Experience

Engineering Design & Testing Corp.

• United States
• Legal Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Act as a one person Human Resources department, developing and implementing all aspects of Human Resources for this engineering firm with employees throughout the United States. Act as a one person Human Resources department, developing and implementing all aspects of Human Resources for this engineering firm with employees throughout the United States.



PenServ Plan Services, Inc.

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • May 2022 - Apr 2023

  Managed all aspects of human resources, including full scale recruitment and payroll processing. Managed all aspects of human resources, including full scale recruitment and payroll processing.



Engineering Design & Testing Corp.

• United States
• Legal Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• HR Manager

  • Sep 2019 - May 2022

  Develop and implement all aspects of HR and provide executive administration. Develop and implement all aspects of HR and provide executive administration.



Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina

• Columbia, SC

• Human Resources Generalist

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2019

  • Partner with management to provide HR Generalist support to 10k employees. • Act as a business partner to different area managements, including the creation and facilitation of management training. • Conduct internal investigations regarding formal and informal grievances, including recommended actions to area management. • Provide coaching and guidance to employees and management regarding issues, policies, HR law, and compliance issues. • Advise and assist management with… Show more • Partner with management to provide HR Generalist support to 10k employees. • Act as a business partner to different area managements, including the creation and facilitation of management training. • Conduct internal investigations regarding formal and informal grievances, including recommended actions to area management. • Provide coaching and guidance to employees and management regarding issues, policies, HR law, and compliance issues. • Advise and assist management with corrective actions, and terminations. • Complete special projects as assigned, including acting as a member of Workday testing and implementation team. Show less • Partner with management to provide HR Generalist support to 10k employees. • Act as a business partner to different area managements, including the creation and facilitation of management training. • Conduct internal investigations regarding formal and informal grievances, including recommended actions to area management. • Provide coaching and guidance to employees and management regarding issues, policies, HR law, and compliance issues. • Advise and assist management with… Show more • Partner with management to provide HR Generalist support to 10k employees. • Act as a business partner to different area managements, including the creation and facilitation of management training. • Conduct internal investigations regarding formal and informal grievances, including recommended actions to area management. • Provide coaching and guidance to employees and management regarding issues, policies, HR law, and compliance issues. • Advise and assist management with corrective actions, and terminations. • Complete special projects as assigned, including acting as a member of Workday testing and implementation team. Show less



Freudenberg Sealing Technologies

• Germany
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Dec 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Created and managed all aspects of HR for Tobul Accumulator division of this international manufacturer. • Implemented several process improvements, including FMLA/ADA compliance, and enhanced benefits with lower costs for both employees and management. • Participated in special projects, including an hourly employee manufacturing team venture to Germany, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing projects. • Created and managed all aspects of HR for Tobul Accumulator division of this international manufacturer. • Implemented several process improvements, including FMLA/ADA compliance, and enhanced benefits with lower costs for both employees and management. • Participated in special projects, including an hourly employee manufacturing team venture to Germany, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing projects.



Sunstone Water Group

• Youngsville, NC

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  • Created and developed all aspects of human resources for this manufacturer of water purification systems. • Responsible for all areas of HR, including payroll, benefits, coaching and counseling, training, internal investigations, and safety/OSHA compliance. • Created and developed all aspects of human resources for this manufacturer of water purification systems. • Responsible for all areas of HR, including payroll, benefits, coaching and counseling, training, internal investigations, and safety/OSHA compliance.



