Search Committee for

Director of Human Resources

September 30, 2010

Members of the Committee,

As a Human Resources professional, I provide creative, measurable,

cost-saving solutions to statutory governance, employee relations, training

& development, and strategic work force initiatives. With applicable

educational attainments, relevant certification, and diverse professional

experiences, I have a thorough understanding of organizational structure

and benchmark business practices.

I believe the wide range of core competencies and skills

variety I possess, including preferred requisites of successful tenure in

both small and large organizations, a Master's Degree in Human Resources

Management, and experience in a manufacturing environments, uniquely

qualifies me to serves your organization's next Director of Human

Resources.

I've demonstrated strong performance management abilities by leading

major organizational change efforts, including the implementation of a $9MM

Human Resources automated data processing system for the agency's 160

departments, producing significant cost savings, while improving

organizational and workforce compliance. Additionally, I designed,

implemented, and administered a benefits driven tax advantaged pension

payout program for both CBU and non bargaining unit workers, resulting in

cost savings of more than $4.1 million over a 3 year period. As a business

leader in a complex workplace environment of more than 8,500 workers of

varied educational backgrounds, I had opportunity to work in partnership

with all levels of the organization's workforce.

I have labor / employee relations experience including administrative,

operational, and negotiations aspects of a 5,000-member professional union

and 2,500-member clerical, maintenance, and technical workers union. I'm a

proven problem solver, critical thinker, and self-starter; I work well in

both collaborative and self-directed settings, and am comfortable in

supportive, administrative, or leadership capacities. I've built and

continue to maintain effective working relationships with Senior Staff

members, Executive personnel, Bargaining Unit Officials, professional-

technical workers, and external stakeholders. I'm accustomed to multi-

tasking day-to-day activities and leading subordinates to complete project

timelines in an expeditious manner.

Recognized as a cooperative, dependable, innovative administrative

leader, I respect those I work with and encourage their excellence in all

undertakings. I formally led and evaluated a staff of eight professional

and paraprofessional workers and hold certification as a Senior

Professional in Human Resources by SHRM (Society for Human Resource

Management).

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I've demonstrated practical experience, knowledge and principled

application of Human Resources Management & Regulatory Compliance, Employee

Compensation & Benefits, Employee / Labor Relations, Organizational Design

& Development, and workforce Training initiatives. I've created assessment

methodologies and evaluation plans & strategies for program implementation,

continuous improvement processes, and organizational interventions,

including management-level and employee-level training initiatives with

metrics driven ROI.

My prior professional positions required the use of a broad base of

interpersonal and technical skills including subject matter expert

knowledge of State and Federal Statutory Regulations, Human Resources

Management, Organizational Leadership, Training and Development, Labor

Relations, Payroll, Accounting & Finance, and the Internal Revenue Code.

The wide-ranging interdisciplinary expertise and highly developed business

acumen I possess can benefit your organization through mentoring, coaching,

and modeling to both internal and external stakeholders.

As you will note on the enclosed resume, the breadth of my experiences

cover wide areas of responsibility. I'm a hard working, well-organized

executive leader with a proven record of proactive program development and

administrative abilities. I hold professional-level degrees in Accounting

and a Master's Degree in Human Resources Management. I've continued

advanced coursework in the areas of Organizational Development & Design,

and have demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development of

strategic analysis, business plans, financial analysis, research & design,

and statutory issues.

Character, personality, and a positive work ethic will be evidenced

during our personal meeting. I'm confidently seeking new leadership

challenges commensurate with my increasing professional abilities. I would

welcome the opportunity to speak with you about the sustainable, positive

impact I could make to your organization. You may contact me at 828-680-

9329 to schedule an interview. Thanking you in advance, I am,

Very truly yours,

A.G. "Tony" Martin, SPHR

A. G. "Tony" Martin, SPHR

85 Woodfern Lane, Wolf Laurel Resort, Mars Hill, NC 28754

Home 828-***-**** / e-mail abkf9l@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

As your organization's next Director Human Resources, I

can:

Establish a cooperative, proactive leadership style

Effectively plan, design, develop, administer, and

deliver human capital productivity increases

Create measurable operational and strategic

initiatives to grow the defined business segment

Enhance administrative oversight

Develop effective assessment methodologies

Strengthen organizational compliance

Incorporate leadership strategies to diverse

constituencies

Foster positive, supportive work environments for

employees in resonance with organizational values,

mission, and vision

My facilitative & administrative leadership strengths

include:

Strong Business Acumen

Human Resource Management; Strategy & Compliance

Employee-Labor Relations, Compensation & Benefits

Organizational Design; Development & Leadership

Employee Development and Training

Research Measurement and Evaluation

Budgeting, Accounting, Payroll, & Financial

Administration

Policy & Program Development and Public Speaking

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Accomplished Professional with more than 10 years

experience in:

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

V Possesses outstanding interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated verbal, written, and communicative skills.

