K. Denise Stewart, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
*** *. *** **. • Bay Minette, AL 36507 • 251-***-**** • ******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A progressive career in Human Resource Management experiencing all areas of HR spanning over 20 years.
An articulate and dynamic speaker with a passion for training, able to match communication and teaching styles with the intended audience.
A warm and caring individual who possesses excellent communication skills for resolving problems and creating student and employee satisfaction.
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
JEFFERSON DAVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Brewton, AL 2008-2016
Director Human Resources, 2014-2016
Adjunct Instructor, Psychology, Orientation, and Workforce Development, 2008-2016
LAKEVIEW CENTER, INC, Pensacola, FL 2012- 2014
Compensation, Benefits & HRIS Manager
METHODIST HEALTHCARE MINISTRIES, San Antonio, TX 2011-2012
Human Resources Manager
FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST, Atmore, AL 2007-2009
Vice President, Human Resources & Customer Service
TRINSIC COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Atmore, AL 1995-2007
Director, Human Resources, 2003-2007
Human Resources Site Manager, 1999-2003
Customer Service Manager, 1997-1999
Employee Relations Specialist, 1995-1997
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Experience in all facets of HR including recruiting, employee relations, labor relations, training, benefits, compensation, Affirmative Action reporting, payroll and safety.
Extensive experience in Corporate Training, Employee Relations, counseling employees and negotiating to resolve issues.
Managed the Human Resources, Payroll, Corporate Training, Quality Assurance and Facilities Departments at multiples locations, supervising a staff of ten full time employees and multiple contractors.
Built a strong team, fostering both independence and a cohesive, productive team environment
INSTRUCTION & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Provided career counseling to employees, including development of training classes and skills testing programs designed to aid them in desired career path.
Worked with Workforce Development Department at JDCC to provide training to local businesses on a variety of Human Resources, Leadership Development and Supervisory topics.
Developed and presented a “Supervisor University” series consisting of nine courses to prepare new supervisors for the challenges and responsibilities of their new positions.
Facilitated Myers-Briggs testing, career interest inventories and other workshops for employees and Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Classes to promote leadership development, communication, and teamwork.
EDUCATION
M.S. Counseling Psychology, 2009 Troy University, Pensacola, Florida
M.S. Human Resource Management, 2003 Troy State University, Troy, Alabama
B.A. Organizational Communication, 1992 Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida
Certified SPHR (Senior Professional Human Resources) since 2000
Certified SHRM-SCP (Senor Certified Professional) since 2015