Human Resources Management

Michael T. Shadoan

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VERSATILE HUMAN RESOURCES PRACTITIONER WITH EXPERIENCE IN DIVERSE

MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS

Employment / Training / Safety / Labor Relations / Employee Relations /

Internal & External Communications / Organizational Development / Security

/ Payroll / Compensation & Benefits / Compliance / Risk Management

Senior management Human Resources professional that drives initiatives to

assist organizations in fulfilling their vision/mission. Strong generalist

background with emphasis in change management, conflict management and

organizational development within cultures unique to the business/industry.

Areas of Expertise

. Strategic professional that utilizes a participative management style

conducive to a fast-paced, multi-site, 24/7 work environment

. Excellent developer of teams with proven consultancy skills

. Seasoned labor relations professional with successful experiences in

collective bargaining, grievance procedures/arbitrations and

decertification.

. Maintaining non-union status

. Creative employee relations problem solver at all levels of the

organization

. Common sense communicator focused on balancing company & employee

needs

. Trusted business partner and coach to management team members

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ALGOOD FOOD CO.

Director: Human Resources, Algood Food Company, Louisville, KY, 2001 to

present

Algood Food Company, a multi-site operation, is recognized as a premier

producer of private label peanut butter, jellies and preserves.

Grew an HR department of one supporting two facilities totaling 90

employees with revenues of $60 million to a department of nine supporting

four facilities totaling 230 employees with revenues in excess of $120

million. Provided leadership and expertise during a 7-month work stoppage

culminating in the decertification of two bargaining units. Strong

experiences in all facets of administrative, operational & strategic Human

Resources.

. Managed a plant relocation in 2002.

. Reduced recordable/lost-time injuries in 2004 by 50% as a result of

improved employee training.

. Instituted an hourly merit pay system in 2008 to slow base wage

progression and reward higher performing employees.

. Created company wellness programs in 2008 to educate employees about

health issues, improve claims experience, and reduce company premiums.

. Partnered with the Department of Leadership, Foundations and Human

Resource Education at the University of Louisville to create an HR co-

op program in 2009.

. Workforce described as a "picture of diversity" by the lead OFCCP

auditor in 2010

. Developed a Leadership Training program for new & current management

team members, developed a supervisory training program focusing on

internal promotions and completed a succession plan involving four key

senior management positions in 2010.

TOWER AUTOMOTIVE

Manager: Human Resources, Tower Automotive, Corydon, IN, 2000 to 2001

Tower Automotive was a Tier 1 supplier, 800-employee facility that produced

lower body structurals (frames) for Ford's Explorer plants in Louisville

and St. Louis.

Managed five direct reports responsible for salaried recruiting/hiring

(heavy emphasis in technical positions), hourly recruiting/hiring, Labor

Relations, Safety & Environmental, Training, Payroll & Benefits and

Security.

. Inherited a tense labor climate based upon distrust and improved company

and union relations with an open & honest approach to work place issues.

JEFFBOAT LLC

Manager: Labor Relations/Employee Relations, Jeffboat LLC, Jeffersonville,

IN, 1997 to 2000

Jeffboat LLC, a subsidiary of American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is a

1,100-employee (TQM) site manufacturing a complete line of barges and

towboats for inland waterway transportation companies.

Challenged with taking Labor Relations in a new direction given decades of

contentious labor issues, strong communication and heavy investment in

building company/union relationships resulted in a successful CBA that

included the shipyard's first Random Drug Testing program, which

contributed to a 27% reduction in OSHA recordable injuries in year one.

. Led a communications and education effort that reduced grievances by

60%.

. Partnered to successfully defend 10 EEOC charges.

. Implemented volume related Drug Testing saving $30,000 annually.

. Achieved a successful contract as lead negotiator for ACBL's Western

Coal Terminal (United Mine Workers) in St. Louis.

Human Resources Supervisor, Lear Corporation, Louisville, KY, 1995 to 1997

Human Resources/Operations Supervisor, United Parcel Service, Louisville,

KY 1989 to 1995

EDUCATION

MA, Business Management, Webster University, St. Louis, MO

BA, Sociology/Psychology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

. Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner 2008

. Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 2000 to present

Other: Finance for Non-Financial Managers, University of Michigan (2000);

First Responder (2005 - present); EEOC Workshop (2006); OSHA 10-hour course

(2007); Maintaining Non-Union Status (2008); KY Wellness Programs (2008);

Advisory Board Member for Food Manufacturing & Automation Program @ Western

Kentucky University (2008 to present); HACCP Short Course (2010)

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