Experience

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  Hunter Oil Company, Inc.

  • United States
  • Oil and Gas
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Director of Business Operations

    • Oct 2023 - Present

  • HR and Safety Manager

    • Sep 2021 - Oct 2023

    Full cycle HR professional overseeing and leading all HR efforts across 4 locations. Focusing on employee recruitment and retention to enable company growth and provide our customers best in class products and service.

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  Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

  • Chattanooga

  • Affiliate Broker

    • Jun 2017 - Oct 2021
    • Chattanooga

    Client-focused Real Estate Agent assisting customers buy and sell properties through relationships, researching market trends, property values and neighborhoods. Experience working as an independent agent and within a team environment.

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  Tennessee Valley Authority

  • United States
  • Utilities
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Manager, Workforce Planning & Analytics

    • Oct 2014 - May 2017

    Lead the creation of this new department, which included org design, staffing, process and procedure creation, and developing enterprise data tools. Responsible for the advancement of company workforce planning, HR analytics, data governance, and reporting capabilities. Partnered with internal HR COEs to identify key insights, metrics, trends, and analysis to support HR business partners and "tell the story" enabling management to make data driven decisions. Lead the development of comprehensive workforce planning and analytics methods, models and projections; to include analytics of turnover, absenteeism, strategic placement, etc. Lead benchmarking activities to identify and implement best practices. Ensured data quality and usefulness of standard and ad-hoc reports in comparison with requests. Participated in the design and implementation of single software system (Peoplesoft) vs. numerous HR data programs and tools. Designed, communicated and implemented knowledge transfer/retention strategies. Responsible for the administration and deployment of enterprise wide talent management information – 9 box/talent reviews/performance reviews /succession planning.

  • Senior Advisor, HR & Communications

    • Apr 2014 - Oct 2014

    Advisor to the Executive Vice President of HR on business issues affecting the company. Managed a wide variety of highly visible and impactful projects and special assignments. Expert level advisor on issues regarding policy, procedural development, and implementation of improvement actions. Participated in strategic planning and integration of TVA functions along with organizational design. Researched and recommended methods to improve and streamline HR processes through the use of technology and/or process improvement.

  • Program Manager, Nuclear HR Initiatives

    • Feb 2013 - Apr 2014

    Provided consulting, project management and implementation services to meet customer needs. Consulted with customers to understand the business and made recommendations for progressive programs and initiatives, such as education/training, leadership development, mentoring, recognition, and organization effectiveness which enhanced the workforce strategies and improved efficiency, innovation and competitiveness. Assessed the effectiveness of current programs and initiatives, both for HR and its customers, to ensure organizational objectives were being accomplished efficiently and effectively. Served as lead for customer’s Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Organization Design, Union Negotiations and Business Planning. Advised and assisted HR senior management on various programmatic and service delivery initiatives. Provided support for group by filling in for various Nuclear HR Plant Managers during extended absences or staffing transitions. Provided support to HR Generalist and plant management thru onsite consultation and investigations.

  • HR Generalist / Employee Relations Consultant

    • Oct 2009 - Feb 2013

    Partnered with client base in all HR facets (talent management, recruitment, workforce planning, labor relations, Compensation, performance management, conflict resolution, employee and leader development). Solutions focused Consulted with customers to ensure HR solutions were focused on business outcomes and aligned with HR’s strategic direction. Guided and supported clients through succession planning, talent management, business planning, workforce planning and talent reviews. Lead multiple Organizational Redesigns for client base. Served as lead HR representative for enterprise wide Integrated Performance Management. Served as management advocate for customers in grievances and complaints and facilitated resolution at the lowest level by considering cost of conflict, impact on bigger organization, and management rights. Provided guidance on all Labor Relations issues, interfaced with unions and fostered union/management relationships. Partnered in the development and deployment of HR policy/product/program implementation (including change management, risk assessment and communication). Interpreted employee engagement survey data and presented to leadership, facilitated design and implementation of initiatives to address areas of concern, and developed metrics to assess improvement. Provided coaching and feedback to clients (Coaching the Client) regarding application of HR business practices, which involved developing performance management strategies and issue resolution. Working knowledge of state and federal HR laws and regulation.

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  U.S. Insurance Group, LLC

  • Human Resources Director

    • Aug 2003 - Jun 2009

    Performed all HR duties for six subsidiaries. Represented the company and coordinated with outside legal in handling EEOC and DOL complaints. Administered payroll, payroll tax filings, 401k reporting and contribution payments. Supervised Human Resources Representatives and Payroll/Accounting clerks. Negotiated with benefit carriers for employee benefit contracts. Advised managers/supervisors to resolve employee conflict according to company policy and procedures. Lead mergers/acquisitions between USIG and its many subsidiaries. Coordinated with attorneys, financial analysts, vendors, customers and benefit carriers to ensure smooth transitions. Responsible for brand conversion. Served as both HR and Controller during bankruptcy filings and ultimately, company closure.