Manager Human Resources

Rodney W. Hamilton

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SUMMARY

A focused, innovative Human Resources/Labor Relations leader with thirty plus years Human Resource/Labor Relations, Safety, and management experience. Passionate about driving results towards corporate initiatives. Successful track record of leading organizations through problem matic issues, such as union avoidance, retention and staffing, organizational development, and other projects resulting in significant performance impact.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Human Resources / Labor Relations / Compensation Plans/Talent Development / Employee Relations / Organization Effectiveness /Communications / Community Relations / Union Avoidance /Strategic Organization / Change Support / Safety Performance Culture / Environmental Assurance/ Office Manager/Pipeline Inspector/Business Development

EXPERIENCE

Audie Price Inspection, Inc.

Dover, Oklahoma 12/12/2016 to Present

Manager of Business Development (Eastern Region)

Responsible for seeking out Gas and Oil Company clients that would wish to utilize API to provide personnel to the company as a third party company to inspect pipeline construction projects, facility construction, project management, environmental inspection, etc. Also will be used to provide training to API personnel, oversee inspection projects in the field, and provide overall corporate support for API in the eastern US.

Team Environmental

Millwood, WV 03/14/2016 to 11/18/16

Office Manager/Pipeline General Inspector

Primarily worked in the office doing daily and weekly reports/tracking data and materials the contractor provides, tracking man hours, etc. Worked closely with a group of approx. (7) inspectors to assure that they reported correctly the tasks and activities which occur in the field on a daily basis. Also utilized as a General Inspector in the field, observing various phases of the pipeline projects and assuring safety and quality work performance.

C & G Construction Inc.

Grafton, WV 11/03/2104 to 02/19/2016

General Manager

Primarily responsible for growing the company through business development. Supervised Distribution Group managers in both Pa. and NY, as well as administrative office payroll and procurement personnel. Will be involved in supervision of field project personnel from Superintendent level down. Assist the VP Field Operations in writing project bids, site and project visitation, and the presenting bid proposals to clients.

Audie Price Inspection

Dover, Oklahoma 08/12/2013 to 11/03/2014

Office Manager/Pipeline Utility Inspector

Primarily worked in the office doing daily and weekly reports/tracking data and materials the contractor provides, tracking man hours, etc. Developed and maintained documentation manuals for up to (7) AFE pipeline projects at one time. Worked closely with a group of approx. (15) inspectors to assure that they reported correctly the tasks and activities which occurred in the field on a daily basis. Also utilized as a Utility Inspector in the field, observing various phases of the pipeline projects and assuring safety and quality work performance.

TEAM Environmental

Millwood, WV 05/06/2013 to 08/05/2013

Utility Inspector 1

Handled environmental, safety, and other pipeline duties associated with construction of pipelines. Ensured that silt fence, water breakers, and other environmental requirements were used to assure that the Department of Environmental Protection, or other government entities, did not cite the company with any violations and issue any fines or penalties. Had one inspection by the DEP, with no violations. Also ensured that employees obeyed safety rules and regulations, such as wearing protective clothing, hard hats, safety glasses, etc. Also advised and enforced best safety practices.

MCP Enterprises, LLC

Beaver, WV 03/2012 - 11/2012

Human Resource/Safety Director

Managed the Human Resource and Safety functions, as well as business development.

Responsible for recruitment and staffing of both management and hourly employees, training, regulatory compliance, sales, bid processing, employee and labor relations, workers compensation and unemployment claims. Became an approved Mine Health & Safety Administration Instructor in July, 2012. Assured that employees followed best safety practices, wore proper PPE, and obeyed the rules and regulations of employers as they were working on their property.

Mechel Bluestone, Inc.

Beckley, WV 02/2010 to 01/2012

Director Human Resources

Multi-site HR responsibility for (6) six coal mining operations, strip and underground mines, in two states with over 860 employees, both union free and union.

Assisted by a three-person staff, managed all HR functions, including; recruiting and staffing, labor and employee relations, workers compensation and unemployment compensation claims, and salaried and benefits administration.

Worked with legal counsel and handled all NLRB and EEOC charges and investigations, such as sex discrimination, age discrimination, etc.

Promoted and implemented organizational development and succession planning.

Worked closely with the Safety Department in developing and implementing Safety Policies and also administered disciplinary measures for violations of rules and regulations.

Handled contractual administration of the National Bituminous Coal Wage Agreement, as well as all grievance activity from step 1 level through arbitration.

Conducted and administered salary surveys to assure that company was competitive in wages, benefits, etc.

EQT Corporation

Pittsburgh, PA 08/04 to 02/2010

Manager Employee Relations/Staffing Specialist

Served as company advocate in labor negotiations with the Steel Workers Union and reached a Wage Agreement without a work stoppage

Responsible for all HR functions in four (4) states. Including recruitment and staffing, development and administration of policies and procedures, forecasting, succession planning and development of employees, accident investigations and handled disciplinary matters.

Partnered with other major oil and gas companies in a consortium in trying to train employees for jobs within the industry

Led a team of HR Representatives in development of job descriptions for all positions within the corporation

U.S Steel Mining/PinnOak Resources

Pineville, WV 1998 to 2004

Manager Employee Relations

Managed the collective bargaining agreement for over 500 UMWA union employees at an underground mines and coal preparation facility.

Working with the local community college and vocational school, developed a (2) two year associate degree program to train supervisors for the mines

Management representative in a Labor/Management LMPCP process with the union

Developed and implemented organizational development and succession plans for all salaried employees.

Handled all employee and labor relations, including salaried benefits administration.

Managed the company on-site Health Unit, consisting of a physician and two nurses that would treat employees and family members in an effort to curb high medical costs and promote wellness.

Kepler Processing Company

Pineville, WV 1995 to 1998

Assistant to Superintendent

Assisted the superintendent in management of contract trucking at the preparation plant.

National Mines Corporation

Pineville, WV 1976 to 1994

Manager Industrial Relations

Responsible for all employee/labor relation matter, including recruitment & staffing, training, employee development, handling grievance activity, and salaried and benefits administration

Active participant in contract negotiations with the UMWA

Education

Bluefield State College- Bluefield, WV-Bachelor of Arts Degree

Vice President of College Student Body senior year

President of TKE Fraternity for two years

Community Involvement

Chairman Wyoming County United Way Fund Drive

Youth Leader/Coach-Various local sports teams

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