1. Douglas B. Denison, PHR<br />88 Bohyer Avenue<br />740-927-0821 Pataskala, OH 43062 ddenison@columbus.rr.com <br />SUMMARY<br /> <br />Highly accomplished HR leader positively impacting corporate bottom lines through expert development and execution of human resources strategies focused on business growth and employee satisfaction. Recruit, train, and motivate high performance teams of business professionals. <br />§ Short and Long-Term Strategic Initiatives§ Training and Development§ Benefits Management§ Sourcing, Hiring, and Integrating Key Talent§ Employee Relations§ On-Boarding§ 401k, Workers Compensation, FLMA§ Policy Development<br /> <br />EXPERIENCE<br /> <br />The Longaberger Company, Newark, OH 4/2011 to present<br />A privately held manufacturing and entertainment company with 900 employees.<br />Lead Human Resources Manager<br />Responsible for all human resource generalist activities including staffing, employee relations, benefits, training and compensation. Focus on human resources strategic involvement with key business initiatives. Work closely with senior managers to provide human resources support for departmental needs and execution of best practices. <br />The MacIntosh Company, Hilliard, OH 1/2009 to 9/2010<br />Owner of five nursing and assisted living facilities with 1300 employees <br />Corporate Human Resources Manager <br />Set strategic direction for all recruiting and retention strategies for the company. Drove the execution of identifying, designing, and managing human resource strategies for obtaining and retaining top talent. Oversaw staffing, employee relations, benefits, and training. Accountable for diagnosing human resource needs and designing solutions aligned to the overall Business Strategy. <br />Administered 401k, health benefits, worker compensation, FMLA, employee relations.<br />Saved $100k on annual review of stop/loss insurance coverage for 2010 plan year.<br />Designed and implemented new On Boarding process for new employees.<br />Conducted multiple HR presentations to administrators, department heads and line staff. Topics included policy interpretation, progressive discipline, FMLA, harassment prevention, effective communication, recruiting practices and addressing associate concerns.<br />Created new interview screening process for HR managers and department heads cutting down on the time needed to effectively screen candidates. Resulted in better hires and reduced turnover.<br />Capmark Financial Group, Inc., Granville, OH 4/2001 to 8/2008<br />A subsidiary of General Motors Acceptance Corporation with 500 employees..<br />Director of Human Resources<br />Oversaw all Human Resource functions including Support Services. This includes employee relations, compensation and benefits, recruiting, training, cafeteria, mailroom and receptionist area. Worked closely with senior managers and supervisors in both short and long-term strategic initiatives. <br />Created an employee satisfaction survey, gathered feedback and implemented action plans based on results.<br />Conducted new employee orientation and training.<br />Developed and implemented new mentoring program for mid-level associates. Arranged to have them matched with senior management over the course of 6 months. <br />Enrolled new employees in all benefit programs including health, dental, 401k and pension. <br /> <br />The Longaberger Company, Newark, OH 3/1999 to 3/2001<br />A privately held manufacturing and entertainment company with 7500 employees.<br />Recruiting Manager<br />Oversaw the recruiting function for all professional and operational level positions within the company. Provided direction and support to a staff of four recruiters that work with departments to fill all exempt and non-exempt positions. Responsible for sourcing, screening and qualifying professional level candidates that met position requirements. Represented the company at community functions, trained staff on company-sponsored initiatives, provided career counseling to employees and negotiated compensation packages between the company and prospective candidates. Responsible for overseeing all job fair participation, Internet recruiting, print advertising placement and outside agency coordination. <br /> <br />Tailored Management, Columbus, OH 1998 to 3/1999<br />A privately held contract –staffing company with 400 employees. <br />Account Manager<br />Responsible for overseeing the staffing of client accounts in the Central Ohio area. This included meeting with client managers on current and future staffing needs, recruitment strategy, interviewing and screening applicants, and marketing company services. Hired and disciplined (including terminating) staff at client sites. <br /> <br />EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS<br />BA, Psychology (minor in Business), Capital University, Bexley, OH<br />Professional in Human Resources (PHR)<br />Member of SHRM, HRACO. <br />