Human Resources Employee Relations

SAMUEL SANDERS

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SUMMARY AND PROFILE

To obtain the position of Human Resources Director that will allow me to utilize my experience as a human resources generalist and strategic leader, coupled with my experience in employee relations/EEOC management, diversity, equity, inclusion, customer centric, coaching and mentoring leaders, change management, company growth, leadership development, HRIS, managing multiple locations domestically and internationally in addition to my educational background and human resources certifications: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Society for Human Resource Management – Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Strategic Workforce Planner (SWP), Human Capital Strategist (HCS).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JSC Ventures LLC (Venture Capital Firm)

Global Chief Strategy & Human Resources Consultant

2021 – Present

Direct the business strategy and human resources functions of the organization to include developing human resources programs and providing internal consulting in all human resources areas such as recruitment, on-boarding, compensation, benefits, employee relations/labor relations, education/training, communications, human resources information systems, state and federal compliance, diversity, equity and inclusion programs

University of Phoenix, Atlanta, GA

Director of Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer

2015 - 2021

Oversee and direct the day-to-day academic affairs activities, including faculty, curriculum, assessment, academic guidance and governance, and lead accreditation process with HLC and programmatic accreditation with ACBSP

Direct and manage faculty recruitment, selection, orientation, course assignment, training, and remediation activities. This also includes observing and evaluating faculty, as well as reviewing the integrity of the faculty payroll process to ensure faculty is paid timely and accurately

Lead staff, faculty, and student engagement

Implement, communicate, monitor, and ensure adherence to University academic policies, standards, and practices and ensure EEOC, state, and federal compliance of personnel

Provide academic guidance and policy interpretation to campus personnel, students and faculty as needed or requested

Direct campus academic affairs processes, procedures and activities to ensure academic integrity and compliance with University guidelines and standards

Participate in the development and implementation of the campus budget in conjunction with established regional and corporate budgets

Represent the University to build partnerships with the corporate community to establish internships and job opportunities for students while soliciting donations for services for students

National media representative for the University

Present scholarships to Boys & Girls Clubs of America employees on behalf of the University

Facilitate workshops to the youth of Boys & Girls Clubs of America for “Youth of the Year” contest

Facilitate human resources workshops while advising and coaching the campus leadership on human resources issues

Full-time faculty teaching graduate and undergraduate business and healthcare courses

University of Phoenix, Atlanta, GA

Campus College Chair for the School of Business

2011 - 2015

Accountable for the overall campus management of the School of Business, including budgeting, managing the faculty and curriculum development while ensuring the quality and integrity of the academic programs for the Atlanta Campus

Talent Management/Recruiting of Faculty Members for the School of Business

Develop strategic plan for the School of Business that supports the mission of the university

Organized internship programs with Fortune 500 companies for business and technology students while developing business relationships with senior executives

Organized and serve as adviser Student Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management and Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society for the University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus

Selected as keynote speaker for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Atlanta meetings on Global Diversity and Performance Management

Speaker and trainer for various Fortune 500 companies representing University of Phoenix

Manage, train and develop the Lead Faculty/Area Chairs, Program Manager, and Associate Faculty Members. Ensure compliance in the classrooms in the School of Business

Manage EEOC, federal, and state compliance of personnel

Manage day to day operations of Academic Affairs and assisted in successfully leading campus in reaccreditation process in the absence of the Director of Academic Affairs in 2012

Selected as national spokesperson for local and national media representing University of Phoenix School of Business on topics relating to human resources and managing team dynamics by giving television, radio, and magazine interviews as the Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Selected as the Front line for the School of Business representing the Southeast Region

Selected to be on the FY15 Initiative of Aligning Faculty to Colleges Project Team

Convergent Media Systems (A Sony Company), Alpharetta, GA

(Owned by Thomson/TECHNICOLOR FROM 2006 – 2010; Owned by Sony Electronics from 2010 – 2013)

Vice President of Human Resources

1998 - 2011

Managed the strategic growth of the organization at multiple locations throughout the United States, Canada, London, and Japan in the digital signage, multimedia, and communications

Designed and managed all functions of human resources including employee relations, talent management, performance management, succession planning, improving morale, change management, payroll, compensation management, benefit negotiations, and HRIS.

