Human Resources Manager

SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

> Proven labor contract negotiator and administrator with the

International Association of Machinists, PACE (Steelworkers), United

Automobile Workers, and Sheet Metal Workers Unions. Experienced with

single site and multi-state/international operations with employment

levels ranging from 160 to 1,400 employees.

> Directed and managed health and safety programs, which regularly

produced results lower than industry's SIC code. Frequently cited as a

"best practice" by corporate for risk management, environmental,

workers' compensation, health, and safety programs. Managed third-

party administered and self-insured/self-administered Workers'

Compensation programs.

> Experienced "change agent." Demonstrated ability to analyze and

resolve complex issues. Successfully formulated Human Resources

strategies with divergent workforces of varying types and sizes that

drove organizational change.

> Experienced in changing to and working in a team-based environment.

Responsible for the training and facilitation of continuous improvement

teams using lean manufacturing techniques. Experienced trainer,

Certified Zenger-Miller instructor and coordinator and participant in

Kaizen events.

> Successfully designed and implemented performance management

initiatives and OD programs such as technical skills acquisition, "high

potential" identification/development, professional development and

change management. Developed and managed employee audit system, which

identified organizational strengths and areas for improvement.

> Managed the salary administration, incentive compensation, and payroll

processing functions. Developed salary administration and incentive

bonus initiatives that controlled personnel costs while rewarding

superior performance and retaining key employees. Skilled in use of

Corporate Resources Group (CRG) salary survey data and certified as a

CRG International Position Evaluation (IPE) analyst.

> Experienced recruiter of both hourly and salaried employees.

Successfully recruited for all levels of salaried workforce including

executive and R&D. Designed and implemented a variety of inventive and

adaptive selection processes utilizing techniques such as pre-

employment testing, peer/team interviews, and a pre-employment school.

Managed relocation and expatriate programs.

> Leadership role on implementation team, which spearheaded successful

quests for quality certifications such as ISO 9000, Q-1, Targets of

Excellence, and Pentastar.

> Accomplished in benefits plan design, contract negotiation and benefits

administration. Developed healthcare plan design and contract terms,

which generated savings for Company and stabilized costs for employees.

WORK HISTORY

TAYLOR-WHARTON CRYOGENICS LLC

Mobile, Alabama

January, 2005 to Present

Human Resources Director

Company manufactures cryogenic gas storage vessels.

. Responsible for planning, organizing, executing, and leading employee

relations activities for two domestic operations and for the

international operations (three manufacturing and two sales) within the

Company. Theodore facility represented by the Sheet Metal Workers Union.

. Responsible for planning, organizing, executing, and leading labor and

employee relations activities for all locations in the Company.

. Responsible for benefits plan administration.

. Manage the performance appraisal process.

. Leader in implementing continuous improvement projects and methods.

. Manage the Safety, Health, and Workers' Compensation programs.

. Design and conduct training and development programs.

. Manage environmental management activities, including reporting, waste

disposal and permits. Negotiate terms for water and sewer use with local

utility.

. Supervise the insured Workers' Compensation program.

. Direct all recruiting activities.

. Manage all compensation, incentive compensation, and salary

administration processes for Theodore and the international locations.

CINRAM, INC.

Huntsville, Alabama

January, 2004 to January, 2005

Human Resources Administrator

Facility manufactures and distributes pre-recorded DVD's and VHS Cassettes.

Delivered HR services for all distribution and warehousing employees.

Provided Benefits Administration, Training and Development support for the

entire facility.

REGAL EMPLOYMENT, INC.

Hartselle, Alabama

April, 2003 to January, 2004

Human Resources Generalist

Staffing/contract labor firm. Duties included interviewing, selection,

policy development, employee discipline, training, orientation, safety

management, and Workers' Compensation administration.

ELECTROLUX

January, 1990 to December, 2002

Prior to closing, the Division designed and manufactured refrigeration

compressors and HVAC compressor motors.

Human Resources Director Human Resources Manager

Cullman, Alabama Athens, Tennessee

September, 1997 to December, 2002 January, 1990 to September,

1997

Responsible for all Human Resource activities at both facilities while in

Alabama (1,400 employees).

. Experienced chief spokesperson with the International Association of

Machinists and Steelworkers (PACE) Unions. Responsible for designing and

executing collective bargaining negotiation strategies. Developed

collective bargaining parameters for language and benefits. Calculated

projected and final cost of contract changes.

. Designed and implemented a variety of inventive and adaptive selection

processes utilizing techniques such as pre-employment testing, peer/team

interviews, and a pre-employment school.

. Responsible for the facilitation of continuous improvement team

activities using lean manufacturing techniques.

. Frequently cited as a "best practice" by corporate for risk management,

environmental, workers' compensation, health, and safety programs.

. Managed healthcare plan design vendor selection and contract

negotiations.

. Managed the salary administration and incentive bonus programs. Skilled

in use of Corporate Resources Group (CRG) salary survey data and

certified as a CRG International Position Evaluation (IPE) analyst.

. Successfully designed and implemented OD and performance management

initiatives. Developed and managed employee audit system, which

identified organizational strengths and areas for improvement.

. Experienced recruiter of both hourly and salaried employees.

Successfully recruited for all levels of salaried workforce, including

R&D and executive.

ARVINMERITOR, INC.

Dexter, Missouri

May, 1976 to January, 1990

Human Resources Manager

Plant was a supplier of original equipment and aftermarket automotive

exhaust systems. Served as member of contract negotiation team. Provided

contract interpretation and administration. Bargaining Unit represented by

the United Automobile Workers Union.

. Managed safety, health, Workers ' Compensation, and environmental

programs.

. Designed, trained, and facilitated combined hourly and salaried problem

solving teams.

. Directed recruiting and selection process for salaried and hourly

employees.

. Administered hourly and salary benefits programs and managed non-exempt

salary administration system.

. Managed safety, health, Workers ' Compensation, and environmental

functions.

EDUCATION

Indiana University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major

in Personnel and Industrial Relations.

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