Trunshedda W. Ford
Phone 404-***-**** ? **********.****@*****.***
SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS
Strategic Human Resources Professional with expertise in HR Compliance and
Employee Relations; Proven effectiveness in building relationships and
influencing all levels of employees; Subject Matter Expert in managing
complex, sensitive and high risk employee relations issues.
Legal background plus11 years of expertise in all HR Generalist
initiatives:
. Change Management (Organization & Cultural Change)
. Compensation
. Conflict Management
. Contract Negotiation
. Dispute Resolution
. Employee Relations
. HR Compliance
. Implementation of HR Policies and Practices
. Labor Relations
. Leadership Development and Training
. Project Management
. Regulatory Compliance
. Talent Acquisition
EDUCATION
Fordham University School of Law New York, NY
Juris Doctorate (JD) May 2005
Belhaven College Jackson, MS
Bachelor of Science in Management (BS) (Magna cum laude)
May 2003
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KOCH INDUSTRIES INC. (Parent Company) Atlanta, GA
Georgia Pacific, LLC. & Market Based Management, LLC. (02/07 -Present)
CORPORATE EEO-AA COMPLIANCE MANAGER
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Responsible for providing oversight and guidance on all employee
relations issues, performance management, organizational and
leadership matters for business division with over 12,000 employees
. Partner with leaders on complex employee relations issues and
develop strategies and tactics for resolution of issues to minimize
risk for the company
. Direct compliance strategy for bargaining and non-bargaining
business units in division
. Responsible for organizational adherence with all federal, state
and local regulations as related to HR including but not limited to
FMLA, ADA, EEO and AAP
. Provide guidance for managing company audits and responding to
complaints and charges as initiated by government agencies
. Develop company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with
all laws regulations and company policies
ACTIONS & RESULTS:
. Successfully implemented policies and processes to reduce the
number of employee relations issues by 27%
. Strategic guidance resulted on operations taking ownership for
actions to proactively address employee concerns
. Successfully directed 88 internal investigations, 19 EEOC formal
charges, 3 OFCCP agency investigations, 2 OHSA investigations and 5
internal audits all with positive results
. Developed and Implemented an allegation root cause process for
business division of over 12,000 employees
. Implemented a process for analyzing human resources and commercial
metrics to identify leading and lagging indicators for potential
compliance risks and employee relation issues
Trunshedda W. Ford
Phone 404-***-**** ? **********.****@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
MBM CONSULTANT - (90% Travel)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Partner with leaders in building relationships with operation
employees, acting as a liaison between parent company and acquired
businesses to successfully drive organizational changes through all
levels within the company
. Drive cultural changes in Koch businesses, as well as merger and
acquisition integration through coaching, team building,
organizational assessment and establishment of strategic
partnerships with company business leaders
. Coach and facilitate learning sessions, knowledge sharing and
practical application of Market Based Management in HR
ACTIONS & RESULTS:
. Aligned as strategic business partner to executives, coached and
consulted managers and supervisors in the areas of compliance,
labor and employee relations and acted as a link between business
operations and human resources for enhanced alignment
. Fostered culture change through Market Based Management focusing on
10 Guiding Principles of Values and Beliefs in the acquired
businesses
. Promoted to Consultant as a member of the leadership team for Koch
businesses
HUMAN RESOURCS MANAGER (Southeast Region) - (85% Travel)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Responsible for directing, managing and leading a team of HR
Managers for the Southeast Region in all generalist functions
including employee relations, organizational development, change
management, labor relations, training and performance development
and HR compliance management.
ACTIONS & RESULTS:
. Partnered with company leaders to develop and implement HR strategy
and compliance processes resulting in a more effective HR
Compliance Standard policy
. Aligned as strategic business partner to executives, coached and
consulted managers and supervisors in the areas of compliance,
labor and employee relations and acted as a link between business
operations and human resources for enhanced alignment
Self Employed Atlanta, GA
Diverse Legal Contract Work (12/05 - 02/07)
CONTRACT ATTORNEY
KEY PROJECTS:
Project Management, Human Resources, Labor Employment and Compliance
. Clients include Jones Day-Glenayre, Inc., Fisher & Phillips -
Gwinnett Medical Ctr., Oldcastle, Inc.
ACTIONS & RESULTS:
. Consulted on trial cases and provided litigation support at law
firms; Established legal department with staff of three and
organized incorporation of company; Lead case management as in-
house counsel
Trunshedda W. Ford
Phone 404-***-**** ? **********.****@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
SmartSynch, Inc. Jackson, MS
(06/00 - 08/02)
Corporate Marketing Manager/Contracts Administrator - (50% - 75% Travel)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Developed Brand & Marketing Campaign for new products, including
naming, branding and trade marking
. Established Company Policies and Procedures to effectively manage
contracts and corporate agreements
ACTIONS & RESULTS:
. Partnered with Board of Directors to determine direction of company
and develop company strategy for 60% growth and achieving 100% of
goal
. Coordinated and developed company logo, motto and marketing
strategy for start up company; Created marketing collateral for
company and sales force
. Negotiated, managed and drafted licensing agreements, vendor
contracts, disclosure agreements, sales contracts and outside
vendor relationships resulting in Contract Partner Agreements with
4 of 5 targeted companies
. Assisted the CFO in establishing and managing corporate agreements
with strategic business partners and investors
MTEL/SkyTel Corporation/ Jackson, MS, & Atlanta, GA
MCI WorldCom (03/94 - 07/00)
HR/Operations Manager on DutY /Account Executive / Marketing ANALYST (25%
-50% Travel)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Developed employee training programs, conducted new hire training
and managed all HR generalist functions for multi-location
department of 500+ employees
. Managed national government accounts for sales organization
. Developed marketing programs for products and services and
conducted training for internal and external customers
. Directed sales force in management of customer accounts; developed
and conducted training for sales organization
. Managed development of new customer care call center, responsible
for all logistics from finding location, to staffing and
implementing call tracking system
ACTIONS & RESULTS:
. Issued and Managed Requests For Proposals and Negotiated Vendor
Contracts
. Increased company sales by 25% and produced 20% growth in Customer
Accounts (GAE) resulting in 45% growth with the Acquisition of the
UPS Customer Account
. Worked in both capacities of HR and Operation activities involving
recruitment, talent placement, training and development, labor
relations and compensation and benefits
. Managed Call Center Operations resulting in 50% reduction in
outsourcing and more efficient customer service
. Implemented call tracking system for customer service call center
located in three cities with staffing of over 500 employees
. Designed, developed, and facilitated employee training sessions, on-
going departmental evaluations, and employee development
. Improved quality of work and talent pool and increased internal
promotions by 15%