Human Resources Employee Relations

CAREER SUMMARY

Highly motivated, strategically focused Human Resources professional seeking a Human Resource leadership position, which will utilize an integrated management approach to attain and surpass performance targets. Over 15+ year’s management experience with demonstrated skills in establishing business partnerships, developing and implementing employee programs and teaming with executive groups to achieve organizational goals. Established HR programs for 3 local maturing start-ups in Healthcare, Technology and Security Services and Training, Significant accomplishments in:

Human Resource Management

Recruiting and Staffing

Employee Relations

Policy Development and Implementation

Corporate Communication

Onboarding

Compensation & Benefits

Training and Performance Management

Organizational Design

Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INDEPENDENT HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT, Nashville, TN

Nov 2016 - Present

INFORMATICS CORPORATION OF AMERICA (ICA), Nashville, TN

Oct 2010 – Nov 2016

Health Information and Technology Company

AVP, Human Resources

Director, Human Resources

Responsible for formulating and supervising programs relative to selection, training, promotion, welfare, and other employer/employee relationships. Interviews job applicant; adjust disputes and grievances and recommends necessary disciplinary actions; analyzes, classifies and job evaluation. Administers employee welfare and recreation services, and serves as adviser to executive staff in personnel implications of policies, programs, and proposed organization changes.

Built ICA’s HR Department and programs from ground up when hired in 2010.

Lowered cost per hire from $7,500 to $3,200 by aggressively using new company wide employee referral program, internet sourcing, lowering the dependency on recruiting firms, and negotiating lower recruiting firm fees.

Implemented companywide Performance Evaluation Process within 6 months of hire.

Managed a variety of responsibilities including counseling, training, administration, equal employment management, compensation administration, payroll and special project coordination.

Developed first ever company On-Boarding Program.

Developed and implemented company training programs on Supervisory Skills and Interviewing Techniques.

Coordinated salary administration and integrated compensation programs with stock options.

Coordinated and managed all employee immigration matters.

Implemented Employee Self-service Portal.

Developed Company’s first ever Policy and Procedure Manual.

Responsible for employee HIPAA Training Program.

HOMELAND SECURITY COMPANY, LLC, Nashville, TN

2003 – Oct 2010

Private Company Specialized in Security Services and Training Organization

Vice President, Human Resources & Operations

Responsible for developing HR strategies to support business initiatives including recruiting, employee development, and succession planning managing and mentoring of HR & training staff. Responsible for corporate office and Illinois locations.

Directed a strategic approach with business partners to successfully enable company to sustain fast-paced and challenging personnel growth in the aftermath of 9-11.

Coordinated and developed web based recruiting tool used in the sourcing, hiring and on- boarding of 1,500+ sub-contractors.

Served as company liaison with Prime Contractor for $12 million training contract.

Negotiated and restructured new health, life, AD&D and FSA programs resulting in $90,000 savings to company.

Maintained expertise in all areas of employment law. Authored affirmative action plan. Served as the company’s EEO compliance officer

Manage 150+ home based trainers working on specialized security training government contract.

CELERIS CORPORATION, Nashville, TN

1999 - 2002

Clinical Research Organization

Director, Human Resources

Responsible for managing the HR functions for a multi-state and corporate locations.

Successfully established first formal strategic HR department direction aligned with business objectives.

Partnered with managers in identifying, analyzing, and addressing issues and/or conflicts to create a more positive work environment increasing productivity and morale.

Oversaw the administration of company payroll and all company-wide benefits.

Developed company policies and procedures manual within 3 months of employment. Manual served as a guide for employer/employee relations. It also encouraged company standardization of policies and procedures for the 3 company locations.

COVANCE, Nashville, TN

1996 - 1999

Clinical Research Organization

Manager, Human Resources (Nashville & Tampa)

Responsible for the delivery of HR services for 2 locations.

Lead recruiting efforts in growing Nashville office from 75 to over 200 employees,

Managed two support staff,

Nashville representative for major rollout of the Covance Way during major company reorganization and branding.

Provided payroll back up for Corporate Payroll function.

Served on the implementation team when company moved Centers of Excellence (COE) concept in delivery of HR services.

Appointed HR Team Lead for major company acquisition.

EDUCATION

B.S., Bachelor of Science, University of Tennessee

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) – Recertification in process

ASTD Train-the-trainer Certification

Recruiting, Hiring, and Development Training

MTSHRM

SHRM

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Belmont-Hillsboro Neighbors, Inc. – Board Member, former Treasurer

Metro Nashville Tree Advisory Committee

Martha O’Bryan Center – Former Board Member

Belmont Mansion – Former Board Member and Secretary

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