Laurie M. Davis, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
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Experienced Human Resource Professional with a specific emphasis on operational strategic development, education, and financial management. Proven managerial and leadership skills that have taken large and small teams through change and growth to a successful outcome.
Proven Leadership Organizational Development
Knowledgeable on HR Challenges Talent Management
Strategic Implementation Innovative Recruiting systems
Compensation/Employee Benefits Increased Retention
Payroll Management HRIS and HRMS systems
State and Federal Regulations EEOC/SAFETY/OSHA
Professional Experience
HR Dynamic Solutions, A Consulting Firm
Laurie M. Davis – Human Resource Consultant Presently Employed
SME – Subject Matter Expert on HR needs and topics
Human Relations Strategic Solutions - HRSS Presently Employed
Human Resources Consultant
Cocoa, Florida
Started on 5/2013 – to Present
A full service HR consulting services including recruiting, strategic business solutions through coaching, training and people development. Team - Leader of the HR -4- Hire program. HR-4-Hire is a complete HR program providing services to small employer groups, covering all topics related to Human Resources.
Senior Human Resource Manager, EMF, Inc. July 2015-Aug 2017
Merritt Island, Florida
Hired to create and establish a human resources division for a growing privately owned company. Designed and implemented policies and procedures for all human resources related functions, including but not limited to writing programs for compliance with the EEOC, FLSA, FCRA, and Affirmative Action for our government contracts. Additional accomplishments included:
Recruited top talent for company expansion, increasing the employee base by 42%.
Implemented a HRIS system to maximize the efficiency of the HR division.
Developed and conducted training programs to coach new managers on best practices in human resources management.
Created a company newsletter “ The Heavy Metal Grind”.
Enhanced company website to include a career section with job descriptions and direct interviewing and hiring components
Whole Foods Market Oct. 2007-July 2012
Winter Park, Florida
Leader of a 27 Million dollar a year sales producer, delivered a unique customer service experience in an organic-food-focused market, mentored and educated more then 180 team members.
Developed customer focus groups to analysis customer needs. These focus groups were so successful they were implemented throughout the region. The store was ranked as one of the top P&L for net income each year in the Southeast Region.
Trainer of Education and workshop classes to small and large employee base. Developer of the Customer Service Round Table Meeting format, using my model as the test pilot that rolled out to the entire region and company.
Rowe’s Supermarkets, Jacksonville, Florida May 2005-Oct. 2007
Vice President of Human Resources and Operations
Rowe’s supermarket was a start-up company allowing me the opportunity to create a new HR program designed specifically with the company vision for growth and service for over 600 associates.
Successfully converted over 400 former Albertson’s associates into the Rowe’s culture. Designed and developed a Human Resource department for over 600 associates. Held role of company Fiduciary and Trustee. Designed Payroll systems, handbook, HR practices and procedures. Drove sales using enhanced customer service programs.
Winn- Dixie/Save Rite Grocery Stores- January 2002 to May 2005
Started as a District Manager over a 13 Store district in Atlanta, Georgia
Promoted to Sales Development Manager over Mississippi, Georgia and Florida, and able to successful increase sales in underperforming areas, through training and development of store personnel and Managers.
Final Position was a Sales Development Regional Leader of the State of Florida with 132 locations. Achieved double-digit increases in sales over last year, reduced turn over, and increased profitability. Development of managerial training programs to successfully promote key managers into positions.
Award winning Programs for sales contests and remodel projects of older stores.
Education:
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, University of Phoenix
Industry Management, University of Southern California
Senior Human Resource Certification Program, University of North Florida- SPHR
Certified SHRM Senior Certified Professional – SHRM-SCP
Western Association of Food Chains Scholarship
Masters of Human Resources, Florida Institute of Technology – Currently Enrolled
Community Service:
President of the Space Coast Human Resource Association, Current
HR Florida State Council Member, Current
Marketing Chair for the Space Coast Human Resource Annual Conference
Speaker at the Jacksonville HR Conference
Board member of the Women in Defense
Work Well Winter Park Committee
Kroger Community Service Award, American Cancer Society
Developer of the Soft Skills Program through Career Source Brevard