Tim Howard

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Midland, NC **107

Phone 704-***-****

Mobile 704-***-****

E-mail acxc3j@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position where I can utilize my over fifteen years of progressive Human Resource Management and Operational leader experience as a strategic member of the organization’s leadership team.

Military

Director of Operations – 145th Logistics Readiness Squadron

Logistics Readiness Officer/ Rank: MAJOR

1994 - 2016 U.S. Air Force, N.C. Air National Guard Charlotte, NC

Director of Operations (2nd in Command) 2014-2016 until retirement. Responsible for all operations of the squadron to include but not limited to 170 personnel in 8 different operational functions to include Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle Operations, Base Fuels, Logistics Plans, Supply, Traffic Management Office, Logistics Readiness Office, and the Small Air Terminal. Was also responsible for supporting MAFFS aerial firefighting systems in cooperation with the U.S. Forestry Services. Deployed personnel and supported operations around the world including Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, AFGHANISTAN, and HORN OF AFRICA.

Deployed from April 2012 till November 2012 to the Middle East is support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and HORN OF AFRICA as the Installation Deployment Officer, responsible for the deployment and redeployment of over 700 personnel into and out of Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Yemen, and the United Arab Emeritus.

Officer in Charge of 145 Aerial Port Squadron Terminal Services from November 2001 to August 2009, responsible for the proper training, safety, and deployment readiness of 98 airmen assigned to unit. Also responsible for global Air Transportation of Military personnel, cargo, and weapon systems

Officer in Charge of 145 Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management from August 2009 to 2013, responsible for the proper training, safety, and deployment readiness of 20 personnel and 250 government vehicles and 90 other government vehicle components. Also responsible for all vehicle and vehicle component maintenance.

Received first ever USAF/ANG 100% compliance on a LCAP (Logistics Compliance Assessment Program) inspection receiving recognition awards from the LCAP Inspectors for Vehicle Management Team.

Diversity Council Member, Unit Deployment Officer, Family Liaison Officer

Selected as a Commissioned Officer from the enlisted rank of Staff Sergeant from within the Aerial Port Squadron.

Meritorious Service Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Humanitarian Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Expeditionary Service Medal, Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, North Carolina Meritorious Service Medal, North Carolina Achievement Medal

Secret security clearance.

Work experience

Director of Human Resources

2011 - Present Griffin Brothers Companies Cornelius, NC

Supervise and direct all activities of the Company’s Human Resource Department, to include, but not limited to, recruiting, payroll, employee relations, benefits, and compensation while serving 250+ employees from 10 Retail Tire and Auto Repair centers, 6 Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling centers and landfills, Property Development and Finance Group, and Pine Island Country Club. Provide H.R. and leadership training and guidance to front line management in order to better manage and develop employees, maximize talent, maintain safe work environments, and reduce costs associated human capital turnover, safety incidents, and low morale.

Implemented HRIS through Microsoft’s General Dynamic’s software and Greenshades software to more efficiently process payroll and allow for electronic pay stubs through an app for mobile phones as well as online access. 100% direct deposit program. Reduced payroll processing by over 625 hours per year.

Worked with benefits brokers and HRIS Company to prepare for Affordable Care Act regulations, reporting, and testing. Prepared. Exceeded ACA deadlines by 5 months.

Developed employee website for them to review benefit elections and options, as well as downloadable Human Resource documents

Reduced our Unemployment Tax payout by over $95,000 annually greatly reducing Unemployment Tax rate from 5.95 percent to 1.51 percent.

Organized and implemented company Team-Based Committees to focus on company improvements to include Incentives, Employee Development, Safety, Employee Training, and Employee Recognition.

Implemented ACCOMPLISH performance review program and award/recognition programs, improving employee retention, morale, and dedication.

Created safety program including safety orientation, Job-Safety Analysis, safety team of employees, annual training, and safety incentive program.

Managed multiple other company projects including an office relocation, opening of new locations, creation of a new division, etc.

Human Resources Manager / Acting Plant Manager

2005 – 2011 Berry Plastics-Specialty Films Division Charlotte, NC

Supervise and direct all activities of the Human Resource Department, to include, but not limited to, staffing, payroll, employee relations, benefits, and compensation while serving 13 salaried and 95 hourly employees in a 24 hour 7 day a week operation.

Coordinated all activities that pertained to growing the quality management system. Provided training in all areas to support, contribute to continuous growth and provide improvements to the quality system.

Ensure safe working environment for all employees through behavior based safety training and starting an employee based safety committee that has resulted in over 400 days without an OSHA recordable and 2,300 days without a loss-time incident.

