Rodney D. Brooks, Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

Meridian, Ms, Us

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States

Wiggins, Mississippi, United States

Lead all aspects of Human Resources and a Member of the Senior Leadership Team

Meridian, Ms

Author has been added to my vast experiences. with seven published books: "The Book of Nicknames" and "The Millipede Effect"both published by AuthorHouse Printing. The book "What If? Just A.S.K. - How our Youth Can Change, Improve or Become an Influence in Those Things They Desire " and "What if I want to be Christian? Just A.S.K." "The Box - The Adventures of Katie and Karl Wallaroo"published by Outskirts Press. BBV2M LLC's vision is to be the best in helping all people excel in all aspects of life. To achieve our vision we will be vigilant in our non-profit efforts, extraordinary in our writings and timely in our consulting

United States

Laurel, Mississippi, United States

Laurel, Mississippi

Manage the Human Resources (HR) function of the plant and associated complex locations, including strategic leadership and direction, staffing, employee and labor relations, training, development, salary and benefit administration. Operate at both the strategic and "hands-on" level, and serve as a key business partner and member of the Complex Leadership Team,

Kemper County Ms

HR Project Lead for the Kemper IGCC location. Work with Plant Leadership Team and Corporate Leadership Team to ensure successful implementation and delivery of Human Resource's products and service for the Integrated Gasification Combine Cycle Facility for start-up and commercial operation date. Ensure that Human Resource's strategic and tactical initiatives are effectively executed. Consult with management and others in the organization on Human Resources issues (Labor/Employee Relations, Compensation, Workforce Development, Communications, Succession Planning, Union Avoidance for Non-Exempt group, etc.) as well as striving to maintain a work environment that emphasizes professional excellence, teamwork, customer satisfaction, and personal growth. Key member of the Plant Leadership Team which is responsible for the Start-up and Commission of the facility as well having the decision rights for Efficiency Improvement, Quality, Change Management, Safety/Environmental, Capital Improvements, and the Strategic outlook for the facility. Staff includes 1 HR Professional, 2 Recruiters and 1 Administrative Assistant: Staffing360 permanent and 260 Contingent. The plant has a hybrid workforce with IBEW and Non-Exempt Hourly workforce.Key Achievements:• Developed Staffing Strategy for the project that allowed us to tap into other industries talent pool• Developed 1st Union Avoidance Strategy within the Company• Developed Employee at risk matrix to make sure we are able to retain our top talent• Developed compensation strategy for the location to attract talent in market that Southern Company does normally operate• I along with the Plant Manager and O&M Manager put the remaining Leadership Team together and developed the overall vision and organizational structure in place to maximize our 1st of a kind technology

Kemper County Mississippi

Work with Plant Leadership Team to ensure successful implementation and delivery of strategic Human Resource's and tactical Employee Relations. Ensure that Human Resource's strategic and tactical initiatives are effectively executed. Consult with management and others in the organization on Human Resources issues as well as striving to maintain a work environment that emphasizes professional excellence, teamwork, customer satisfaction, and personal growth. Effective delivery of talent management (development, recruitment, succession, selection), compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, risk assessments, employee engagement surveys, etc. to drive maximum value creation for the organization.

Plan, Lead, Partner, Measure and Deliver all facets of Human Resources for Kohler Company's Engine Plant in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. These responsibilities include but not limited to HR Strategic and Tactical Planning, Environmental Scanning and SWOT Analysis, Employee Relations, Workers Compensation, Organizational Development, Training, Succession Planning, Recruiting & Staffing, Contingent Strategy including RFPs, Continuous Improvement, Department and Plant Financial and P&L Management as well as a member of the location Leadership Team. Location consist of 1 Plant and 1 Stand Alone Warehouse. Staff Includes 3 HR Profession 1 Training and Continuous Improvement Coordinator, 1Occupational Nurse, 1 Project Safety Specialist, and 1 HR Co-Op. Non Union Plant 440 Kohler Associates and 320 Contingent Associates, 1 Manufacturing Plant and 1 WarehouseKey Achievements: • Developed and Implemented Random Drug Testing Policy• Rolled out behavioral base interviewing• Instituted SWOT Analysis in relations to Talent• Instituted key metrics: Cost of Recruiting, Time to Fill, Interview/Offer Yield, Human Resources Index, HR Scorecard, etc.• Established HR as a Business Partner• Developed Fundamental Skill Program for Contingent workforce

Ozark, Al

Lead, measure and deliver all aspects of HR and Training which include Organizational Development, Staffing, Employee Relations, Benefits, Training, Succession Planning, Compensation, Recruiting, Systems Management, Performance Management, etc. Location Compliance Officer, ISO Auditor and a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), 350 Associates, 100 Contingent Workers, 1 MRO Location and 1 WarehouseKey Achievements:• Established the first overall Communication Strategy that was in line with the overall Goal Development Process (GDP) for the location.• Developed disciplinary process that ensured consistency and accuracy for the first line Supervisors in administering discipline• Put together a team to look at cost inefficiencies in our Benefits • Instituted a new behavioral interview process that aligned the skills sets and behavioral expectations of the Company with the talent that we were seeking.• Continue driving process improvements within Human Resources that allows us to look at our current processes and see if they meet our Customer’s needs and if they create value to the organization.• Completed training in Six Sigma for Green Belt Certification