Composes organizational wide memorandum to professional

staff, support staff, department & division managers,

and external stakeholders achieving clear, concise

communications.

V Clarified Collective Bargaining Unit administration,

dispute resolution, and negotiations with Union

leadership, streamlining CBU interactions and

engendering trust between CBU leadership and management.

V Analyzes, approves and prepares compliance and safety

reporting. Thorough knowledge of generally accepted

accounting principles, procedures and development,

financial analysis, budgeting, and revenue forecasting.

V Reviews / develops / compiles administrative policies

and procedures to improve the organization's functional

effectiveness, defining areas of procedural

responsibility in compliance with governing agencies.

V Experienced in the formulation, deployment, and analysis

of research initiatives. Prioritizes the acquisition and

interpretation of relevant studies, professional

journals, research design, data analysis, and assessment

methodologies to accomplish organizational objectives.

V Integrated skills linking theory to practice in adult

cognition and learning models, behavioral drivers and

barriers, organizational performance enhancement, human

capital productivity increases, group dynamics,

strategies and design of adragogical learning

experiences, and employee training & development

initiatives, resulting in measurable, sustainable

organizational efficiencies.

V Standardized objectives of evolving organizational

structure, models of governance, resource allocation,

and diversity challenges leading to increased

effectiveness within the organization.

V Formulated methods of continuous improvement processes

utilizing multiple isolation evaluation strategies

including reaction, learning, behavior, results, impact,

and metrics driven Return on Investment methodologies,

increasing organizational productivity.

V Reorganized supervisory staff to effectively plan,

organize, schedule, and lead subordinates to meet

project timelines, reducing worker fatigue and

increasing job satisfaction.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

V Appointed as liaison to Collective Bargaining Units.

Skilled in contract negotiations, dispute resolution,

contractual agreements, and the interpretation &

applicability of State and Federal Statutory

Regulations.

V Directed the mentoring, coaching, and facilitation of

educational and training interventions for groups of

two, to more than 900 participants.

V Established employee evaluation / personnel analyses in

conjunction with performance appraisals, employee

advancement, and employee disciplinary actions.

Demonstrated record of confidentiality consistent with

personnel, employment, benefit, and payroll matters.

V Designated SME (Subject Matter Expert) of Administrative

Codes, the application and interpretation of federal and

state statutory labor employment regulations,

unemployment compensation, Internal Revenue Code, FLSA,

FMLA, ADA, EEOC, PERC, AAPs, Title VII / CRA 1991, and

ADEA. Appointed Internal Revenue Service liaison.

V Systematized interventions of current and developing

theories of adult cognition and learning; the influence

of age, gender, and culture on adult learning; creative

approaches, techniques, and strategies for teaching

adults; and emerging opportunities in the creation

and/or redesign of adult learning experiences,

increasing organizational training effectiveness .

V Standardized the use of PowerPoint presentation software

for imaginative, expressive group facilitation of

training programs and effective public relations

information sessions. Utilizes adult learning theories

and techniques for relevant, engaging and effective

group presentations.

V Reorganized & maintained employee benefit plans and

administration, including IRC section 125 cafeteria

plans and tax advantaged compensation and retirement

plans, with resultant organizational savings of more

than $4.1 million.

Proficient with PC application and Mainframe programs

V Led major organizational change effort of implementing a

$9MM Human Resources automated data processing system

for the agency's 160 departments, producing significant

cost savings, while improving organizational and

workforce compliance.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

V Skilled in computer based accounting, financial

management, and human resource management systems,

Microsoft Access, Excel (spreadsheet and graphics),

PowerPoint presentation software, Outlook, and Word, in

both PC and MAC platforms.

V Mainframe AS400 System automated applications include

CrossPointe Human Resources Information Systems,

Financial Management System (FMS), Employee Management

System (EMS), TERMS, and KRONOS I-Series Timekeeper

System.

EDUCATIONAL PROFILE

Bachelor of Science, Accounting - University of Florida.

Gainesville, FL

Master of Arts, Business & Human Resources Management -

Graduation Honors, Webster University. St. Louis, MO

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Member of the Johnson City Rotary Club, Past Officer

Rotary International -

1996-97,

Past Club President - 1986-87 & 2003-2004. Major

Donor to The Rotary

Foundation.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES &

WORK EXPERIENCE

Provided upon request.

> Business Operations

> Administration

> Accounting

> Personnel Leadership

> Payroll

> Finance

> Human Resources Management

> Organizational Improvement

> Employee / Management Training & Development

> SPHR - Certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by SHRM

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