Human Resource Professional with 30 years of experience in analytical and organizational skills. Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve objectives. Strong decision-making capabilities with a focus on efficient resource management. Expertise in planning and prioritizing workflows to enhance productivity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Perdue Farms
Perry
07.2022 - 11.2025
Manages the HR functions at the plant facility; responsible for the staffing, safety, associate relations, employment data process functions to provide the service required by the customer.
Maintains programs, policies, and procedures to ensure fair application and practices as well as legal compliance.
Provides leadership and management of the work environment, overseeing 2 supervisors, 6 direct reports and approximately 500 indirect hires. Creates an environment which fosters change.
Responsible for strategic planning and goal setting, assisting with updating the annual HR business plan, which supports the field operations.
Monitor attendance audit process (with metrics) worked with the operations managers to reduce turnover rate from 240% to 74%.
Partner with directors and senior management executive team to develop new business initiatives, foster employee engagement; Streamline mentor and trainer process to improve effectiveness.
Work with department managers and supervisors to address and resolve employee issues; being a bridge between the employees and managers to foster a fair and consistent work environment.
Manger the onboarding team to ensure training and engagements events are instated to foster a high morale for all employees.
Acted as the Complex HR Manager in the absences of their leadership for over 10 months, assisting with the HR functions of another location, advising, and attending corporate functions to included briefing the Senior Leadership team on current state HR functions.
Human Resources Manager
Bluestem Brands
Eatonton
01.2021 - 07.2022
Overall responsible for all Human Resources functions such as Training, Recruiting, Labor Relations, Benefit Administration, Health and Health Workers Compensation and Safety. Six direct reports and 700 hourly employees.
Managed the recruitment and selection process of all organization personnel needs. Merge company and increased headcount from 125 to 700 associates while organizing the new layout of the facility.
Implemented an employee handbook, rolled out new policies for hourly associates during the reorganization of the company.
Partner with directors and senior management executive team to develop new business initiatives, foster employee engagement; Streamlined incentive process for warehouse: increased retention rate from 37% to 83%.
Held the Human Resource General and Senior Human Resources Generalist Position prior to being the HR Manager.
Equal Opportunity Review Officer
Georgia Department of Transportation
Tennille
07.2019 - 01.2021
Monitored and evaluated compliance with EO laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements gave EO opportunities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Investigate alleged violations of policies, to document and correct discriminatory factors.
Interviewed parties involved in EO complaints to verify case information, to arbitrate and settle disputes.
Participate in the recruitment of employees through job fairs, review advertisement, and during the Interview Selection Process.
Inspect local public agencies to ensure they are performing in compliance with standards of the Federal Highways 1273, to include reviewing their Payroll Documents to ensure compliance with the Davis Bacon regulations.
Provide senior management with guidance regarding corrective actions and recommendations to improve organizational culture.
Interviewed, evaluated, and assisted Minority Business Owners in completing the application process for eligibility to bid on state contracts.
Human Resources Manager
United States Army
Fort Stewart
03.2012 - 07.2018
Lead a team of 45 Human Resource Generalists in providing optimal-level support to 3000 soldiers and their families.
Processed and tracked performance evaluations, training, leave, and transfers for the soldiers.
Served as a liaison between the higher headquarters for the processing of personnel actions.
Audited HR team routinely to ensure performance within regulatory guidelines.
Conducted interviews to ensure proper placement of personnel.
Equal Opportunity Advisor
United States Army
Fort Drum
10.2009 - 02.2012
Managed the Equal Opportunity Program for 30 subordinate organizations consisting of over 45,000 employees.
Accountable for the oversight and execution of the Equal Opportunity (EO) Program, training, and guidance for over 45,000 Soldiers and their Family Members.
Responsible for analysis and reporting of trend data relative to discrimination and fair treatment of others.
Conducted inspections and training to units to ensure compliance with the EO policies, and procedures.
Coordinated and facilitated professional learning to include the EO and Sexual Harassment Course to Qualified candidates with 100% pass rate.
Human Resources Manager
United States Army
Fort Huachuca
05.2008 - 09.2009
Supervised 5 Human Resource Generalists and ensured accountability to optimal level service.
Provided routine job counseling and professional development to soldiers.
Processed all personnel actions, awards, promotions, evaluations, and salary payments for 375 soldiers.
Conducted baseline interviews for personnel placement.
Education
MBA - Human Resources/Project Management
Colorado Technician University
Aurora, CO
02.2021
MBA - Management
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2004
Skills
Microsoft applications expertise
Data entry proficiency
Time management and planning
Leadership and interpersonal skills
Workflow organization
Corporate Skill Summary
30 Year Human Resource Professional
Strong Analytical, Organizational, Time Management, and Decision-Making Skills
Solid management skills to lead, empower, motivate, and encourage others to achieve goals
Superb Interpersonal Communication talents complemented by a natural sense of leadership
Excellent grasp of making administrative and procedural decisions based on resources and time allotted
Expertise in planning, prioritizing, and organizing the workflow