Provide assistance and guidance to managers at multiple sites to include acting as interim H. R. Manager for the company’s three largest plants in Victoria, TX serving 487 employees for 6 weeks and Battleboro, NC serving 502 employees for 2 weeks, and Aurora, Il, serving 320 employees for 2 weeks as wall as hiring a new H.R. Manager for the facility. Also assisted the organization by covering vacant H.R. Manager’s responsibilities for the Lakeville, MN Plant for 16 weeks, Elizabeth, NJ Plant for 8 weeks, and the Pryor, OK Plant for 6 weeks. All of these were in addition to maintaining my Charlotte, NC plant’s responsibilities.

Provide leadership in the company’s efforts to include taking an initiative to cut costs by operating using LEAN manufacturing techniques as well as training the supervisory staff with “Leading from the Front,” leadership training, to better utilize employees using teamwork and best practices to increase production and reduce waste.

Managed warehouse reorganization increasing warehouse inventory and logistics efficiency 25% as well as managed installation of a total security upgrade to the facility, saving over $35,000 annually in security costs.

Provide leadership in the company’s efforts to identify, recruit and develop high potential supervisory and management personnel as well as advise and direct employment and termination issues.

Enhance the effectiveness of maximizing the human factor in the operation of utilizing modern, progressive approaches to managing. Also headed Employee Recognition team that planned events to help motivate employees by recognizing their service excellence, community involvement, years of service, perfect attendance, and safety.

Helped reduce costs to the facility by over $200,000 annually by decreasing the turnover rate from 180% in 2006 to 15% in 2009 and 0% up to May 2010 with the closing of the plant, streamlining employee training via Computer Based Training and a training database, increasing production efficiencies by putting computer terminals at each section.

After announcement of Plant closure in March 2010, was named acting Plant Manager of Charlotte, NC and later in August 2010 for Lakeville MN to oversee the transfers of 26 personnel and 6 mono-layer and 3 triple-layer extrusion lines to other Berry Plastic plants.

Managed shut down of Charlotte, NC and Lakeville, MN facilities to include, but not limited to the transfer, storage, and disposal of all plant assets, preparation of the building for vacancy and the layoff of 145 employees without incident.

Production Scheduler/Inventory Analyst

Berry Plastics-Rigid Open Top Division Monroe, NC

January 17, 2011, after successfully managing the closing of two plants to include the reduction in force and removal of company equipment; pursued opportunity in another division in order to continue growth and future opportunities.

Responsible for balancing all production; inventory levels, assisting scheduling of production, and training of employees in inventory accuracy and reduction.

Effective June 2011 added Production Scheduling responsibilities after previous Production Scheduler left assignment. I picked up these responsibilities in addition to Inventory Analyst instead of the plant hiring additional headcount, thereby reducing costs and streamlining efficiencies.

Employee Relations Specialist

1999 - 2005 PCA International, Inc. Matthews, NC

Support Asst. Vice-President of Human Resources by assisting and resolving employee relations, field management issues.

Prepare and distribute disciplinary actions to field management to issue to associates.

Train and assist company management with setting, interpreting, and following company policies, procedures, and protocols. Played instrumental role in writing new company-wide associate handbook.

Manage all unemployment claims and hearings via use of unemployment service companies cutting unemployment costs over $1.7MM.

Education

B.S. in Business Administration; Majors: Business Management/ Human Resources Management; Minor: Economics

1994 – 1998 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC

June 2006 Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR Certification)

February 2010 Sullivan Fundamental Electrical Troubleshooting Overview

September 2010 Pitt Community College Shop Safety Course

March 2013 Tire Industry Association Automotive Tire Service Advanced Instructor Certification

OSHA 10-Hour Course, Six-Sigma White Belt Training, Safe Quality Foods (SQF) training, Workplace CPR/First-Aid/AED,

Volunteer

Chapter President for the Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains User Group (GPUG – Carolinas) Accounting/Human Resources software.

Active member of Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Athletics Coordinator for 5-6 Baseball, 5-6 Basketball, and 5-6 Flag Football

Coach 11-12 year old Baseball, 11-12 Basketball, 7-8 Baseball & Softball, 5-6 Baseball, Basketball, & Flag Football, and 3/4 T-ball for the Town of Harrisburg Parks & Recreation

Volunteer as Vice-Commander of the American Legion Post 523, Harrisburg, NC and the American Legion Riders.

2014 provided the opening speech to the Town of Harrisburg 4th of July Celebration honoring Veterans.

Skills

Extensive use of all Microsoft Office programs, General Dynamics Great Plains, Lotus Notes, J.D. Edwards, Windows, and other interoffice and confidential systems.

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