Howard Cotton, Shrm-Scp, Sphr Email & Phone Number

Rochester, Ny, Us

The Human Resource Committee helps the YMCA achieve best outcomes for HR related matters through discussion and review of topics and issues that are brought forth from the organization.My experience and expertise in human resources is used within the committee to do the following… Provide input on proposed human resources plansIdentify resources and courses of action that will help support the strategic direction of the Chief Human Resources OfficerDiscuss current and proposed legislative matters that could have a significant impact on HR functions for the organizationOffer recommendations for consideration to challenges affecting HR operations

Responsibilities include:Researching, developing and executing company-wide programs to support organizational strategyDeveloping recruitment strategies in partnership with Talent Acquisition teamEngaging and developing all levels of employees in partnership with Organizational Development and LearningEvaluating organizational policies and practicesAdvising and leveraging regional diversity, equity and inclusion committees in support of organizational goals and strategyEstablishing relationships with community organizations to support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s premier association devoted to human resource management. GVCSHRM is one of the largest professional HR organizations in upstate New York.I was responsible for leading the strategic direction of the Chapter. Successful initiatives included marketing relations, Chapter growth, membership engagement, and support of the HR industry and its professionals.Some of my accomplishments with the Chapter are as follows...Established a recruitment campaign and filled 100% of vacant key leadership rolesDeveloped a chapter support initiative which achieved an 82% increase in sponsorships to the ChapterApplied “closed world” innovative techniques to accomplish a 50% improvement in operations by utilizing existing technology resources Increased the efficiency and effectiveness of Core Leadership Areas by adjusting workflow processes

Rochester, Ny, Us

The Brockport Integrated Services and Community Organization (B.I.S.C.O.) has a primary focus of helping children by acting as a catalyst and being involved in activities and projects that will have a positive impact on the youth of the local community.As a board member I help secure partnerships, financing, people resources, and gifts in kind by engaging businesses of all sizes, meeting with public sector officials and organizations, talking with private citizens, and developing ongoing relationships with local chapters of national organizations.Through these successful endeavors B.I.S.C.O. is able to support local area projects that have youth as the major recipient from the efforts. Included among these are; supporting local area scouting, parks and recreation, education, family focused events, and charitable causes centered on the local community.B.I.S.C.O. also runs the Brockport Arts Festival which is one of the largest events of its type in the Rochester area drawing thousands of attendees. I’m involved in a number of areas which include; vendor participation and relations, staffing, media relations, logistics, advertising, and various other pieces required to operate a major festival.

My experience and expertise in human resources, administration and operations management has provided me a history of success with assignments of a transformational nature. I excel at establishing the solid fundamentals of a job and seamless transactional operations. I engage leadership and frontline staff in order to develop, promote and solidify an organization's brand/values as well as create a world class service experience for customers/clients.

My primary focus was on the development and execution of strategies to help senior leadership achieve organizational goals. These initiatives included improving workforce performance, expense reductions, and increasing employee engagement. I worked to strengthen leadership capabilities. In doing this I administered leadership effectiveness assessments and delivered feedback, developed training, and coached management based upon results. Additionally I held a key role in implementing a change management initiative for the organization.I also provided HR support and managed employee relations functions for key business units within the organization. I Assisted with all aspects of training and development programs related to employee relations and provided counsel and direction at administrative meetings on HR matters.

Pittsford (Rochester), Ny, Us

Worked to help evolve the HR department in order to meet the needs of a rapidly growing workforce. Helped evaluate and develop departmental objectives in relation to organizational goals. Assisted in creating new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in departmental efficiencies and services. Responsible for administering HR policies, handling employee relations, unemployment, wage and hour, and human rights issues.

Pittsford (Rochester), Ny, Us

Focused primarily on improving workforce performance and establishing a positive work experience to increase employee satisfaction. I also worked closely with the quality assurance team and co-authored a career development guidebook.

Primary focus was on optimizing warehousing functions in order to significantly improve support capabilities for the retail sales team. Managed four separate warehouse functions which included receiving, sales support, deliveries, and returns. I was responsible for budget coordination, launched new operational guidelines, and served on the safety committee.