Human Resources Sales Representative

Kim F. Phillips, PHR SHRM-CP

P.O. Box **** Gaffney, SC 29342 864-***-**** ac4dw0@r.postjobfree.com

Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) offering a 16-year HR career in manufacturing distinguished by commended performance and proven results.

Extensive background in Human Resources affairs, including experience in employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, records management, policy development and legal compliance.

Demonstrated success in negotiating win-win compromises, developing teambuilding programs, corporate policies, job descriptions and management reports for over 400 employees in a 24-hour operation.

HR Skills

Employment Law

FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC/ HIPPA

Mediation & Advocacy

HR Policies & Procedures

Certified Occupational Hearing Specialist (COHC)

Risk Management

Staff Recruitment & Retention

Employee Relations

OSHA 35 hr certification

Benefits Administration

HR Program/Project Management

Certified American Red Cross Instructor for AED and CPR

Orientation & On-Boarding

HRIS Technologies

Training & Development

Performance & Project Management

Organizational Development

E-Verify

Non-Exempt & Exempt Experience

Executive Performance

HAMRICK MILLS, INC. Gaffney, SC

Produces top-quality greige woven fabrics for use in the home furnishings, industrial, apparel and support apparel markets.

Human Resources Director, 1998 to Present

Department Manager, 1996 to 1998

Human Resources Director for two, 24-hour manufacturing facilities, responsible for overall Plant, Human Resources, Quality and Production Management. Facilities employ over 400 hourly employees, 25 managers on three shifts and a professional/ technical staff. Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures, recruit and retain employees, created and manages group benefits databases, and developed orientation, training and incentive programs. Manage leave-of-absence programs and personnel records, administer benefits enrollment and programs, administer HR budget, and oversee workplace issues.

Key Results:

Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives and new-employee orientation.

Acquired over $100,000 in training grants.

Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization. Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind company’s high employee-retention rate within an industry where high turnover is the norm.

Works closely with General Counsel on internal investigations concerning harassment, workers compensation, and other employee relations.

Brought workers’ compensation program into full compliance. Instituted preferred providers list and trained managers and associates on procedures to follow in case of injury. In case of accidents, I accompanied all employees personally to the hospital or doctors office.

Reduced benefits costs through meticulous recordkeeping and ensuring that company did not pay for benefits for which employees were ineligible.

Serves as resource to all company management and employees regarding human resources related matters, including specific policies, as well as, federal, state, and local law related issues.

Introduced company’s first temporary employee program, creating a flexible and well-received tool that was later adopted company-wide.

Revised job descriptions across all levels and categories. “Shadowed” and interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position.

P.O. Box 2389 Gaffney, SC 29342 864-***-**** ac4dw0@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience

SHAW INDUSTRIES Dalton, GA

SHAW Industries is a leading manufacturer of a wide variety of flooring.

Commercial Floor Covering Sales Representative- South Florida, 1989 to 1996

Commercial Sales Representative in the South Florida area, with a concentration on end-user accounts.

Key Results:

Worked with end-users to specify their product needs and specifications.

Followed the product installation from beginning to completion.

Consistently met and exceeded annual target sales goals.

MILLIKEN & COMPANY Spartanburg, SC

Multi-national group of textile and chemicals manufacturing companies.

Commercial Floor Covering Specialist, 1982 to 1989

Shift Supervisor- Robbins Plant, 1981 to 1982

Key Results:

Followed the product installation from beginning to completion.

Consistently met and exceeded annual target sales goals.

Training responsibilities.

Ensure all standards and qualities were met as required.

Maintain high safety standards as required by OSHA.

Responsible for production and efficiency standards.

Education & Certifications

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO Greensboro, NC 1981

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY Clemson, SC

Master of Science in Human Resources Development Currently enrolled

Certifications:

PHR (Professional in Human Resources)

OHC (Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist)

AED and CPR (American Red Cross Certified Instructor)

Affiliations

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education- Senator Peeler Appointed (Current Commissioner)

Local Government Competitiveness Council- Governor Appointed (Current)

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce

Cherokee County School- Past Trustee

Meals on Wheels- Volunteer

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Cherokee County Children’s Home- Board Member

First Baptist Church of Gaffney- Deacon

SC Manufacturers Association (SCMA) Past Chair- HR Division

Cherokee County HR Association- Membership Chair

American Red Cross- Past Board Member/ Cherokee County

United Way Distribution Committee/ Cherokee County

Regional Education Committee (REC) Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union counties- Past Chair

P.O. Box 2389 Gaffney, SC 29342 864-***-**** ac4dw0@r.postjobfree.com

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