David A. Grant Email & Phone Number

Kernersville, North Carolina

Full Human Resources responsibilities at Carolina Art & Frame/Artistree a Division of Michael's Arts and Crafts and also Artistree of NC. We manufacture Custom Frames you find at Michael's and Aaron Brother's stores across the US.

Greensboro, NC

• Created and developed the HR and Safety department from its inception. Identified existing and potential challenges and established solutions while ensuring legal compliance and alignment with company core values and.
• Revised driver safety and accident reduction plan resulting in a $40,000 drop in vehicle insurance premiums or $400 per unit.
• Reduced temporary hiring budget 12% by establishing external recruiting relationships.
• Achieved a 15% reduction in turn over rate by empowering front line managers in performance management objectives.
• Created an annual savings of $30,000 after revising the company uniform program.
• Realized a first year savings of $13,000 after restructuring the driver safety awards program while preserving employee morale.

Provided operational leadership and direction to a failing district, focusing on revenue growth, debt reduction, marketing, customer service and career development.Motivated management team to achieve a 92% increase in bonus status first year. Decreased outstanding debt to less than 8% achieving an outstanding rating.Increased revenue growth 18% by.

Created and established the infrastructure of the HR department. Developed and implemented processes and procedures to accommodate rapid growth while maintaining structural integrity. Developed and implemented Risk Management / Loss Control Program resulting in 6% reduction in on the job injuries and 12% reduction in premiums.Developed corporate.

Established a structural foundation to transition outside small package sales from third party distributors to Company Direct Store Delivery Branch Distribution for greater control and profits. Managed all operations, logistics, training and sales execution for small package sales division in an eighteen branch distribution network. Accomplished a 599%.

Responsible for complete safety and training duties for one production facility and a six branch division. Liaison with corporate HR Department. Introduced Accident Review Committee and Preventability Guidelines resulting in 15% reduction in reportable vehicle accidents.Developed Loss Control program resulting in 18% reduction in reported on the job.