David Chemin Email & Phone Number

Cut Off, Louisiana

Execute administrative tasks to support effective and efficient operations of the Chouest company’s corporate and field HR offices. Assist the corporate HR director in all HR related projects, for an O&G vertical organization of 2000 corporate employees. 🔹 Provide oversight and leadership for an HR team of 6🔹 Attained T3 Secret Security Clearance🔹 Manage security clearance attainment and records for 330 mariners🔹 Devised a remote workflow strategy to support various locations

Houma, Louisiana, United States

Recruited to the corporate office to take on increased responsibilities.

Houma-Thibodaux Area

Directed and led HR functions for the largest domestic shipyard within the Chouest family of companies. Managed all employee benefits and group benefits programs, 401K administration, worker’s comp, and employees out on disability or FMLA. Partnered with the Chouest family and corporate management to streamline HR practices. Directed and led departmental day-to-day planning and operations while serving as the PoC for employees with benefit-related issues. Led recruiting, hiring, and onboarding efforts/processes.🔹 Recruited, hired, and onboarded 700 employees in 2 years (140% personnel growth) to meet state grant requirements;- Developed and implemented community partnership recruiting programs and campaigns - Recruited via local job fairs, social media campaigns, advertising in local periodicals🔹 Led a 73% workforce reduction after an O&G industry downturn🔹 Shortened onboarding processes/turnaround times by 50%; utilized bilingual abilities to address organizational communication barriers among a Hispanic-majority workforce

Houma-Thibodaux Area

Managed and directed day-to-day administrative functions, including customer service, operations, and accounting, to support a 20-member organization, servicing engines/compressors for both on and offshore oilfield production. Responsible for employee benefits, insurance, compliance to DOT regulations and achieved company performance metrics within ISNetworld.🔹 Spearheaded a 4-month DOT compliance initiative that increased annual revenues by 30%;- Developed and implemented a DOT compliant drug and alcohol policy and a safety policy- Established pre-employment process for onboarding and random drug screening- Setup DISA and ISNetworld platforms and maintained contractor compliance records🔹 Saved ~$3K-$4K in accounting expenses by eliminating the need to outsource payroll functions🔹 Received DER training🔹 Managed Invoicing and client collections; Collected over $4MM in annual receivables