Manager Human Resources

MR. EULACE SCOTT RHOTEN, M.B.A.

P. O. Box ***

***** ******* ****

Huntsburg, Ohio 44046

440-***-**** (Home)

440-***-**** (Cell)

***********@*****.***

Director Talent Management – Human Resources Manager

Career Highlights

• Experienced human resources manager, team leader, career mentor, teacher/trainer

• Exemplary customer service delivery to all - both internal and external

• Oversaw production facilities producing power plant equipment

• Owned safety training, OSHA, EPA, Federal, State and Local regulation compliance

• Oversaw recruiting, job fair events, golf outings, service award ceremonies

• Continuously seeking learning and teaching opportunities for employees

• Assist with career-path development at all levels – from CEOs to janitors

• Motivational speaker for leadership development and team leaders

• Keen sense of communications delivery and social media networking

• Communications delivery via email, bulletin board, magazines, newsletters and memos

• Positive, results driven, measurable efficiencies with overall effectiveness

• Experienced in online educational course delivery via LMS systems

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Current position:

Professor of Business Administration/Management, Entrepreneurship Faculty, Tenure-Track

• Extensive experience in training, designing curriculum, and meeting/exceeding goals

• Many years’ experience in leadership and professorship appointments

Credentials

• M.B.A. – Masters of Business Administration with concentration in Information Systems

• B.B.A. – Bachelors of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources

* OSHA Courses and “Train the trainer” courses

* Certification in supervisory training

* Certification in online training programs

* Certified “On Course” Ambassador (train-the-professor)

HIGHLIGHTS

• Currently a Professor at Cuyahoga Community College teaching Business Management to

Business and other ‘interdisciplinary’ programming majors

• Teaching and mentoring students to create and operate his/her own lucrative business

• Economic development based on small business management/ownership

• Helping students make connections with the greater community and organizations

• Excellent results as evidenced by Student Evaluations and Letters of Recommendation

• Expertise in leadership development

• Performance analysis & ROI - Return on investment evaluation of training

• Developing measurement systems to evaluate effectiveness

• High-level instructional design

• Learning technology and adult learning theory skills

• Expertise in conducting training needs analysis

• Strategic development

• Change management skills

• Evaluation tools and techniques

• Client relationship management skills

• Consulting skills

• Organizational development skills

• Facilitation skills

• Coaching and development skills

• Virtual team management

• Cross cultural team building

• Background and experience in regional and global responsibilities

• Experienced in assessment, design, development and deployment in Leadership Development

EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, Business Administration & Economics

Specializing in Entrepreneurship, Emerging Technologies & Operations Management. Mentor to Human

Resources, Marketing, Public Relations, and Purchasing Professionals.

Cuyahoga Community College, Eastern Campus June 2010 – Present Highland

Hills, OH

• Nominated for Besse Award – “teacher of the year award” 2014

• Initiated and growing Production and Operations Management at Eastern Campus enrollment at

over thirty five students (nonexistent 2 years ago) 2012

• Published two books through McGraw Hill Create to minimize students’ book costs 2013

• Initiated and growing Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 2010

• Junior Achievement Advisor – Charles Brush High School – South Euclid, Ohio 2014

• Publishing and teaching in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics discipline 2013-14

• Currently advising three student-initiated clubs:

o ENACTUS – Sam Walton Fellow 2011 - Present

o East Campus Entrepreneurial Club – created and performing advisor’s position

o Sustainability Club – Newly created ‘interdisciplinary’ club with ECO Mission

o Asked to advise Newspaper and Student Government – 2014 - declined

• Chair, Eastern Campus Sustainability Committee 2011 - Present

o Campus Organizer for Earth Day (Week) and Green Apple Day

• Technology Governance Committee Member

• Distance Learning Committee Member

• Faculty Senate, Library Committee Member

• Faculty Senate, Resource Committee Member

• Instructional Professional Development Grant Committee Recipient and Member

• Chair, AAUP Grant Writing Committee Member

• Student Mentor – Mentoring Program (mostly for ex-offenders and those who have been out-of-

school for a lengthy period of time and hesitant or problems acclimating.

