Human Resources Training

Lance Grisham, SPHR

McDonough, Georgia

678-***-**** • *********@***.***

ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT • HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Progressive and innovative human resources professional, with more than 20 years of experience managing and

leading organization development initiatives and employee relations for a corporation in several different facilities. I

have purposely utilized a “career maze” strategy in order to have a solid foundation and understanding of all

aspects of a manufacturing organization. Continuously developing and growing exceptional talent through unique

leadership development and performance management programs.

Areas of expertise include: Human Resources / Operations Management • Training & Development

• Organization Development • Cross-Functional Team Leadership • Strategic Workforce Planning

• Change Management • Succession Planning • Performance Management • Leadership Development • Coaching

• HR Policy Development • Employee Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Leadership Development Group, LLC. • July 2009 – Present

Partner with small and large organizations to improve productivity, reduce costs and plan strategically through:

Organization analysis Streamlined learning systems Results targeted training programs Improving hiring

processes Developing shared ownership of results Time efficiency improvement planning Safety training

Supervisory leadership programs Instilling customer focused culture Personal coaching

First Quality Baby Products • 1989-July, 2009

This segment of the organization has formerly been known as Covidien, Tyco HealthCare, Paragon Trade Brands

and Weyerhaeuser. These organization changes were due to acquisitions and an IPO.

Various Locations and roles (full details upon request). Some highlights described below.

Training Manager / HR Generalist / Training Specialist / Logistics Supervisor / Warehouse Supervisor / Team

Leader

Human Resources

• Fostered positive employee relations and supported transition through several major organization changes

• Launched a Change Management workshop for managers in the process of an acquisition

• Led the HR function in an off site distribution center

• Led a cross functional team that developed and implemented a new performance review process

• Introduced and rolled out a diversity program for a 400+ team member facility

• Pre and Post acquisition Human Resource functions in a corporate environment.

• Supported payroll as back up for primary leader

• Led pre employment and promotional testing programs

• Led the entire recruitment process for hourly and salaried openings,

Organization Development & Training

• Managed all training and organization development functions, systems, strategies, and initiatives for

group’s 400+ associates

• Acquired grants from Pennsylvania and Georgia worth approximately $2 million for training of employees

• Supported several international and nationwide training initiatives

• Developed first stage certification program for machine operators into a successful technical organization

development process

• Led the total training and development function in the start up of a diaper manufacturing facility with a

workforce that had no experience in the industry

• Developed several technical training programs by traveling to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)

during equipment development

• Developed and implemented leadership development programs for supervisors and team leaders

Resume

• Purchased, implemented and supported Learning Management System and web based training program

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Distribution

• Responsible for all aspects of distribution from receiving through shipping

• Continuously maintained a facility inventory accuracy rating of 99.99%

• Member of the leadership team in the start up of an 800,000 square foot distribution facility

• Led the inventory, transportation, purchasing and facility maintenance functions in a distribution center

TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES

• Authorized Trainer for OSHA Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

• Certified Kepner Tregoe Analytical Troubleshooting Program Leader

• Certified Administrator for the Standard Timing Model Mechanical Aptitude Test

o MS Office Suite

o Adobe Captivate

o Kepner Tregoe Analytical Troubleshooting

o Kepner Tregoe Problem Solving Decision Making

o Kepner Tregoe Project Management Workshop

o Recruiting, Interviewing & Selecting Employees

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Applied Studies, Organization Leadership

Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia

Summa Cum Laude

Associates of Applied Science in Management/Development

McLennan Community College, Waco, Texas

Highest Honors

CERTIFICATIONS

Society of Human Resources Management, Senior Professional in Human Resources (S.P.H.R)

MILITARY

United States Marine Corps Reserve 1986-1994

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