Bulk TV & Internet

• Raleigh, NC

• Human Resources Manager

  • Dec 2011 - Jan 2014

  • Created the HR department; implemented safety and wellness programs, and upgraded payroll and benefits for this company named one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ by the Triangle Business Journal. • Developed and implemented all HR policies and programs. • Provided strategic support to all management levels; managed all employee relations, including resolving employee complaints and internal investigations. • Managed 50% growth in employee population while implementing process… Show more • Created the HR department; implemented safety and wellness programs, and upgraded payroll and benefits for this company named one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ by the Triangle Business Journal. • Developed and implemented all HR policies and programs. • Provided strategic support to all management levels; managed all employee relations, including resolving employee complaints and internal investigations. • Managed 50% growth in employee population while implementing process improvements in all HR areas. • Saved the company over $100k in 2012 due to worker’s compensation and benefits changes implemented. Show less • Created the HR department; implemented safety and wellness programs, and upgraded payroll and benefits for this company named one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ by the Triangle Business Journal. • Developed and implemented all HR policies and programs. • Provided strategic support to all management levels; managed all employee relations, including resolving employee complaints and internal investigations. • Managed 50% growth in employee population while implementing process… Show more • Created the HR department; implemented safety and wellness programs, and upgraded payroll and benefits for this company named one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ by the Triangle Business Journal. • Developed and implemented all HR policies and programs. • Provided strategic support to all management levels; managed all employee relations, including resolving employee complaints and internal investigations. • Managed 50% growth in employee population while implementing process improvements in all HR areas. • Saved the company over $100k in 2012 due to worker’s compensation and benefits changes implemented. Show less



Success Management Group

• Human Resources Manager

  • 2010 - 2011

  • Provided strategic HR support, leadership and guidance to 1,400 employees located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. • Developed and implemented HR policies and programs, with an emphasis on safety and accident reduction, manager development and training, employee relations and manager coaching. • Managed all aspects of employee relations, including resolving employee and customer complaints, and coordination of internal investigations. • Provided strategic HR support, leadership and guidance to 1,400 employees located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. • Developed and implemented HR policies and programs, with an emphasis on safety and accident reduction, manager development and training, employee relations and manager coaching. • Managed all aspects of employee relations, including resolving employee and customer complaints, and coordination of internal investigations.



Anderson Automotive Group

• Human Resources Generalist

  • 2008 - 2010

  • Provided strategic HR support to over 400 employees throughout the Carolinas, including travel to 8 dealership locations. • Managed employee relations, including coaching and counseling, internal investigations, and follow up. • Facilitated recruitment and staffing, including participation in succession planning, compensation, and assisting managers in identifying and developing internal talent. • Coordinated worker’s compensation, FMLA, ADA, and COBRA, 401k, and all employee… Show more • Provided strategic HR support to over 400 employees throughout the Carolinas, including travel to 8 dealership locations. • Managed employee relations, including coaching and counseling, internal investigations, and follow up. • Facilitated recruitment and staffing, including participation in succession planning, compensation, and assisting managers in identifying and developing internal talent. • Coordinated worker’s compensation, FMLA, ADA, and COBRA, 401k, and all employee benefits. • Trained managers and employees on various HR topics, including harassment prevention training at all dealership locations. Show less • Provided strategic HR support to over 400 employees throughout the Carolinas, including travel to 8 dealership locations. • Managed employee relations, including coaching and counseling, internal investigations, and follow up. • Facilitated recruitment and staffing, including participation in succession planning, compensation, and assisting managers in identifying and developing internal talent. • Coordinated worker’s compensation, FMLA, ADA, and COBRA, 401k, and all employee… Show more • Provided strategic HR support to over 400 employees throughout the Carolinas, including travel to 8 dealership locations. • Managed employee relations, including coaching and counseling, internal investigations, and follow up. • Facilitated recruitment and staffing, including participation in succession planning, compensation, and assisting managers in identifying and developing internal talent. • Coordinated worker’s compensation, FMLA, ADA, and COBRA, 401k, and all employee benefits. • Trained managers and employees on various HR topics, including harassment prevention training at all dealership locations. Show less



