Highlights:
Human Resources professional well versed in HR policies, procedures, systems and programs. Strong training, team building, performance management and employee relations experience. Creative problem solver with strong communications and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work effectively at all organizational levels, linking HR initiatives to strategic corporate objectives. Solid business acumen complimented by high ethical standards will add value to bottom line results.
United States Naval Reserve, Millington, TN 1987 - 2006
Command Master Chief
Highest rank attainable by enlisted personnel. Career specialty was Personnel and Personnel management. Retired. Honorable Discharge.
* Formulated and implemented policies relevant to morale, welfare, job satisfaction and performance, discipline, utilization, and training of all enlisted personnel.
* Increased advancement rate and readiness (job performance) at each organization assigned.
* Led one organization from a readiness rating that was last in the Navy to 8th in the Navy in a three year period.
* Trained, developed and led 24 middle managers to achieve corporate objectives.
* Closely monitored reviews and evaluations of enlisted personnel. Wrote performance reviews.
* Experience includes several staff organizations and involved interaction with the offices of the Secretary of the Navy, Chief of Naval Operations, and Surgeon General.
* Achieved rank of Master Chief Petty Officer in 15 years (average time to achieve MCPO was 26 years).
* 1980-1987 United States Navy (active duty). Tours included shipboard duty, Personnel Support Detachment, and Naval Military Personnel Command. Awarded Sailor of the Year.
Reporting to Vice President of HR. Responsible for full scope of HR generalist activities.
* Recruited for all non-exempt, exempt, and executive level positions.
* Developed and implemented corporate policies and procedures to standardize personnel operations across the company.
* Guided managers and supervisors on issues relating to hiring, career development, discipline, termination, and potential legal pitfalls.
* Investigated employee grievances. Reported findings and made recommendations to executive management.
* Maximized resources to initiate, develop, and implement corporate Personnel Development Program. Enhanced achievement of business objectives and increased both retention and internal promotions of personnel throughout the organization.
* Worked with all levels of the organization to build and guide cross-functional teams to develop training for every level of the company. Streamlined the certification process for installers.
* Oversaw benefit plans and renewals (health, dental, LTD, Life, FSA, and 401K) for all locations.
* Assumed additional responsibilities as Safety Manager (2001-2003). Implemented a safety training program for manufacturing and 27 remote construction locations.
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