JERALD D. RAINES
**** ********** ****, ***** ********, WV 25550
Cell: 859-***-**** E-mail: **********@***.***
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Results-driven executive with operations background and outstanding
record of achievement in company restructures, establishing human resources
departments, legal compliance, business development and customer care,
talent acquisition and development, compensation and benefits, writing and
interpreting policy and procedure, and providing managerial and labor
support. Excel at protecting company interests in areas of civil
litigation and organizational development to reduce costs and provide long-
term profitability. Strong reference letter from UPS, 20 year employer.
Have PHR certification. Willing to travel and relocate.
ACHIEVEMENTS
* District business planning leader overseeing strategic direction for
organizational development of 6,500 employees.
* Implemented succession planning program for accountability of senior
management regarding skill set development for all employees,
promotion pipelines, management improvement, and corrective action
plans as needed.
* Allocated $56 million monthly budget, implement cost cutting measures,
and strategies for increasing customer base.
* Career record of zero legal losses by use of superior mediation skills
and maintaining in-depth knowledge of employment law and day-to-day
business requirements.
* Led team of six direct report managers, overseeing all aspects of risk
management, compliance, talent acquisition, employee relations, health
and safety, and workforce planning.
* Conducted an ongoing comprehensive health and safety audit program to
assist in 100% compliance.
* Awarded highest employee relations index for employee opinion surveys
from 2005-2009.
* Ranked number one in production efficiencies to maintain 90% retention
compared to industry average of 50%, saving new hire training and
education costs.
* Reduced accidents and lost time injuries from 3.5 to 1.0 per 200,000
hours, saving the company $2.9 million per year.
* Piloted companywide new hire orientation program with primary focus on
employee retention.
* Coordinator for Women's Leadership Development Program to assist in
succession planning.
SKILLS
* Specialize in educational strategies to change attitudes, values,
processes, and structures of the organization to better adapt to new
technologies, changing markets, and challenges.
* Maintain in-depth knowledge of the business financial position, mid
range plans, and culture and competition in order to create positive
operating leverage.
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* Successfully manage EEOC, ethics concerns, and corporate hotline
complaints to prevent fines or judgments from governing agency such as
OSHA and OFCCP in the areas of health and safety and work force
planning.
* Promote above availabilities for protected groups to reduce shortfalls
in all job classes by education of senior staff, development of
existing employees, and recruitment of external candidates.
* Work closely with management and employees to improve communication,
build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
* Analyze and resolve complex employee relations issues by conducting
effective, thorough and objective investigations.
* Implement employee recognition programs, compensation, and retention
bonus incentives.
* Provide guidance and implement business unit restructures, workforce
and succession planning, and identify training needs for business
units.
* Crisis management team leader and point person for all public
relations and media interaction.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
United Parcel Service (1990-2009)
New York State Director of Human Resources
UPS is the world's largest transportation company and a global leader in
supply chain solutions with 408,000 employees worldwide and annual revenue
of $45.3 billion.
> 2009 transfer to New York over 6 direct report managers, 6,500
employees
> 2005 promoted to Director of Human Resources with transfer to
Northern Ohio. Responsible for all aspects of HR with 6 direct
report managers, 4,800 union and 300 non-union employees
> 2003 Transfer to North Carolina as Workforce Planning/ Learning and
Development Manager
> 2000 Promoted to HR Workforce Planning Manager for Tennessee
> 1998 Promoted to Hub Distribution Operations Manager
> 1995 Transfer to Operations in Nashville, Tennessee
> 1994 Special assignment Dallas, Texas opening new air facility
> 1992 Promoted to Fulltime Supervisor in Operations
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
University of Tennessee - Bachelors of Science, Honors Graduate
Society of Human Resources Management Certification (PHR)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Congressional Awareness Program - Directed monthly meetings with US
Congressmen and Senators to affect present and future policies
impacting transportation industry at a federal level.
United Way - Committee member, fundraiser and leadership giver
Community Service - Distributed $200,000 per year in grants to non-
profit organizations