GARY W. MIZE ***** State Highway ***

Haleyville, AL 35565

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HUMAN RESOURCES AND SAFETY PROFESSIONAL

17+ years experience in all resource disciplines, specializing in organizational development & talent acquisition & retention

An accomplished, results driven human resources professional with expertise in creating and implementing programs to improve business operations. Adept at

recruiting, selection, and retention business strategies. Able to provide recommendations for improvement. Highly skilled in preparing for restructuring,

downsizing, change management, employee morale and retention. Strong relationship – building and effective collaboration with management, coworkers,

vendors, clients, and regulatory officials, including OSHA. Ability to create and execute training, coaching, and counseling programs for executives, managers,

and supervisors.

CORE STRENGTHS

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Leadership coaching and counseling Employee Grievance – Conflict Project management

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Employee training and development Proceedings Business process improvements

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Talent acquisition & retention planning Change management design & High impact presentations &

• Budget management & forecasting Implementation public speaking

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Mediation & Problem solving Labor Law & Regulation compliance Proficient in technology-based programs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated Products, LLC Oct. 2000 – May 2014

(formerly Nichols Wire, Inc.)

HR and Safety Manager

Crimson Industries Corp. (business now closed) Jan. 1997 – Aug. 2000

HR & Safety Manager

Wrangler (a VF Company)

Plant Superintendent/Hiring Manager 2nd Shift/Safety Coordinator all shifts Apr. 1992 – Aug. 1996

Recruiting/Sourcing/Selection Process

• Analyzed existing recruiting/sourcing/selection processes and developed more strictly conforming processes to improve quality of candidate selection

and produce retention results to improve business efficiencies and recruiting costs.

• Designed and implemented recruitment planning programs to identify the best candidates in order to prevent employee turnover. This resulted in

minimizing hiring costs and resource efforts. Recruited for skilled labor, exempt, and support positions seeking to satisfy the exacting specifications in

aerospace, automotive, apparel, manufactured housing, and food industries.

• Screened resumes for potential candidates, matching them to employers’ criteria; assessing relevance to position, writing skills, technical expertise,

learning potential, and overall fit for the organization; conducted phone & in-person interviews.

• Performed background checks – screened, verified, and investigated applicants’ backgrounds by conducting criminal and credit background checks,

employment verification, and reference checks; made recommendations for placement and made final hiring decisions for certain positions at

leadership’s request.

Leadership & Management/ Organizational Development

• Involved in planning organizational business strategies and implementing change management, including organization restructuring and company-wide

reduction initiatives; implemented outplacement plans and focused on increasing morale and culture in remaining employees after company cut backs.

• Analyzed, developed, and implemented revised HR strategies and process improvements.

• Provided guidance and coaching to executives, management, and supervisors on company policies, employment regulations, performance

management, and disciplinary and corrective action.

• Coached and trained contract employees and department coordinators.

Training, Awards, and Education

• Safety Turn-A-Round recognition at Kaiser Aluminum for Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR). Awarded “Best in Class” for 2011- 2013.

• Developed “New” safety culture at Crimson Industries 1997-2000.

• Delivered high-impact safety presentations to ensure OSHA compliance at Wrangler – Plant recognized as a “Ideal Plant Model” among VF

Corporation Companies 1992-1996.

• University of North Alabama B.S. Degree in the Social Sciences. Participant in continuing education classes at UNA in Human Resources

Management.

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