Results Driven Human Capital and Organization Management

Industry:	Human Resources
Occupation:	Senior Vice President
Ideal Companies:	Iron Mountain, Georgia Pacific, State Government, Federal Government, City Government, Kaiser Permanente, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Coca-Cola, Archives America, Colleges, Universities
Education level:	Bachelor
Will Relocate:	Yes
Location:	Rex, GA

2/2007 - 8/2008

Clayton County Board of Commissioners

Manager

• Stored, arranged, indexed and classified records; facilitated the development of filing systems, and maintained these to meet administrative, legal, and financial requirements for the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act; advised and implemented retention and disposition schedules; managed electronic and/or paper-based information; set up, maintain review, and document records systems; identified the most appropriate records management resources; developed and advised on and implemented new records management policies and classification systems; provided a policy framework to guide staff in the management of their records and use of the employer's records system; monitored compliance with relevant legislation and regulations; standardized information sources throughout the county; preserved archives, history and heritage of the county; resolved problems with information management by effective use of software and other information management resources; established security measures to enabled appropriate access to information; responded to internal and/or external information enquiries; advised on highly complex legal and regulatory issues, often involving difficult judgments in controversial areas such as the Freedom of Information Act, managed and monitoring budgets and resources; trained and supervised records staff and other records liaisons; advised staff in other departments on the management of their records and information.

10/2000 - 2/2007

Clayton County Board of Commissioners

Manager

• Identified training and development needs through job analysis and consultation with managers ; designed and developed training programs based on both the organization's and the individual's needs; considered the costs and keep within budgets; devised content material; produced training materials; managed the delivery of and strategic planning of training; monitored and reviewed the training effectiveness; conducted statutory required training; amended and revised programs as necessary; kept up to date with developments in training by reading relevant journals, attended meetings and attending relevant courses; increased knowledge of additional resources such as e-learning techniques. Worked closely with Risk Management and Insurance Department in a number of benefits associated projects for the purpose of documenting benchmarks and improving benefit structures offered for employee retention; administered and trained on a County-wide basis special programs such as HIPAA and FMLA; interacted with employees to coordinate various leaves and status changes through advised completed Personnel Action Forms; consulted internal departments on interviewing/ hiring strategies, training, and attainment of performance standards. Developed job descriptions and advocated high performance measurement standards. Attended career recruitment fairs; communicated benefit materials to employees regarding updates and other status changes in multiple benefit plans such as Self-Insured plans and Kaiser, Dental, and Long-term and short-term disability plans. Contributed to enrollment processes and calculating benefit amounts; conducted new employee orientations for seven years with integrated benefits, payroll, legal, performance, EAP, grievance/appeal information. Participated in disseminating open-enrollment information. Acted as a liaison in benefit related problems. Reviewed contractual commitments and standards. Handled staff recruitment by posting vacancies, screening applicants, processing employment inquiries and processing applicants for testing, reference verification and background checks. Provided support in the new hire process.

5/2000 - 10/2000

City of Atlanta

Manager

• Ensured Occupational Safety & Health programs are in place and ensure compliance the State of Georgia Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules as it related to the best practices in a working environment, including work zone and construction safety; working knowledge of all current federal and provincial legislation that affects occupational health and safety for the City of Atlanta. Identified strategic areas and recommendations for improvement, oversees workplace inspections and accident investigations, and made recommendations for improvement to line management. Developed and maintained a clear understanding of company objectives and overall strategies in order to effectively plan, prioritize, and integrate Health & Safety resources across the department. Worked with line management and employees to identify inadequate safety practices, procedures or conditions so that proactive corrective action can be taken. Managed all aspects of Occupational Health & Safety Programs, development, maintenance, policies, procedures, guidelines and training materials. Developed and delivered effective and efficient safety training either directly to employees, or to management in order to instruct their employees. Assisted line management with incident investigations that identify root causes, and provides appropriate recommendations to prevent recurrence. Analyzed work environments and designs programs to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury. Developed methods to predict hazards from workplace analysis, and other information sources. Identifies potential hazards in systems, equipment, products, facilities, or processes planned for use in the future. Conducted Health & Safety risks assessments, identify opportunities and make calculations and estimates of their effects. Managed budgets related to the Health & Safety Program, as required. Monitored Health & Safety legislation, compliance status, workplace hazards, incident trends, program efficiencies, and internal staff and external client requirements to identify changes that may impact the Health & Safety Program. Developed, implements and supports existing or revised, policies, rules, practices, procedures and forms based on recommended objectives and initiatives. Exercised current knowledge in OSHA & environmental regulations. Exercised current knowledge of workers compensation case management

8/1996 - 5/2000

City of Atlanta

Individual Contributor

• Conducted daily safety audits in all five areas of the department including wastewater facilities. Developed and maintaining the departmental safety program. Worked with upper management on incident trends and new safety regulations. Assisted with the creation and implementation of the Employee Safety Committees with regulatory guidance and suggestions. Conducted various safety training. Provided safety expertise to new projects, procedures, and policies.Worked with regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency and local Occupational Health and Safety Administration offices to ensure compliance with safety standards. Reviewed workers’ compensation case management files for inconsistencies and compliance with HR related issues. Communicated with employees, insurance company representatives, health care providers, and attorneys to explain protocol standards or other performance standards within relms of responsibility roles. Processed initial reports, determined recordability and compensability, maintaining OSHA logs, and maintained injured worker/workers’ comp files of all Public Works employees. Provided weekly case reviews, and timely case status change updates to the Health and Safety Manager and the Risk Manager for the City. Attended workers compensation court cases when necessary. Conducted safety audits on facilities, vehicles and individuals. Explained workers’ compensation benefits and processes. Developed and maintained the Return-to-Work Program. Verified and explained eligibility of leaves. Investigated losses by gathering pertinent information. Took recorded statements, obtained additional information for investigations (i.e., police and medical reports, appraisals, estimates, photographs, degree of disability, preexisting conditions, rehabilitation potential, etc.,) evaluates damages. Conducted risk analysis. Documented all decisions, correspondence, reports and discussions that occur during the investigation. Recommended approval or denial of workers’ compensation coverage. Review paid claim to detects potential problems or trends that require additional review, investigation or research and referred City Claims Adjuster or City’s Workers’ Compensation Manager for resolution. Advised the City’s Workers’ Compensation Department of any special problems i.e., questionable repair shops. Provided pertinent background information to legal counsel and assists as possible in reaching an in-court or out-of-court settlement in litigation situations. Participated in administering fraud control procedures, evaluating and preparing reports, and drafting responses to formal complaints.

2/1995 - 8/1996

City of Atlanta

Entry Level

• Answered multi-line phones, scheduled appointments,, made travel arrangements, Organized new hire orientation packages and provided new-hire training sessions, processed payroll, and processed benefit information; rated applications, participated in interviews, tested applicants and/or arranged testing for applicants; notified employees of inter-departmental job opportunities; maintained personnel and medical records, other files like telephone logs, travel information and workers’ compensation information. Attended job fairs. Distributed mail. Entered various data and created various reports.

2005

Certification Degree

Langevin

• Performance Management Consultant

2000

Certification Degree

Langevin

• Master Trainer

2000

Certification Degree

Langevin

• Instructional Designer/Developer

1996

Bachelor Degree

Georgia State University

• Management/HR

1993

Associate Degree

DeKalb College (GPC)

• Business Administration

1989

High School/GED Degree

Castlemont High School

• College Bound

training, classification, safety, records management, organizational development, HRIS, benefits, compensation