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Sylva, Nc, Us

Sylva, North Carolina, United States

Blackshear, Georgia, United States

Nahunta, Georgia, United States

Waycross, Ga

Secured close to $2 million in unrestricted operating reserves in less than four years.Expanded agency services to more than 40 counties.Led agency through a comprehensive re-branding, including name and marketing materials, mission and vision, and most importantly how we operate.Secured the purchase and renovation of a building to house the agency’s corporate office, after renting for fifty plus years. Repurposed a former grocery store in the downtown area, with space to lease for additional unrestricted funds.

Waycross, Ga

Established and maintained relationships with Federal, State and local government representatives. Garnered financial support from several counties and cities through presentations to local commissions.Led staff and Board in development and implementation of three year strategic planRepresent the agency in industry-group conferences, professional associations, and other public venues.Partnered with the ED in essential internal firm leadership activities (human resources, administration, and organizational planning).Complete and file form 5500 for health insurance annually.

Instituted policy changes to bring agency into legal compliance and create a more employee oriented culture.Developed a competency-based performance management system that includes recruiting, job descriptions, performance evaluations, goal tracking and succession planning.Requested proposals for and procured a new HRIS/Payroll system where one did not previously exist.Requested and reviewed RFPs for health insurance Broker of Record and Third Party Administrator. Recommendation approved by Board of Directors.Created and implemented an FMLA tracking tool.

Waycross, Ga

Established in-house financial system where previously outsourced.Realized a positive cash flow for the first time in several years.Updated Fiscal Policy Manual and created separate Procurement Procedures Manual.

Responsible for 700-800 exempt and non-exempt team members in a 1.4 million sq. ft. regional distribution center. Led a team of 4 exempt and 9 non-exempt HR staff, and partnered with the leadership team, to realize the following accomplishments:Reduced worker's compensation costs by 54% in a twelve month period through increased communication and accountability with local management team and medical providers.Reduced turnover by 24% over previous 12 months through more stringent hiring practices and a more effective training program.Improved payroll accuracy by reducing the number of off-cycle checks from 5.94 to 1.12 per pay period. This was accomplished by partnering with front-line supervisors to ensure proper payroll documentation was received in a correct and timely manner.Developed relationships with local government and community leaders to provide educational and community-based grants.Personally developed and implemented the Power Equipment tracking program to ensure OSHA requirements are satisfied. Tracking program now utilized throughout Distribution Network.

Served as an executive partner for a family-owned 3PL to develop and implement HR policy and strategy.Responsible for more than 350 employees in multiple distribution and manufacturing locations.Recruited, hired and trained 6 new managers and 52 new Class-A CDL drivers in less than 3 months.On-the-job injuries decreased by 62% in 2006 compared to 2005. This was largely due to the implementation of a safety awareness and incentive program.Implemented a company-wide employee performance tracking procedure that provided frontline supervisors a 4-step performance improvement process.Partnered with VP to develop efficient transportation lanes and corresponding compensation.

Instrumental in the start-up, and responsible for the HR administration of, a new trailer refurbishing operation and a new regional operation center.Responsibilities included recruitment and training of exempt and nonexempt associates, benefits administration, workers compensation administration, fundraising, union avoidance, and promotion of company culture. Partnered with leadership teams to address and improve associate engagement through increased emphasis on Grass Roots Meetings and Associate Contact Program.Developed relationships with local government and community leaders to provide educational and community-based grants.

Assisted in the management of the career library, counseled students with career search, resume development and interviewing skills, and created and conducted workshops with incoming freshmen.

Responsibilities included recruitment of exempt and nonexempt employees, benefits administration, workers compensation administration, OSHA and DHEC compliance, and special events coordination.

Masters, Human Resource Development

Bs, Business Administration