DANIEL P. KEARNEY

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Harvest Valley Bakery, Inc., La Salle, IL

Human Resources / Operations Manager (September 2007 to Present)

Ensures compliance with all government regulations and statutes in the area of employment, wage & hour, and EEO/AA. Directs staff to provide a work environment that fosters creativity, productivity, collaboration, and accountability

Proven abilities in training and communications, including planning/conducting group/individual training programs/seminars

Proficient in building employee food safety compliance and training.

Worked in compliance with company’s strategic plan, policies and procedures

Conducted all plant, process, raw material and product risk assessment and implemented preventive controls.

FedEx National LTL, Lyons, IL (FedEx National closed in January 2008)

Regional Human Resources Manager (January 2007 to September 2007)

Responsible for human resources at 13 terminals. Duties included managing employee relations, recruiting and staffing, compensation and benefits, employee communications, legal compliance and labor relations. Also, accountable for ensuring and maintaining a proactive, positive employee climate as well as providing advice and guidance to employees and management at all levels in the region. FedEx National merged with FedEx Freight January 2008.

Resolved employee concerns through an analysis of performance, counseling, and coaching.

Conducted presentations on union avoidance as well as investigations.

Provided professional consultation and support to management and hourly employees on a variety of issues, including employment, career management and performance management.

Analyzed and resolved complex work issues and interpersonal issues on a daily basis

Ensured the HR services, programs and processes are implemented and operating consistently

Managed employee relations, recruitment, performance and labor relations activities

Worked in conjunction with Safety Director to control safety and worker’s compensation programs and costs.

Harvest Valley Bakery, Inc., La Salle, IL

Manager of Human Resources (October 2000 to December 2006)

Designed, developed, implemented and measured the performance management system and incorporated it with our HACCP program. Provided instruction and training in performance process to staff. Also responsible for recruiting, employee relations, legal and regulatory compliance. Also managed the building and food safety program. Conducted training in leadership/supervisory skills and various employee-training programs.

Directed the organizational development and training of three shifts of production employees.

Initiated training in environmental and food safety, diversity and conflict management

Created work teams to improve productivity and efficiency

Conducted presentations on union avoidance

Montgomery Wards Distribution Center, St. Louis, MO

Distribution Ctr Human Resources Manager (September 1996 – October 2000)

HRM for warehouse facility with 300 associates. Served as strategic partner to leadership team for a 24/7 distribution operation. Managed a team of 3 HR associates. Proven track record in being a proactive HR professional focused on talent acquisition, development, associate engagement and retention. Provided hands-on support in workforce planning, recruiting, associate relations, associate development, and performance appraisal/succession planning to improve organizational effectiveness, performance, and employee engagement. Responsible for federal & state employment laws, company benefits, compensation, and Company policies/procedures.

Improved competency level and level of service from Human Resources by upgrading HR talent, developing and setting HR service expectations, 6 days a week, and all 3 shifts with HR presence.

Designed a strategic recruitment plan for hourly staffing resulting in more experienced talent able to significantly impact productivity in a short period of time. Additionally, reduced turnover by 25%.

EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Industrial Psychology and Organizational Communication

Graduate Teaching Assistantship Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Bachelor of Science –Interpersonal Communication and Business Information Systems

Undergraduate Teaching Assistantship Illinois State University, Normal, IL

HACCP Certification – American Institute of Baking, July 2014

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