X Human Resources experience including training, recruiting, management and bene fits administration experience in Multi State environment X Employee Assessment and Succession Planning experience X Payroll management experience X Workers compensation experience X OSHA and Georgia QuickStart experience EMPLOYMENT 2008-2010: Director, Human Resources, Medac, Inc., Augusta, GA. (Multi State) X Developed and administered various human resources policies and procedures X Planned, organized, and controlled all activities of the department X Responsible for recruiting, benefits administration including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), STD, LTD, Life, FSA, FMLA, EEO Reporting, Invoice auditing and approvals, Workers Compensation, new hire training (including Benefits Enrollmen t), safety, and OSHA Requirements X Developed department goals and objectives and recommended necessary changes X Ensured company abided by state and federal guidelines and regulations X Implemented and annually updated compensation program, wrote job descriptions, conducted annual salary surveys and developed wage tables resulting in equal an d fair pay practices X Evaluated the results of the department in relationship to the established go als and recommended new strategies X Provided disciplinary coaching for the company with focus on Conflict Resoluti on X Created and solicited RFPs for new HRIS, payroll, and labor tracking systems. Successfully facilitated and participated in the implementation of all systems c oncurrently X Managed the recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt positions, tempora ry employees and contract employees including, but not limited to, drafting and placing advertisements for open positions, conducting new employee orientations , monitoring career path programs, employee counseling and conducting exit inter views X Solicited RFPs and facilitated conversion of 10 year old 401K retirement plan resulting in improved financial performance for all employees. Implemented progr am including open enrollment and information management X Administrated scheduled blood drives, wellness programs and employee assistanc e programs X Created and Implemented training and staff development programs including Succ ession planning X Ensured company compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (i .e. Audits and 5500 filings) X Identified legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting t he human resources function (i.e. OSHA, EEO, ERISA and Healthcare) X Directed the preparation of information requested or required for compliance X Protected the interests of employees and the company in accordance with polici es, governmental laws and regulations X Facilitated the handling of company and employee information in a confidentia l and professional manner X Determined and recommended employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employee-employer relationships and promote a high level of employee morale resulting in turnover reduction by X Continuously monitored local employer trends and periodically reported opportu nities to senior management
2005-2008: Human Resources Manager, Augusta Coating & Manufacturing, Thomson, GA
. X Responsible for recruiting, benefits administration including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), STD, LTD, Life, FSA, FMLA, EEO Reporting, Invoice auditing and approvals, Workers Compensation, new hire training (including Benefits Enrollmen t), safety, and OSHA Requirements X Developed and implemented policies and procedures in accordance with Federal a nd State regulations X Implemented employee relations programs X Facilitated pre-employment and random drug screening X Solicited RFPs and Successfully implemented new payroll and labor tracking sys tems eliminating potential financial loss for the company X Managed temporary staffing agency relationship X Partnered with Georgia QuickStart creating a savings of $35,000 (prior year co st for OSHA required training) X Approved invoicing for payment on all HR related purchases X Recovered $20,000 in the first two months from insurance premium overcharges X Reduced worker compensation claims by 125% in the first year of employment X Reduced unemployment payouts by 85% in the first year reducing annual budget u nemployment accruals freeing additional cash flow for company 2004-2005: Human Resources Generalist, Thomson Plastics, Inc., Thomson, GA. X Responsible for recruiting, benefits administration including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), STD, LTD, Life, FSA, FMLA, EEO Reporting, Invoice auditing and approval, Workers Compensation, new hi re training (including Benefits Enrollment) and OSHA training X Facilitated pre-employment and random drug screening X HRIS Management 2000-2004: Cash Application, Electrolux Corporate Offices, Augusta, GA. (Multi S tate) X Directly responsible for over $250,000,000 in customer accounts X Interacted with financial facilities concerning international wires and lockbo x deposits X Coordinated with local sales groups X Interactions with international and domestic customers concerning customer cre dit and orders X Liaised with different manufacturing facilities nationwide ensuring accurate c ost accounting and billing X Served as Credit Manager for the largest sales account EHP ships to X Identified and resolved discrepancies involving buyers, vendors, and manufactu ring facilities X Directed the weekly processing and printing of nearly $25,000,000 in checks X Processed month-of-end reports for company hierarchy. 1987-2000: Store Director, PharMor, Inc., Augusta, GA (Multi State) X Managed a 40,000 square foot facility with sales of $15 million annually. Resp onsible for overall store performance including Profit and Loss. Monitored and c ontrolled personnel management and training of 120 associates X Benefits Administration including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), STD, LTD, L ife, FSA, FMLA, EEO Reporting, Invoice auditing and approval, Workers Compensati on, new hire training (including Benefits Enrollment) and OSHA training X Lead an area region of 13 stores in Human Resource functions including coachin g, overall performance management, including disciplinary matters and training. X Devised and implemented an inventory control program that reduced inventory lo ss from 4.9% to 0.97% resulting in an increase of revenues of $91,000. X During tenure was Employee of the Month eight times and recognized as the Regi ons most improved facility in 13 stores in five states. EDUCATION 2000-2005: Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, American Intercontinent al University, Atlanta, GA. 2010-Current: M.B.A with concentration in Human Resources Management, Capella Un iversity. CERTIFICATIONS 2007: CHRS, Certified Human Resources Specialist, Michigan State University, Lan sing, MI. 2010: PHR, Exam scheduled for December. AFFILIATIONS SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management) LinkedIn ADDITIONAL TRAINING X Management training (people interaction, customer service and general supervis ion) X Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point and Excel), Outlook, VisioPro, Lotus Notes X Telxon 960, Saskatoon, BappTrack, IQWIN, Acroprint, Kronos X ADP HRB, Pay Expert and EZLabor Manager Software, J.D. Edwards, BCBSGA and Cob ra Solutions, AFLAC, Fidelity and United Healthcare X High Performance Leadership, OSHA Safety Training, Train the Trainer obtained through State of Georgia PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Available upon request