Human Resource Manager
Resume:
Danny L. Adkins
Huntington, WV 25705 ************@*****.***
Cell - 304-***-****
Human Resources Professional
Proven record of accomplishments in managing human resources,
administration and financial management functions for large companies in
manufacturing plants and coal mining operations. Extensive business
experience as a leader and change management practitioner in human
resources. Areas of expertise include:
. Contract Negotiation
. Cost Savings Initiatives
. New Plant Start-ups
. Employee and Labor Relations
. Compensation/Benefits Administration
. Administration/Planning
. Employment Practices/Legal Issues
. Budgeting/Financial Management
. Project Management
. M&A Due Diligence
Professional Experience
Signal Peak Energy, LLC 2012-2013
Director of Human Resource
Provided HR leadership to the largest Longwall Mining Operation in Montana
which is also expanding into Surface Operations. Managed property of over
30,000 acres. Managed and directed the employment, employee relations,
benefit administration and compliance functions.
. Reduced turnover rate by 50%
. Managed 15 million dollar Payroll and Benefits Plan
Trinity Coal Company 2009 - 2012
Director of Human Resource
Provided HR leadership for over 1000 employees at ten different Coal Mining
Complexes located in West Virginia and Kentucky. Managed and directed the
employment, employee relations, benefit administration, and compliance
functions.
. Established a Human Resource Department in a growth oriented Coal
Company
. Managed 10 million dollar Benefit Plan with actual claims cost 25%
below expected
. Established pre-employment screening system
. Developed HR business relationship with Mine Sites
. Insured compliance with all areas of Federal and State Labor Laws
. Led initiative to bring all benefit plans into compliance
. Wrote Employee Handbook
. Managed Manpower plans for 18 Surface Mines, Underground Mines and
Prep Plants
Zenith Performance Group 2008 - 2009
Career Management consulting firm specializing in helping people transition
through a job loss. Counseled individuals on: identifying strengths and
transferable skills, resume preparation, job search strategies, interview
preparation, salary negotiation, and knowing how to position themselves for
success in their next position.
SUNOCO, Haverhill North Coke Company, Franklin Furnace, OH 2004 -
2008
Human Resource Manager
Provided HR leadership in developing a human resource plan consistent with
the start-up of Haverhill North Coke Company from a green field site.
Managed and directed the employment, employee relations, benefit
administration, compliance functions and plant utility responsibilities.
Managed budget of $2 million with 11 direct reports.
. Started a new Coke Plant from the ground up.
. Wrote and negotiated contract with United Steelworkers.
. Negotiated complete benefit plan with United Steelworkers, saving over
$300,000 annually.
. Developed and negotiated 401K plan for bargaining unit.
. Negotiated waste material contract with annual savings of $250,000.
. Implemented community relation plan and served on multiple area
committees.
. Facilitated all unemployment and workers compensation claims.
. Implemented Human Resource and Payroll Systems.
. Developed pre-employment testing procedure.
. Assumed additional plant supervision role.
GKN Sinter Metals, Gallipolis OH. 2000 - 2004
Human Resource Manager
Provided HR leadership to a tier II automotive supplier plant with over 450
employees. Managed and directed the employment, employee relations, benefit
administration, and compliance functions with an annual budget of
$3,000,000. Managed the transition from Borg Warner ownership to that of
GKN Sinter Metals.
. Successfully negotiated benefit carrier change which resulted in over
$750,000 in annual savings.
. Successfully negotiated additional discounts with local hospitals,
which resulted in annual savings of over $150,000.
. Implemented on-site Health Clinic with free prescription drugs. An
annual savings of over $200,000.
. Implemented Modified Duty Program to reduce Workers Compensation.
. Wrote and implemented Drug & Alcohol Program.
. Reduced lost time injuries from 16 to 0.
. Developed and maintained Affirmative Action Plan.
ACF Industries, Inc., Huntington WV. 1989 - 2000
Industrial Relations Representative/Interim IR Manager
Directed Industrial Relations responsibilities for a manufacturing plant of
over 500 employees. Managed the employment, employee relations, benefit
administration, and compliance functions. Operated with a budget of over
$1,500,000.
. Implemented Company and United Steelworkers weekly meetings which
reduced grievances from 200 to less than 10 per year with an annual
savings of over $200,000.
. Reduced lost time injuries from 20 per year to less than 3.
. Implemented Employee Assistance Program.
. Successfully negotiated multiple contracts with United Steelworkers.
Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Business Administration, Minor Economics, Marshall University,
College of Business, Huntington WV.
PHR Certification
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