Neil Anthony Cockrell
Mantachie, MS 38855
Cell phone: 662-***-****
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Human Resource / Safety Professional
*Employee Safety *Organizational *Recruitment
Development
*Continuous *Training & *Performance Management
Improvement Development
*Candidate *Compensation *Change Management
On-boarding
*Employee *Benefits *Policy Development &
Relations Administration Implementation
Professional Experience
Human Resource / Safety & Environmental Manager - Comfort Revolution,
Belmont, MS
November 2013 - September 2014
Managed a staff of 250 team members, including managers, and department
supervisors. Performed human resource management duties, i.e., recruitment,
selection, training and development, and scheduling and evaluation. Wrote
and enforced policies and procedures affecting day-to-day operations and
conducted internal investigations.
Major accomplishments:
. Managed and lead company-wide safety based initiatives and training
which results in a 100% success rate in achieving zero accidents for
an access of 120 days.
. Development of company Safety Committee which helped drive safe work
practices and a pro-active based work environment.
. Improved employee morale through initiatives such as Employee of the
Month, Perfect Attendance, Employee Suggestion board, etc.
. Managed an overall turnover rating of 3%.
. Development of weekly Employee Meetings providing safety key point
training, policies and procedures training, and company announcements.
. 100% successful in defending company against unemployment claims.
Human Resource/ Account Manager - Swift Staffing - Tupelo, MS (On-Site at
Comfort Revolution - Belmont, MS)
July 2013 - November 2013
Managed large scale on- boarding of temporary work force. Worked with
customer to provide requested employee talent in a timely manner.
Major achievements:
. Performed candidate interviews, pre-employment screening (drug &
background), and new hire paperwork single handedly.
. Achieved a 80% success rating of temporary employees who became full
time employees through the pre-screening process.
Neil Anthony Cockrell
1420 River Road
Mantachie, MS 38855
Cell Phone: 662-***-****
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Safety Specialist - Diversity Vuteq, Blue Springs, MS (on site at Toyota
Motor Manufacturing MS)
October 2012 - July 2013
Managed and developed practices and procedures to insure the safe work
environment of team members while developing a pro-active approach to
safety related issues. Maintain all OSHA related record keeping compliance
as it pertains to 300,300A logs, Hazardous Materials (MSDS/SDS, and all
training related records. Developed, implement and conduct training as it
related to safe work practices of all team members in regards to
ergonomics, chemical safety, mobile equipment awareness, heat stress,
electrical hazards, and blood borne pathogens. Developed Safety Dojo
(training center) for all new hires. Conducted safety investigations in
the event of all accidents, determine root cause, oversee the development
of countermeasures. Follow up with development supervisors and team
members to confirm the effectiveness of corrective measures. Closely
managed all facets of workers comp loss. Determine the cause of injury,
schedule team members for doctors' visits, and follow up with team members
until release to return to work.
Major Accomplishments:
. Through managing strong investigations and countermeasures, reduced
the average number of OSHA Recordables from 10 per month in October to
an average of 2 per month in July.
. Successfully reduced the number of Workers Compensation claims from
approximately 40 claims (average of 5-8 per month) in October to 5
active claims (average of 1 per month) in July.
Human Resource Specialist (Generalist) - Diversity Vuteq, Blue Springs, MS
February 2012 - October 2012
Maintained team member time clocks daily for attendance issues and payroll
accuracy. Monitored team member paid leave eligibility and activity
(bereavement, vacation, holidays, etc.). Recordkeeping- Maintained all
recordkeeping compliance such as I-9, tax forms, benefit information, and
team member related information. Team Member Relations- Administered
corrective actions and terminations to team members. Followed up on team
member questions and concerns with Senior Management team. Planned team
lunches and company functions for team members (Company picnics, Christmas
party etc.)
Recruiting/Training. Conducted and developed new hire orientation. Worked
with staffing agencies with manpower request.
Human Resource Assistant / Associate Staff - Auto Parts Manufacturing
Mississippi, a subsidiary of Toyota Auto Body Japan
September 2008 - January 2012
Maintain, audit, and process employee time sheets. Coordinate direct
deposit changes, rate increases, and payroll schedules. Process wage
garnishments and levies. Conduct initial phone screenings and face to face
interviews of potential candidates. Schedule pre-employment physicals,
background checks, and drug screenings. Scheduled and participated job
fair/career days. Implemented and conduct new hire orientation training.
Conduct benefit meetings and maintain eligibility and paperwork. Worked
with team members through benefit and qualifying event changes. Supported
recruiting for 350 employee start up facility.
Major Accomplishments:
. The only administrative staff retained during economic recession down-
sizing at request of senior level management.
Neil Anthony Cockrell
1420 River Road
Mantachie, MS 38855
Cell Phone: 662-***-****
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Computer Proficiencies
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
Microsoft Visio
Time-on-Demand Time clock Systems
ADP HRIS/Payroll Systems (Light)
Education
Associate of the Arts Degree - General Business
Itawamba Community College
January 2004 - May 2006
Like 1 year attaining degree.
GPA: 2.6/4.0
References will be provided upon request