Hired as the Human Resource/Safety Manager for the Stage Coach Trail manufacturing plant (75 employees). While on this assignment, performed other duties for the division including Regional Human Resource Manager for the Southeast Region while the incumbent was away. Also served as Human Resource Manager for the Spartanburg, SC powder plant and facilitated the closing of the plant. Promoted in 2010 to the Howard Street manufacturing plant (170 employees).Participated and led Kaizen events with employees and Leadership Team members to create and sustain improvements in safety, housekeeping, and manufacturing improvements.Participated in Continuous Improvement charters to create cost savings initiatives.Worked with managers and supervisors in areas of incident investigation, performance appraisals, communication and feedback, motivation, progressive discipline and other day to day people issues while maintaining morale.Worked as a member of the Leadership Team on short and long term business strategies that best reflect our mission of Operational Excellence.Achieved Carolina STAR (VPP) recognition from the NC Department of Labor through the implementation of key safety improvements.Demonstrated the ability to manage multi-site responsibilities while still being able to serve as an integral part of the Greensboro Leadership Team.Developed and implemented an Employee Opinion Survey and conducted Roundtable discussions to facilitate positive Employee Engagement.Performed key training sessions in Social Styles, Union Avoidance & Positive Employee Relations, and Managing A Diverse Workforce. These Sessions were also taught to other S-W plants as requested.

Served as a member of the Louisville Management Team and was also the Safety and Training Director. At one point managed a team of 8 HR associates.Managed the reduction of workforce from 520 to 300, over a four year period, reducing payroll and labor content. Became both a business partner and change agent for the company. Conducted Pay Structure analysis, recommendations, and implementation of changes for salaried and hourly associates.Developed Employee Surveys; analyzed and delivered results.Responsible for Legal Compliance for all DJ/Nypro Plants.; Developed the HR Performance and Management Systems, Policy Development and Implementation. Assisted with HR efforts; , as well as coordinated projects with the corporate office

HR responsibilities for two locations; Compensation analysis and guidelines as well as benefits administration, employee relations and disciplinary counseling.

Reported to the Director of Human Resources in the corporate office and indirectly to the Maysville Plant Manager; Coordinated and supervised all HR functions for a plant of 230 associates.Accomplishments included doubling the size of employment as the plant continued to grow while maintaining a relatively low turnover rate (< 2%)

Reported to the Director of Human Resources and assisted in updating all policies and procedures. Served as a representative for all corporate office employees as well as distribution centers; Training projects included a General HR course which was given to HR representatives as well as a Basics of Quality Course to all new employees at all locations. Worked on several community projects on behalf of the company.

Student As part of our Advanced Training & Development course at MTSU, we worked for General Electric in writing training manuals.