Working directly with the President/CEO and Vice President/COO, hold responsibility for sourcing and recruiting service technicians for company holdings throughout the U.S. Directly manage three-person team handling HR and payroll functions. Advise on training and development, performance management, employee relations, personnel records, and regulatory compliance matters. Key Accomplishments:• Built HR program critical for growth from green-field start up to 150-person operation across… Show more Working directly with the President/CEO and Vice President/COO, hold responsibility for sourcing and recruiting service technicians for company holdings throughout the U.S. Directly manage three-person team handling HR and payroll functions. Advise on training and development, performance management, employee relations, personnel records, and regulatory compliance matters. Key Accomplishments:• Built HR program critical for growth from green-field start up to 150-person operation across 30 stores nationally.• Designed and implemented company’s standard operating procedures, progressive discipline and documentation process, and company policy book. Show less

BUSINESS MANAGER/RECRUITER/HR CONSULTANTProvided an expansive array of services designed to enhance HR capabilities of small-to mid-size business clients. Managed content development projects, including authoring job descriptions, company policies, and standard operating procedures. Led recruitment and qualifications initiatives. Acted as knowledgeable resource while advising on HR issues.Key Accomplishments:• Expertly conducted all vetting and recruiting of personnel—from… Show more BUSINESS MANAGER/RECRUITER/HR CONSULTANTProvided an expansive array of services designed to enhance HR capabilities of small-to mid-size business clients. Managed content development projects, including authoring job descriptions, company policies, and standard operating procedures. Led recruitment and qualifications initiatives. Acted as knowledgeable resource while advising on HR issues.Key Accomplishments:• Expertly conducted all vetting and recruiting of personnel—from technicians to management-level employees—for businesses ranging from software companies to medical equipment manufacturers to trucking companies. Show less

RECRUITER / HIRING CONSULTANTConducted searches using internet trade sites and job boards to source candidates for a range of positions. Screened resumes for qualified candidates and led interviews, utilizing technical, behavioral, and structured techniques. Performed final assessments of qualifying candidates and presented resulting recommendations directly to hiring managers.Key Accomplishments:• Exceeded expectations as recruiter for international company by utilizing CRM… Show more RECRUITER / HIRING CONSULTANTConducted searches using internet trade sites and job boards to source candidates for a range of positions. Screened resumes for qualified candidates and led interviews, utilizing technical, behavioral, and structured techniques. Performed final assessments of qualifying candidates and presented resulting recommendations directly to hiring managers.Key Accomplishments:• Exceeded expectations as recruiter for international company by utilizing CRM Software and Boolean search technologies.• Introduced process structures to recruit and screen large quantities of candidates to fill seasonal positions. Show less

SC DEW agency services employers, job seekers and unemployment recipients. Partnered with over 50 employers/recruiting services on the benefits of using the SC DEW for their staffing needs. Worked closely with job seekers on interviewing skills, resumes, networking and job searching skills. Temporary stimulus funded job – ended when federal funds expired.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERAs a key member of the management team, responsibilities included the resolution of Union labor issues and grievances, NLRB complaints and investigations, and maintaining contractual compliance for the workforce of 170 employees. Performed the recruitment, interviews, and hiring of mid to high level engineers and managers. Utilized such technology as the ADP HRIS software and Pay Expert Database.Key Accomplishments:• Instrumental in the implementation of a… Show more HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERAs a key member of the management team, responsibilities included the resolution of Union labor issues and grievances, NLRB complaints and investigations, and maintaining contractual compliance for the workforce of 170 employees. Performed the recruitment, interviews, and hiring of mid to high level engineers and managers. Utilized such technology as the ADP HRIS software and Pay Expert Database.Key Accomplishments:• Instrumental in the implementation of a company-wide Performance Management System and Performance Development Plans.• Honored recipient of the Business Education Partnership Award for voluntary community work. Show less

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERReported directly to President for green-field start-up for company and its HR Department. Worked with state and local agencies to seek, recruit, and onboard labor force. Fostered environment emphasizing quality and continuous improvement through training and development; managed performance metrics. Partnered with Mercedes-Benz HR group in Germany.Key Accomplishments:• Sourced and onboarded 30 highly skilled employees within 60 days to ensure required… Show more HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERReported directly to President for green-field start-up for company and its HR Department. Worked with state and local agencies to seek, recruit, and onboard labor force. Fostered environment emphasizing quality and continuous improvement through training and development; managed performance metrics. Partnered with Mercedes-Benz HR group in Germany.Key Accomplishments:• Sourced and onboarded 30 highly skilled employees within 60 days to ensure required workforce upon launch.• Attained $60K employee training grant from state’s Center for Accelerated Technology Training program.• Established comprehensive benefits package designed to aide recruitment and employee satisfaction and retention.• Developed in-house training for lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and visual workplace techniques. Show less

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCESOnboarded engineers and mid-level management personnel and acted as an advisor for senior management for labor relations, legal compliance issues, and general problem solving. Supported 300 South Carolina union employees and 150 Utah non-union employees. Key Accomplishments:• Implemented seasonal recruitment campaigns, adding 100+ employees during critical high production phases.• Revised attendance policy to reduce unexcused absences by more than… Show more DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCESOnboarded engineers and mid-level management personnel and acted as an advisor for senior management for labor relations, legal compliance issues, and general problem solving. Supported 300 South Carolina union employees and 150 Utah non-union employees. Key Accomplishments:• Implemented seasonal recruitment campaigns, adding 100+ employees during critical high production phases.• Revised attendance policy to reduce unexcused absences by more than 32%.• Effectively managed a large company lay-off during 2002 lull affecting both hourly and salary employees.• Established an employee/management advisory team which successfully improved overall company morale. Show less