PROFILE

Human Resources Professional, strong business ally and strategy architect. Resul
ts driven, consultant, coach and culture/change steward. Possess exceptional man
agement and leadership background with emphasis on employee relations, organizat
ional development and union avoidance initiatives. Loyal team player with strong
understanding of business objectives, finances, HR metrics and ROI. Creative HR
strategist and solutions driven executor who possesses excellent critical think
ing skills and the ability to get things done. Champion of change in times of am
biguity, transition and growth. Expertise includes:
* Understanding & Executing Business Objectives * Needs Analysis & Strategy Ar
chitect
* Credible Activist & Culture/Change Steward * Organizational Designer
* Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution * Operational Executor
* Talent Management & Retention Strategies * Consultant & Coach
* Business Finances & HR Metrics * Project Management
Thorough understanding of human resource practices, laws and regulations, to inc
lude wage and hour compliance, recruitment, staffing and outsourcing, ADA, FMLA,
USERRA, FLSA, ADEA, COBRA, OSHA, Title VII, EEOC Uniform Guidelines on Employee
Selection Procedures, HIPAA, Drug-Free Workplace Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, NLRA, wor
ker's compensation, legal discharge, Affirmative Action, etc.
EXPERIENCE
Santee Print Works, Sumter, SC May 2008 to Present
A textile printing, dyeing and finishing manufacturing company, providing screen
printed fabrics for various end uses (United States military garments, custom f
abrics used in interior design, upholstery, apparel, window treatments, hospital
garments, etc.). Producing some of the world's finest screen printed textiles,
Santee Print Works is the largest privately owned fabric finisher in the US and
has over 440 employees.
Human Resources Director (Multiple Site Responsibilities)
* Participate in strategic decision making activities, developing human resource
solutions that are aligned with the company's goals and objectives. Interpret i
nformation related to the organization's operations from internal sources in ord
er to contribute to the development of the company's strategic plan.
* Serve as an advocate for both employees and management to deliver superior HR
services and reinforce the company's core values through modeling, communication
and coaching.
* Consult, coach and provide strategic direction to managers in the administrati
on of employee relations, policies, performance management, training, safety and
problem solving.
* Develop and manage the HR budget in a manner consistent with the organization'
s strategic goals, objectives and values, utilizing various metrics to evaluate
HR's contributions to the achievement of the company's strategic goals and objec
tives.
* Develop, implement and evaluate compensation and benefits programs for all emp
loyee groups that support the organization's strategic goals and objectives and
comply with ADA, ADEA, COBRA, USERRA, HIPAA and FMLA.
* Serve as company's Safety Officer with the primary objective of ensuring a saf
e and healthful work environment is achieved and maintained utilizing a behavior
al-based safety program.
* Manage the company's Affirmative Action, Drug and Alcohol and EEO programs, en
suring fair and consistent application.

Sumter Transport Company, Sumter, SC Jan. 2006 to May 2008

A hazardous waste removal and recovery enterprise, providing tank and recycling
services to industrial and retail clients, Sumter Transport Company has over 130
employees in six states and has been in business for over 50 years.
Human Resources Manager (Multiple Site Responsibilities)
* Served as a member of the facility leadership team, coaching managers on impor
tant human resource issues to maintain positive employee relations, comply with
local, state and federal regulations and meet business objectives
* Effectively managed and developed the human resource functions for multiple si
tes (SC, AR, KY, FL, NV & CA)
* Managed daily human resource responsibilities to include employee relations, r
ecruiting, training, communications, compensation and benefits, policy developme
nt and implementation
* Managed the company's worker's compensation program, developed safety initiati
ves and maintained OSHA compliance
* Served as the primary strategist and broker of HR services to drive business r
esults and maintain compliance with organizational policies and legal requiremen
ts.
* Consulted, coached and provided strategic direction to managers in the develop
ment of goals, planning, and talent management to identify key successors within
each group to ensure managers had specific, measurable, attainable, realistic a
nd timely goals.
* Managed the company's Affirmative Action and EEO programs