• Active participant in open houses, Game Plan, First Year Experience and other

recruiting, engaging, and graduation initiatives for future student success

• Safety Committee Building Monitor

• Ohio EPA Grant Writing Committee – Currently writing for $50,000

• USDA – NRCS Grant Writing Research Committee

Owner/Manager of consulting firm

Rhoten & Associates, LLC September 2000 – Present Huntsburg, OH

• Management and computer technology specialists

• Assist teams with problem-solving expertise

• Social media and website market driving innovations

Human Resources Manager / Training and Safety Director (promoted in 1991 – 9 years)

Facilities Manager - Supervisor of twenty direct reports (promoted in 1986)

SPX Corporation (June 1977 – September 2000) Chagrin Falls, OH; GSX: Stamford, CT

• Saved the corporation $2 million annually through budgeting initiatives

• Maintained a dynamic learning environment with ongoing training programs

• Implemented technology-based educational programs for all tiers of the organization

• Assisted management team with training, both internally and outsourced

• Organized corporate events including annual golf outing, safety incentive picnics, company

picnics, holiday luncheons, retirement parties, and other special occasions

• Assisted with OSHA, Federal, State and Local Government regulations compliance

• Assisted with EPA, NRC, ISO and many other outside resources

• Hosted seminars, administered training and facilitated countless meetings

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration – Kent State University; Kent, OH 2003

Sub-major: Information Systems

Bachelor of Business Administration – Kent State University; Burton, OH 2002

Major: Business Management, Human Resources Concentration, cum laude

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT IN ACADEMIA AND SCHOLARLY ACHIEVEMENT

Kent State University January, 2000 – June 2006 Burton and Twinsburg, OH

Geauga Campus and Twinsburg Center (before new building was completed).

Left because I did not see a Tenure-track position in my future.

Appointments: Special Assistant to the Dean

Instructor, English Composition

Instructor, Computer Technology

Interim Campus Business Manager (CFO)

Bookstore Manager

Assistant Technology Manager

Tutor: English, Accounting, Computers

Assistant Librarian, Audio-Visual Manager

Tutor: “Special Needs Students”

Assist students with sight disabilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the Dean’s Special Assistant by serving students, faculty and staff

• Serve and assist the Dean (CEO) with executive duties

• Advisor and Counselor – work with teams to help students achieve their goals

• Analyse business conditions; advise steering committee on new initiatives

• Assist with research, preparation and presentation of speeches for Executive Staff

• Assist Dean with program development and scheduling

• Give assistance, advice and mentoring to all administrators and faculty

• Provide assistance and support to all colleagues and students

• Assist with coordination of courses, textbooks and faculty appointments

• Review all faculty - recommend hiring and reappointment or advise development

• Assist faculty in curriculum and technology – development of employee skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND ACQUIRED SKILLS

• Proficient at building and maintaining partnerships

• Experienced working with diverse populations

• Strongly experienced in creating, preparing and managing budgets

• Skillful at grants writing and management

• Strong fund raising ability

• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills

• Experienced at program assessment and curriculum development

• Reward openly, criticize privately and seek after the best for everyone

• Maintain “Can Do” attitude

• Proven ability to lead individuals and groups

• Excellent presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Skillful and experienced with educational and administrative technologies

• Stong aptitude for computer-based management programs

• Passion for learning and teaching

• Strong ability to achieve desired goals ahead of schedule and below budget

• Ability to create and maintain dynamic learning environments

• Strong managing and project facilitating skills

• Experience with programming and organizational management

• Strong networking, listening and relationship-building skills

• High level of organizational skills mixed with flexibility

• Active curiosity and enthusiasm for learning

• Strong desire for continued involvement with the university’s scholarly community

• Improve morale with sense of humor, positive attitude mixed with compassion

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP (2002 – 2005)

• Faculty Council Committee

• Geauga Campus Public Relations, Chair

• Twinsburg Center Public Relations, Chair

• Commencement Committee, Chair

• Graduation Festival Committee, Chair

• Events Planning Committees, alternate Chair and Vice Chair

• Twinsburg Center Marketing Committee, Chair

• Geauga Campus Marketing Committee, Vice Chair

• Community Economic Development Committee, Vice Chair

• Program Development Committee, Vice Chair

• Security and Safety Committee, Officer

• Academic Advising Committee Member

• Faculty Counseling Committee Member

• Faculty Colloquium Committee Member

• English Department Member and Contributor

• Technology Department Member and Contributor

• Workforce Development Department Member

• Regional Campus Advising Committee

• Horticulture Advising Committee Member

• Adult and Continuing Education Programming Committee

• Scheduling Committee Participant

• Affirmative Action Committee Member

• ADA Compliance Committee Participant

• Campus Beautification and Decorating Steering Committee

• Geauga County Bicentennial Event Planning Committee

• Member of Grant-Writing Committees

• Member of New Building Committee

• Member of Building Renovation Committee

RESEARCH AND PUBLISHING EXPERIENCE

Author

Rhoten, Eulace. BADM 2450 New Business Development. McGraw-Hill. 2014.