Developed and taught corporate training (including job specific, executive leadership, management, diversity, harassment, customer service, team building, sensitivity, and conflict resolution)

Budget, forecast, and manage personnel cost for the organization

Ensured corporate compliance with affirmative action, ERISA, ADA, OSHA, workers and unemployment compensation, injury and illness prevention programs, and EEOC programs

Developed and maintain the organization’s policy manual to reduce corporate liability

Developed the organization’s Affirmative Action Plan that was accepted by the Office of Federal. Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) on the initial submittal

Chair Convergent Pride Committee – Employees at all level in the organization focusing on activities that promote social and community awareness, company social events, morale, and employee engagement

Successfully defeated all EEOC charges and unemployment claims against the organization

Manage onboarding and facility orientation programs

Active member of merger and acquisition team leading due diligence

Managed all human resources activities for the Sony Chemical Plant in Suwanee, Georgia

Member of the Sony Diversity Management Team

Member of the Executive Leadership Team

EDUCATION AND OTHERS

NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY, La Jolla, CA School of Business and Technology Management

Ph.D. in Business Administration, Specialization: Organizational Leadership

Dissertation: Exploring Turnover Causes in a Small Helpdesk Organization: A Case Study

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Healthcare Administration (Doctoral Level)

MERCER UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, GA Stetson School of Business and Economics (AACSB Accredited)

M.B.A. in Human Resources Management and in General Management

BRENAU UNIVERSITY, Gainesville, GA School of Business and Mass Communications

B.S. in Human Resources Management

ATLANTA METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE, Atlanta, GA

A.S. in Mathematics

CORNELL UNIVERSITY, ITHACA, NY Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion

Courses:

Fostering an Inclusive Climate

Driving Engagement

Countering Bias in the Workplace

Fostering a Coaching Culture

Diversity and Inclusion in Practice

Employment Law and Policy Issues

Professional Education& honors

Franklin Covey Leadership, EDS Leadership, Presentation Techniques, Executive Presentation, Career Management, Financial Accounting, Equal Employment Action, Georgia Employment Law, Coaching and Developing People, Successful P&L Management, Compensation Management, Stratus’ Customer Service, Interviewing, Received certifications in human resources (SPHR, SHRM-SCP, SWP, HCS), Recipient of the Mercer University “Most Outstanding Service Award” for academic excellence and community service, Merit List for academic excellence (Brenau University), Magna Cum Laude (Brenau University), National Dean’s List, Honor Graduate (Atlanta Metropolitan College), Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society for academic excellence (Brenau University), Golden Key International Honor Society (4.00 grade point average in Healthcare Administration at Northcentral University), Guest lecturer in Global Diversity and Performance Management (SHRM Atlanta), Delta Mu Delta International

Business Honor Society for academic excellence in doctoral studies in business administration (3.95 grade point average at Northcentral University), Recipient of the Delta Mu Delta Outstanding Learner Scholarship for academic excellence (Northcentral University),Leadership and Service Award (Northcentral University), Who’s Who Among American College Students, Who’s Who of Professionals, Executive Who’s Who, Never lost an EEOC case or unemployment claim, Recipient of the “Faculty of the Year” Award for University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus, Led Convergent Media Systems to receive the Business Ethics Award for being the “Most Ethical Company in Georgia”, “Be More Productive: Take Small Steps, Have Big Goals” (LinkedIn Certified),“The Six Morning Habits of High Performers” (LinkedIn Certified), “Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging” (LinkedIn Certified), National Society of Leadership and Success Inductee (Northcentral University)

Professional Organizations

Atlanta Metro Chamber of Commerce, North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Boys & Girls Clubs of America – The Professional Association, American College of Healthcare Executives, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Mercer Business Organization (MBO) – President, American Management Association (AMA), Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Mercer University Alumni Executive Board Member, Served on the Advisory Board at McNair High School in Atlanta, Georgia and assisted with the business school obtaining accreditation; Brenau University Metro Atlanta Alumni Association – President; Brenau University Board of Trustee Adviser, Air Force Veteran (Honorable Discharge)

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