Experience

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  StarLite Advisory Group LLC

  • Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

  • Management - HR Consultant and Executive Coach

    • Feb 2014 - Present
    • Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

    Well rounded senior Management and Chief Human Resources executive with an operations background. My work history evolved from the boiler room to the Boardroom. I am effective at analyzing situations and a good negotiator with diplomatic skills. Have all of the necessary qualifications to provide guidance in benefits, Wellness programs, compensation, strategic planning, marketing, non-qualified executive plans, EEOC, sexual harassment avoidance, policy, training and development Boot Camp for supervisors, SWOT Analysis, Business Canvas 9 Block, Business & Executive Coaching and succession planning. I have international HR experience and provided corporate HR support in more than 20 states.If you thinking about a franchise opportunity, I can help you with the business model and evaluate your options and financial risks. This is a time consuming process, maybe six months or more. This is a big step for those who have not operated their own business.

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  Crow's Nest Trading Co. LLC

  • Wilson, NC

  • President and Co-founder

    • Aug 1994 - Dec 2013
    • Wilson, NC

    Premium mail order catalog and internet company for home decor, ladies fashion and gift. Co-founded from a start-up to fruition. Operational and hands on experience for many of the day to day and executive management functions of the company. Responsible for budgets, HR, planning and attending merchandise markets (14), marketing, sourcing and selecting new products, designing and developing new items, warehouse and distribution operations, catalog copy and too many other duties and functions to list. Assisted in the design and construction of a new distribution center. This was private closely held LLC.Entrepreneur of the Year 2009.

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  Thomas Howell Group-America (Swiss-Re)

  • Atlanta, Ga.

  • Corporate Director of Human Resources, SPHR

    • Oct 1990 - Jul 1994
    • Atlanta, Ga.

    I have international experience in many areas of HR. Assigned to assist in the cultural issues that arise with the integration and blending of different businesses, cultures and personalities. Designed a coaching and counseling program for the expat executives. Researched, negotiated and recommended SERP's and non-qualified Top Hat plans. Instrumental in the blending of 12 new companies that were added through mergers and acquisitions. Multi-national and multi-state corporation. Received advanced training in Team Building and Strategic Planning in London, UK and Zurich, Switzerland. Assisted in the relocation of executives from several US States as well as overseas to a new headquarters in Atlanta. Developed succession planning program for executives. Designed and implemented a corporate Wellness Program. Restructured the benefits programs that saved the company several million dollars.

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  Manufactured Homes Inc.

  • Winston-Salem, NC

  • Vice President of Human Resources - SPHR

    • Mar 1987 - Sep 1990
    • Winston-Salem, NC

    In addition to corporate human duties I was assigned to coordinate and blend seven new companies that were acquired through mergers and acquisitions. Restructured and designed all benefit plans and salary structures into one workable plan. Coordinated with other senior managers to develop a succession plan for each of the new companies. Designed and structured a coaching and counseling program for new executives and formalized a training and developing plan for management. Researched and implemented the first computer based human resources and payroll system for the corporation. Designed and negotiated with third parties to implement SERP's and other non-qualified Top Hat plans. Designed and implemented a corporate Wellness program. Was Chairman of the "Genesis" Strategic Planning Committee.

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  Hackney Industries, Inc

  • Washington, NC

  • Corporate Director of Human Resources, SPHR

    • Apr 1984 - Jan 1987
    • Washington, NC

    In addition to all corporate HR duties I was assigned as director of aviation. Wrote and formalized handbooks, policy and procedures for the corporation. Taught and directed management and supervisor development classes. Designed and managed a self funded medical insurance program. Researched, designed and implemented the first comprehensive Wellness Program for the corporation won the Governor's Award. Multi-state non-union manufacturing operations, provided HR support for three manufacturing facilities.

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  Burlington Industries Inc

  • Greensboro NC

  • Personnel Manager, APM & PHR

    • Sep 1977 - Apr 1984
    • Greensboro NC

    Graduate of Burlington's Personnel Management school. Twelve month in-depth corporate program that taught all areas of personnel administration and union avoidance. Started at the manufacturing plant level and then was responsible for many of BI's non-textile operations; aviation, import/export, retail, maintenance, country club and R&D. Help found and coordinate the employee/vendor Golf Tournament. Trained in Kepner-Tregoe (KT) decision analysis.