CARRLIE VOLKMAN
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Human Resource Director with legal back ground successful in all phases of
Human Resource strategy and execution.
SKILLS
Change management Payroll administrator
Unemployment laws Training programs development
Performance management systems Union grievance resolution
HRIS Audit preparation and reporting
Benefits administration Records maintenance
Recruitment/staffing Employee coaching
WORK HISTORY
06/2010 to 01/2016Managing Partner
Owner Commercial Fence Company – Conway, AR
Co-Owner of commercial fence installer that worked primarily for Southwest Energy.
Handled back office procedures OSHA reporting and filing, Insurance, DOT,
regulatory compliance, negotiate contracts.
Developed Policy and Procedure to comply with ISN Networld reporting for specific
guideline of the Gas Well Industry.
04/2007 to 07/2011Director of Human Resources
PolyPipe INC – Gainesville, Texas
Manufacturer of HDPE/MDPE extruded pipe was purchased by a Private Equity
Group while in large debt, recruited after purchase to evaluate human capitol, review
of needed changes in back office function. Make recommendations, implement
progressive action including recruitment of executive positions to change company
EBITDA to the positive.
Strategic planning including positive growth and eventual sale of company.
EEOC, compliance reporting and implementation of HRIS program.
Update, change and implement to current Policies and Procedures manual.
Train, educate and support managers and supervisors in employee relations thus
lowering turn over. This included all 6 manufacturing plants across U.S.
Focus with safety on downturn in accidents and close attention with regular review
of open Workers Compensation cases.
Union negotiation experience (avoidance)
Legal Liaison for attorney representation in all but pipe quality complaints.
Negotiate benefits, 401K, and HSA.
Non-complete agreements, employment contracts, compensation with limited
expatriate service.
Oversee payroll, shift differential along with calculation of holiday pay.
Required final approval and review for any termination company wide, thus ensuring
compliance, training and policy adherence.
Open door culture for all employees company wide, including exercising discretion
with regard to internal issues.
Manufacturing business was labor climatic based upon time of year and project.
Implemented progressive layoff program as to not effect our core human capitol with
experience and talent.
CEO/CFO direct report, Board of Directors reporting responsibility.
09/2005 to 01/2006Office Manager
REPS LLC – Bentonville, Arkansas
Part time 30 Hrs week. Handled day to day running of office, responsible for
reconciliation of expenses and expense report. Provide strong follow through for
marketing executives and ensure that field employee's payroll and reimbursement
compensation reconciled.
12/2001 to 02/2003 Claims Administrator
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. / Claims Management, Inc – Bentonville, Arkansas
Supervise team of liability adjusters, provide authority for action on claims with in
states handled.
Track and report monthly and yearly progress of cost of claims.
Large fiduciary authority for claims paid with correct execution of all documents.
Handle HR issues within team of adjusters under my supervision.
04/2000 to 12/2001 Independent Adjuster
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc – Bentonville, AR.
Handle and resolve high profile catastrophic claims that were attorney represented.
Extensive travel with large fiduciary responsibility to settle if determined necessary.
08/1994 to 04/2000Senior Case Manager
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. /Claims Management, Inc – Bentonville, AR.
Licensed adjuster in multiple states.
Experienced in ATF, false arrest, death, disability, fraud as well as trucking claims.
Worked in Wal-Mart Legal for General Counsel Ron Williams to cross train.
EDUCATION
HRCI:
PHR: Human Resource -
Multiple business law courses for each state conducted business
Continued education for Human Resource certification
Paralegal certificate while working for Wal-Mart
Northwest Arkansas Community College