Edward Jones, Sumter, SC Jan. 2004 to Dec. 2005

A leader in the financial-services industry that takes a personal approach, Edwa
rd Jones provides financial services to clients worldwide with over 10,000 branc
h offices. Portfolios consist of stocks, bonds, CD's, mutual funds, annuities, l
ife insurance, long term care insurance, and banking services.
Financial Advisor
* Provided thorough analysis of clients' and prospects' financial needs/goals an
d customized specific, long-term financial plans to achieve goals.
* Provided various client-appropriate financial products such as socks, bonds, a
nnuities, life insurance, CD's, mutual funds, etc.
* Meeting with clients day, night or on weekends, provided customer service that
was second to none.
Kaydon Corporation, Sumter, SC May 1998 to Dec. 2003
A world leader in the manufacture of thin section bearings, Kaydon Corporation,
an ISO-9001 certified manufacturer, also offers light- to medium-duty and heavy-
duty turntable bearings, small bore turntable bearings, and custom bearings. The
 bearings division has over 700 employees and is located in five states.
Human Resources Manager
* Partnered with corporate leadership and plant manager to optimize people, stra
tegy, structure, process and culture and to facilitate the delivery of HR servic
es. Focused on strategic HR planning, advice and consultative services. Translat
ed business objectives into HR service levels, and promoted open communications.
* Served as the primary strategist and broker of HR services to drive business r
esults and maintain compliance with organizational policies and legal requiremen
ts.
* Consulted, coached and provided strategic direction to managers in the develop
ment of positive employee relations, legal compliance and fair and consistent hu
man resource administration
* Serve as the plant's safety officer, empowering employees to develop and maint
ain safer work procedures adhering to applicable OSHA regulations. Created corre
ctive action employee teams whose efforts contributed to a 90% reduction of reco
rdable injuries in one year.
* Managed the plant's compensation and benefits, Affirmative Action program, EEO
, ADA and FMLA compliance.
* Participated in the company's JIT/Lean Manufacturing initiatives and helped im
plement program
Martin Color-Fi, Inc., Sumter, SC Oct. 1986 to May 1998
A world class manufacturer of polyester fiber, Martin Color-Fi, a QS 9000 automo
tive supplier, is a 24 hour manufacturing operation with over 500 employees and
multiple plant sites.
Human Resources Manager (Multiple Site Responsibilities)
* Served as support function to plant manager, co-managers and supervisors, prov
iding consultation and leadership on all human resources matters
* Managed all human resources functions, to include payroll and benefits adminis
tration, recruitment, employee relations, compensation analysis and administrati
on
* Oversaw the human resources functions at three geographical sites (Sumter, SC,
Edgefield, SC & Trenton, SC)
* Ensured compliance with HR laws and regulations, developed and implemented pol
icies and procedures

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION,
AFFILIATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
* Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources Management (SPHR)
* Past President, Sumter Human Resource Management Association (SHRMA)
* Recipient of the Society for Human Resource Management Association's (SHRMA) H
uman Resources Professional of the Year award
* Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
* Member, Sumter Human Resource Management Association (SHRMA)
* Recipient of the University of South Carolina's Academic Achievement Award in
the Business & Economics Division
* Recipient of the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) Scholarship Fo
undation Award
* Past member, School-to-Work Advisory Council (Sumter School District 17)
* Past member, Sumter Rotary Club
EDUCATION & TRAINING
* B.S. Business Administration, University of South Carolina
* Numerous human resources, safety, management, leadership, communication, organ
izational development, critical thinking, payroll, securities, insurance, and un
ion avoidance seminars/training (to include training in ADA, FLSA, FMLA, Title V
II, EEOC, Affirmative Action, ADEA, COBRA, HIPAA, USERRA, OSHA, RCRA)
* Training in JIT/Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles
* Training in QS 9000 and ISO 14001 principles
* Dale Carnegie Management Training Graduate
REFERENCES
Available upon request