Human Resources Manager
Resume:
LaTonya Myers
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
V Innovative executive leader with expertise in consulting, business
process improvement, and operations management with diverse
clientele.
V Excels at leading organizations through strategic planning, creative
program development, and implementation of large, complex initiatives
that dramatically improve operational performance and profitability.
V Proven ability to lead, motivate, and integrate cross-functional
teams through business change and adaptation, as well as work
collaboratively with senior management and other teams to achieve
sustainable performance results.
V Ability to create transformational solutions that enable a high-
performing workforce and strategically accelerate employee growth.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXCEL HR LLC. Akron, OH 2013 - Present
Human Resources Consultant
. Assists small to mid-sized businesses with human resource and
business solutions such as strategic planning, recruitment and
staffing, policy and procedure writing and analysis, health and
welfare plan management, compensation plan design, payroll
administration, leadership development, employee relations,
internal investigations, EEO and compliance, engagement and
community programming.
ALCOA Inc., Barberton, OH 2011-2013 (1999-2000)
Human Resources Manager
. Responsible for leading a team of five while developing and
implementing the human resource strategy of four manufacturing and
assembly plants in multiple U.S. locations.
. Implemented programs that reduced turnover by 21% and 17% in the last
two years.
. Received two company awards for community involvement, including the
President's Award.
. Reduced absenteeism by 56% saving an estimated $650,000 in labor and
benefit costs.
. Improved multiple employee engagement dimensions by 200% for the
previous year.
. Enriched plant diversity by almost 20% with targeted recruitment
efforts and training.
Human Resources Generalist
AUTOZONE Inc., Cleveland, OH 2010-2011
Regional Human Resources Manager
. Exceeded recruitment / hiring expectations and reduced region's
turnover by 16%.
. Nominated for regional human resource manager of the year.
. Selected to perform division level projects on behalf of Divisional HR
Director.
. Led HR initiatives that contributed to region's increased
profitability YOY metric.
JO-ANN Fabric and Craft Stores Inc., Akron, OH 2006-2009
Director/Consultant, Human Resources
. Directed the corporate-wide strategy of the Employee/Labor Relations,
Distribution Center HR, and HR Policies & Compliance teams of 17
members as a Senior Human Resource Executive for 23,000.
. Managed functions by designing/delivering programs that enabled
effectiveness and engagement.
. Implemented programs that reduced turnover by 23% and 20% in the last
two fiscal years.
. Developed Leadership Training program and ongoing curriculum to
prepare leaders for roles.
. Collaborated with V.P. to create career mapping programs and
competency design for key positions.
. Organized and facilitated the implementation of succession planning
programs from start to finish.
. Increased Unemployment Win Rates by 20 Basis Points with over $1.3
million dollars in tax savings.
. Successfully managed two class action cases & assisted in negotiating
resolution.
. Launched a company-wide diversity initiative to include the creation
of a diverse task force.
Employee Relations Manager
. Managed the Employee Relations function and five Employee Relations
Specialists.
. Managed EEO Charge-Response process and provided guidance for internal
investigations.
. Transformed call center results through improvements and
implementation of standards.
. Implemented HR development program improving leadership skills and
reduced costs by $35,000.
. Achieved a 95% dismissal rate of EEOC/agency charges (negotiated
settlement of lawsuits).
AKRON General Medical Center, Akron, OH 2004-2006
Senior Specialist, Employee/Labor Relations
. Served as a senior member of Employee/Labor Relations Department and
reported to the Director.
. Administered CBAs, policy interpretation, mediated disputes, response
to grievances and arbitrations.
. Trained & coached employees, supervised staff, responded to EEO
charges, provided guidance.
. Participated as part of team that negotiated CBA resulting in
successful renewal of union contract.
. Managed new initiative to develop internship program to transition
from public assistance to work.
. Created leadership tools to help manage performance and behavioral
change.
BETTCHER Manufacturing, Cleveland, OH 2002-2004
Director, Human Resources
. Senior Management Leader responsible for human resource management of
a multi-site corporation.
. Negotiated labor contract in eight days with savings over a quarter
million dollars, avoiding costly work stoppages by completing five
months ahead of contract deadline.
. Led HR aspect of organizational merger by consolidating several
divisions into a single operation that improved profit by 9% in a
single quarter alone.
. Created performance management system.
. Managed benefit and compensation programs, including vendor management
& open enrollment.
. Formulated HR segment of five-year strategic plan.
TRW, Inc., Cleveland, OH 2000-2002
Senior Human Resources Generalist
. Senior HR Generalist with authority to act in manager's absence for
500 union employees.
. Managed international succession-planning project for the division.
. Received monetary award & recognition for successfully negotiating
contract changes with union.
. Represented division in Human Resource litigation including
grievances, arbitrations, and hearings.
. Assisted with plant shutdown of division through transition planning
and one-on-one counseling.
Education & Training
Master's, Business Administration (MBA), Kent State University, Kent, OH
Bachelor's, Human Resource Management, Kent State University, Kent, OH
SPHR, Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), 2000-2003
S.O.A.R. Leadership Development Program Graduate, 2013
919 Saint Ambrose Drive
Akron, Ohio 44307
Strategic Planning
Employee/Labor Relations
Program/Project Management
Problem Resolution
Communications
Cost Reduction
Organizational Change
Team Building/Motivation
Union Avoidance
Cultural Transformation
Leadership Development/Coaching
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