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 expectations.•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.•Introduced JJ Keller’s Driver Management on Line Program resulting in streamline compliance management while delivering a reduction in violations and higher rankings with Federal agencies.•Outsourced and established relationship with outside vendor to manage NYC parking violations resulting in a 55% increase in dismissed violations.•Negotiated a 45% reduction in a DOT Hazmat fine. •Significantly reduced loss of assigned company assets by developing an asset tracking process.

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 developing a performance enhancement plan.Established Internal Audit plan to insure compliance with company financial scorecard and local, state and federal regulators.

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 compensation and benefit department resulting in greater efficiency and reduced operations payroll at the branch level. Overhauled company fleet management program for 175+ vehicles resulting in reduced fleet maintenance cost of 33%.Created and executed Return to Work Restricted Activity Programs resulting in reduced workers compensation experience modification and continued premium reductions.Liaison with company legal counsel resulting in greater compliance and reduced EEOC claims.

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% increase in sales during first year from 143,000 to over one million cases.Developed and trained entire sales team responsible for double / triple digit growth for 24 months.Key account and chain management responsibility in the convenience store and supermarket channels, including sales, pricing, promotions, merchandising, and business development plans resulting in 200% contract increases.

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 injuries. Selected by Executive Management to join the Strategic Planning Team as a part of "Vision 2000".Directed consumer product complaint team resulting in a 35% increased complaint resolution.Liaison with Coca-Cola Bottlers Association Legal counsel. Certified and licensed by North Carolina Department of Transportation as an examiner to administer and score Commercial Driver's License skills/road test resulting in decreased licensing time for new drivers.