1. Carlton Northrup
cpnorthrup@crimson.ua.edu
1411 8th
St. Unit 1
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(214) 403-1590
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration, The University of Alabama
Major 1: Accounting with Professional Accounting Specialization Major 2: Finance
Graduation Date: December 15, 2012 GPA: 3.0
ABROAD CIMBA Program, International Student, Summer 2010, Istituto Filipin, Paderno del Grappa, Italy
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
November 2015 –
Present
Human Resources - Organizational Development, Mercedes-Benz – Vance, AL
 Utilizing database for plant-wide tracking and collection of Performance & Employee Potential.
 Training Coordinator for new time clock system implementation.
 Created monthly HR metrics report for MBUSI Management Team encompassing all areas of HR.
 Maintain and submit Affirmative Action and EEO-1 reports on a quarterly/annual basis for MBUSI.
 Responsible for Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
 Additional responsibilities - carry over from Recruiting & Compensation team (see below).
March 2013 –
November 2015
Human Resources - Recruiting & Compensation, Mercedes-Benz – Vance, AL
 Key HR business partner for manpower/org. topics with Finance, Germany, & MBUSI Departments.
 Analyze manpower and future requirements monthly & for major milestones – EA/Trend/OP Planning.
 Responsible for organizational structure/charts, including strategic recommendations to CEO.
 Validate data and manage requests for local HR information systems and global interfaces.
 Prepare, present, & track different continuous improvement projects for MBUSI Management & CEO.
 Align recruiting strategy through attracting, assessing, and hiring qualified applicants & talents.
 Managed implementation of global HR recruiting campaign at local entity (MBUSI).
 Maintain and submit Affirmative Action and EEO-1 reports on a quarterly/annual basis for MBUSI.
 New Hire Orientation Training - job roles & responsibilities, and introduction to company culture.
 Project lead for launching new German Language Training Program at MBUSI.
January 2013 –
February 2013
Audit Intern, Montgomery Coscia Greilich, LLP – Plano, TX
 Performed Cash Account reconciliations for different clients in the DFW Metroplex.
 Audits of Financial Statements and internal control over financial reporting.
 Support identification of accounting & auditing issues; perform research to solve issues that arise.
August 2012 –
December 2012
Human Resources - Organizational Development Co-op, Mercedes-Benz – Vance, AL
 Responsible for process phases fusing German training program with American training program.
 Utilizing database for plant-wide tracking and collection of Performance & Employee Potential.
 Collaborating with Recruiting Specialists to attract, assess, and hire qualified applicants.
January 2012 –
May 2012
Plant Strategy & Performance (PEW) Co-op, Mercedes-Benz – Vance, AL
 Created and implemented twenty-one PEW team standards and prepared/facilitated team meetings.
 Developed new system of analyzing and tracking plant production data.
 Responsible for research, data analysis, and preparation of presentations shown to plant CEO.
May 2011 –
August 2011
Financial Operations-Accounting Co-op, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc – Vance, AL
 Provide balance sheet account analysis and immediate follow up.
 Validate department month end close reconciliations and reporting.
 Calculate VAT taxes for traveling employees for corporate reimbursement.
COMPUTER
SKILLS
HONORS AND
ACTIVITIES
Operating Systems & Programs: Microsoft Windows (all versions), Macintosh OS (all versions), Android,
Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, IBM Lotus Notes, Excel SOLVER, SAP
Involvement: Alpha Kappa Lambda - Judeo Christian Fraternity, and Alpha Kappa Psi – Business Fraternity
Community Service:
 Young Professionals Board Member - Kid One Transport
 United Way
 Impact Alabama – Save First Tax Preparation