New textbook for course.

Rhoten, Eulace. BADM 1300 Small Business Management. McGraw-Hill. 2014.

New textbook for course.

Rhoten, Scott. Cultural Diversity: the Digital Divide. Encyclopedia of Information

Technology. (APA) 2004.

Rhoten, Scott. E-Learning Models: A Taxonomy. Encyclopedia of Information

Technology. (APA) 2004.

Rhoten, Scott. Fateful September Morn: A Tribute to theTwin Towers. International

Poets Association. New York, NY and London, England. (2001).

Contributing Author

Dasgupta, Subhasish, Editor, Encyclopedia of Virtual Communities and Technologies

Idea Group Publishing: Hershey, PA. 2005. ISBN: 1-59140-563-7

Submitted for Publication

Rhoten, Scott. LTV Steel: Between 1998 and 2001 – What Happened? Harvard’s

Business Review (2003).

Rhoten, Scott. Woodcrafting a Bedroom Suite: a Pictography. Woodworking

Magazine. (APA) 2000.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Rhoten, E. Scott. Gardening Without Using Harmful Chemicals. Elyria Public Library. June 2014

Rhoten, E. Scott. Garden Planning Using Free Computer Software. April 2014

Rhoten, E. Scott. Natural Gardening Without Using Harmful Chemicals. Mandel Jewish Community

Center, South Euclid, Ohio. 2013

Rhoten, E. Scott. Urban Agriculture: Planting Seeds of Sustainable Economics

NISOD Conference. Austin, TX May 2012.

Rhoten, E. Scott. Urban Agriculture: Sowing the Seeds of Sustainable Economics

AAUP National Convention. Washington, D. C. June 2012.

Rhoten, E. Scott. Dyschromatopsia: Analysis of Pedagogical Implications. Cuyahoga Community

College Faculty Colloquium. 2011.

Rhoten, Scott. Dyschromatopsia: Analysis of Pedagogical Implications. Kent State

University Regional Campus English Department Conference. New Philadelphia, OH. April 2005.

Mohan, David and Scott Rhoten. Current Profile of the Twinsburg Center 2005

Kent State University KASADA Meeting. March 2005

Ramsey, Donna and Scott Rhoten. Current Profile of the Geauga Campus 2005

Burton and Middlefield Rotary Club. February 2005.

Mohan, David and Scott Rhoten. Current Profile of the Geauga Campus 2005

Chardon Rotary Club. February 2005.

Mohan, David and Scott Rhoten. Crossroads to Success: Economic Development in

Geauga County. Kent State University Advisory Board & Board of Trustees. 2005.

Mohan, David and Scott Rhoten. Who We Are Twinsburg Rotary Club. 2004.

Anderson, Ann, David Mohan, Donna Ramsey and Scott Rhoten. Current Profile of the

Geauga Campus. Twinsburg Rotary Club. 2004.

Ramsey, Donna and Scott Rhoten. Current Profile of the Geauga Campus

Twinsburg Rotary Club. 2004.

Mohan, David and Scott Rhoten. Crossroads to Success: Economic Development in

Geauga County. Burton Chamber of Commerce. September 2004

Rhoten, Scott. Adware, Spyware and Malware: How to Keep Your Computer Safe. Kent

State University, Faculty Colloquium Presentation. Burton, Ohio. 2004.

Rhoten, Scott. Identity Theft: How Safe Are You? Middlefield Public Library.

Middlefield, Ohio 2004.

Mohan, David and Scott Rhoten. Crossroads to Success: Economic Development in

Geauga County. Middlefield Chamber of Commerce. November 2004

Rhoten, Scott. Ebay Made Easy: Step-by-Step Guide to Buying, Listing and Selling.

Special Introduction given by David Mohan, Ph.D., Dean of Geauga Campus Special Guest Speaker at

GEL Breakfast, Burton, Ohio. June 2004.

Mohan, David and Scott Rhoten. Crossroads to Success: Economic Development in

Summit County. Nordonia Hills Chamber of Commerce. February 2005.

Mohan, David and Scott Rhoten. Crossroads to Success: Economic Development in

Summit County. Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce. December 2004.

Rhoten, Scott. Virtual Communities and Distance Education. Kent State University

Faculty Colloquium Series. Kent, Ohio. 2003.

Rhoten, Scott. Nestle Corporation: a Case Study. Kent State University, Breakfast

Conference. Geneva and Vevey, Switzerland. 2003.

Jonath, Francine and Scott Rhoten. International Red Cross: a Case Study. Kent State

University, Geneva, Switzerland. 2003.

