***** ***** ***** ***** *********, alaska *****
Phone 804-***-**** . E-mail *************@*****.***
carlton a. cousin
Objective
To obtain a Corporate Human Resources Manager
position.
Highlights of qualifications
Master of Business Administration, specializing in
Human Resource Management.
Over 25 years experience of changing lives and
improving HR processes.
Experienced leader with expertise in employee
relations and project management; Facilitated and
developed a five year business plan.
Strong consultant and communicator with executives
and employees at all levels; collaborative
management style as coach, counselor and mentor.
Extensive background in recruitment and retention.
Develops products using HRIS, PeopleSoft, Oracle,
MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, QuickBooks,
and Outlook.
Develops/maintains successful working relationships
with colleagues, management and employees.
Possesses the ability to verbally communicate
effectively in a variety of settings, formal
classroom training.
Energetic motivator, exhibiting high ethics, hard
work, dedication, competence and confidence
underscored by a personal commitment to outstanding
performance.
Professional experience
Senior Human Resources Generalist, South Central Foundation: 2009 - Present
Anchorage, Alaska
. Advises hospital administrators, managers and supervisors on employee
performance problems which includes: how to investigate misconduct,
determining the level of corrective action, due process procedures,
and solutions to problematic situations.
. Manage and provide direction to three personnel engaged in providing
human resources support for 820 hospital employees.
. Conceived, developed and implemented a series of HR programs, services
and leadership including team development training, supervisory
training, and succession planning.
. Conducts investigations in discipline and grievance matters, and
harassment and discrimination complaints.
. Performs research, prepares reports, and recommends action on a
variety of personnel and employee relation matters.
Human Resources Manager, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska: 2008 - 2009
Anchorage, Alaska
. Established a human resources department that served the hiring,
training, compensation and benefits needs in 30 statewide offices.
. Reduced benefits cost by 15% annually through meticulous recordkeeping
and ensuring that company did not pay for employees that were
ineligible.
. Introduced new employee orientation and individualized training,
resulting in a 97% satisfaction rating.
. Provided strategic leadership, direction and consultation to executive
leadership with regards to organizational structure and design,
policies, programs and initiatives.
. Managed and mentored14 personnel; team leaders, community directors,
local community leads, human resource assistants and payroll clerks.
. Developed and applied effective recruiting and selection strategies to
identify, attract and select well-qualified candidates.
. Created and implemented change management initiatives to proactively
support key business objectives; partnered with executive leadership
to define and track the development of key talent and future leaders
in the organization.
Senior Human Resources Manager: 2005 - 2008; United States Army/Fort
Richardson, Alaska
. Managed and provided direction to nine personnel engaged in providing
human resources support for 778 employees.
. Provided strategic HR guidance and recommendations for problem
resolution to executive management.
. Taught Army Team Building training exercises to executive management,
managers, supervisors and employees.
. Formulated both short-term and long-term training plans and directed
their application.
Senior Human Resources Manager: 2001 - 2005; United States Army/Ponce,
Puerto Rico
. Managed and provided direction to 12 personnel engaged in providing
Human Resources support for 761 employees.
. Directed, orchestrated, and planned the global deployment of human
resources for 229 Department of Defense personnel.
. Managed two operating budgets totaling $5 million.
. Analyzed and monitored global operational capabilities and provides
cross-functional feedback to support agencies.
Senior Professional Military Education Instructor: 1999 - 2001; United
States Army/Fort Lee, Virginia
. Managed, provided direction, counseled and evaluated 27 personnel.
. Directed the development and planning of a $3.5 million annual budget
to include cost analysis and forecasting operational requirements.
. Created operating instructions, training programs and evaluation
tests.
United States Army Career Counselor: 1996 - 1999; United States Army/Fort
Wainwright, Alaska
. Contacted, interviewed, and advised qualified military personnel on
benefits of extending their enlistment in the Army.
Education And PROFESSIONAL Affiliations
. M.B.A. - Human Resource Management - American Intercontinental
University
. B.S. - Business Administration - Wayland Baptist University
. Management Certificate: Specializing in EEO law, feedback
processes/organizational structure - US Army Management Training
. United States Army Career Counselor Course
. United States Army Career Retention Course
. United States Army Equal Opportunity Course
. United States Army Total Instructor Development Course
. Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
. Toastmaster International Chapter, Okinawa, Japan [pic]