Benefits Manager

NOAH E. DAVIS, SR. 265 Overlook Drive Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 (804) 306 - 9956 noahedavis@yahoo.com OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging position as a Human Resource Director in Talent Acquisition, HR Generalist, Diversity Relations, or Customer Service area that will utilize my skills and experience while providing an opportunity for professional growth and development. EXPERIENCE: ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES / PHILIP MORRIS USA - RICHMOND, VA 1/07 – Present Sr. Diversity Specialist Responsible for strategic direction of Altria’s diversity program. Built organizational capability and managed resources through engagement of multiple areas to include: HR Generalist, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, and Legal to plan and coordinate company participation in diversity events. Created and presented reports to company executives and Talent Acquisition to assist with promotion and hiring strategies. Managed multiple relationships with organizations to include: Black Executive Exchange Program, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility. 10/03 – 1/07 Manager, Strategic Staffing Responsible for providing leadership to team of staffing specialists and administrative staff to ensure hiring practices were compliant with employment laws. Built systems to help attract, identify and onboard talented individuals for the field sales force and university relations. Partnered with Division Presidents, Field Sales Regional Vice-Presidents, HR Directors, and Sales Managers to create and implement strategic plans for hiring and retention of talented workforce. Implemented process to audit and measure field sales force on staffing compliance and records retention. Built and implemented an online application process and offline Mobile Recruiter application process. Built and implemented an automated new hire on-boarding process for Philip Morris USA. Created an improved system and delivered training to attract and identify experienced candidates for field sales force. 3/02 – 10/03 Team Leader, HR Direct Responsible for leading, managing, and developing group of sixteen personnel in a team based customer service call center environment. Established and maintained positive working relationships within the team. Provided coaching and development of team members while measuring performance against standards. Served as subject matter expert for key HR Generalist areas and advised specialists on handling complaints or issues. Provided direction to manage transactions related to large organization and management changes as well as daily employee related activity. Collaborated and consulted with all levels company management as it related to the relocation of our New York office to Richmond and employee separations from the company. 3/00 – 3/02 Team Leader, Diversity Relations Recruitment Responsible for coordinating diversity recruiting activities with PM USA Recruiting Managers in New York, Richmond, and Field Sales, as well as, Kraft, Miller, and Philip Morris Management Company. Used reporting, analysis, and presentations to deliver hiring facts to management. Data included departmental hiring trends, recruiting events and organizational recruiting results. Provided information on the most effective sources for hiring experienced diversity candidates through evaluation of various targeted organizations based on ROI. Coordinated use of diversity recruiting sources such as: Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Program, INROADS, NSBE, SHPE, MBA conferences, etc. and effectively utilized corporate contributions for PM USA. Led company to improved hiring results and increased contributions to achieve INROADS Company of the Year Award for three years. 10/98 - 3/00 University & Diversity Relations Specialist Liaison between PM Management and University Officials to help improve recruiting results on each campus through strategic partnerships. Built and maintained relationships with University Presidents, Department Chairpersons, Professors, and Career Services through campus visits and participation in national, state and regional associations (i.e. NACE, VACE & SACE). Built and implemented infrastructure to manage approvals for financial support requests to universities and diversity organizations. Built infrastructure and implemented Summer Intern Finale each year. 7/97 - 10/98 Sr. Staffing Specialist Developed and implemented Manufacturing Management Development Program (MMDP) for MBA graduates. Advised Vice-Presidents on recruitment strategies and made candidate recommendations for rotational program. Sourced and recruited multiple candidates to fill Manufacturing, Accounting, Information Systems, and Engineering positions. HOECHST CELANESE CORPORATION - PAMPA, TX & SALISBURY, NC 8/94 - 5/97 Sr. Human Resources Representative Served as HR Generalist for Pampa Plant site and supervised exempt and non-exempt personnel. Provide strategic consultant services to facility by partnering with executive management team. Advised other site managers on employee issues and partnered with them at the table for discussions. Served as Southwest Regional Coordinator for college recruitment and was responsible for recruitment and hiring of experienced professionals for the facility. Coordinated local salary surveys, salary administration and salary budgeting processes. 8/93 - 8/94 Human Resources Representative Implemented and managed facility Diversity and Work/Life Family Resource Programs. Responsible for Affirmative Action Plan including: data gathering, analysis, publishing of plan, and audit preparations. Served as liaison for public relations, media communications, as well as managed corporate contributions. 6/89 - 8/93 Project Engineer I, II, & III Implemented and managed projects for timely and budgeted installation of equipment for the Salisbury NC textile plant. Partnered with drafting designers and plant employees to design and install piping systems within chemical processing plant in Pampa, Texas. EDUCATION: NC Agricultural & Technical State University BS Mechanical Engineering - May 1989

Benefits Manager

Roanoke Rapids, NC