Human Resource Management
Resume:
C. RICHARD LANE, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CSHO, CACM
Port Arthur, Texas 77642
(H) 409-***-**** (C) 409-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
Human Resource / Safety Management
SUMMARY
More than 25 years of human resource management and training experience in a variety of industries including banking, manufacturing, non-profit, government, and small businesses. An acknowledged human resource professional with generalist experience in employee relations, training and development, management and employment practices, staffing, and safety. Solid experience in working with all levels of management building collaborative relationships to achieve desired goals. Special training expertise in conveying complex ideas and theories in a manner leading to understanding, skill acquisition, and job transfer for employees. An experienced safety professional with more than nine years experience providing safety expertise and training in construction and general industry. Developed positive working relations through conflict management, mediation, and an appreciation of individual differences. A proven community leader dedicated to volunteerism. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BELCAN TECHSERVICES (Covestro LLC onsite contractor) – Baytown, Texas 2015 – 2016 Safety / Human Resource Manager
Updated the safety procedures bringing them into compliance with current regulations reducing regulatory exposure. Developed and implemented a written Hazard Communication Program and trained employees on the program in compliance with OSHA regulations reducing regulatory exposure to fines and citations.
Consistently participated in safety audits and programs initiated by Covestro improving contractor safety behavior and work conditions.
Submitted recommendations to Covestro relating to safety policies, which when implemented, improved regulatory compliance for the client company and reduced costs for Belcan.
Responsible for maintaining safety training and records for more than 200 employees including subcontractors.
Facilitated the creation of a Belcan Employee Safety Committee improving employee engagement and opening communication between employees, Belcan management, and Covestro management.
Created and implemented a proactive safety program rewarding employees for proactive safety efforts that increased employee safety activity and awareness.
Performed regular duties such as employee disciplinary investigations, employee coaching/counseling, onboarding and conducting incident investigations.
Provided HR support to the Site Manager.
LANE MANAGEMENT GROUP – Nederland, Texas 1990 – 2015 Human Resources Consultant
Developed and assisted in implementing pay-for-performance plans, HR policies & procedures, ADA compliant job descriptions, reward / recognition programs, and paid-time-off programs for several clients improving their legal compliance.
Developed a compensation plan and employee appraisal system which aligned the client’s compensation with the market thereby controlling escalating salaries. The appraisal system allowed for performance based pay where only a seniority based pay system existed before thereby reducing overall payroll expenses.
Assisted clients in resolving employee relations situations either through telephone consultations or through direct intervention as a mediator or facilitator.
Conducted third party investigations into employee misconduct. C. RICHARD LANE
Advised in the development of an in-house mediation program and trained the employee-mediators for the regional office of a state agency. This program was aimed at reducing the number of Human Rights Commission - E.E.O.C. complaints generated by workplace disputes.
Mediated or conciliated more than 750 disputes. The types of disputes mediated include employment disputes such as discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, termination, pay (FLSA), and workers’ compensation. Provided employment mediation services for the United States Postal Service, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Houston District Office.
Facilitated training for managers, front-line supervisors, and line-employees on a wide range of topics including leadership, supervision, performance management, safety, conflict management, managerial mediation skills, delegation, coaching and counseling, communication, workplace harassment, and diversity. Facilitated training one-on-one to groups as large as 400 or more.
Performed human resource management audits to reduce exposure to litigation and regulatory enforcement actions, improve HRM functions, and to better align the organization with HRM best practices. CAREER PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL TX/LA – Houston, Texas 2007 – 2015 Senior Consultant (Part-time)
Assisted clients with the implementation and execution of reduction-in-force processes reducing the potential for conflict during the process
Provided support to laid-off employees reducing the stress of job loss and enhancing their opportunity for reengagement in the workforce.
Assisted workers with the identification of skills, job success, and development of a resume, which improved their opportunities for acquiring new employment.
Counseled employees on opportunities beyond acquiring another similar job such as career change, consulting, or starting their own business resulting in improved employment opportunities. INTERNATIONAL SAFETY TRAINING COUNCIL – Nederland, Texas 2007 – 2015 Training Technician (Part-time)
Facilitated training programs covering OSHA mandated general industry and contractor safety training and specialty programs as determined by the client resulting in safer employee work habits. An OSHA authorized Outreach Trainer for General Industry and Construction Industry. Courses authorized/qualified to teach: 10/30 Hour – General / Construction Industry OSHA 510 – Standards for the Construction Industry OSHA 511 – Standards for General Industry OSHA 500 – Trainer Course for the Construction Industry OSHA 501 – Trainer Course for General Industry OSHA 2264 – Permit-Required Confined Space OSHA 3110 – Fall Protection OSHA 7105 – Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics OSHA 7505 – Introduction to Accident Investigation OSHA 2045 – Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards LAMAR UNIVERSITY – Beaumont, Texas 1999, 2000 – 2006 Adjunct Instructor, Lecturer
Classes taught: Human Resource Management, Principles of Organizational Behavior and Management, Principles of Marketing, Issues in HRM, and Compensation Management.
Developed and presented the HRM Strategy module for the Executive Certificate Program. Instituted the SHRM Learning System and Essentials of HRM courses at Lamar University resulting in improved training opportunities for local HRM professionals and other interested business professionals.
Faculty advisor to the Lamar University Society for Human Resource Management, the SHRM affiliated student chapter.
Enrollment in the Human Resource Management major doubled during my tenor as instructor in that program.
Instrumental in developing Compensation Management as a course requirement for HRM majors. NORTHSTAR STEEL – TEXAS (now Gerdeau Ameristeel) – Vidor, Texas 1977 – 1988 Spectrometer Operator
Performed chemical analysis on steel samples for production processes, maintenance services, and customers. Coordinated daily production goals with production managers and scheduling managers. Provided technical support to production managers. Applied finished product to grade or customer specifications. Directed the activities of two QA inspectors. Investigated and reported on quality related problems when necessary. C. RICHARD LANE
EDUCATION
MBA, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX – 1990
BS – Sociology, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX – 1983 BS – Psychology, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX – 1982 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Senior Professional in Human Resources
SHRM - Senior Certified Professional
Certified Safety and Health Official – General Industry Certified Safety and Health Official – Construction Industry Certified Aggression Control Manager
HONORS
Sigma Iota Epsilon - Management Honor Fraternity
Volunteer of the Year (2002) – Southeast Texas Human Resource Association Ambassador Emeritus – Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Honored Professional in the National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Society for Human Resource Management
Professional Member (1994 - 2016), Texas State Council Member (1995, 2006) Southeast Texas Human Resource Association
President (1995, 2006), Treasurer (2003 - 2004, 2007 - 2010), Student Chapter Liaison, Membership Chair, and Community Liaison
GENERAL / BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS & POSITIONS HELD
Better Business Bureau of SE Texas & SW Louisiana - Volunteer Arbitrator Capland Center for Communication Disorders - Board President, Secretary, Treasurer Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce - Ambassador Committee (Co-Chairman), Membership Committee Dispute Resolution Center of Jefferson County - Volunteer Mediator & Mediator Trainer, 1988 - 1999 Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce - Workforce Development Committee (founding Chair) Partnership of Southeast Texas -
Advisory Director, Director, Workforce Development Focus Group (Chair), Southeast Texas Workforce Innovation Network (founding member, Executive Committee)
Rotary Club of West Beaumont - Director, Rotary Foundation Chair, Paul Harris Fellow Rotary Club of Nederland - Vice President, Director
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