TOM CUTTS, M.M., PHR

**** ************ **, ********, ** 49508

Ph: 616-***-**** - Email: acv0u6@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

An accomplished business professional with experience in human resource management, community service, organizational and personal development in for-profit and not-for-profit industries.

Highlights

Multi-business unit HR Support

Employee Relations Administration

Coaching & Career Development

HR Trend Analysis

Community Collaberation

Strategic Plan development

Organizational Change Management

Training & Development facilitation

Recruitment & Staffing

Benefit Administration

Accomplishments

Developed initiatives in the Health Field Collaberative, Reentry Roundtable, and Work Keys skill assessment suite

Co-developed model and managed $500,000 grant to align employers, government agencies and faith-based organizations to increase employability through work-skills and life-skills training

Donor relations work culminated in first $1MM bequest to MTM

Experience

HR Consultant/Trainer/Facilitator 1999 – Current

Vision Business Group Grand Rapids, MI

Certified Facilitator:

“Active Parenting Now” through Pine Rest-Caring Communities, and M.P.R.I., at Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility (2009 2012)

In-reach curriculums for Prison Fellowship Inc. (2001-2008)

“The Hidden Rules of Poverty” workshops by Dr. Ruby Payne

Consulting work:

Design and implementation of strategic and innovative approaches to on-site training and development

Collaboration e with key members of leadership teams and key accounts to provide responsive solutions to organizational development needs

Donor Relations Officer 2010-2013

Mel Trotter Ministries Grand Rapids, MI

Responsible for Capital Campaign fund development support resulting in pledge fulfillment, multiple corporate grants and individual funding for a new Women’s Shelter, Library, Community Center and Food Pantry.

Managed 150 donor accounts including corporations, ecumenical and community organizations and major donors, providing relationship cultivation, financial gift in-kind management, personal liaison and support, written materials, program overviews and donor database information system management (Raiser’s Edge)

Developed, cultivated and re-engaged former, new and existing donor relationships contributing to MTM reduction of debt.

Donor Relations work resulted in MTM first $1,000,000 bequest, corporate gifts of $175,000, and 10% increase in individual giving

Advised H.R. committee on organizational training and development

Human Resource Business Partner 2008-2010

Amway Corporation Ada, MI

Provided multi-business unit HR support to the legal, finance, customer service and security departments, working to increase human resource support, consistency and application.

Consulted executive management in organizational alignment and restructure; policy guidance and interpretation, sourcing, staffing, onboarding, training and development, performance management, succession and workforce planning

Community Facilitator 2004-2008

Delta Strategy, Inc Kent & Ottawa County

Contracted with the West Michigan Workforce Innovations in Regional Economic Development (W.I.R.E.D.) strategy team to develop initiatives in: The Health Field Collaborative, The Reentry Roundtable, Work Keys skill assessment suite

Drive strategic plans for community collaboration, engagement and support for workforce development in target sectors

Employment Alliance Program Manager (18 month contract) 2004--2006

Good Samaritan Ministries Holland, MI

Executive Management position with oversight responsibilities for the activities of 3 training centers, 8 support service providers, 8 employer partner organizations and Michigan Works.

Designed, promoted, facilitated and measured programming for OCE throughout Ottawa County, MI

Designed, facilitated leadership and cultural awareness training for staff and partner organizations

Reported and shared best practices with government agencies and other organizations

Human Resource Manager 2002 – 2004

Home Depot Grand Rapids, MI

Recruitment, Staffing, Sourcing and wage analysis for all levels and functions.

Managed computer based training and individual and overall development processes

Review and audit of HR policies, procedures, and manuals with company executive and legal teams to comply with consent decree and OFCCP standards

Communicate and facilitate employee benefits, health, and wellness administration

Regional Human Resource & Development Business Partner 1996 - 2001

McDonalds Corporation Grand Rapids, MI

Facilitated and supported district wide management training goals and initiatives for all McOpCo salaried and hourly management staff and Franchisees throughout Michigan

Administered Employee relations, and disability and benefit options (COBRA/FMLA/OSHA)

Managed safety and health programs, administration, and workers compensation rate

Human Resource Supervisor 1994 – 1996

Bil Mar Foods (division of Sara Lee Corporation) Zeeland, MI

Oversight responsibility of the Human Resource functions including:

Provided full HR support for 3rd Shift operation at non-union production facility

Management of EEOC initiatives

Education & Certification

Masters of Management (MM)

2015

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI

Bachelor of Business Administration (BA) – Human Resource Management

1998

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI

Professional Human Resource Management (PHR) Certification

1998

References

Available upon Request

TOM CUTTS, M.M., PHR

Resume Addendum

Training & Development

Lean Awareness Training operational excellence certificate of completion, 3/25/2009

Professional Human Resources Certification [P.H.R], Society for Human Resources

Human Resource Executive Development, McDonald’s University, Oakbrook, Illinois

Steven Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Senn-Delaney Leadership, Teambuilding and Culture-Shaping process

Caring Communities, “Active Parenting Now” series - facilitator training: Pine Rest Mental Health services and Michigan Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative (MPRI)

“Celebrate Recovery” facilitator: Grand Rapids First Church

Certified Trainer: “The Hidden Rules: A Framework for Understanding Poverty”, (social -economic diversity), by Dr. Ruby Payne, Aha Process Inc.

Achievements

2002- Community Relations Captain

2004 The Home Depot

2001& Team Excellence Award Recipient

1999 McDonalds Corporation

1997 Officers Discretionary Bonus / National Recognition for Safety and Insurance project

McDonalds Corporation

Community Involvement

Legal Assistance Center, (L.A.C.) Board Member (2011 2014)

City of Kentwood, Zoning Board ( 2006--2012)

City of Kentwood, Economic Development Corporation (2002--2006)

Michigan Prisoner Reentry Initiative (MPRI former board member)

United Way Coordinator: Steelcase Corporation, Amway Corporation

Association of Human Resource Management (AHRM) Grand Rapids Chapter (inactive)

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