Human Resources
Resume:
David A. Grant
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
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EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Experienced and seasoned executive with a highly successful and proven
track record in strategic planning, program management, performance
management, financial management, career development, sales, labor
relations, compliance and risk management. In addition, ability to
interface with legal departments and local, state and federal regulators.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NEW YORK CAROLINA EXPRESS 2006-
2012
Director of Human Resources & Safety
Created and developed the HR and Safety department from its inception.
Identified existing and potential challenges and established solutions
while ensuring legal compliance and alignment with company core values and
expectations.
. Revised driver safety and accident reduction plan resulting in a
$40,000 drop in vehicle insurance premiums or $400 per unit.
. Reduced temporary hiring budget 12% by establishing external
recruiting relationships.
. Achieved a 15% reduction in turn over rate by empowering front line
managers in performance management objectives.
. Created an annual savings of $30,000 after revising the company
uniform program.
. Realized a first year savings of $13,000 after restructuring the
driver safety awards program while preserving employee morale.
. Introduced JJ Keller's Driver Management on Line Program resulting in
streamline compliance management while delivering a reduction in
violations and higher rankings with Federal agencies.
. Outsourced and established relationship with outside vendor to manage
NYC parking violations resulting in a 55% increase in dismissed
violations.
. Negotiated a 45% reduction in a DOT Hazmat fine.
. Significantly reduced loss of assigned company assets by developing an
asset tracking process.
CNG FINANCIAL SERVICES 2004-2006
District Director of Operations
Provided operational leadership and direction to a failing district,
focusing on revenue growth, debt reduction, marketing, customer service and
career development.
. Motivated management team to achieve a 92% increase in bonus status
first year.
. Decreased outstanding debt to less than 8% achieving an outstanding
rating.
. Increased revenue growth 18% by developing a performance enhancement
plan.
. Established Internal Audit plan to ensure compliance with company
financial scorecard and local, state and federal regulators.
LE BLEU CORPORATION
1999-2003
Director of Human Resources / Safety/Fleet Manager (2001-2003)
Created and established the infrastructure of the HR department. Developed
and implemented processes and procedures to accommodate rapid growth while
maintaining structural integrity.
. Developed and implemented Risk Management / Loss Control Program
resulting in 6% reduction in on the job injuries and 12% reduction in
premiums.
. Developed corporate compensation and benefit department resulting in
greater efficiency and reduced operations payroll at the branch level.
. Overhauled company fleet management program for 175+ vehicles
resulting in reduced fleet maintenance cost of 33%.
. Created and executed Return to Work Restricted Activity Programs
resulting in reduced workers compensation experience modification and
continued premium reductions.
. Liaison with company legal counsel resulting in greater compliance and
reduced EEOC claims.
VP/DSD Branch Distribution / VP Regional Manager (1999-2001)
Established a structural foundation to transition outside small package
sales from third party distributors to Company Direct Store Delivery Branch
Distribution for greater control and profits. Managed all operations,
logistics, training and sales execution for small package sales division in
an eighteen branch distribution network.
. Accomplished a 599% increase in sales during first year from 143,000
to over one million cases.
. Developed and trained entire sales team responsible for double /
triple digit growth for 24 months.
. Key account and chain management responsibility in the convenience
store and supermarket channels, including sales, pricing, promotions,
merchandising, and business development plans resulting in 200%
contract increases.
COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY CONSOLIDATED 1981-1999
Division Safety/Training Manager
Responsible for complete safety and training duties for one production
facility and a six branch division. Liaison with corporate HR Department.
. Introduced Accident Review Committee and Preventability Guidelines
resulting in 15% reduction in reportable vehicle accidents.
. Developed Loss Control program resulting in 18% reduction in reported
on the job injuries.
. Selected by Executive Management for the Strategic Planning Team as a
part of "Vision 2000".
. Directed consumer product complaint team resulting in a 35% increased
complaint resolution.
. Liaison with Coca-Cola Bottlers Association Legal counsel.
. Certified and licensed by North Carolina Department of Transportation
as an examiner to administer and score Commercial Driver's License
skills/road test resulting in decreased licensing time for new
drivers.
EDUCATION / ADDITIONAL
. Bachelor of Science, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina.
. Leading and Managing Change - McColl School of Business, Queens
University, Charlotte, N.C.
. Member of Society for Human Resources Management
. Risk Management / Loss Control Management - The Hartford Insurance
Company
. Volunteer - Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Service Excellence
Program
. Notary Public
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