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JAMES FIKES III754 North Star Drive a Madison, WI 53718H: (608) 223-4011 a C: (608) 217-4695 a E-mail address: jf109f570@westpost.net

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

a Over 10 years experience in human resources dealing with fast-paced, expandingcompanies.a Experience in employment law, recruiting, employee relations, organizational design, strategic planning, compensation and benefits.a Familiar with ezLaborManager, ADP/Payroll and HR/Perspective.a Analytical decision maker with excellent negotiation skills.a Possess the ability to develop employeesa professional growth and increase productivity.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Daybreak Foods, Inc., Lake Mills, WI 03/07 a" 08/08Corporate Human Resources Generalist

a Perform Human Resources duties for a 300+ Agriculture/Manufacturing Company.a Perform payroll functions for Agricultural plant personnel at multiple locations utilizing ADP/Payroll and ezLaborManager.a Recruit all hourly and salaried employees and track through Corporate HRIS sys

tem (HR/Perspective).a Process Workeras Compensation Claims along with maintaining records and files.a Implementing Company Safety Program by conducting monthly safety audits and training for Wisconsin.a Maintains Wisconsin OSHA 300 and review all other OSHA logs.a Responsible for HR Monthly Summary Reports from all locations.a Develops various reports such as EEO-1, turnover statistics, safety statistics, etc. from ADP.a Responsible for training Agricultural plant personnel on Time Management, Leadership Development and communication skills.a Advise and instruct Management on Human Resource Practices.a Introduced Recruiting Decision Matrix System the company now follows.a Responsible for benefit Administration such as Healthcare, Dental, Life Insura

nce, FSA, 401k, vacation, paid time off, FMLA, etc.a Planned, organized and implemented acquisition procedures of several companiesvia marketing, advertising, recruitment, terminations, training, staff development, benefit enrollment and payroll inclusion.a Implemented new Retention Program that decreased turnover from 99% to 40% in first year.a Stand in Manager of Human Resource personnel and functions during the absenceof Human Resources Director.

PC ProSchools, Inc., Madison, WI 07/06 a" 02/07Campus Director

a Achieved a minimum ACCET placement requirement of 70% of campus graduates.

a Established new business relations with a number of companies to come in and interview students for employment opportunities.a Provided development curriculum to students and adhered to structures and processes necessary to manage the organizationas current activities and its projected growth.a Administered activities of career development and placement.a Responsible for the overall operations of the campus pertaining to maintainingconsistent calling plans with local businesses, coordinating and attending appointments with local businesses and coordinating graduate/employer interview process.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

a Followed up with students on job status.a Conducted Campus Staff meetings.

APA of Madison, Inc., Madison, WI02/03-10/05

Human Resources Director (Promotion)

a Performed Human Resources duties for a 300+ personnel Security Service Company.a Created and implemented HR Policies, and advised on employee compensation.a Administered merit system, employment code of ethics, layoffs, probation, andlimited term employment.a Developed and implemented employee compensation structure.a Researched, developed and implemented change-over process from Probation Format to At-Will Employee Format.a Drafted position specifications and position descriptions.a Established workeras compensation, FMLA and unemployment insurance, affirmative action, equal opportunity, employee health and safety, performance appraisals,staff reductions, training, diversity, compliance and organization design.

a Researched, developed and implemented new benefits to company employees such as, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Chronic Illness, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Pre-Paid Legal Insurance, College Funding Program, and a 401k Plan.a Investigated and processed numerous grievances with Department of Workforce Development, Attorneys and the U.S. Department of Labor having favorable results in 98% of all cases.a Acquired a $300,000 security contract with Wisconsin Department of Transportation.a Supervised Human Resources and Payroll staff on a day-to-day basis.a Designated as a Notary Public.a Promoted to Executive Status.

APA of Madison, Inc., Madison, WIHuman Resources Manager

a Performed Human Resources duties for 100+ personnel Security Service Company.a Researched and advised on employee compensation.a Drafted policies relating to HR issues, recommended revision of rules, policies and procedures.a Drafted position descriptions.a Developed in-service training programs for managers and supervisors increasingtheir professional expertise and proficiency.a Consulted and facilitated weekly meetings with senior level executives.a Supervised Human Resources staff on a day-to-day basis.a Saved over $40,000.00 annually in retention efforts alone by implementing a tr

aining and developmental program.a Contracted with trainers to provide instruction in specific areas relating toemployee development.a Realigned and directed the Human Resources Department.a Created new recruiting strategy to attract salary/hourly candidates.a Administered new hire reporting.a Developed and implemented the companyas first Human Resources Annual Report covering all aspects of Human Resources.a Promoted to Director of Human Resources.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

United Government Services, LLC. Madison, WI10/99-9/02

Human Resources Generalist

a Performed Human Resources duties for two Healthcare regional offices, 150+ employees and 50+ employees respectively.a Assisted employees with life insurance enrollment.a Conducted benefit orientations and assisted employees with benefit questions.a Assisted managers with performance appraisals; wrote policies, maintained employee handbooks and prepared weekly reports on regional activities to share withDirector of Human Resources.a Addressed employee relations issues, performed exit interviews, investigated complaints/harassment charges, facilitated problem-solving meetings.a Performed disciplinary actions and counseled managers and employees.a Coordinated internal/external training classes and maintained job descriptions.a Created recruiting strategy to attract low wage hourly and middle to high salaried candidates.

a Developed and implemented policies for regional offices.a Trained management and staff on Human Resources policies.a Analyzed compensation structures and assisted in devising a program to improveexisting and incoming employeesa compensation, therefore, increasing retentionand improving recruiting efforts.a Increased retention by more than 30% through rewards program.a Improved Tuition Assistance Program by coordinating in-house college fair days.a Received Certificate of Appreciation for making Wisconsin Works (W-2) a success.a Promoted from Employment Specialist to Human Resources Generalist within first4 months onboard.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management

Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI

Professional Recruiting CourseUnited States Navy School, New Orleans, LA

Personnel Administration Course

United States Navy School, San Diego, CA

Effective Time Management

MRA a" Institute of Management, Inc. Milwaukee, WI

Managing Your Human ResourcesUnited Government Services a" Corporate Training, Madison, WI

Leadership Development TrainingUnited Government Services a" Corporate Training, Madison, WI