Skills and Responsibilities: Training, Safety, Employee Relations, Coaching, Performance Management, Recruitment, Organizational Development, Succession Planning, Labor Relations, Arbitrations, Compensation and Reward and Recognition, Diversity, AAP, EEO Investigations, Budget and Cost Management. Legal spokesperson in employment matters as well as lead negotiator in the collective bargaining process. Key member of the Mill Leadership Team which is responsible for Profit/Loss of the facility as well having the decision rights for Efficiency Improvement, Quality, Change Management, Safety/Environmental, Capital Improvements, Public Relations, Forecast Planning and the Strategic outlook for the facility. Workforce size includes 1450 Hourly Employees, 163 Salaried Employees and 26 Non-Exempt Clerical Employees with annual sales volume of $700,000,000 plus. 5 Local Unions (4 USW 1 IBEW). Staff of 7. Also held the role of HR Manager II (Labor Relations Manager with a staff of 3)Key Achievements:Improved overall Labor Relations by instituting more structured Labor/Management meetings, and developing an overall educational approach to communicating with the Unions. Structured Labor/Management meetings that focused onSafety, Productivity, Quality/Workmanship and Continuous Improvement opportunities. The goal was to look for mutual solutions to improve these key areas as oppose to dealing with grievance type of issues only. • Successful Contract Negotiation 2007-2008: Successfully developed and negotiated (Mill Lead Spokesperson) mill strategy for Contract Negotiations which included: eliminating language that tied Management’s hands from a flexibility standpoint; improving the labor cost structure in the Converting Operations to be more in line with the industry’s AHR; improved utilization of Central Maintenance throughout the organization; and the combining of skill sets in the Distribution Center to coincide with our technology changes in the area.

Skills and Responsibilities: Training, Safety, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, EEOC Investigations, Safety and Security, FLSA Issues, Compensation and Reward and Recognition, Budget and Cost Management. Key member of the Plant Leadership team in driving ISO Certification and instituting Continuous Improvement throughout the locations. Legal spokesperson in employment matters as well as lead negotiator in the collective bargaining process for Union Location, 757 Hourly Employees, 132 Salary Employees, Staff included 6 Exempt and 1 Non Exempt. Also held the roles of Labor Relations Manager, Industrial Relations Supervisor and Production Unit Manager. Worked at Locations in Tucker GA and Richland, MSHuman Resources Manager, Tucker GA, (Non-Union)Skills and Responsibilities: Training, Safety, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Organizational Development, Compensation, Rewards and Recognition, Budget and Cost Management. Non-Union Location included 175 Hourly Employees and 28 Salary Employees; Staff included 1 Exempt and 1 Non-Exempt Key Achievements:• Part of the Management team that implemented Lean Manufacturing. Assessed the Plant for readiness. Developed talent strategy to improve the Plant’s overall understanding of 5S, Kaizen Events, Visual Inventory Management, and Pull Strategy. Developed individual training plans for each member of Management for “Lean Understanding”..• Successfully negotiated contracts in 1995 (Jackson MS) 1996 & 2000 (Tucker, GA). Operated as chief spokesperson. No work stoppage..

Skill and Responsibilities: Divisional Office Manager for group of 200 Professionals and 85 non exempt, Event Planning, Vendor Responsibility, EEOC Investigation, Affirmative Action Benefits Administration, FLSA Compliance, NLRB Charges, College Recruiting, Employee and Labor Relations, Consultant to Store Management and Distribution Management, HR Services for 15,000 Employees; P&L, Safety, Payroll, Performance Appraisals, Inventory Control, Hiring, Discipline and Merchandising Held the role of Human Resources Assistant and Co-Manager. Locations include Division office in Memphis TN, and stores located in Little Rock, AR and Benton, AR. Key Achievements• Successfully represented the Company in the states of TN, MS, AR, KY, MO and AL in a 4 year period to zero findings of fault in over 60 EEOC charges through Position Statements and Conciliation Meetings.• Developed and implemented the Division’s FMLA and ADA Procedures.• Lead the Division’s community task force for our store in Forrest City, AR to bring about a better image for the store and engage in more community outreach.• Co-lead the implementation of the Paperless HR office which allowed us to scan our files on to disk. This included I-9s which were approved by the DOL.• Received Para-Legal Certification.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Bachelor Of Science, Major - Business; Minor Economics

Activities and Societies: President Alpha Phi Alpha - Nu Alpha Chapter - Arkansas Tech University Track and Field Student Government.

Phr, Human Resources

Paralegal Certification, Legal Assistant/Paralegal