Manager Human Resources

Melissa F. Clark

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Lanett, AL 36863

Home / Cell: 229-***-****

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Innovative and results-oriented Human Resources professional with a

diversified background in employee relations services, manufacturing, and

high tech industries. Effective in building, managing, and driving teams

to deliver exceptional service levels and operational performance. Swiftly

identifies opportunities and creates and implements actions that positively

affect the bottom line, while mitigating risks and costs. Core

competencies include:

Compensation Strategy Performance Management Recruiting/Talent

HR Risk Control Acquisition

Management Diversity Management Continuous Process

Compliance/Audit Retention Strategies Improvement

Management OSHA Team Leadership &

Safety Management Policies/Procedures Mentoring

LEAN Manufacturing

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kimberly - Clark, LaGrange, GA 2008 - 2009

Manufacturing Plant - Spunbond Non-Wovens Manufacturing Mill

(Job Eliminated/Lay Off)

Senior Human Resource Specialist

. Coordinated and managed all human resources and training programs for the

LaGrange Mill and 250 Mill employees: Recruitment, Talent Management,

Employee Development, Payroll, Benefits (FMLA, Workman's Comp, Payroll

Issues, etc HR Policies and Procedures, Handled Employee issues /

discipline.

. Wrote, developed coordinated and implemented the Employee Training

Program for the Mill. Training included topics of: HR, Technical,

Safety, LEAN Manufacturing and OSHA policies and procedures.

. Assisted and participated in LEAN Manufacturing.

. Assisted the Safety Manager in various aspects of Safety policies and

procedures.

. Instructed Safety and Hazardous Materials classes and programs to Mill

Employees and Managers.

. Assisted and participated in OSHA audits.

. Assisted and participated in VPP Star Certification.

. Assisted and participated in EHS and ISO audits.

. Assisted the Safety Manager in promoting a "positive" Safety, Hazardous

Materials and Environmental program that improved morale and Safety

results throughout the Mill.

. Received 3rd "Crystal Eagle Safety Award" for 2008-2009 at the LaGrange

Mill for having "ZERO" accidents or injuries for the entire year of 2008

- 2009.

. Coordinated the Health and Wellness Committee.

Home Depot, Chattanooga, TN; Moultrie, GA, Decatur, AL 2003 - 2008

(Job Eliminated/Lay Off)

Human Resource Manager (HRM)

< Coordinated all HR events, benefits and recruiting for all employees in

the store.

< Worked with management on all HR issues, practices and policies;

implemented and participated in many HR programs, processes, recruiting

efforts, career fairs with managers and associates.

< Assisted Store Manager in analyzing the various staffing, forecasting and

profit and loss reports in order to operate the store at maximum

efficiency, productivity and profitability.

< Assisted the Safety/Loss Prevention Manager in Promoting and developing a

positive safety program in each store for the safety of all employees and

customers.

< Assisted and participated in OSHA audits and on INFOCUS teams (in house

safety committees).

Corporate Trainer (SAT)

Trained Home Depot Associates and Managers in various training classes -

i.e. - Orientation, Professional Selling Skills, Selling for Success, DST,

and department specific product knowledge. Instructed Safety and Hazardous

Materials classes to all Employees and Managers. We started with

Orientation and followed up every month with Safety / Hazardous Materials

review classes / activities on various safety topics and procedures.

H.R. Assistant, Team Depot Captain, Scheduler, Master Paint Mixologist

H.R. Assistant, Assist the HR Manager with HR duties, SOP, administration

tasks and review writing. Assisted the Safety Manager with OSHA audits,

Safety programs and the INFOCUS teams (in house safety team). Team Depot

Captain, Organized charity projects for the community. Scheduler,

Maintained and produced schedules for 125 Associates and Managers of the

Moultrie Home Depot. Responsible for long and short term forecasts and

coordinating labor hours. Master paint Mixologist, Mixed various paints

and advised customers on various painting procedures. Followed all safety

procedures for proper disposal of all Hazardous Materials associated with

paint.

Federal Express (FEDEX), Atlanta, GA; San Antonio, TX 1987 - 1997

(Birth of Daughter)

Account Executive

Responsible for all freight sales from San Antonio to the Mexican border.

Southeast Heavyweight Human Resources Specialist

Responsible for Coordinating Human Resource Policies, Procedures and

Programs for Heavyweight Freight Sales and Logistics movement for Georgia,

South Carolina and North Florida and coordinating the Southeast HR

Specialists.

Weight and Balance Loadmaster, Dispatcher, Ramp Agent

Certified and responsible for Weight and Balance on 727, DC-8, DC-10, MD-

11, and 747 aircraft. Dispatched aircraft, short and long haul trucks.

Worked with logistics, planning and sales.

International and Dangerous Goods Specialist and Instructor, Courier

Instructed International and Dangerous Goods classes to Managers and

Associates. Courier.

EDUCATION

BS in Elementary Education, Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Double Minor in Math and Business

Pursuing Masters in Human Resources

Currently hold Elementary Education Teaching Certificates in the States of

Georgia and Alabama

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

SHRM National Member (Society of Human Resource Management)

SHRM Local Member and Secretary on Board of Directors, West Georgia Chapter

Pursuing my PHR Certification

Pursuing my Masters Degree in Human Resources

Currently certified as an AIS (Advanced Instructor Specialist) and BIS

(Basic Instructor Specialist)

Currently hold Elementary Education Teaching Certificates in the States of

Georgia and Alabama

Certified Domestic Violence Counselor

Willing to Relocate in the Southeast

References Available Upon Request

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