Human Resources

Resume of Lori M. Thompson, PHR, SHRM-CP

PO Box *87 – 712 Sunset Drive Ryan, IA 52330

******@****.*** - 563-***-****

Objective

To utilize my experience in Human Resource management to obtain a Recruiter or HR Director/Generalist position with a progressive organization.

Work Experience

Director, Human Resources and Safety

Iowa Wall Sawing, Inc.

Independence, IA.

January 2015 to July 2015

Created these departments for this Company as they did not have an HR or Safety person in the past.

I took on much of the same duties as listed in my prior positions.

I also took on the role of EEO Officer and DOT Compliance Officer.

Director of Human Resources

The Lynch Companies

Waucoma, IA

December 2011 to July 2014

The Lynch Companies operates hog buying stations, trucking companies, pork production plants, diesel truck repair business, auto repair business, BBQ catering business, pork production sites, commodity brokerage firm and insurance company. Operations and employees in six states.

Director of Human Resources

• With The Lynch Companies I am much more involved in strategic and succession planning.

• My general duties with The Lynch Companies are very similar to those listed with Iowa 80 Group/CAT Scale Co. The exceptions being I no longer handle the daily operations of work comp and I do not oversee any foodservice.

Created a database for all past, present and future training. Without having an HRIS system this was an important need for our Companies and a large project.

Manager of Human Resources

Iowa 80 Group / CAT Scale Co.

Walcott, IA

January 1995 to February 2011

Ensure compliance with multi-state and federal laws and regulations

• Prepare and enforce employee policies and procedures

• Travel, recruit and interview employees to fill vacancies throughout all 11 locations

Prepare offer letters and compensation packages along with background checks, ref. checks and substance testing.

• Conduct new employee orientation and training

• Coordinate employee training and seminars

• Mediate and advise supervisors in appropriate resolution of employee relation issues

• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs

• Administer performance review and salary administration programs to ensure effectiveness, compliance and equity within organization

• Investigate accidents and prepare reports for insurance carrier

• Prepare budget of all human resources operations

• Prepare documentation and information for employee separation

• Prepare reports and recommend procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover

• Represent organization at unemployment hearings and investigations

Restaurant Operations Specialist (for four of the years while still holding the position of HR Manager)

• Travel between locations throughout U.S. and inspect physical structures and surroundings, noting degree of maintenance provided or required

• Note condition of furniture, linens, and supplies and recommend replacements where necessary

• Evaluate adequacy of return of investment on individual establishments and alter or initiate procedures to improve service and reduce expenses

• Examine accounting records books of individual establishments

• Prepare reports, summarizing findings and including recommendations for maintenance, repair, changes in operational procedures and purchase requirements

• Prepare budgets and projections for restaurant operations

• Manage profit & loss responsibilities

• Oversee remodels, working closely with designers and architects

Education

Certificate in Human Resource Management

Black Hawk College -

Moline, IL

2003 to 2003

A.A. in education in Police Science

Hawkeye Community College -

Waterloo, IA

Skills

I have taken over 300 class hours in employment law, recruiting, safety, OSHA, work comp, property, auto, garage, general liability claim management and risk management, unemployment, train the trainer and leadership skills.

Certifications

PHR (Professional in Human Resources)

December 2003 to March 2016

SHRM-CP March 2016

Groups

Society For Human Resource Management

November 1995 to Present

Cedar Valley Society of Human Resource Management

August 2011 to Present

Additional Information

20 years of employee management experience

Over 20 years of human resource and recruiting management experience

Successful project management with budgets of over $9 million

Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation

Proven ability to organize, multi-task and work well under pressure

Established leadership skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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