John G. Stonebraker
**** ****** **** **** 502-***-****
Louisville, Kentucky 40207 *******@***.***
Summary
Human Resources Manager with 18 years experience, resourceful, innovative,
and able to adapt quickly to challenges. Excellent interpersonal and
verbal communication skills. Strong problem solving abilities.
Excellent computer skills.
Compensation & Benefits Employee Relations
EEOC / Affirmative Action Recruiting / Staffing
Safety Employee Communications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clarcor, Jeffersonville, IN 2011 - Present
Manufacturer of air filtration products
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Manager with a company of 350 employees. Manage a staff of
1 direct report.
. Revised hourly compensation for shipping/receiving areas allowing
employees more opportunity to be rewarded for their job knowledge and
skill level.
. Created and implemented various safety programs including accident
investigation and daily safety meetings, reducing workers compensation
costs by 52% between 2011 and 2012, reducing recordable injuries by 45%
since 2010, and achieving over one year without a lost time injury.
. Create and direct all employee relations efforts including conducting
monthly meeting with all employees reviewing companies performance with
safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
. Created and implemented training programs including fmla, corrective
action, harassment, and union avoidance.
Wal-Mart, Louisville, KY 2008 - 2011
Largest retailer and employer in the world
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Manager in store with 425 employees and $80 million in
sales. Manage staff of 2 direct reports.
. Direct employee relations efforts increasing annual survey from 58%
positive to 90%.
. Assisted Market HR Manager with recruiting store management, identifying
high performing/high potential employees and recommending training
opportunities to help further their development.
. Recommended change in hiring philosophy that kept payroll flat while
sales and profit increase.
NIBCO, Inc. Charlestown, IN 2005 - 2008
Injection molding company of valves and fittings
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Manager with a company of 150. Manage a staff of 3 direct
reports.
. Direct the employee communication system, all employee relations efforts
implementing monthly meeting with employee groups.
. Administer compensation and benefit programs and communicated to
employees.
. Wrote corporate attendance policy for 12 locations.
. Assisted in writing "spot bonus" program for 12 locations rewarding
employees for positive contributions to the company.
TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY, INC., Louisville, KY 2003 - 2005
A tier-1 supplier of tire and wheel assemblies to Honda, Toyota, Hyundai,
General Motors and Ford.
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Manager supporting 6 locations in 4 states with total
employment of 400. Managed a staff of 2 direct reports. Responsible for 6
indirect administrative reports.
. Awarded 2003 Founders Award (Employee of the Year).
. Oversaw the effort to successfully defeat union campaigns in 2003 and
2004 by communicating, training and teaching employees.
. Implemented and directed the employee communication system, all employee
relations efforts and responded to EEOC complaints.
WIRE CRAFTERS LLC, Louisville, KY 2000 - 2003
A metal fabricator specializing in woven-wire partitions.
Human Resources Manager
Started Human Resources Department. Human Resources Manager in one-person
department with company of 110 employees.
. Developed and administered the affirmative action policy and procedures.
. Administered all compensation and benefit programs.
. Recruited, interviewed, and hired for all positions.
. Advised management on changes in labor laws.
THE MERRICK PRINTING COMPANY, INC., Louisville, KY 1996 - 2000
A full-service provider of offset and toner-based printing.
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Manager in one-person department with company of 150
employees.
. Administered all compensation and benefits programs.
. Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring for all positions.
. Developed and administered the affirmative action policies and
procedures.
. Oversaw EEOC investigation of the company's affirmative action program;
chaired Safety Committee.
MERRICK INDUSTRIES, Louisville, KY 1995 - 1996
The holding company for The Merrick Printing Company and Merrick
Construction.
HR / Administrative Assistant
. Assisted Vice President offering support in areas such as environmental
and safety.
. Assisted with insurance policies and various construction contracts.
. Administered environmental records.
EDUCATION
B. A. - Communication, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Professional Development
Member of LSHRM
Member of SHRM
Microsoft Office proficiency
Union Avoidance Training