HR LEADERSHIP FOR THE ENTERPRISE

Highly experienced and accomplished Senior Human Resource Professional with a record of achievement improving the productivity, performance and overall Human Resource operation of organizations in Government, Manufacturing, Communications, Education and Training. A proven manager, mentor, and motivator noted for providing proactive coaching and counseling that drives optimal personal performance. Diplomatically resolves the most problematic employee relation’s issues in both union and non-union environments. Technically savvy and a quick study in new HRIS offerings. Practiced in the utilization of Ultipro, Maxhire Applicant Tracking Systems, PeopleSoft, Taleo, Kronos, CATS, Monster Recruit, ADP, USAJobs, and Deltek.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Change Management • Startups • Turnarounds • Strategic Planning • Team Leadership • Process Improvement

CBA Negotiations • Compensation & Benefits • Employee & Labor Relations • Recruitment • Training & Development

Employee Relations • Policy Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LogiCore Corporation, Huntsville, AL 2012-2013

A Government contractor specializing in providing experienced candidates to government customers. This is in the arena of manufacturing, administrative and professional.

Director of Human Resources

Specifically brought in to partner with COO and CEO to develop and address personnel strategies and issues. Created and executed successful recruitment plan for company. Reviewed, created, and monitored all policies and procedures for the company. Established job descriptions based on interviews and monitoring work. Responsible for all administrative staff for company. Provided day-to-day labor and employee relations expertise for managers and employees. Represented company on all EEO claim matters and successfully responded and won all claims during tenure. Developed and delivered mandatory training for company. Addressed extremely hostile work environment of employees and supervisors, resulted in complete culture turnaround. Delivered annual benefit savings of 20% in less than a year of service by reviewing contracts and negotiating with vendors. Review and update mandatory training for company. Created and delivered all new employee orientations and harassment training.

FPMI Solutions, Huntsville, AL

Manager of Human Resources 2004-2007

Director of Human Resources 2008-2012

A $38.7M industry leader in providing results-based human resource management solutions, training, call center support, and document production and manufacturing production sites for federal government departments and agencies nationwide.

Partner with President, Regional Vice Presidents and Board of Directors to develop and implement strategic plans that drive continuous improvement in the performance of more than 1000 employees and their business units. Drive development of all supporting HR processes and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook, policies and procedures.

Provide day-to-day leadership in the delivery of HR services including succession planning, talent acquisition and staffing, learning and development, performance management, benefits administration, employee relations, and employee training. Closely manage the efforts of HR Generalists as well as a Benefits Specialist, Talent Identification Specialist, 2 Recruiters and 3 HR assistants. Manage and resolve sensitive employee relations issues while ensuring the development of an HR team knowledgeable and up-to-date in the latest HR trends and changes in law at local, state, and federal levels.

Markedly improved the recruitment of professionals ranging from entry-level to COO. Personally developed and implemented the company’s first strategic recruitment plan providing co-op and internship programs as well as proactive networking and community involvement.

Developed and implemented training programs company wide.

Communicated on daily basis with Program Managers to ensure company expectations were being met in regards to staffing, training, etc.

Successfully maintained union avoidance by delivering training to frontline supervisors, conducting focus groups, suggestions boxes, and continuing to communication the company position.

Served as 1st Chair on CBA negotiation for existing union contract that was in place

Serve as EEO Advisor for the company. Represented the company in over 250 hearings nationwide.

Saved the company more than $100K in salary and vacation costs while cutting union personnel turnover 95%. Successfully negotiated collective bargaining agreements with 150 union employees representing 20% of the total employee population.

Provide proposal support in areas such as red, pink and white team. Successfully prepared winning staffing, compensation and quality plans for submission.

Delivered first-year savings of $425K while setting the stage for continued savings year-over-year. Identified new benefit vendors and vigorously negotiated new provider agreements.

Enhanced communication and relations with strategic business units. Introduced and facilitated regular departmental meetings with Directors of IT, Facilities, Security, and Contracts as well as the company Controller. Developed and promoted an ethics program company wide.

Dramatically improved employee engagement and morale. Created company compensation and incentive plans. Developed and implemented employee special achievement recognition programs.

Member of new acquisitions counsel for company

Rescued a troubled $5-year, $60M contract with the Department of Homeland Security. Spearheaded initiatives over a period of 18 months that dramatically improved employee morale that had been damaged as a result of prior poor program management. This required me to work in Washington, DC four days a week for 18 months to improve the program.

J.F. Drake State Technical College, Huntsville, AL 2001 – 2003

A state Technical College offering Workplace Education instruction focused on enabling student to develop the knowledge and skills required for self-sufficiency and employment.

Human Resource Management Consultant / Employment Manager

Delivered instruction on employment and work place readiness to as many as 45 students in 3 classes per week. Collaborated with professionals in Alabama State programs that facilitated welfare recipients to work.

Trained the trainers. Conducted more than 50 sessions with instructors to educate them on employer requirements related to the hiring of recent college graduates.

Set the benchmark for instructional excellence. Successfully graduated 95% percent of assigned students.

Translated education into real opportunity for the student. Developed strong relationships with local employers.

Manpower, Inc, Huntsville, AL

HR Recruiter 1993-1996

HR Site Manager 1996 – 1998

Division Human Resource Manager 1999-2001

A world leader in offering employers a range of services and solutions for the entire employment and business cycle including permanent, temporary and contract recruitment, employee assessment and selection, training, outplacement, outsourcing, and consulting. Assigned to large telecommunications manufacturing plant. This plant ran four shifts – 1st, 2nd, 3rd and weekend shift.

At the manufacturing plant, responsible for approximately 800 temporary employees, also staffed administrative employees for the company to include receptionist and administrative assistants. Served as a member of companies HR partner team. Sat in on union avoidance meetings. Successful in avoiding union at this facility. Subsequently promoted to Division manager. Initiated development and implementation of recruitment strategy while orchestrating the efforts of 15 HR professionals and stewarding a P&L of $450k.Directed the delivery of marketing services strategically aligned with management’s goals for customer service and customer satisfaction. Vetted the negotiation of all salaries and ill rates while holding final authority for the attainment of the division’s bottom-line objectives. Personally trained and developed more than 30 of the division’s supervisors and management

oSet the foundation for effective HR management across the organization.

oTurned unprofitable office into profitable office in less than 15 months.

oDeveloped standard Policies and procedures for local office that were subsequently adopted across the division

oAnalyzed, managed and improved communications and training for division.

oPartnered with benefit vendor providers to ensure benefit decisions were made while controlling division costs. Provided HR consultation, policy interpretation, and strategic planning to all levels of client organization.

oManaged HR projects and program implementation for Business Units.

oResponsible for providing Human Resources support in the areas of ethics, compliance, EEO, compensation planning, performance management, talent management, headcount management, leadership development, staffing, absence management, employee relations, and labor relations.

oProvided analysis of data and monitor HR results through key metrics.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL

Bachelor of Arts, Communications, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL

World at Work - Certified Benefits Professional Courses

AFFILIATIONS

Society of Human Resources, World at Work

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