ELZIE BERRY
Mandeville, LA *0448
acwugb@r.postjobfree.com
MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Results-oriented senior level manager with over 18 years of Human Resources, Customer Service, and
Sales management experience.
Vast experience in multi-unit coordination and delivery.
HR Functional Highlights:
Communications Benefit Administration
People Management Payroll Administration
Program Implementation Investigations
Training/Personnel Development OFCCP Adherence
Community Relations Succession Planning
WORK EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
C&S Wholesale Groceries (Formerly Winn-Dixie Distribution Center)
Field Human Resources Manager
Business partner to the General Manager of the Hammond Distribution Center. Responsible for the overall HR
functions and executions which are inclusive of staffing, employee relations, and training. Duties and
accomplishments included:
On boarding/Orientation leader
Principle training manager for a 425 associate facility
On-site liaison for all legal and EEOC matters
Local representative for all community outreach programs that included global organizations such as
United Way, Habitat for Humanity, and The Food Bank
Administrator of benefits and payroll matters and changes
POC for OFCCP standards and compliance
The Home Depot, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi
District Human Resources Manager
Responsible for staffing, training, and employee relations supporting 1150 associates, 9 Store Managers, 1
District Manager and 4 Human Resources Managers. Duties and accomplishments included:
Trained and led a four person HR team that supported the entire district
Principle trainer for 120 salaried exempt personnel
Conducted high level code of conduct investigations
Regional captain for companys natural disaster team for Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi
Developed and adhered to the personnel staffing budget for all stores
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U.S. Army, Germany, Italy, United States
Army Officer (Major)
Held the positions of Executive Officer (XO), Operations Officer (S3), Company Commander (CO), and
Communications Systems Engineer. Provided voice and data service to approximately 50,000 customers in
Central Germany and 10,000 customers in Northern Italy. Duties and accomplishments included:
Participation in military operations Just Cause and Desert Storm
Developed system that provided 100% accountability system that resulted in the exact location and
functions of each piece of communication equipment in support of operation Desert Storm.
Trained and classified personnel; training involved technical, safety, security, and customer service
functions.
Managed repair facility that diagnosed and repaired light and heavy duty vehicles
Provided all facets of military operational training to over 25,000 soldiers during a successful career
EDUCATION AND OTHER TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications, Jackson State University
Institute of Applied Management and Law, Essentials of Human Resource Management
SHRM member
Managerial Seminar, HR Management
Total Quality Management (TQM) certification
Personnel Management for Supervisors Seminar
Phase II Command and General Staff College
3rd Class Federal Communications Commission License
Elzie Berry
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