Rhoten, Scott. The National Beverage Corporation: a Case Study. Kent State

University, Group Presentation presented to faculty at Kent, Ohio. 2002.

Rhoten, Scott. Euro-Disney: Ethical Dilemma. Kent State University, Study

Group Presented to faculty at Kent, Ohio. 2002.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Sam Walton Fellow for ENACTUS

• Member of Believer’s Fellowship

• City of Twinsburg Rotary Club

• Burton Chamber of Commerce

• Chardon Chamber of Commerce

• Burton and Middlefield Rotary Club

• Middlefield Chamber of Commerce

• Nordonia Hills Chamber of Commerce

• City of Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce

• Geauga County Community IMPACT Project

• Twinsburg “Twin’s Days” Planning Committee

• Geauga County Communications & P/R Committee

ELECTED OFFICES

• Elected Vice-President, Huntsburg Township Commissioners 1999

• Served on Huntsburg Township Zoning Board of Appeals 1998

• Served as Huntsburg Township Zoning Clerk 1996 – 1998

VOLUNTEER WORK

• Junior Achievement – Charles Brush High School – College representative

• Juvenile Justice Center - College representative

• Habitat for Humanity

• Mandel Jewish Community Center

• Humane Society

• 4-H Clubs

• FFA – Future Farmers of America

• YMCA

• Make A Wish Foundation

• The Twinsburg Historical Society – assisting with research of community

• University Hospital Systems – assist people with Alzheimer’s disease

• The Cremation Society of Akron – hospice volunteer

• The Geauga County Historical Society – helped with inventory data entry

• The Century Village Museum – helped with database maintenance

• The Great Geauga County Fair – established “good neighbor” program

• The Geauga County Arts Council – creating venues for area artisans

• The Geauga County Bicentennial Committee – planned events, wrote and won grants

• The Geauga County Community Impact Project – an economic development project

SCHOOL EXTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES

• Cardinal High School Marching Band Chaparone 1999 – 2001

• Cardinal High School Football Boosters 1995 – 2001

• Cardinal High School Marching Band Boosters 1993 – 2000

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION INVOLVEMENT

• Current member of Believer’s Christian Fellowship http://www.bcfonline.cc

• Adult Sunday School teacher 1985 – 1990

• Children’s Sunday School teacher 1983 – 1985

YOUTH ADVISING

• Junior Achievement Advisor (2014)

• Member of Boy Scouts of America and Junior Achievement in my youth

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

• AAUP

• OFU

• JA

• ISM

• APICS

• ASQ

• SHRM

• AMA

ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS

• Dean’s List – several semesters

• Member of Kent State University Student Senate

• Member of The Pinnacle International Honors Society

• Member of The Golden Key International Honors Society

• 2002 Recipient of the Fetterman Leadership Award

• Received “Outstanding Achievement Award” from Kent State 1998

• Participated in Kent State Graduate School of Management Competition

• Placed in State finals with Business Consulting Model, Columbus, OH

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Built a log home from the ground up in Huntsburg, Ohio

• Renovated a Victorian home in Burton, Ohio

• Accomplished artist in drawing and painting including juried shows and sales

• Accomplished craftsman in domestic and exotic woods

• Accomplished industrial metal worker

Manage, train, provide performance feedback and assign duties of direct reports to ensure productivity,

efficiency, and effectiveness.

Establish and direct the manufacturing operations objectives.

Establish and direct up to two non-manufacturing areas objectives including safety, environmental,

quality, cost, delivery and continuous improvement.

Ensure all plant reporting and meeting requirements are satisfied on time and complete as detailed in the

Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) documentation.

Ensure operations are executed in compliance with established standard work instructions, training plans,

layered process audit and controlled documentation processes.

Manage cost target results to established standards.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives by serving as the champion of improvement charters and

lean events inclusive of internal, external, cross functional and cross plant efforts.

Ensure compliance to government laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field; or 4 years manufacturing operations

leadership role experience with a minimum of an Associate’s degree.

5 years manufacturing operations leadership role experience.

Total Work Systems development and refinement experience.

Knowledgeable of Quality Management System elements and application.

Demonstrated successful leadership, including personnel and organization development.

Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite.

Demonstrated successful ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-

functional business teams.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the

organization.

Fundamental knowledge and experience in leading Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen activities and Six Sigma

processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

MBA.

Familiarity with the cabinet industry and product.

Excellent project management and budgeting skills with a deadline orientation and focus.

Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt Certification or comparable problem solving certification.

Knowledge of health, safety and environmental management system elements.

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