W. Thomas Berry

Personnel / Safety Management Professional

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Sebree, KY. 42455

Versatile and diligent professional with comprehensive experience managing all facets of administrative tasks and selling company services to optimize organizational growth.

Stellar track record of resolving client queries, developing robust employee relations, and training programs. Overseeing employee preferences with keen focus on enhancing employee satisfaction and retention. Identifying / solving team members issues and offering guidance to employees. Instrumental in building credibility with key stakeholders, customers, and all levels of management by leveraging excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Well-versed in selling different items in a personal business. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Windows.

Areas of Expertise:

Lead Generation

Business Administration

Employee Team Training

Customer Services

Team Development

Recruitment & Onboarding

Managing Insurance Claims

Safety Compliance

Cross-functional Collaboration

Professional Experience:

WALT’S DRIVE-A-WAY SERVICE, LLC. Evansville, Indiana 2003 – 10/2023

Human Resources/Safety Manager

Enhanced overall company’s productivity by managing four staff members including assistant safety director, payroll administrator, DOT log auditor, and DOT/Safety compliance assistant. Conducted initial screening interviews and hired qualified candidates. Administered all onboarding processes, Ensured legal compliance with Federal, State, Local labor laws and regulations. Improved employees’ performance and output by offering effective counseling and training sessions. Assured a safe and healthy work environment by executing DOT/OSHA based training. Oversaw all aspects of workmen’s compensation, auto liability, physical damage, cargo, and unemployment insurance claims to minimize financial potentiality.

Fostered robust relationships with teams by acting as liaison between employees and management.

Achieved utmost customer satisfaction by resolving customer complaints and queries.

Delivered ongoing assistance in all levels of management including, dispatch, supervisors, operations, vice president, and president, while providing applicable advice.

Ensured employee satisfaction while strictly adhering to all DOT / OSHA regulations.

Succeeded in selling of company services by hiring drivers/employees, while paying less than competitors.

Additional Experience:

SIGHTS DENIM SYSTEMS, INC. Henderson, Kentucky

Consultant for the Company in preparation to move to Mexico 2002—2004

Human Resources /Safety / Environmental Manager 1996—2002

Safety / Security Manager, Human Resources Advisor 1991—1996

Human Resources and Safety Manager 1989---1991

BROWNING FERRIS INDUSTRIES, INC. Evansville, IN. 1987---1989

Education

BS Degree - Occupational Safety and Health Engineering (Special Area: Personnel Administration)

Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky

Professional Development and Certifications

Ten (10) hours Ergonomics and Human Factors Theory, Cincinnati Ergonomics Institute, Lexington, Kentucky

Certified Trainer (Legal Sides of Supervision), American Management Association, Bowling Green, Kentucky