Human Resources Manager

Fredrick C. Gilbert

PO Box **, Scobey, MT *****

406-***-**** (home) *********@******.***

765-

***-**** (cell)

Human Resources Professional

Organizational Development / Benefits Administration / Employee Relations /

Policies Procedures / Compliance / Recruiting / Training

Maximized staff and company performance through development of effective HR

programs, procedures and systems in service and manufacturing industries.

Strong track record of implementing effective administrative and

operational solutions during fluctuating business demands. Multi-location,

multi-function experience with demonstrated ability to lead decision-

making, boosting team dynamics and enhancing human resource strategies.

Key Skills: Precise thinking. Bringing order out of chaos. Coaching

winning teams. Synthesizing diverse ideas. Exceptional people skills.

Strong verbal and written communications. Tactician and strategic thinker.

Decisive. Entrepreneurial strengths.

Education: BS, Organizational Leadership and Supervision, Purdue

University, May 2000.

Member Society of Human Resource Management

Career History

Nemont Telephone Cooperative, Inc., Scobey, MT

02/2009 to Present

Rural Telecommunications Company offering all lines of telecommunications

services.

Human Resources Manager

. Responsible for recruiting and hiring professional, technical and

support staff; conduct new employee orientation; coordinate internal

job posting and bidding procedures; assists with replacement and

succession planning, and develops employee job descriptions.

. Serve as EEOC Coordinator. Investigates and maintains records on

employee complaints.

. In coordination with the General Manager, Corporate Counsel and

Department Managers, evaluate and develop policies and procedures as

related to management, organization and personnel administration.

Developed and updated employee handbook and provided guidance to

employees and supervisory staff in its interpretation.

. Developed and implemented the compensation program and performance

appraisal process. Conduct periodic wage and salary comparisons;

respond to survey and other research relating to human resource

functions. Reports annual wage and salary changes to benefit

carriers.

. Responsible for developing and implementing employee incentive

recognitions programs.

. Assessed organizational training needs and recommended creative

learning opportunities that mirror the culture and growth of the

company. Planned and coordinated a variety of training programs.

. Administers union grievance process and serves as the company

appointed arbitrator on arbitration panels.

. In conjunction with General Manager and Corporate Counsel, negotiates

three separate union contracts.

. Make presentations to the Board of Directors regarding benefit costs

and other policy actions.

CertainTeed Corporation, Terre Haute, IN 02/2007 to 06/2008

Building construction products manufacturer producing FiberCement

Weatherboards.

Human Resources Manager

. Plan, develop and institute Human Resource processes and procedures

for a new manufacturing facility.

. Source, interview and craft salary, benefit and relocation packages

for new exempt and non-exempt employees.

. Train supervisors and management on Human Resource topics that relate

to interviewing and selection as well as employee relations.

Developed monthly schedule and presentations for safety meetings.

. Developed and delivered comprehensive new hire orientation

presentation which included but was not limited to policy / procedure,

safety, benefits, and introduction to the company.

. Responsible for directing EHS Coordinator in Safety Program creation

for new facility to include filing for all permitting requirements.

. Oversee benefits administration to include annual re-enrollment for

all employees.

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Elrod Corporation, Mooresville, IN 04/2004 to10/2006

Manufacturer and Installer of bleachers, grandstands and the SAFER crash

wall barrier for the auto racing circuit (Company closed October 2006)

Employment Manager / Director, Human Resources

. Advise senior management on HR Issues relating to the acquisition and

retention of new and existing employees.

. Administer all benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, (to

include COBRA) disability and 401K.

. Revise and maintain Employee Handbook and employment policies and

practices.

. Instituted new application and hiring process.

. Developed operating procedures for the Human Resources Department

. Instrumental in union avoidance training and defeating union

organizing campaign.

. Developed training programs and conducted monthly safety meetings for

all personnel.

FedEx Express, Indianapolis, IN 07/2000 to 04/2004

Overnight shipping company with locations all over the world, the 2nd

largest Airport Hub Facility being in Indianapolis

Senior Recruitment Specialist

. Responsible for sourcing applicants in metropolitan and rural areas to

fill the requests of internal and external customers, which included

representation at major recruiting events.

. Instituted recruiting zones within the Indianapolis Recruitment Center

. Appointed as final inspector for files related to the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) audit.

. Instrumental in streamlining the application process by changing the

total application process to one visit.

. Successfully led and trained all personnel in the taking of digital

fingerprints for all new hires for compliance with FAA and USPS

regulations.

. Managed applicant flow and sourcing activities related to the data

entry positions to ensure quality hires for the International

Manifesting Department.

. Assisted in the application and training of all personnel on the

automated application process and computer systems.

. Developed and presented the Recruitment Department overview for newly

hired or newly assigned Human Resource Managers.

American Veterans Service Foundation, Indianapolis, IN 08/1995 to 04/1997

Veterans Service Organization that assists veterans with representation

before the Veteran's Administration; included but not limited to

disability, pension, and claim representation in local hearings when claims

are in appeal.

State Service Officer

. Assisted Veterans in filing claims for disability compensation and

pension benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

. Responsible for management of over 500 cases simultaneously to secure

benefits.

. Effectively communicated with veterans of varying demographics,

explaining the hard to understand federal regulations in a manner that

was easily understood.

. Represented veterans before a local hearing officer when claims went

into the appeals process.

. Gave oral presentations to the Foundation Leadership quarterly on

activity, benefits awards and outreach.

United State Army Prior to 1995

Sergeant First Class (E-7), Honorably

Discharged

United States Army Recruiting Command Recruiting Station Commander

. Trained and mentored recruiters to achieve assigned goals.

. Reviewed recruiters' daily plans and instructed on time management.

. Analyzed market data to predict trends.

. Consistently achieved assigned goals through maintaining contact with

prospective applicants, which included officer candidates and

professional medical prospects.

. Briefed visiting officials on market share, market penetration, and

total market available.

. Gave quarterly presentations to the Recruiting Battalion Leadership on

goals, objectives and accomplishments.

. Worked with community leaders, gave presentations to civic

organizations and educators to enhance the image of the Army.

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