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Pell City, Al, Us

Human resources manager for multisite automotive manufacturing company responsible for all HR functions including recruiting, benefits, payroll, policies & procedures, employee relations, and EHS.

Eastaboga, Alabama, Us

Serve as the senior HR leader for the company. Fill key positions on the staff to ensure that the management team is stable and has the skill set necessary to succeed. Developed a training program for both hourly and managers. Stabilized labor force through improvements in recruiting and retention. Established metrics to measure progress and drive improvement. Improved benefits while controlling costs, employee communication and relations, and improved the skill level and effectiveness of the HR staff.

Troy, Al, Us

Senior HR leader for the corporation responsible for all HR policies and support for five separate facilities in several states, with a total of 576 employees. Drastically reduced turnover for the company, facilitated communications between employees and upper management, increased the staffing in the Troy, Alabama facility to implement a second shift. Merged benefit plans and negotiated a renewal that saved the company 7 figures. Had five direct reports – two HR managers, a training and development specialist and two HR coordinators.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

HR Manager for Montgomery Plant responsible for all HR function including recruiting, benefits, etc. Responsible for PC Support Services. Also responsible for environmental, health and safety including wastewater treatement. Hager is the leading manufacturer of door locks, door hardware and trim products.

Currently serving as HR Manager for an automotive parts company for the Franklin Division which includes plants in Franklin, GA and LaGrange, GA. I am responsible for all areas of HR in my division and report directly to the VP of HR for the Company. During my tenure I have stabilized the hourly work force which previously had high turnover and absenteeism. I have also increased the skill level and qualifications of the engineering team and reduced turnover. The number of OSHA recordable accidents have been reduced by over half and the plant has not had a lost time accident on my watch which is a company record.

Currently serving as HR Manager for Korean automotive parts company. Under my watch operations have expanded from a single plant with less than sixty employees to multiple plant operation with over 300 total employees in four states. Responsible for HR support for operations in Alabama, North Carolina, Detroit and Georgia locations. A third expansion is under way for this year as well. Negotiated tax abatements for both expansions with local and state authorities. Expanded benefit program while reducing costs. Reduced turnover from 5% monthly to less than 2% per year. Previous safety record was 57 days between OSHA recordable accidents. Current record is over 18 months. Successfully led project to certify plant’s environmental health and safety program under ISO’s RC14001 program. Reduced company’s insurance cost for w/c and general liability coverage by 18% per year.

Established formal HR department in a pharmaceutical benefit management company. Dramatically reduced the turnover rate for employees, improved the recruiting and selection processes while the overall staff level of the company was increased from 86 employees to 165 employees in 8 states. Reduced the cost of employee benefits for three consecutive years while improving the benefit package. Worked with third party vendor to insure compliance of 401K program. Automated the payroll process saving time and money while decreasing errors. Obtained payroll tax accounts in new states as needed and combined payroll for subsidiaries acquired. Developed policies and procedures as needed and supervised the development of employee training programs. Company was owned by investment firm and was sold in 2008 resulting in multiple layoffs of staff members.

Established Human Resources Department for medium size manufacturer. Wrote the company’s policies, established the company’s compensation ranges, evaluation processes, and assisted the CFO in establishing the company’s quarterly bonus program. Established and administered the company’s benefit program to include health, vision, dental, life, accident and disability, and 401K. Responsible for recruiting all levels of employees including executive management and ensuring that hiring practices met anti-discrimination guidelines. Greatly improved management and employee relations by spending time with all levels of employees and facilitating greater communication between employees and management before problems occurred. Wrote and administered the company’s attendance policies including compliance with FMLA and other leaves. Wrote the company’s discipline and discharge policies. Worked to assist management in fairly and uniformly administering those policies. Conducted various investigations as needed including sexual harassment investigations. Dramatically improved the accident rate and reduced the cost of w/c insurance. Set up and maintained the required record keeping and reporting to comply with OSHA and all federal and state employment laws. Wrote and administered company’s substance abuse program and successfully established the company as a Drug-Free Workplace under the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations’ guidelines. Left position because financial health of company deteriorated.

Established Human Resources Department for medium size company with multiple locations involved in medical collections and other accounts. Wrote job descriptions, developed hiring criteria, and performance evaluation methods. Wrote and conducted all training programs for new employees and for the continuous training of existing employees. Wrote personnel policy manual for company, and served as Chief Privacy Officer, directing the company’s HIPAA compliance program. Increased company’s collection staff by 40% in 10 months with less than 10% turnover. Reduced average training time for new employees by 35% and increased employee job knowledge and skill level.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

M.B.A, Human Resources

B.S.B.A, Management

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