First Southern Bank

• Asst Vice President, Human Resources Manager

  • 2004 - 2006

  • Led HR team and managed all aspects of human resources for community bank with several branches. • Completely revamped vendor management for all benefit programs, upgraded employee life insurance, and applied resulting annual cost savings of $30k+ annually to employee medical insurance program. • Converted payroll system from semi-monthly to bi-weekly with holdback period, resulting in streamlined payroll processing and brought the bank into DOL compliance. • Implemented all aspects… Show more • Led HR team and managed all aspects of human resources for community bank with several branches. • Completely revamped vendor management for all benefit programs, upgraded employee life insurance, and applied resulting annual cost savings of $30k+ annually to employee medical insurance program. • Converted payroll system from semi-monthly to bi-weekly with holdback period, resulting in streamlined payroll processing and brought the bank into DOL compliance. • Implemented all aspects of affirmative action program, including affirmative recruiting practices. • Conducted hiring, counseling, internal investigations, policy updates, bank-wide training, and other human resource duties. Show less • Led HR team and managed all aspects of human resources for community bank with several branches. • Completely revamped vendor management for all benefit programs, upgraded employee life insurance, and applied resulting annual cost savings of $30k+ annually to employee medical insurance program. • Converted payroll system from semi-monthly to bi-weekly with holdback period, resulting in streamlined payroll processing and brought the bank into DOL compliance. • Implemented all aspects… Show more • Led HR team and managed all aspects of human resources for community bank with several branches. • Completely revamped vendor management for all benefit programs, upgraded employee life insurance, and applied resulting annual cost savings of $30k+ annually to employee medical insurance program. • Converted payroll system from semi-monthly to bi-weekly with holdback period, resulting in streamlined payroll processing and brought the bank into DOL compliance. • Implemented all aspects of affirmative action program, including affirmative recruiting practices. • Conducted hiring, counseling, internal investigations, policy updates, bank-wide training, and other human resource duties. Show less



American Maritime Officers Plans

• Human Resources Manager

  • 2003 - 2004

  *Managed all aspects of human resources for this unionized, non-profit organization servicing the merchant marine. *Human resources accomplishments included: Negotiation of 5 year collective bargaining agreement; conducted internal investigations and coordinated formal union grievance processes. *Managed all aspects of human resources for this unionized, non-profit organization servicing the merchant marine. *Human resources accomplishments included: Negotiation of 5 year collective bargaining agreement; conducted internal investigations and coordinated formal union grievance processes.



G. Neil Companies

• Human Resources Advisor

  • 2002 - 2003

  *Provided strategic human resources advice to G. Neil clients; developed and delivered human resources training to internal employees on human resources materials. *Established local market research group of human resources professionals to better facilitate company product development. *Provided strategic human resources advice to G. Neil clients; developed and delivered human resources training to internal employees on human resources materials. *Established local market research group of human resources professionals to better facilitate company product development.



ZF Group

• Germany
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • 2001 - 2002

  *Managed all aspects of human resources for the Marine division of this international company with 55,000 employees worldwide. *Implemented global human resources initiatives, such as SAP software installation for North American Marine Division. *Managed all aspects of human resources for the Marine division of this international company with 55,000 employees worldwide. *Implemented global human resources initiatives, such as SAP software installation for North American Marine Division.



Dyno Merchandise

• Human Resources Manager

  • 1997 - 2001

  *Created the human resources department and managed the human resources function for this 3rd party logistics company. *Achieved key human resources initiatives, including a 15% reduction in turnover by reorganizing the packaging, ticketing and warehousing departments. *Created the human resources department and managed the human resources function for this 3rd party logistics company. *Achieved key human resources initiatives, including a 15% reduction in turnover by reorganizing the packaging, ticketing and warehousing departments.



Amitek Corporation

• Human Resources Manager

  • 1994 - 1997

  *Developed and managed all aspects of human resources for this electronics manufacturer. *Established the company safety program, including safety committee, accident investigations, and light duty work program, resulting in a reduction of related accidents by 50% annually. *Developed and implemented all human resources policies and procedures. *Facilitated better employee communications between hourly and salaried personnel for this very diverse workforce. *Developed and managed all aspects of human resources for this electronics manufacturer. *Established the company safety program, including safety committee, accident investigations, and light duty work program, resulting in a reduction of related accidents by 50% annually. *Developed and implemented all human resources policies and procedures. *Facilitated better employee communications between hourly and salaried personnel for this very diverse workforce.