David A. Grant

*** ******* ****

Winston-Salem, NC 27104

336-***-****

abs37x@r.postjobfree.com

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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