practices, Recruiting / Retention, and specialized projects
including Management of Public Bids for Capital Expenditures,
and strong Public Relations with Property owners and visitors.
Interviewed, placed, and followed-up on job placements for Water
/ Wastewater, Roads, Recreation, Fire, Maintenance, Business,
Golf Pro Shops and Restaurant Departments. Assisted in the
Marketing of HISID and managed Employee Benefits, Payroll, Drug
Testing, EEO complaints, EEO-1 reports, W/Comp/ AA Reports and
401k plan-- including City investments. Conducted Initial
Orientation, Continuing Education, Training, Development and
Employee Investigations. Prepared and presented meetings with
Homeowners and Board of Commissioners monthly and Special
Meetings as needed. Introduced first Drug Policy for HISID
employees and personally performed testing initially and random.
Human Resources Consultant, Self employed, Northwest and
Central Arkansas
Prepared and assisted in new business start-ups such as
Sentencing Concepts, Inc., Vendell Inc. and Sports and Spine
Rehab Center - Introduced Policy and Procedure Manuals,
Budgeting, Recruiting, Hiring, and performing Demographic
studies, Cost Analysis studies, Job classification, Job
Descriptions and Marketing. Contracted with employers to
develop sound P & P manuals, Employee Manuals, and trained
personnel in supervisory capacities regarding Federal employment
law, Ethics, Safety, and Motivational tactics.
Community Outreach Specialist/Recruiter, St. Mary's Hospital,
Rogers, AR
Administrated the Physical Medicine Department at the Hospital
as well as prepared Marketing programs, Contracts, Proposals,
and Cost Analysis studies. Recruited statewide for SLP's, OT's,
and RPT's for Hospital and Long Term Care facilities in AR and
MO. Proposed contracts for LTC facilities to utilize contract
company's physical medicine teams. Worked in the position of
Rehab Manager at LTC facilities in NW AR. Tripled outpatient
revenue in first 4 months of employment via marketing at
hospital location. Assisted St Mary's in a transition from
JCAHO to Medicare approved. Supervision of People Development
relations in the Benton County community.
Physical Medicine Administrator, Dallas County Hospital,
Fordyce, AR
Controlled all administrative functions including Personnel,
Recruiting, and Orientation of Ancillary operations, Contracts,
Proposals, Budgets, Marketing, PR, and consistent in-services
for continuing education for employees in ancillary. Prepared
for Federal and State inspections. Increased revenue in eight
(8) months from 400k annually to 1.2 million.
Education CONCORD LAW SCHOOL Los Angeles, CA
Executive Juris Doctorate Program
January 2009
. Concentration in Employment Law
PACIFIC WESTERN UNIVERSITY NEW
ORLEANS, LA
Master of Science Degree in Public Administration June 1993
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY
RUSTON, LA
Graduate Studies
1984
NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
NATCHITOCHES, LA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education
December 1983
. Emphasis in Coaching / Certified K - 12
Special COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
ORANGE BEACH, AL
Certification Licensed Employment Law Specialist
May 2001
Special OUTSTANDING CITIZEN CITATION
Awards State of Arkansas - Secretary of State
August 1992
Kimberly Gill-Story
Employment Law Specialist
Human Resources Director
Staff Development Director
Recruiter
327 South Brandon Street
Fordyce, Arkansas
Email **************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY