EDWARD J. GRAZI
*****@***.***
** ****** **** **. ~ Oakhurst, NJ 07755
732-***-****/ Cell
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR / A/P & A/R
Dynamic, effective Human Resources Operations manager with 20+ years of success in improving employee performance and company profitability across multiple organizations. Dedicated leader with ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a proven ability to effectively train and lead employees to perform at top levels. Superior knowledge of field as well as business organization and management, delivering synergistic results in concert with leadership.
CORE COMPETENCIES
HR Policies
Budget Control
Operations Management
Mentoring & Coaching
Visionary Leadership Requirements for Success
New Technology Training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SAKAR INTERNATIONA L 2014-2018
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR / ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
SAM SALEM & SON 2013-2014
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR / ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
EAST RIVER GROUP 2010-2012
MANAGING PARTNER
INVOLVED IN ALL FUNCTIONS OF A MANUFACTURING COMANY
IMT ACCESSORIES, New York, NY 1999-2009
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Along with my passion for Human Resources, I did direct all other operating aspects for a
$50-million manufacturing group, fostering unified teamwork organization wide.
Orient All new employees & instituted 30 and 90 day reviews.
Chose and Administered all the benefit plans.
Hired and Terminated.
Purchased all non-inventory supplies.
Key Achievements:
Achieved dramatic increase in employee retention, from 70% to 90% +
Implemented programs that reduced absenteeism by 50%.
Instituted training, programs, and motivation that increased professionalism and performance throughout company
Wrote the complete employee handbook
Taught employees my belief that “ no matter what your function, you can make the company better”
JCC COMPANY, INC., New York, NY 1996-1999
Human Resources Director/ Accounting Supervisor
Managed 3 member leadership team, including evaluation, training, and motivation.
Key Achievements:
• Absenteeism virtually eliminated
• Inefficient employees received 2 warnings prior to termination
Education/ Bachelor of Arts : Brooklyn College
REFERENCES : Many are available upon request