CONNIE B. TATE, PHR

**** ***** ***** ***** *: 502-***-****

Louisville, KY 40299 C: 502-***-****

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Energetic Human Resources professional with 15+ years of solid leadership

and management experience in the distilled spirits, computer repair,

service/fulfillment, food/beverage, and print/promotions industries.

Demonstrated ability in planning and implementing programs within union and

non union environments. Successfully managed multi-site locations.

Highly effective in communicating diplomatically and tactfully with all

levels. Recognized strength in coaching, counseling, and mentoring

supervisors and management team. Sensitive to employee issues and

confidentiality. Summary of skills include:

Employee Dispute Benefits Grievance

Relations Resolution Procedures

Compensation Start-Up Restructurin Affirmative Action

Operations g Plans

Recruiting Reduction in Plant Contract

Force Closings Negotiations

Talent Management Employee Handbook Payroll Behavioral

Interviews

Management Severance Downsizing New Hire

Inventory Agreements Orientation

Progressive Attendance Unemployment Complaint

Discipline Programs Investigation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL, Louisville, KY 2001-2009

Director, Human Resources 2006-2009

Senior Manager Employee Relations

2001-2006

Managed all facets of Human Resources Department including

compensation/benefits administration, payroll processing, employee

relations and recognition programs for corporate office and 10

manufacturing plants throughout the U.S. HR Business Partner to

Print/Promotions Division.

* Provided HR support to start-up of new Transportation division.

* Investigated claims of unfair treatment, discrimination and

harassment.

* Traveled to all manufacturing plants for roll-outs of policies and

procedures, benefit open enrollments, employee relations issues,

new hires, and terminations.

* Provided technical human resources assistance to management

regarding people, workplace issues, and trends.

* Partnered with management team on strategic planning, change

management and integration initiatives.

* Managed the planning, organizing and administering of all relevant

documents, materials, notices, and official state specific

information for plant closing.

* Developed staff in various Human Resources competencies, practices

and employment laws.

* Managed the unemployment program interfacing with employment

services team to minimize unemployment costs.

BLUE FIN TECHNOLOGIES (SOLECTRON), Louisville, KY 2000-2001

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for the development and set-up of the Human Resources

Department in a satellite operation interfacing with off-site Corporate

operation.

* Responsible for all aspects of recruiting/employment.

* Provided consultation/training for manager and supervisors in

grievances/disputes.

* Mentored managers/supervisors in job performance appraisal process.

* Maintained Human Resources database.

* Developed and published company employee handbook adopting

corporate policies/procedures where appropriate.

* Updated job descriptions/pay grades for all positions.

* Administered company benefit program as well as analysis of benefit

provider cost and recommended changes where appropriate.

* Maintained/administered payroll.

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CUSTOM QUALITY SERVICE (CQS), Louisville, KY 1999-2000

Human Resources Manager

Provided Human Resources support for 190 employees. Recruit, screen, and

interview potential new hires maintaining 70-75% ratio of employees with

disabilities for government contract compliance requirements.

* Provided consultation to all departments in personnel policy

administration.

* Maintained all records required by local Government/law to meet

compliance regulating employment of people with disabilities in

Javis-Wagner O'Day Contracts.

* Responsible for maintaining required documentation/personnel files

for Seven Counties Services funded employees and contract

compliance in other funding areas.

* Maintained compliance of NISH and documentation to support NISH

year-end audit.

* Prepared/maintained corporate personnel policies and procedures.

* Performed salary wage surveys and data to determine competitive

compensation plan.

* Wrote grant requests to meet funding needs.

ENTERPRISING SERVICES SOLUTIONS CO. (ESSC / GENICOM), Louisville, KY

1997-1999

Senior Human Resources Representative

Provided Human Resources support to Fort Worth, TX operations, three

Regional Field Service Managers, and back-up support to Louisville Depot

operations.

* Played a key role in developing new policies and procedures for a

start-up operation in Louisville,KY.

* Provided internal and external recruiting and hiring with emphasis

on compliance with company AAP to local and remote site field

offices.

* Performed training and development programs for management staff

and field services.

* Organized and Facilitated out of state plant closing.

UNITED DISTILLERS MANUFACTURING, INC., Louisville, KY 1989-1997

Human Resources Supervisor

Responsible for administration of all human resources functions, including

labor contract interpretation/negotiations, training, payroll, and

benefits.

* Implemented site safety program under the current OSHA regulations,

monthly safety meetings, committee meetings, and training sessions.

* Maintained Seniority Roster.

* Organized a recruitment program, prior to the start-up of a new

computerized distillery operation.

* Implemented an attendance control program, which resulted in a

reduction of absenteeism below the industry average.

* Implemented and maintained the Affirmative Action Plan.

* Prepared and facilitated reduction in force/recall, retirements,

retiree benefits, severance packages, etc.

EDUCATION

BS, Occupational Training and Development, University of Louisville,

Louisville, KY

Associates, Applied Science (Human Services), Jefferson Community College,

Louisville, KY

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PHR Certification (Professional in Human Resources), Society for Human

Resources Management

AMA and Institute for Applied Management & Law, University Training and

Seminars:

Fundamentals of Human Resources Management, Human Resources

Generalist Program,

Seven Counties Core Training, Assertiveness Training for New

Managers,

Advance Certificate in Employment Law

University of Louisville, Effective Presentation Skills

University of Michigan, Personnel Record-keeping and

Reporting

Served on Labor/Management, Job Evaluation/Compensation,Culture Survey

task force committees.

Current on ADA, Violence in the Workplace, FMLA, Sexual Harassment,

Affirmative Action, Workers' Compensation, EFCA, COBRA.

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