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Brookwood, Alabama, Us

A leading producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. www.warriormetcoal.com. Restructured certain assets of Walter Energy. NYSE: HCCResponsible for Human Resources, IT, Safety, Training, Communications, Facilities, Community Relations and Legal during rapid growth from start-up with one operation, following bankruptcy of former company• Redesigned all company policies, compensation and benefit programs for greater cost efficiency and sustainability in a volatile market, enabling 300% growth to 3 operations and 1500 employees.• Implemented Workday HRIS and ERP.• As corporate Secretary, oversaw board governance.• Key member of executive team steering 2017 IPO including regulatory and governance, positioning company for 39 - 50% net income after tax on $1.2 - $1.4B revenue in 2017 and 2018 respectively.

Radnor, Pennsylvania, Us

Birmingham, Al, Us

Formerly a $2.3B leading, publicly traded “pureplay” metallurgical coal producer for the global steel industry in the US, Canada and UK, Employed 4000 employees. Bankruptcy filed 2016. NYSE:WLT VP, Human Resources, 2014 – 2016 VP, Compensation & Benefits, 2011 – 2014 Director Benefits, 2009 – 2010 Responsible for • Drove adaptation and implementation of compensation and benefit programs from 6 independently managed business units to one culture worldwide, accommodating growth from 1000 to 4500 employees and preserving synergies.• Redesigned compensation & benefit programs to fit international needs, as company expanded into Canada and UK.• Expanded recruiting program to include international sourcing of top candidates• When market turned, served on leadership team throughout bankruptcy process, including restructuring the entire company:• Led reduction in force from 4500 to less than 500• Oversaw the winding down of benefit plans• Renegotiated labor contract• Relocated corporate headquarters to Brookwood AL

Addison, Tx, Us

$26B regional bank in AL, GA, FL, NV and TX. Bankruptcy filed in 2009.Designed, implemented and administered all employee benefit programs for 4,500 employees, in support of Colonial Bank’s business strategies; Provided strategic leadership in the design of benefits programs, controlling costs, increasing return on investment, and gauging employee satisfaction with benefit programs, including an employee wellness program; Directed plan administration of $134+ million combined assets in defined contribution, defined benefit and non-qualified plans, ensuring accurate administration and appropriate regulatory compliance reporting and plan documentation; Directed the development of communications to employees regarding annual enrollment, benefit plan and procedure changes, wellness initiatives, etc.; Evaluated vendor products and tools for alignment with health and wellness strategy and cost effectiveness; Oversaw all company leave programs, including FMLA, disability plans and workers compensation benefits.

Privately-held employee benefits and investment firmAssisted clients with all employee benefit related matters, including plan design, regulatory compliance, employee education and investment decisions; Promoted company services to external centers of influence, including brokers, financial advisors, attorneys and accountants; Supervised administrative staff to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations affecting the employee benefits industry; Successfully transitioned company through complete executive management change and exceeded client retention goal.

Birmingham, Alabama, Us

Bank holding company with 20,000 employees providing retail and commercial banking, trust, stock brokerage and mortgage services. NYSE: RFServed as the Client Relationship Manager for 100+ accounts with combined assets over $90 million; Increased revenue by more than $250,000 through both new business development and additional sales to existing client base; Exceeded sales and revenue goals on an annual basis; Managed all aspects of the client relationship in accordance with the needs of the plan, applicable law and the desires of the client; Acted as liaison with other bank personnel in order to ensure that client’s total banking relationship was being addressed; Conducted ongoing seminars for both client’s employees and executive management regarding benefits related issues; Received “Outstanding Trust Associate” award for 2003.

Birmingham, Alabama, Us

Managed the employee benefits functions for company of 16,000 employees and 2,500 retirees, including pension, 401(k), profit sharing, ESOP, non-qualified defined contribution, medical, life, disability and other miscellaneous benefit plans; Directed plan administration of $300+ million combined assets in defined contribution and defined benefit plans; Developed and implemented plan to merge 30+ acquired banks into company’s benefit plans, including the merger of qualified plan assets; Redesigned entire employee benefits package to better support corporate objectives; developed plan for the implementation and communication of new benefits package to all employees; Received “Bravo Award” for outstanding performance in 1998-99.

Birmingham, Alabama, Us

Non-profit health insurance company covering over 3 million participants.Assisted customers and healthcare providers in resolving all contract and benefit related issues; Supported the marketing staff in sales efforts, including conducting employee meetings; Consulted with managers of client companies regarding insurance and compliance issues; Trained new employees in aforementioned job duties.

Executive Master Of Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, General

Jd, Law

Bs, Business - Human Resources Management

Accounting