1159 Longwood Oaks Blvd

Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 646-8277 * (863) 698-4705
mweeefe6@westpost.net
Michael C. Wilkerson, SPHR, CLRP
Human Resources Management
* Director * Vice President * Regional Manager * Business Partner

CAREER SUMMARY
Results focused Certified, Strategic and Tactical Human Resource Professional wi
th the ability to import Human Resource "BEST PRACTICES" from Union and Non-Unio
n Companies, such as Coca-Cola and Caterpillar. Strengths include (but are not l
imited to) Internal Consultant/Advisor to Senior Leadership regarding all Human
Resource issues, Talent Forecasting, Talent Acquisition and On-Boarding, Leaders
hip Development, Organizational Development (including Talent Assessments and Su
ccession Planning), Employee Engagement, Employment and Labor Law Compliance, Co
mpensation and Benefit Plan Management (including Vendor Negotiations), Safety,
Risk Management (including Health Care Cost-Containment), Pre-acquisition Due Di
ligence, Post-acquisition Integration and Change Management Initiatives, Employe
e Relations and Preventive Labor Relations.
* Senior Professional in Human Resources
* Certified Labor Relations Professional
* Certified Employee Benefits Specialist
* Certified Professional Consultant to Management
* Certification in pay-for-performance systems and Succession Planning Models
* Certification in Safety and HAZMAT Training

SAMPLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Conceptualized and implemented three on-site Medical Centers generating a Heal
th Care Savings of $2.4mm during a three-year period following implementation.
* Designed cost-effective on-site Leadership Development Programs in advance of
Business growth, saving in excess of $100k annually.
* Developed and managed several Employee Engagement Programs which resulted in r
educed turnover from an Industry average of 48% to 20% within a 12 month period.
* Responsible for all aspects of Talent acquisition, Employee Relations, Compens
ation and Benefit Plans across geographically dispersed operations including Exe
cutive and Incentive Compensation, Recognition and Reward Programs, Performance
Management and Salary Administration Systems.
* Member of the H.R. Executive Team for business Units operating in multiple U.S
., Canada and Latin American locations, providing HR Consultation and resolution
to complex workplace issues.
* Developed, Implemented and Managed an HR Shared Services Center.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree - Industrial Labor Relations-Florida International Un
iversity
Studies concentration in Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution
Masters of Science Degree - Management-2 semesters completed
University of South Florida-Tampa Campus
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Corporate Human Resource Manager
Retail Sales-Manufacturing-Distribution-Import/Export
* Supervised a staff of 8, who supported 150 retail home centers, 3 manufacturin
g plants and a 1mil sq. ft. central distribution center supporting Florida, Geor
gia and Alabama.
* Primary responsibilities included talent acquisition, employee relations, prev
entive labor relations, management consultation, HRIS and Employee Engagement/Re
tention initiatives.
* 7,000+ Employees.

Human Resource Director

Retail Sales-Manufacturing-Distribution-Rental & Service Ops.
* Directed all HR activities and TQM Facilitation within 10 Sales, Service, Ren
tal and Distribution facilities for the North and Central Florida Caterpillar De
alers (Ring Power Corporation, Ringhaver Equipment Corp. plus subsidiaries)
* 600+ Employees.

Division H.R. Director

Consumer Product Manufacturing-Sales-Distribution
* Supervised all HR activities and mentored a staff of 14 for Coca-Cola's 12 sal
es and support centers and 3 manufacturing/distribution centers in South Georgia
, North and Central Florida.
* Developed and supervised three on-site medical facilities (Jacksonville, Orlan
do and Tampa) to facilitate Occupational Safety and Non-Occupational Health and
Wellness.
* 1,200+ Employees.

Regional HR Director
Computer Software Design-Sales-Call Center Support
* Directed internal HR consultation to business unit leaders in this global soft
ware development, sales and support company whose teams provided mission critica
l business enterprise and industry specific software and call center support thr
oughout the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
* 1,000+ Employees.

Vice President- Human Resources

Multi State Financial Services-H.R. Shared Services Center
* Responsibilities included strategic HR leadership to a holding company, indepe
ndent banks, correspondent banks, and a shared services division.
* Lead in the development and implementation of human resources policies, progra
ms and services, including recruitment, selection, retention, legal compliance,
training& development, employee benefits, and employee relations..
* Served as internal consultant to holding company executives, bank executives,
shared services staff and Board of Directors on issues related to employment and
labor law.
* Mentored a team of 6 human resource professionals supporting all locations wit
h a high level of credibility as effective internal consultants, business partne
rs and employee advocates.
* Provided Leadership Development as well as design and implementation of HR pro
grams that allowed this financial institution to attract, develop, recognize, an
d retain the best qualified/productive associates.
* As a member of the Sr. Management Team, provided HR consultation to all retail
banking and support operations, and administration of all HR functions includin
g workforce planning, workforce development, and compliance issues.
* Additional duties include H.R. consultation to a subsidiary.
* 500+ Employees.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING
* Training in Professional Search and Recruiting-Certified DDI Targeted Selectio
n Interviewer
* Training in Benefit Administration (International Foundation of Employee Benef
it Plans)
* Harvard Business School and SHRM's Executive HR Leadership Network-2006
* Mastering Leadership Dynamics-Farr Institute

MILITARY TRAINING
United States Air Force-Strategic Air Command
* Duties included processing new base personnel and security clearance for Offic
ers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers with access to Nuclear Weapons and crit
ical weapon design information (CNWDI) and other sensitive Military Information/
Plans (SIOP/ESI).

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/AFFILIATIONS/HONORS
* Member -National Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
* Member and Past President - Mid-Florida Society for Human Resource Management
* Member-Southeastern Employment & Training Association
* Coca Cola President's Club Recipient and H.R. Professional of the Year-1997
* Sustainable Florida Award Recipient-Collins Center-Florida State University (L
eadership Development)
* Mid-Florida HR Professional of the Year-2005
* HR Florida Professional of the Year-2005
* Chair, Polk Workforce Development Board (POLK WORKS)
* Published articles on Leadership Development and HealthCare Cost Containment
* Program Manager-PRONET POLK (www.pronetpolk.net)