Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Michael C. Nelson
Canton, GA 30114
March 25, 2011
Dear Executive Recruiter;
As an experienced hands on labor relations professional, I am please to
submit my resume for your consideration for the position of Director of
Labor Relations in Atlanta, GA.
I have strong labor relations experience in a multi-site, multi-States
environment, and a solid understanding and working knowledge of applicable
labor, employment laws and regulations at the state and federal level.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated ability to collaborate and build
strong partnerships with management, employees and labor.
My background is leveraged to provide leadership in the development and
execution of employee and labor relations strategies in support of the
overall business plan and direction of the organization.
More specifically, I provide collaboration and support in the following
areas:
1. Partner with business leaders and Human Resources to develop proactive
and positive employee relations strategies and initiatives that drive
business objectives,
2. Provide advice and counsel to employees and managers to ensure a fair
work environment conducive to peak performance,
3. Formulate, develop and recommend employee relations programs designed
to create a positive, productive work environment,
4. Establish and maintain working relationships with labor organizations
based on transparency and alignment of interests working primarily
with Teamsters, UFCW, and USW,
5. Prepare and negotiate initial and renewal labor agreements in
accordance with Company and Divisional economic and strategic goals
and objectives,
6. Provide regular communication with union representatives both during
and outside of contract negotiations,
7. Partner with field management and HR teams to ensure their through
knowledge of and compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements and
applicable workplace regulations including safety and health issues,
8. Conduct a continuing study of industry information, competitive
trends, pending and enacted legislation, arbitration decisions and
collective bargaining agreements to assess industry trends,
9. Develop, implement and support best practices in all parts of the
business,
10. Formulate and make tactical recommendations on company pre-election
campaigns
11. Interface pro-actively with management and labor officials to avert
potential labor relations problems,
12. Conduct meetings to advise management on new developments in labor
relations,
I am a strong team player who is very interested in this opportunity and
confident that I am able to step in and make an immediate contribution.
I look forward to meeting with you to discuss how my experience best meets
the needs of the organization.
Sincerely,
Michael C. Nelson
Michael C. Nelson
Office: 678-***-****
Cell: 678-***-****
Michael C. Nelson
300 Orchard Walk
Canton, Georgia 30114
Objective:
Continue fostering a labor relations system striking a balance between the
employment relationship goals of efficiency, equity, and voice between the
rights of labor and management.
Employment History
AMERICOLD LOGISTICS 5/11/03 to present
$1.1B company 12,000 employees, leading third-party provider of supply
chain solution in the consumer packaged goods industry.
Director, Labor Relations 1/15/05 to present, Atlanta, GA
Report to Executive Vice President Human Resources, responsible for
the development and implementation of Americold's overall labor
strategy. Oversee contract negotiations, union relationships and the
day-to-day administration of sixty-one collective bargaining
agreements covering approxmatley 6,000 employees.
Regional Director, Human Resources 5/11/03 to 1/14/05, Atlanta,
Georgia
Reporting to Executive Vice President Human Resources, manage the
human resources support for 2,500 employees at thirty-three warehouses
located through-out the Eastern United States.
SAFETY-KLEEN CORPORATION 11/19/98 to 4/15/03
$1.6 billion company that offers a completely integrated network to
collect, process, recycle and
dispose of an unlimited range of waste streams, both hazardous and non-
hazardous.
Director of Human Resources, Columbia, South Carolina
Reporting to Senior Vice President Human Resources, managed the human
resources support for 1,800 employees located at forty-five facilities
throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.
SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION 8/6/79 - 11/6/98
$2.1 billion manufacturing company of printing inks, graphic arts
coatings, pigment, pre-sensitized plates, light-sensitive film and
equipment for the graphic arts industry.
Regional Human Resources Manager 5/92 to 11/6/98
General Printing Ink Division, Charlotte, North Carolina
District Human Resources Manager 4/84 to 5/92
General Printing Ink Division, Chicago, Illinois
Human Resources Manager 8/6/79 to 4/84
Pigments Division, Muskegon, Michigan
Reporting to the Group Human Resources Manager I led the human
resources support for multi-state and multi-site manufacturing and
branch facilities throughout the United States.
TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS 3/77 to 8/79
Government Contractor, manufacturer of diesel tank engines.
Human Resources Representative, Muskegon, MI
Administered office clerical and technical employment activities for
employees represented by the United Auto Workers Union. This included
labor relations, recruitment, employment policies and practices.
Education:
MONTREAT COLLEGE - CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Bachelor of Business Administration
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