Summary of Qualifications
Remarkably astute, versatile, and dynamic professional equipped with more
than 15 years of experience in high-volume management/generalist
responsibilities within multiple site and corporate environments.
Demonstrate competency in recruiting, hiring, training, and facilitating
engagement of associates at various levels. Innovative thinker and
communicator, with the ability to promote positive working environment and
openly embrace individual of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Possess
strong adherence to "quality staffing" and effective "win-win" alliance
building principles. Highly motivated and results oriented with focus on
continually raising the bar on personal and organizational productivity.
Acknowledged for the ability to spearhead new department initiatives, which
paved way for stronger and more qualified company personnel. Knowledgeable
in principles and procedures for training, compensation and benefits,
recruitment and personnel information systems. Proficient in MS
Applications, PeopleSoft, and Kronos Payroll.
Key Strengths [pic]
Change Management Benefits Management
Human Resources Information System Employee Relations
Process Improvement Regulatory Compliance
Grievance Administration Leadership, Mentoring, and Team
Building
Policy Development and Implementation Leadership Development
Relevant Experience [pic]
Jones Companies ( Humboldt, TN
Human Resource Manager 2011-Present
Manage and coordinate entire HR function including: recruitment,
orientation, training, and benefits administration throughout an
organization of 150 employees across five separate locations in Tennessee
and Nevada. Proficiently execute safety leadership across approximately
half of the organization. Work collaboratively with Plant Managers in
addressing employee relations issues and benefits administration.
Responsible for development and implementation of all personnel policies
and maintenance of HR systems for the company while ensuring regulatory
compliance.
Career Highlights:
< Rendered assistance to the successful consolidation of workforce into a
second facility, while developing and implementing an early retirement
offering to a selected population
< Partner with carrier in managing workers compensation claims, leading
to the successful closing of several open claims
Owens Corning ( Jackson, TN
Regional HR Manager 2009-2011
HR Manager (Promoted) 2006-2009
Supervised facilities in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Oklahoma City with total
of 300 employees. Led the development and delivery of HR strategy within a
high performance organization culture, as well as in implementing
performance management, vision, and leadership.
Career Highlights:
< Maintained engagement score in the 75 percentile of Gallup national
database for 3 consecutive years
< Drove the reduction of turnover to annual 7% from greater than 10%
< Play a lead role in creating a branding image of company in the
community to attract and retain the best talent in the community
< Ensure facility performance at or above stated goals by consistently
leveraging HR functions
< Successfully promote performance management and organizational
development through proper coaching across all levels of facilities
< Live our stand on safety by partnering across the facility to drive
engagement around safe work behaviors
< Position talent in the facilities to "win" by implementing
growth/development and succession planning
< Guarantee quick and fair resolution to employee disputes and
disciplinary issues
< Conduct comprehensive benefits education and enrollments initiatives
utilizing primary employee "Benefit Advocates"
< Pivotal in developing, communicating, and conducting training on career
development and compliance topics
< Implement proper interpretation and administration of employee
handbook, policies, and practices
< Handle all payroll functions within the Tennessee location and oversaw
all compensation programs including variable incentive program
Heckethorn Manufacturing Company, Inc. ( Dyersburg, TN
Human Resources Director 1998-2006
Training Coordinator (Promoted)/Human Resources Generalist 1996-1998
Utilized superior leadership skills in managing all aspects of Human
Resources for Tier II automotive supplier providing products for 75% of the
North American Automotive vehicle platforms as well as oversaw facility
safety department, compensation, HR policy and procedures development,
employee recognition, employment law and regulatory compliance, discipline
and grievance procedures, and staffing. Executed internal auditor functions
for both quality and environmental management systems and generalist
functions, including handbook development, college recruitment, cooperative
education program implementation, and development of new hire process for
exempt personnel in the areas of quality, engineering, and finance.
Career Highlights:
< Managed a $55M budget for overall HR with staffing of 440 personnel,
administered benefits with a total of $7.75M, and coordinated all
aspects of human resources support for a 38-acre campus with 265,000
square feet of production space across three separate buildings
< Successfully moved $4M 401(k) asset plan to new vendor leading to
improved employee satisfaction
< Initiated the initiative to hire 80 temporary employees, which
generated $100K savings in overhead costs and exposure to benefit costs
< Led efforts in reducing turnover by 46%, absenteeism by 35%, and
recordable accidents by 45%, which resulted to approximately $100K in
annual savings
< Contributed in successfully reducing recordable accidents by 45% in one
year
< Developed hands-on approach with plant floor employees, providing a
comfortable working environment necessary in maximizing employee
relations and productivity
< Provided effectual training to all levels of the organization in topics
such as employee discipline, performance evaluation, safety, benefits
utilization, and interpersonal supervisory skills coaching
< Strictly implemented plant-wide training initiatives, including new
employee orientation, supervisory training, interpersonal
communication, and Zenger Miller modules (certified instructor)
< Worked closely with the president, vice president of operations, and
vice president of finance in implementing HR-related policies and
procedures as well as cost-effective benefit and work programs, which
contributed in building positive plant morale, solidifying employee
relations, and maintaining company's competitive edge within industry
Other Experience [pic]
Management Recruiters of Dyersburg ( Dyersburg, TN
Search Consultant / Recruiter 1996
Job Training Partnership Act ( Dyersburg State Community College (
Dyersburg, TN
Youth Case Manager 1994-1996
Lafayette College ( Easton, PA
Career Planning and Placement Center Intern 1993
Reading Area Community College ( Reading, PA
Career Counseling and Academic Development Intern 1993
Kutztown University ( Kutztown, PA
Office of Off-Campus Student Life Graduate Assistant 1993-1994
Kutztown University ( Kutztown, PA
Association for Non-Traditional Students Co-Advisor 1992-1993
Bucks Association for Retarded Citizens ( Holicong, PA
Placement Program Specialist 1990-1992
Education/Credentials [pic]
Master of Education in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Kutztown University ( Kutztown, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Moravian College ( Bethlehem, PA
Associate of Liberal Arts in General Education for Transfer
Lehigh County Community College ( Schnecksville, PA
National Honor Societies
o Alpha Epsilon Lambda
o Phi Kappa Phi
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Course
Internal Auditor Training for QS9000 and ISO14001
DDI and Zenger Miller training in Interactions Skills Management
Activities and [pic]
Affiliations
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification
Workers Compensation Reform for State of Tennessee - SHRM Volunteer
Chapter, Legislative Chair
County Chapter of American Red Cross, Past Board Member
Dyersburg Credit Unit, Past Board President
Leadership Dyer County, Member