Human Resources Baton Rouge
Resume:
Charles D. Chesteen, Jr.
***************@*****.*** 225-***-**** Gonzales, LA
Professional Summary
To use my expertise in Human Resources to create a positive and productive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. To leverage my knowledge of HR best practices, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. To lead the recruitment process for all levels of personnel in order to attract, hire, and retain top talent Experience Manpower – Contract Job January 2024 – Present
Recruiter Baton Rouge, LA
• Recruiting talented people to fill jobs in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans Metropolitans areas
• Interview and screen clients to ensure proper placement based on their needs and eligibility
• Participating and disseminating information to potential clients at job fairs in Baton Rouge and New Orleans
• Responsible for completing the placement and hiring process for all clients Swift Ships January 2023 – January 2024
Director of Recruiting Morgan City, LA
• Recruiting for all positions (TiG Welders, Structural Welders, Pipe Fitters and all other facets of the shipbuilding process
• Involvement with local Community Colleges to establish working relationships for new graduates entering the workforce
• Interviewing, evaluate and determine potential employment for applicants and ability to function in other capacities
• Engage employees with problem solving and rewards when appropriate
• Liaison with tech colleges providing instruction on training needed for TIG welding positions SafeZone Safety Systems January 2022 – January 2023 Director of Human Resources Gray, LA
• Providing a direct line of communication between staff members and upper management
• Delivering needed staff courses and training to meet company goals, aims and regulations
• Providing leadership to HR teams and the wider business
• Advising management of relevant HR laws and regulations
• Ensuring employees have a safe and supportive work environment Page 2
Quick Liens October 2018 – December 2021
Controller/Director of Human Resources Baton Rouge, LA
• Leading a team of 10 hardworking associates
• Performance coaching to help my Team achieve optimum results.
• Daily financial analysis to impact the bottom line.
• Responsible for timely completion of payroll for all employees
• Sales Leader for Quick Liens. Prospected clients to achieve monthly sales quota.
• Named Top Sales Leader consistently
• Responsible for hiring a top performing Team
Catholic Charities October 2017 – October 2018
Case Manager Baton Rouge, LA
• Assisted flood victims with resources including food, furniture and medical needs.
• Provided direction to victims and families in recovery following the Great Flood of 2016
• Noteworthy: This job helped me to be a better human. Assisting disaster victims gave me a new outlook on life and to realize that everyone has a story and we truly do not know what someone has been through until we get to know them. I truly appreciate this experience. Lanclos Flooring July 2017 – October 2017
Human Resource and Business Manager
• Maintained files for all employees.
• Recruiting and onboarding all Team Members
• Performance coaching
• Divided time between Employment duties and business development
• Responsible for bringing in new clients and consistently recognized for top performance.
• Accounts payable, accounts receivable and collections
• Responsible for timely completion of payroll for all employees Manpower January 2016 – July 2017
Onsite Manager
• Responsible for timely completion of payroll for all employees
• Coached and led a team of 80 Associates.
• Directed hiring of 80 new employees.
• Responsible for maintaining budgets.
• Kept attrition below 8%
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Garden City Group May 2012 – January 2016
Team Leader
• Responsible for employees to meet all deadlines and goals.
• Provided leadership to a staff of 75 supervisors and employees.
• Able to work with all entities of claims.
SL Building Services March 2008 – May 2012
Major Account Manager
• Managed 25 technicians in 13 states.
• Prepared daily billing reports for payroll and billing
• Conducted monthly conference calls with technicians.
• Responsible for maintaining budget for a multimillion-dollar account.
• Responsible for timely completion of payroll for all employees FedEx Kinko’s March 2001 – March 2008
Center and District Manager
• Managed and directed employees in career development and achievement.
• Responsible for new employee hiring and onboarding. Education University of Phoenix May 2012
Bachelor of Science Business Administration
University of Phoenix May 2014
Master of Business Administration
Other Technical Skills: Microsoft Office products, Paycom, Quick Books Certification: Water Survical/HUET, PEC Basic, BBP/FA/AED/CPR, Fall protection/Competent person/Rescue confined space/ATT/Rescue with air monitoring, RP2D Riiger/ABST Languages: English (native)
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