E. J. Bickerstaff Ii Email & Phone Number

Greater Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

Ft. Payne, Al

• Partnered with EHS Regional Manager while cross training on EHS initiatives to ensure achievement of plant safety metrics and regulatory compliance.• Assisted three sites in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and ensured corrective actions are assigned and completed by Manufacturing Engineering or Maintenance.• Supported sites to ensure the emergency plans, procedures, and programs are established, compliant, and tested through practical applications.• Performed audits and maintained OSHA Log in compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.• Developed relationships with area physicians and worker’s compensation carrier resulted in a reduction of lost-time claims by 15%.• Provided guidance and conducted safety meetings to improve internal safety processes.• Conducted research and assisted with implementation activities to establish best practices in work place safety.• Backfilled as EHS leader in EHS Manager’s absence, responding to and addressing issues immediately, whenever possible.

Ft. Payne, Al

• Provided coaching and consultation services covering up to 750 employees.• Acted as an impartial advocate to ensure that all individuals receive fair and equitable treatment• Provided employees with information and training on benefit plans. • Conducted daily ER walks to gauge pulse of workforce and published daily report and suggested action plans to the leadership team.• Advised employees, supervisors, and managers on the interpretation of policies and procedures.• Established consistent and effective communication across three sites and corporate through Moxie communication screens.• Provided various HR support in Phoenix, AZ by demonstrating commitment to the entire business while working on acquisition startup.• Assured that operations are conducted in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standard of Business Conduct and applicable law and regulation; take lead roles in corrective action necessary to restore conformity with ethical compliance standards; served as a role model and actively foster employee awareness of and commitment to the Code.• Implemented drug screening program through in house medical clinic to ensure a drug-free, safe work environment.

Fort Payne, Al

• Provided administrative support to employees, as needed.• Managed two onsite managers from local staffing agencies that assisted in flexing the workforce.• Assisted in developing recruitment sources to meet company hiring need for hourly employees.• Ensured all necessary governmental reports related to human resources and payroll including but not limited To W-2’s, garnishments, unemployment forms; federal and state withholding forms, I-9’s and New Hire Reporting are completed and filed on a timely basis.• Maintained records, initiated, and processed personnel transaction, such as new hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations using Ceridian HR/Payroll system.• Managed worker’s compensation claims and reported work related accidents to Worker’s Compensation Carrier. • Administered open enrollments of benefit plan.• Assisted HR Manager in establishing the organization’s first Activities Team, increasing employee engagement and morale.

Fort Payne, Al

Administered and coordinated activities related to the hiring process for SEDC.Created and maintained HR Team calendar for SEDCMaintained confidentiality of associate information, organizes associate files, and demonstrates integrity in all business interactions.Administration and coordination of bi-weekly payroll Administration and coordinator of weekly HR Reporting (Payroll, Hours Worked, and FMLA Reporting).Participated in New Hire Orientation.Prepared and formatted presentations, documents and materials in accordance with The Children's Place Brand.Working knowledge of Federal Compliance and Labor Laws

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Meticulously processed, updated and monitored orders, quotes, accounts payable, invoices and credits into Glovia system while on assignment for Priority Staffing. Provided order follow-up assistance with customer issues, complaints, and tracking of shipments. Communicated with co-workers or other departments concerning products and services available for inter-company transfer.Provided technical information and product recommendations to customers.Communicated with other departments relative to costs, product availability and quality in order to satisfy customer needs.Taking and providing orders, quotes, and communicating with customers by fax, mail, or email.Filed and maintained proper documentation.Coordinated and expedited activity related to letters of credit, transfers, and other miscellaneous financial requirements.Responsible for conveying information on International Sales to Teledyne International OfficesResponsible for consigned inventory management including usages, replenishments, and legal documentation.Acted as a liaison for freight forwarding agents and custom brokers.

Decatur, Alabama Area

Attentively entered, updated and monitored account data into internal system. Provided consistent excellent customer service and marketing/sales techniques to ensure customer loyalty. Maintained accountability log for address change, returned mail, indexing, and faxed disputes.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Accurately entered, updated and monitored order processing data into internal system while on assignment for Automation Personnel.Provided consistent excellent customer service and troubleshooting to ensure customer loyalty.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Accurately entered, updated and monitored order processing data into internal system in the Cingular Wireless department for West Corporation. Provided consistent excellent customer service and troubleshooting to ensure customer loyalty.

Fort Payne, Al

Meticulously entered, updated and monitored order processing data and sale quotes into GT 400 system while on assignment for First Choice Personnel. Provided consistent excellent customer service to ensure customer loyalty.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Human Resources Management

Bachelor Of Science Degree, Resource Management

Business Administration And Management, General

Education record

Activities and Societies: Honor Society, FBLA, Mu Alpha Theta