I am a seasoned human resources management professional. While I have a broad HR background, my specialties are Employee Benefits and Compensation. I strive to use my knowledge and abilities to bring significant value to my employer, utilizing a customized approach to match the unique culture and characteristics of the organization.

Director of Compensation and Benefits @ From July 2013 to Present (2 years 6 months) Director of Benefits @ Directed, planned, managed, and communicated the employee benefits programs for this global nuclear services organization, which has primary operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Oversaw a staff of benefits professionals located in SC and UT and managed vendor/consultant relations. Served as Retirement Plan Committee Chair. Key successes included: selection of and transition to new medical/pharmacy claims TPA, introduction of non-qualified plan and voluntary benefits plans, implementation of best practices, and significant cost savings via marketing of benefits. From June 2011 to July 2013 (2 years 2 months) Director of Compensation and Benefits/SVP @ Directed, planned, managed, and communicated the compensation and benefit programs for this financial services organization with over $8 billion in assets and 190 locations in South Carolina and Georgia. Also, oversaw the HRIS/HR reporting function. Worked directly with all levels of the organization, including executive management and the Compensation Committee of the Board. Key successes there included: strong compliance record; introduction of a high deductible health plan with HSA; creation and development of a wellness program; design and administration of key employee and management compensation programs; multiple acquisitions and system conversions; and significant cost savings via negotiations with vendors/carriers. From January 2003 to June 2011 (8 years 6 months) Director of Human Resources/LMCEC @ Directed the Human Resources function for this 388 bed long-term care facility. Managed and administered the employee benefits and compensation programs. Also, served on the LMCEC Executive Team in a facility management role. From October 1996 to June 1998, served as Manager of Compensation and Benefits. From October 1996 to January 2003 (6 years 4 months)

B.S, Business Administration @ Newberry College From 1984 to 1988 Newberry High School Alvin SHRM-SCP,SPHR is skilled in: Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Employee Wellness, Compensation, HR Project Management, Strategic HR, Acquisitions, HRIS, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, Leave of Absence Management, Compliance, Qualified Retirement Plans, Management