Experience

Suhner Abrasive USA

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager-SHRM-CP

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Rome, Georgia, United States



Bekaert

• Belgium
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources

  • Jun 2017 - Nov 2020

  Rome, Georgia



Foss Manufacturing Company LLC

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2017

  Rome, Georgia



Sears Stores

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Specialist

  • May 2014 - Apr 2016

  Greater Atlanta Area • Responsible for supporting HR workforce strategies both local and remote scaling 4 states; including providing local/remote support for full cycle internal and external recruiting activities • Initial point of contact to district associates for payroll and human resources practices and policies by functioning as the liaison between the Area HR Manager and the Business District Management team • Responsible for cascading communications, send out letters and materials, and support HR… Show more • Responsible for supporting HR workforce strategies both local and remote scaling 4 states; including providing local/remote support for full cycle internal and external recruiting activities • Initial point of contact to district associates for payroll and human resources practices and policies by functioning as the liaison between the Area HR Manager and the Business District Management team • Responsible for cascading communications, send out letters and materials, and support HR activities and initiatives at the district level in regard to company annual benefit enrollment and training programs, policies, compliance, safety and health/wellness, and business initiatives • Populates reports and coordinates follow-up communications, when appropriate to support the Area HR Manager in driving to execution • Provide an initial point of contact to both managers and associates as appropriate with regard to questions or concerns about employee relations including fair treatment, compliance with all Sears’ policies and applicable laws • Assists the District management team on employee related issues, specifically dealing with performance management, working with Associate Services Organization/Associate Service Center regarding associate relations investigations and staffing • Responsible for partnering with SHC Safety Liaisons as necessary to provide best safety daily practices and guidance while upholding OSHA regulatory laws and compliance. Show less



Kay Jewelers Outlet in Leeds, AL

• United States
• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Human Resources Manager/GM

  • May 2008 - May 2014

  Rome, GA • Responsible for all aspects of recruiting-screen resumes, interviewing candidates, drug testing, and assists with hiring new employees. Work with department managers in writing and placing job vacancy ads • Member of management to various employees in the resolution of complex employee relation issues • Organized and coordinated special event functions and executed proper security on million dollar shipments of inventory. • Responsible for full-life cycle recruiting for exempt and… Show more • Responsible for all aspects of recruiting-screen resumes, interviewing candidates, drug testing, and assists with hiring new employees. Work with department managers in writing and placing job vacancy ads • Member of management to various employees in the resolution of complex employee relation issues • Organized and coordinated special event functions and executed proper security on million dollar shipments of inventory. • Responsible for full-life cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt employees, including job postings, sourcing, screenings, interviews, and onboarding, and new employment orientation • Manage day-to-day functions in all staffing for 12 Full line retail stores throughout Georgia. Including benefit administration, payroll system updates working with district managers and full line store managers and policy interpretation and guidance. • Organized annual benefit enrollment (401K) meetings with managers and employees • Facilitate training classes for managers and employees Accomplishments • Lead and facilitated the launch of a nationwide recognition program focusing on boosting employee morale while fostering employee engagement. This Launch decreased yearly turnover within our test market by 15% annually. • Won District manager of the year 2012, 2013. Won top company award for Training HR manager of the year in 2011. Show less