Hands On Results Oriented

Thomas R. Belowske, Jr.

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Orion, Illinois 61273-0874

Cell: 309-***-****

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Objective: Accomplished Human Resources Professional with valuable experience in all areas of Human

Resources, currently looking for a new direction and challenge. I am seeking to continue to use

my professional background in a new area, and am excited about the challenges, possibilities and

contributions to a new organization.

Qualification High energy, hands on, results oriented, dependable professional with good judgment.

Summary: Excellent knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection,

training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel

information systems; business and management principles involved in strategic planning,

resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of

personnel and resources. Strong ability to read and understand information and ideas

presented in writing and to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers

that make sense. Extensive experience in employee relations and union avoidance

strategies.

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Business with emphasis in Human Resource Management (3.57/4.0)

Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois

December 2001

Associate in Arts, Criminal Justice

Harford Community College, Belair, Maryland

January 1982

Certificate in Criminal Justice

Certificate in Law Enforcement

Harford Community College, Belair, Maryland

February 1977

Alpha Beta Gamma International Business Honor Society of Community, Junior,

and Technical Colleges

Work Human Resource Manager and Director of Safety

Experience: Sivyer Steel Corporation, Bettendorf, Iowa

February 2007 – February 2009

Managed the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies and programs for the entire company. Responsibilities included: recruiting and staffing; performance management and improvement systems; organizational development; employment and compliance to

regulatory concerns; employee orientation, development and training; policy development and

documentation; employee relations; company employee and community communication;

compensation and benefits administration; employee safety, welfare, wellness and health;

employee services and counseling; and charitable giving.

Consultant/Owner

TRB Consulting, Orion, Illinois

May 2006 – February 2007

Managed the overall business aspects of the company; set up meetings with startup

companies; review, rewrite, and draft policy and procedure manuals; review, rewrite and

draft safety policies; review/analyze benefit and compensation packages; write program

specific training; Deliver/present training programs.

Human Resource Manager

The Home Depot, Peoria, Illinois

January 2005 – May 2006

I was able to cut my turnover from 80+% to just over 30% by networking with other stores within my company to transfer employees instead of terminating them. My training percentages increased from 32% to over 90%. I was able to increase my 401(k) participation from 45% to 93%.

My best accomplishment was in the area of workers compensation, where through claims management and a better relationship with the occupational health industry, we were able to take our store from the worst in the region to the best in the region with zero OSHA recordables within a year and a half. Recruit, interview, test and select new employees to fill vacant positions.

Maintain all records pertaining to employee transfers, wage increases, performance reviews and employee statistics for government reporting. Handle all phases of employee discipline from warning to termination. Conduct supervisor training (i.e. interviewing skills, policy implementation, performance reviews, safety issues and sexual harassment).

Maintain all phases of training to ensure goals are met. Investigated accidents and prepared reports for insurance carrier and governmental agencies

Director of Human Resources

Project Now CAA, Inc, Rock Island, Illinois

April 2003- January 2005

Administered compensation, benefits, and performance management systems, and safety

and recreation programs. Advised managers on organizational matters such as equal

employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.

Allocated human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel. Analyzed

statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and

develop commendations for improvement of the organization’s personnel policies and

practices. Other responsibilities; analyze training needs to design employee development

health and safety programs, conducting exit interviews to identify reasons for employee

turnover, developing, administering and evaluating applicant tests, identifying staff

vacancies and recruiting, interviewing and selecting applicants. Maintained records and

compile statistical reports concerning personnel- related data such as hires, transfers,

performance appraisals and absenteeism rates. Facilitated change in organization to help

transition all levels. Forecast future staffing and organizational needs and developed new

programs to attract and retain staff.

Human Resource and Safety Assistant

Blackhawk Foundry and Machine Company, Davenport, Iowa

January 1994 – February 2003

Interview and hire new employees. Developed and conduct new employee orientation.

Maintain all facets of employee personnel records through the use of human resource information systems. Handle all phases of employee discipline from warning to termination. Represent Blackhawk Foundry at personnel related hearings and investigations. Advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relation issues and handle inquiries regarding policy, procedure and programs. Prepare reports and recommend procedures to reduce employee turnover. Maintained $250,000.00 annual safety supply budget. Conduct supervisor training (i.e. interviewing skills, policy implementation, performance reviews, safety issues and sexual harassment). Assist in the administration of the worker’s compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time. Investigate accidents and prepare reports for the insurance carrier and appropriate government agencies. Planned and implemented safety policies in accordance with OSHA rules and regulations. Developed and conduct training in work-site safety, fire prevention, fork truck training, and material handling techniques. Developed and chaired the company safety committee. Administered the health and dental plans and conduct employee informational and sign up meetings. Inspected facility to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determined corrective and preventative measures where needed and ensured measures were implemented.

Unit Operator

Ralston Purina, Davenport, Iowa

November 1990 – December 1993

Patrol Sergeant

Henry County Sheriff Department, Cambridge, Illinois

July 1981 – November 1990

References: Available upon request

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