Human Resources - Communication - Public Relations - Training
Resume:
ALICE HARGROVE BRIDGEFORTH
Decatur Al 35601
Professional Aspiration: Communications; Human Resources; Employee
Relations.
Synopsis of areas of competency: The Boeing Company
. Business Strategy
. Employee Relations
. Project Management
. Employee Services Administration
. Diversity Projects
. Communications - Internal Newspaper
. Mentoring & Leadership Programs
Leadership:
. The Development and Implementation of Employee Services Program (Project
Management)
. The Development and Implementation of Social Services Department
. Site Administrator for the Pride at Boeing Recognition Program
. Radio and Television Broadcasting/ Internal Communications
. Health & Wellness Program Coordination
. Resolution Advocate
. Employee Reduction Appeal Process
. Instruction & Training
General Employment Experience:
God's Children Daycare and Academy: 2012
Center Director/Public Relations
The Boeing Company Tulsa Division: 1997- 2004
Employee Relations & Development - HR Specialist 3
Employee Services Administrator
Communications Specialist
Huntsville Housing Authority: Management - Certified Public Housing Manager
1992=1995
Director Social Services
Social Services
Coordinator/Public Relations
Resident Initiatives Coordinator/Communications
Certified Public Housing Manager
KJRH 2-NBC:
News Reporter - Public/Media Relations 1988-1991
WHNT 19-CBS:
Bureau Chief/Morgan and Limestone County 1979-1988
News Reporter
Education - Training
. Bachelor of Arts, English/Telecommunications
Alabama A&M University, Normal, Alabama
. Human Resources Management Certification (University of Tulsa)
. Mini-MBA (University of Tulsa)
. Leadership & Training - The Boeing Company
. PMAP Eligible - The Boeing Company (Management Eligibility Program)
. Resolution Advocate
. Associates in Christian Studies
. Bachelor's in Church Studies/Affiliate Bible Instructor License
ALICE HARGROVE BRIDGEFORTH
1207 Terrehaute Avenue S.W.
Decatur Al 35601
Full Time Employment
July 2008 - to Current
Property Manager (Day to Day Operations rental property - all aspects of
lease management))
Volunteer Community & Church Projects
Gods' Children Daycare and Academy
November 2011 - February 2012
Interim Day care Director. Trained Staff - Responsible for day to day
operations. Supervise Food Service - Develop Monthly Menu. Public
Relations. Develop marketing strategy. Interact with parents/train staff.
Job phased out/ Business closed.
2004 -2006
Sub-contractor - Special Projects & Services
Substitute Teacher for Decatur City Schools.
Boeing Huntsville - Employee Relations Specialist
January, 2003 - July, 2004
Primary Responsibility Statement: Develop and implement Positive Employee
Relations policies, procedures and programs to ensure Boeing is the
employer of choice.
Tasks:
. Develop and implement Corporate Employer of Choice Strategies and
processes programs/services
. Oversight of Recreation Clubs to ensure bylaws, constitution, and
guidelines are in compliance with Boeing guidelines - Employee
Satisfaction/Morale
. Employee Discount Administrator / Reward & Recognition (Pride) program
administrator
. Management Hire & Training Team
. HR focal for annual merit review process
. Coordinate Special Employee Events
. Evaluate success of Human Resources Programs
Human Resources - Communications Specialist Boeing Tulsa Division
1997 - 2003
Employee Development and Services
. Build long-term internal/external relationships that support a healthy
and productive workplace.
. Publish weekly Employee Publication. Develop internal communications
process.
. Employee Reduction Appeal Process.
. Diversity;Initiate cross-functional teams, Corporate Citizenship and
People Working Together Strategy.
. Administer Employee Services Program. Establish budgets and operate
within guidelines.
. Develop and implement recognition programs that aid in the reduction
and cost of rework - repair and scrap in support of company goals.
. Team Building- Bridge gap between management, salaried and union
employees.
. Administrator for the Pride @ Boeing Program for Tulsa.
. Support Training Department
. Plan and prioritize Employee Services activities consistent with the
organizations diversity goals
. Develop and Implement Wellness Program & Food Services programs for
Tulsa.
. Work with Food Service & other Vendors to ensure quality services for
Employees.
. Encourage the responsible use of all company resources.
. Develop Employee Services process manual.
(Resigned Boeing July 2004 Personal)
Contract Services
April, 1995 - Feb 1997
1995 Relocated Tulsa, Ok. Contract work pending position in Human
Resources;
(1) Canaan Hill Childcare and Development Center - Owner & Operator of In
Home Daycare Center
(2) John 3:16 Mission - General Labor - Nonprofit agency for the Homeless
(3) Family & Youth Services - Community Volunteer.
Director of Social Services - Huntsville Housing Authority
August, 1992 - March, 1995
1. Supervise Staff (12 full time - 12 contract employees)
2. Oversee the day to day Administration and Operations of the Social
Services Dept.
3. Develop Team to Support Housing Authority's Newsletter
4. Develop internal communications process.
5. Develop and oversee Authority's Pre-school program/Recruit volunteers.
6. Submit Grant applications to Federal, State, Local and Private Funding
Institutions.
7. Implement all aspects of Federally Funded Grants ($1, 000000) in
accordance with HUD guidelines.
8. Develop and Implement Special Programs for Youth and Adults (drug
elimination)
9. Promote economic development & family self-sufficiency/home ownership/
Resident Initiatives. Opportunities for resident owned
businesses/Develop & maintain current job referral plan.
. Administer Community Health Programs.
. Implement Volunteer Tenant Patrol
. Develop strong working relationship with Business, Corporate, and
Political/Government officials.
. Evaluate success of all programs
Other Training & Experience: Worked as Television News Reporter in
Huntsville, Al & Tulsa, Ok
. Communications
. Grants Management Training--U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
. Human Resources Generalist/Human Resources Management
. Public Housing Manager Training--The National Association of Housing &
Redevelopment Officials (192 -1995)
. Resident Initiatives--U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
. Justice Departments Juvenile Department's Training
. Improving Organizational Performance/Basic Supervision--Padgett Thompson
. Resolution Advocacy/ Conflict Resolution/ Effective Decision Making
. Introduction to Business Communications
. Leadership and Team Building Skills
. Employee & Labor Relations/Business Ethics
. General Investigations Training
References
> Dion Hose; 200 Holmes Avenue, NW, Huntsville, Al 35801; 256-***-****;
256-***-****(Professional)
> Paula Noble; The Boeing Company, Chicago, Il;312-***-****
> Floyd Leach; The Boeing Company, Tulsa, Ok; 918-***-****
> Larinda Anderson: The Boeing Company, St. Louis, MI; 1-314-***-****
> Venus Franklin: 499 Boeing Blvd, Huntsville, Al, 35806; 256-***-****,
*****.*.********@******.*** (Professional
> Shirley Scott; Calvert St., Huntsville, AL - 256-***-****;256-683-
6145,*******.*****@***-*********.*** (Personal & Professional)
> Troy Brand; Camille St, SW. - Decatur, Al - 256-***-****,
*********@***.*** or ****.*****@***-*********.*** (Personal/Church
Volunteer)
> Lisa Peters; North Lewis- Tulsa, Ok- 918-***-****; 918-***-****,
********@*********.*** (Personal & Professional)
> Velvet Cooley; St. Louis, MI - 1-314-***-****,1-256-***-****,
***************@***.*** or aol.com (Personal)
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