Human Resources Manager
Resume:
SONDRA A. DOWDELL
Duluth, GA 30096
Summary: Communications and HR Director with over 10 years experience in external and internal communications – human resources, plans & benefits, community relations, employee volunteerism, corporate giving, government affairs, and investor relations.
Education:
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN – Executive MBA, 4.0 GPA, June 2012 – December 2013
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL – B.S. Chemical Engineering
Experience in Corporate Communications & Human Resources Management
Consolidated Container Company, Atlanta, GA
$950 million rigid plastics packaging company headquartered in Atlanta, GA
HR Director
June 2015 – May 2016
Primary Role: HR business partner for Manufacturing and Corporate Headquarters – 28 manufacturing plants across the U.S (1400 employees), Corporate Headquarters and Engineering & Design Center (150 employees). Manage and develop 6 Area HR Managers across the U.S. to partner with leadership teams at the plants. Lead Talent Management - recruiting/hiring/termination process, career development, and organizational development. Personify Integrity and Compliance - encourage the organization to follow Guiding Principles, Code of Conduct and Employment Law. Lead Employee Relations - Partner with Legal to conduct Bargaining Negotiations and hold management accountable to develop employees with the achievement of business goals in mind.
Verso Paper Corp., Memphis, TN
$1.6 billion public company headquartered in Memphis, TN – formerly a part of International Paper
Communications & Corporate Relations Manager
May 2009 – September 2011
Primary Role: Prepared strategic message and talking points to engage all internal and external audiences – Employees (human resources, plans & benefits, crisis communication), Media & Investors (press conferences, news releases, financial reporting), Government/Regulatory (local, state and federal lobbying), and Community (corporate giving, employee volunteerism).
Right Management, Inc., Memphis, TN
Career Management Consultant
November 2008 – May 2009
Primary Role: Provided career coaching and developed career transition plans for over 300 executives and mid-level managers. Coached clients’ HR Managers through separation process for reduction in force (RIF) initiatives according to state and federal labor laws and union contract stipulations.
Buckeye Technologies Inc., Memphis, TN
Formerly a $1.0 billion public company - now part of Georgia-Pacific Corporation headquartered in Atlanta, GA
Marketing & Communications Manager
May 2006 – November 2008
Primary Role: Interviewed and hired new territory sales managers; coached them on how to communicate with customers and market new products at trade shows and technical conferences.
Manager, Corporate Human Resources
November 2001 – May 2006
SPHR Certification – December 2003
Primary Role: HR business partner for corporate headquarters - Sales, R&D, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Human Resources, and Information Technology. Responsible for plans & benefits, recruiting/hiring/termination process, career development, EEOC/Affirmative Action, labor law compliance, manager and organization development.
Manager, Corporate Communications
May 1997 – November 2001
Primary Role: Prepared strategic message and talking points to engage all internal and external audiences – Employees (human resources, plans & benefits, crisis communication), Media & Investors (press conferences, news releases, financial reporting), Government/Regulatory (local, state and federal lobbying), and Community (corporate giving, employee volunteerism).
Experience in Manufacturing Management
Buckeye Florida, LP, Perry, FL
Major Projects Manager – Environmental Improvement, External Stakeholder Management
March 1993 – May 1997
Procter & Gamble, Perry, FL
Technology Department Manager
July 1989 – March 1993
Pulping Project Engineer
October 1988 – July 1989
Team Development Manager
November 1986 – October 1988
Chemical Process Engineer
August 1985 – November 1986
Memberships and Community Involvement
American Forest & Paper Association – Government Affairs Review Committee (December 2009-September 2011)
Pulp & Paper Coalition (November 2009 – December 2010)
Society of Human Resources, Memphis Chapter (2001 – 2006)
National Association of Manufacturers – Public Affairs Steering Committee (1997-2001)
Tennessee Association of Business – Board of Governors (1997-2001)
Tennessee Paper Council – Treasurer (1997-2001)
American Forest and Paper Association – Communications Committee (1997-2001)
Memphis Chamber of Commerce – Governmental Affairs Review Committee (1997-2001)
Leadership Memphis – Class of 1999
Memphis Downtown Rotary Club
Southwind Tournament Players Club – Memphis, TN
Old Waverly Golf and Country Club – West Point, MS
Atlanta Athletic Club
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