Debbie Hooker, Mshr, Sphr Email & Phone Number

Winston-Salem, Nc, Us

Englewood, Co, Us

Mount Airy, North Carolina, Us

Selected Accomplishments:• Built the Human Resource department for this start-up location• Worked with a team to develop a safety manual and policies• Worked with team members to develop job descriptions for their positions, and developed job descriptions for new positions• Serve on five- member strategic planning team with President and senior management peers• Interviewed insurance brokers and presented recommendations for insurance benefits to executive management.• Moved the Company from a High-Deductible Health Plan to a PPO, at a lower rate, to improve employee satisfaction• Added Dental, Vision, Accident and Voluntary Life coverage to benefit offerings• Developed a detailed, long-term, onboarding program with the goal of supporting new team members and promoting a long, and successful career with the Company• Worked with an attorney to set up the Company's Section 125 and HRA Plans• Took over administration of the Company's 401(k) Plan, moving to a Safe Harbor Plan• Developed and implemented employee handbook, policies and procedures• Developed and implemented competency-based performance management system• Recruited new employees through the use of online employment sites, and the services of recruiters and staffing services• Interviewed individually, with executive and other management, and guided the selection process• Developed system for tracking attendance and vacation use• Prepared and processed bi-weekly payroll and payroll taxes • Followed Federal and State employment laws and compliance guidelines, including mandatory notifications, updated employment forms, E-Verify, etc.• Worked to create an inclusive, team environment for all employees• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor, assisting with transition to new Standard• OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer• Active member: Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Winston-Salem, Nc, Us

Selected Accomplishments:• Transitioned into human resource role, including employee orientation, benefits management, COBRA and HSA administration. • Updated outdated job descriptions and developed job descriptions for positions with no description, to ensure all positions were properly documented. • Organized Company training sessions, including arranging outside speakers and facilitating required OSHA training, as well as developing training materials and conducting an ESOP 101 training event.• Started a Wellness initiative, including organizing a committee, creating a survey to determine employee interest. Based on survey results, garnered management support for a corporate discount on gym memberships, created a wellness media center with health and fitness-related publications, and started a self-funded fresh fruit and healthy snack program, which has been extremely successful.• Updated the Company Safety policies and organized required OSHA documentation.• Selected by the Company Safety Committee as the 2013 Safety Manager, responsible for implementation and compliance with the Company Safety Policy, planning, coordinating, performing and/or delegating all safety training and testing.• Worked with all Company departments to determine training needs, gather training materials and procedure documentation to coordinate the Company’s first training program using SharePoint learning management system.

Winston-Salem, Nc, Us

Selected Accomplishments:• Worked tenaciously to learn about the Company's highly-technical ophthalmic and precision electro-optic surfacing material offerings, applications and equipment.• Delivered quality customer service and sales support to external and internal customers for ophthalmic and precision electro-optic surfacing and finishing supplies, lens polishes, and equipment.• Assumed contract pricing duties and improved the process by providing enhanced detail to outside field sales managers, reducing their time and effort required to review and update.• Joined the Company's ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Training Committee and was selected to attend both the regional and national ESOP conventions in 2012.• Produced the Company's first Newsletter, as a quarterly publication, including layout, planning, writing articles and obtaining articles from internal and outside sources.

Selected Accomplishments:• Directed administrative, production, and distribution activities necessary for publishing three trade magazines• Streamlined and set up systems and procedures for production, and circulation of magazines• Provided office administration including human resources, purchasing, scheduling, office equipment and computer troubleshooting and maintenance.• Ensured legal compliance of all issues under my direction• Assisted all areas, except accounts payable, in handling difficult issues by determining the facts, finding solutions, and in most cases, resolving issues to the satisfaction of all parties.• Handled mass e-mail promotions, surveys, and standard class mail promotions using various software programs and services• Developed successful reprint program (from inception to completion) • Researched requirements and cost savings for an in-house circulation project; saving the company $35,500.00 annuallyCompany closed January 2011.

Selected Accomplishments: • Developed excellent rapport with client base, including representing the company at tradeshows. • Streamlined work functions:set up advertising management software systems for order entry and tracking, established procedures and office manuals, organized filing systems for improved efficiency and time management• Took on additional responsibilities such as mapping the magazine issues, and acquiring advertising materials • Researched/selected software for various company needs and projects

Master Of Science (Ms), Human Resources

Bs, Business Administration

Aas, Business Administration

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