Human Resources, Safety, Project Management

David E. Adams

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Columbia, Mo. ****3

Cell phone: 573-***-****

E-mail: *************@*******.***

Versatile and relationship focused executive and mentor with over 20 years building successful relationships with peers, employees, businesses and community partners. A business minded professional skilled in identifying opportunities improving the bottom line by implementing and offering solutions in human resources, employee relations, recruitment, change management, organizational development, safety, sales management and performance management.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Public Services

Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Mo.

Summary of Professional Experience

Director of Enrollment Management

Missouri Military Academy (July 2013 to September 30, 2016)

Established a record mid-year enrollment Jan 2014

Improved fall enrollment by 19%

Revised and implemented customer service procedures regarding financial aid

Improved Retention involving faculty, students and staff

Human Resource Successes

Developed and presented training for staff, including sexual harassment, customer service and interviewing skills

Created new recruiting, on-boarding and training program for admissions staff

Prepare and manage annual public relations, recruiting marketing and advertising budget

Vice President

Mid America Brick (January 2010 to June 2013)

Original member of start-up team for a new face brick manufacturer

Established and monitor safety program, OHSA and MHSA compliance

Developed and conducted safety and operations training

Human Resource responsibilities

Developed and implemented Human Resource policies

Designed and delivered training to all employees

Created, negotiated, managed and implemented health, welfare and benefits plan including annual enrollment

Developed recruiting strategies and conducted recruitment, screening, interviewing and employment for facility of 45 exempt, non-exempt and hourly employees

Established and managed workers compensation program and investigated and managed any unemployment compensation claims

Developed and administered salary compensation program

Developed Sales plan improving sales three consecutive years

Liaison with all third party insurance, state and federal agencies

Developed relations with local and regional agencies and contacts providing a ready pool of applicants for hourly and supervisory positions.

Provided first aid and CPR training for all employees

Responsible for all HR audits

Dean Enrollment Management

Stephens College, (June 2005 to January 2010)

Improved traditional student enrollment by 36%

Improved our Inquiry to Application ratio 20 %

Successfully implemented a “Summer Bridge” program for at risk students resulting in a 91% matriculation rate from attendees

Improved our mail search, reducing our volume and cost while improving our yield for 2007, 2008 and 2009

Successfully implemented a new student ambassador program. Switched from paid to volunteer and rewarded with leadership points and student recognition

Implemented same day surveys for campus visits, preview events and overnight visits. Resulting in better customer service

Human Resources functions

Revised employee recruiting, interviewing and hiring plan for the Enrollment Management office

Designed and developed training to staff and new employees

Managed, reviewed and adjusted marketing messages to our clients as needed.

Improved community relations by developing public and private contacts, becoming involved with local community activities and sharing best practices

Restructured the admissions and financial aid offices. Improving financial aid response time and customer service

Developed an alumnae/admissions team who support our efforts on and off campus

Consultant

Synergy, division of Missouri Employers Mutual, (February, 2005-May, 2005).

The Synergy group was eliminated on May 2, 2005.

Training and Development

Partnered with clients to assess training and development needs

Designed and delivered customized training

Marketed Synergy training, development and facilitation

Provided training and development in human resources, training and development, succession planning, safety and workers compensation and HR auditing

Project Manager

Missouri Training Institute, College of Business, University of Missouri and University of Missouri Extension. (September, 2002-February, 2005)

Human Resource and Training Consulting

Developed and nurtured collaborative relationships between the university and business, industry, federal, state and professional associations

Presented training topics in the following areas; supervision, time management, sexual harassment, generational differences, succession planning, customer service, team building, workers compensation and safety

Plan, direct and evaluate training and development sessions

Established case study and consulting opportunities

Developed recruiting and succession planning matrix for clients

Liaison with the Crosby MBA program and potential MBA case study and hiring programs

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources

Angelica Corporation, St. Louis, Mo. (January 2001-August 2002) Angelica was down sized and position was affected.

Developed Angelica University. Three-week program, integral to succession plan

Negotiated a national healthcare plan from 16 plans to one, resulting in significant cost savings

Negotiated 401(k) administration program resulting in better record-keeping and reduced administration costs

Operations Manager

Crown Linen, (February, 1999-December, 2000)

Initiated use of temporary agencies to provide 90-day probationary period. Reduced hiring and workers compensation costs

Developed and implemented recruiting and retention plan

Improved employee relations defeating a union organization attempt

Manager Employee Relations, Labor Relations and Employee Training

A.P. Green Industries, (May,1980-February,1987-January,1990-February,1999)

A.P. Green was purchased and merged with a competitor.

Successfully implemented intern and minority/diversity hiring programs

Managed an Employee Relations staff of six, two involved benefit administration.

Managed exempt talent acquisition program for North America plants and offices. Utilizing direct hiring methods, consultants and agencies

Directed and managed human resources and employee relations for 22 North American facilities 17 union and 5 non-union

Successfully transitioned a union facility to non-union

Chaired and directed the Human Resource Committee during the acquisition of a major competitor, retaining key personnel

Directed and managed corporate wide workers compensation program, reducing claims by 45% and improving safety programs

Successfully merged health benefit plans combining three regional plans to one national plan, improved benefits and reduced administration costs

Developed and established an incentive compensation program

Reduced grievances by 75% through cooperative union/management relations

Established industry safety record for three consecutive years

Directed and managed company succession planning program

Managed and coordinated performance appraisal program nationally

Directed company HR auditing committee

Assistant to the General Manager/Personnel Manager

Optec DD, Japanese Magnet Wire (February, 1987-December, 1989)

Developed and implemented company safety program

Implemented a recruiting strategy including an on-boarding program for exempt, non-exempt and hourly employees

Developed, negotiated and implemented fully insured benefit plan and 401(k)

Company spokesperson regarding public relations for state, federal and international customers and news outlets

90% of employees initially hired remained after three years

Developed compensation plan for company

Investigated all workers compensation, unemployment compensation and human resource complaints

My Philosophy

You are a member of a team

Be helpful and cooperative

Look for solutions not problems

Deep concern for fairness

Understand “feelings” as well as logic

Must have an interest for people ( as well as for the task )

Patience

LISTEN!

Willingness to consider and solicit suggestions and ideas that disagree with mine

Ability to deal with individuals and not always a group

Give recognition

Be fair

NEVER attempt to destroy a person’s self respect

Integrity and honesty

HAVE FUN!

Community Related Activities

Past board and executive member and Chair of the Education council for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Past President of the Central Mo. Ronald McDonald House Charities

Chair and co-chair of two successful school bond issues

Elder, Deacon and high school Sunday school teacher

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