Human Resources Customer Service

BOBBY L. MIMS, SPHR; SHRM-SCP

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Greensboro, NC 27455 Cell: 336-***-****

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CAREER SUMMARY

US Military Veteran

Uniquely qualified having Leadership roles in Operations and Human Resources with major companies including, The Procter & Gamble Company and La-Z-Boy Inc, managing significant operations within those companies. Certified Senior Human Resources with broad experience in all areas of Human Resources Management and Operations in both union and non-union environments. Seeking a position that would take advantage of my Leadership, Operations and Human Resources experience and expertise. Experience includes:

Human Resources Generalist

Operations Management

Strategic Initiative Development

Driving Continuous Improvement

Union/non-union Background

People Management & Development

Planning/Organizing

Talent Management

Safety Leadership

Critical Thinking

CAREER PROFILE

DARRAN FURNITURE INDUSTRIES INC, High Point NC 5/2014

Director Human Resources

Positions reports directly to the president of the company. Active member of the executive leadership team with direct responsibility for development and execution of strategies supporting the company’s mission and high quality delivery of all HR essential functions. Accomplishments include but are not limited to:

Development recruitment/training programs that encourage and support hiring high potential candidates.

Designed and implemented a merit based performance review process that incorporated goal development for each employee.

Complete company’s first ever employee opinion survey.

Management of the salary administration process to ensure effectiveness, compliance and equity within the company.

Development and implementation of company policies that supports the company’s mission.

Revitalization of the company’s safety program.

KIMBALL HOSPITALITY, Martinsville VA 4/2010-5/2011

Consultant

Consultant working directly with Kimball Hospitality a Division of Kimball International with corporate offices in Jasper Indiana, member of the start-up leadership team for the new Kimball Hospitality’s Upholstery Division, Martinsville VA. Lead the operational staffing and other human resource/safety processes along with active engagement in the establishment of the operations facility. Team exceeded all expectations including operational and financial, currently producing at a rate expected to be over $15 million in sales first year of operations.

AMERICAN OF MARTINSVILLE, INC. Martinsville VA

Vice President Human Resources and Administration 2006-4/2010

Critical role that included responsibilities for Operations and Human Resources.

Human Resources

Human Resources Generalist for American of Martinsville Inc, producers of fine furniture serving the Hospitality industry, $150M in annual sales, located in Martinsville VA. Responsible for all HR functions including, local/state/federal compliance, recruitment & hiring, office administration, customer service and payroll administration across multiple sites.

Operations

Direct responsibility for leading a high level process development team focused on the Upholstery (seating) side of the business with the mission of developing and implementing a process that will facilitate very rapid growth.

Accomplishments include:

HR-Development and implementation of a “forward looking strategy” focused on cost containment of the company’s escalating Healthcare cost.

Operations-Efficiency of the upholstery operations increased such that our margins were consistently at or above 18%.

LA-Z-BOY INC., Greensboro, NC

Vice President Human Resources and Safety-Casegoods Group 2002-2006

With the merger of La-Z-Boy Furniture Inc. and LADD Furniture, became Vice President HR Corporate Casegoods Group. HR responsibility for the newly aligned seven Casegoods brands with over $600 million in sales and approximately 4,000 employees. Position reported to the President of the Casegoods division. Brands included: Kincaid, American Drew, American of Martinsville, La-Z-Boy Youth, Hammary, Pennsylvania House and La-Z-Boy Global.

Counsel and advisor to the President of Casegoods and each brand presidents.

As a member of the Casegoods Division’s executive support staff, to help set the direction of the division and to lead all Human Resource-related initiatives.

Develop and administer the necessary programs, policies and procedures to allow La-Z-Boy Casegoods and other La-Z-Boy functional groups located in the Greensboro office to recruit, develop and retain effective employees.

Recruiting responsibility for all Executive positions.

To be proactive in supporting initiatives that promotes positive employee relations, stable labor relations and cost containment.

To ensure compliance with applicable labor and employment laws.

Accomplishments:

Implemented HealthStat concept with the Greensboro LZB (Penn House, American of Martinsville healthcare plan

Led the HR area in restructuring the Casegoods companies, including the shutdown of 5 factories and restructuring the corporate office.

Reorganization of the Casegoods Safety group.

Led the effort in the upgrading of the plant management leadership staff and was instrumental in the selection and hiring of two new company presidents.

Completed an extensive analysis of health insurance cost leading to a 17% reduction in overall medical cost.

LADD FURNITURE INC., Greensboro, NC

Corporate Vice President Human Resources 1995-2002

Career change driven by significant opportunity. Corporate Human Resources responsible for seven LADD operating companies, LADD Transportation and the LADD Corporate office with over 6500 employees and annual sales exceeding $600 million. This position reported directly to the CEO.

Counsel and advisor to the CEO and Division Presidents.

Developed a strong recruiting program that strengthened the first-line management staff.

Facilitated the overall Strategic Planning Initiative for the company.

Restructured the HR organization throughout the company through hiring of professional HR Managers.

Developed a safety leadership accountability model that greatly reduced incidents and lowered annual Workers' Compensation cost by $800,000.

Managed group health insurance cost to one of the lowest in the industry.

Revised and developed company personnel policies including relocation, Internet, E-mail and employee purchases of furniture and computers.

Developed union negotiation teams at two union locations resulting in successful contracts.

Turned around two union organizing attempts at one location.

Developed a succession planning process focused on developing high potential managers as ready replacements for "key" leadership positions.

Established a company scholarship program to recognize and support employee dependents with significant accomplishments in academics, leadership and community involvement.

PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Group Manager of Human Resources/Public Affairs, Greensboro, NC 1979-1994

Maintained high performance team based work system for 500-employee facility. Developed policies and procedures. Acted as counselor and aid to the General Manager. Member of the plant leadership team and HABA division human resource leadership team. Managed the employment process for all managers and technicians. Provided management development for two department managers and five technicians. First line of contact with local and national governments, business community and media.

Developed "breakthrough" results concept, resulting in the plant achieving world class results in record timing, as a member of the plant leadership team.

Lead successful integration of work systems between the two Greensboro sites.

Established "High Performance Work System" training as a requirement for each employee.

Developed successful minority recruiting team focused on recruiting minority engineers.

EDUCATION

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC

BS Degree, Manufacturing Technology; Cum Laude

Minor, Logistics (Transportation)

CERTIFICATION

Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR)

SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

U.S. MILITARY

U. S. Air Force 1969-1975

Dr. W. Edward Deming Quality, Productivity, and Competitive Position Seminar

George Washington University

COMPUTER

MS Office

Paycom Payroll/HR services

ABRA HR/Payroll System

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

School of Business Advisory Board High Point University

Bennett College Sports Planning Advisory Board

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