Michael Cooter
Johnson City, TN 37615
*********@*****.*** - 423-***-****
To obtain a position in a progressive company to utilize my training and experience to improve processes of business.
WORK EXPERIENCE
TenKan LLC dba Express Employment Professionals
Owner/Franchisee
August 2015 to May 2023
Owned and operated a full-service franchised staffing business by helping good people with good skills find good companies who are seeking these types of candidates. Interviewed and recruited candidates and made sales calls to local businesses along with placing the candidates and conducting payroll to pay the associate in a timely manner. Human Resource Manager
Hutchinson Sealing Systems, Inc. - Church Hill, TN - January 2007 to January 2015 Responsible for the human resource functions at three (3) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Tier 1 automotive supplier facilities with over 550 employees in a non-union environment. Provide interpretation and ensure Company's policies and procedures are being adhered to properly. Ensures Company maintains compliance with federal and state employment regulations (FLSA, EEOC). Responsible for turnover and absenteeism tracking and calculations. Ensures staffing levels and recruits/selects candidates on all levels. Developed/implemented salaried and hourly performance evaluation program. Experienced with compensation management of $15,000,000 payroll. Maintains excellent communication with employees to ensure the overall well-being and improvement of employee relations. Involved in the layered audit process and well as the TS16949/ISO14001 quality and environmental standards are met and/or exceeded. Responsible for the Company safety program and training required by OSHA and TOSHA. Accountable for the Worker's Compensation program and the reduction of injuries and future reserves. Extensively versed in the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal & state employment laws.
Affiliate Broker
Crye-Leike - Johnson City, TN - January 2006 to January 2007 Brokering real estate sales with buyers and sellers. Assisting clients to obtain appropriate financing, home inspections and other needs in real estate sales. Human Resource Manager
Superior Industries International, Inc - Johnson City, TN - June 1996 to August 2005 Responsible for HR/Benefits staff of three (3) and security (5) personnel. Administered the recruitment, orientation and retention for an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Tier 1 automotive supplier with 570 salary and non-union hourly employees. Administered, developed and implemented Company's policies and procedures. Tracked and calculated turnover and absenteeism rates. Knowledge of unemployment rules and regulations as defined by the Tennessee Department of Employment Security. Responsible for the Company safety program and training required by OSHA and TOSHA. Accountable for the Worker's Compensation program and the reduction of injuries and future reserves. Compiled and analyzed compensation data for all hourly and salaried employees ($12,000,000 payroll). Conducted local wage and benefit surveys to ensure the Company wage and benefit programs are competitive in the local labor market. Developed/implemented salaried and hourly performance evaluation program. Responsible for the overall wellbeing and improvement of employee relations. Extensively versed in the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal & state employment laws. Responsible for the training portion of QS9000/TS16949/ISO14001 registrations. Ensure the line communications with all employees is open and receptive. Coordinate employee-related activities (i.e. Summer Picnic, Golf Tournament, Employee Roundtable meetings, United Way etc.) Employment Manager
North American Rayon Corporation - Elizabethton, TN - December 1989 to June 1996 Administered recruitment and orientation process for a union plant of 1400 employees. Ensured company policies and procedures were properly followed. Wrote, revised, developed, implemented and evaluated training programs within the rayon and polyester plants. Assisted with disciplinary hearing and actions. Interpreted the labor agreement to ensure compliance. Developed and implemented the company policy and procedures for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Worked with Company's Affirmative Action Plan to prepare the Company for an OFCCP audit. Worked with Tennessee Department of Employment Security to ensure that laid off employees received benefits. Worked with local personnel services to meet temporary employment needs of the Company. Responsible for the operation of the Franklin Club, an employee-owned recreation facility. Coordinated many employee-owner related activities. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management
Milligan College
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Well versed in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook. Well-developed working knowledge of Kronos timekeeping and Automated Data Processing (ADP) HRIS, Payroll (Pay Expert), Timekeeping (ETime) systems. Licensed Real Estate Agent (TN) Retired