Human Resources
Resume:
Jerilyn K. Freeman
Dallas, TX 75231
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HR-Related Functional Experience
Planning, Recruitment and Selection Compensation Analysis
Training and Development Workers’ Compensation and Safety
Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures Welfare and Defined Contribution Plan Audits
Policy Design and Implementation Benefit Plan Analysis, Design, Implementation
Professional Experience:
ROMCO EQUIPMENT COMPANY, DALLAS, TEXAS.
June 2004 to present.
Human Resources and Occupational Health & Safety Manager
Company headquartered in Dallas, ten branches throughout state. Direct all HR functionalities. Advise, instruct and assist executives, regional managers and staff.
Provided recruiting services for 50+ positions per year, including initial screening (over 7,500 candidates in 2014), interviews and assistance to hiring managers.
Successfully implemented first HR web-based system with employee modules, developed a robust New Employee Orientation to introduce new employees to ROMCO’s core values, brand recognition/promotion and company culture.
Facilitated decrease in worker’s compensation premiums by maintaining program practices and instituting strict employer monitoring of all non-lost time claims. EMR reduced from 1.37 in 2004 to 0.82 for 2016. Results included decrease of approximately $350,000 in annual premiums from 2004 to present.
Initiated additional RFP s and aggressive negotiations for health insurance renewal, resulting in renewal increases trending far below average renewal rates for groups of similar size within the industry.
Reduced turnover by implementing structured recruiting process and enhanced background screening and verification. Realized 22% decrease in turnover ratio between 2004 and 2007, while experiencing 19% increase in employee headcount.
Successfully defended company from EEOC and legal charges and suits through investigation, documentation and research. Drafted response documentation, produced documents, served as designated corporate representative in depositions and worked efficiently and effectively with outside legal counsel, when necessary.
Chair of Acquisition Task Force. Assumed leadership role in transitional activities during the acquisition of a competitor. Having no prior acquisition experience, directed acquisition-related duties within an abbreviated time-frame, resulting in efficient merger of new employees into multiple branches (a 20% increase in headcount) and inclusion of all parts and equipment inventory, within a 30-day timeline.
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, Abilene, Texas.
May 1999 to June 2004
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator, promoted to Employee Benefits Manager on September 1, 2000.
Along with required responsibilities, expanded scope of position to include:
Health plan design, research, RFP, bid negotiations – which resulted in the transfer to a new group health plan in June 2003. The process, which began in early 2002, included in-depth claims analysis and utilization review, employee focus group facilitation and data analysis, monitoring direct contracting with local, regional and national provider networks and third-party administrators facilitated by third-party consultants, research and plan design for a self-funded health plan specifically geared towards the employee directives.
Redesign and implementation of a holistic wellness program. Multiple program research, benchmarking, surveying and bid negotiations, communication, facilitation of enrollment and education on the program processes – both reporting and receipt of awards for eligible participants.
Supervisory training of department directors and managers in the Leadership Quest program, designed to address employment, budget, benefits, communication and employee motivation. Curriculum design for Workers’ Compensation, Employee Benefits, Leaves of Absence, Overseas Employment and Benefits.
Member of the Employee Benefits Strategic Solutions team tasked with locating $500,000 in benefit savings for the 2004-2005 fiscal year. Proposals submitted including implementation of a PDL for retail and mail order drugs and plan design changes to the group retirement account projected over $573,000 in savings if implemented per committee design.
Hendrick Health System, Abilene, Texas. February 1997 to May 1999.
Human Resource Customer Service Representative until promoted to Employee Benefits Technician on March 2, 1997. Promoted April 12, 1998 to the position of Human Resource Specialist, recruiting clinical personnel.
First National Bank of Abilene, Abilene, Texas.
March 1996 to February 1997.
Human Resources Secretary/Receptionist.
Compagnie Internacional Express, Limited Corporation, Abilene, Texas.
November 1994 to January 1996.
Sales Associé, with HR-related duties.
Law Office of Gary Harger, Sweetwater, Texas.
May 1995 to August 1995.
Secretary. (Summer assignment during college)
United States House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.
May 1993 to July 1993.
Congressional Page.
Appointed by U.S. Representative Charles Stenholm and the Page Selection Committee to serve with 85 other pages from across the United States, out of over 10,000 national applicants. Primary duties consisted of: government document delivery, message delivery to and from Congressional figures on the House Floor, escorting the Speaker of the House to the House Floor at the morning opening ceremony, and Page/Peer Desk supervision (directing page runs, delegating duties, etc.) Employment was a summer appointment only, between junior and senior years of high school.
Professional Memberships:
Dallas Society for Human Resource Management
Chapter Member 2008 -
Big Country Society for Human Resource Management
Chapter Member 1998 - 2004
Executive Board Secretary, 2003
Legislative Chair to Executive Board, 2002
Society for Human Resource Management – National Chapter
National Member 2003 - present
Volunteer Activities:
People for Progress, Inc.
Roscoe Church of Christ
Hendrick Health System Children’s Health Fair
Hendrick Health System Community Health Fair
City of Abilene ‘Operation D’ Disaster Drill, in conjunction with Hendrick, Abilene Regional and Dyess AFB
Hendrick Health System Medical Explorer Post 234
Habitat for Humanity
Educational Background:
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas.
Senior-level hours towards BBA, with areas of emphasis in Human Resource Management and Communications. Pursuit of degree while employed full-time with the university and also serving part-time in family catering business.
Roscoe High School, Roscoe, Texas.
Graduated with advanced honors college preparatory diploma. Actively involved in UIL-sponsored academic, music and athletic events on the district, area, regional and state levels. Recipient of the DFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship on the District and Regional Levels. Winner of the District and Regional Optimist Essay Competition, Who’s Who Among American High School Students and National Merit Scholar Commended Student.
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