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DAVID BLAKE

Lancaster,Pa

Summary

Skilled HR Director offering 20 years of progressive experience in human resources. Strategic leader, decision-maker and problem solver. Communicates clearly and effectively while operating with strong sense of urgency.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Manager

HDC MidAtlantic
07.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated compensation structures across the organization ensuring internal equity as well as external competitiveness.
  • Implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering an inclusive work environment for all employees.
  • Ensured legal compliance by staying current on employment legislation changes and updating internal policies accordingly.
  • Implemented new applicant tracking system to streamline recruitment processes while reducing time-to-fill metrics for vacant positions.
  • Developed comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to develop strategic goals for the human resources department, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives.
  • Provided guidance to managers on proper interviewing techniques, improving the overall effectiveness of candidate selection processes.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution between team members through mediation sessions, promoting open communication and collaboration within the workplace.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective training programs and performance evaluation systems.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of workplace complaints, taking appropriate actions to address concerns and maintain a positive work environment.
  • Designed customized professional development plans for each employee based on their individual needs and career aspirations.
  • Reduced employee turnover rates by conducting exit interviews and implementing targeted retention strategies.
  • Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency in hiring, onboarding, and benefits administration.
  • Oversaw labor relations activities, resolving conflicts between management and employees while maintaining compliance with employment laws and regulations.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
  • Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
  • Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
  • Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
  • Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

ENGLE PRINTING AND PUBLIUSHING INC
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • sCreate and put into action HR initiatives and strategies that are in line with the overall business plan
  • Improve ties between management and employees by responding to requests, grievances, or other issues
  • Control hiring and hiring process
  • Support present and future company demands through growing, involving, inspiring, and preserving human capital
  • Create and keep track of organization's overall HR strategies, methods, tactics, and procedures
  • Cultivate supportive workplace
  • Managing and maintaining setup that promotes optimum performance
  • Maintain benefits and pay schedule
  • Analyze training requirements for programs
  • Report to management and use HR indicators to assist in decision-making
  • Always maintain legal compliance while managing human resources
  • Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies to ensure robust and diverse applicant pool for all openings
  • Manage hiring process to ensure consistency across departments and appropriate communication among program, administrative, and fiscal staff
  • Provide on-boarding services and agency orientation to all new staff members and ensure department and/or program level orientations are standardized and effective
  • Train, coach, and support managers to navigate evaluation, training, promotion, discipline, termination, and other HR issues
  • Collaborate with managers to update job descriptions across the agency and implement systems for regular review and revision to descriptions
  • Design and implement an enhanced performance management system for employee evaluation
  • Develop internal staff trainings and identify relevant available external trainings
  • Understand, interpret, and share relevant laws related to personnel management and ensure all HR processes and actions comply with these laws
  • Manage all HRIS systems with technical support from the Data Systems Manager
  • Review current HR systems and explore, and ultimately implement, new systems based on organizational needs.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

TOPLINE MECHANICAL LLC
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • From May 2021 to January 2022, served as the Human Resources Manager
  • Responsible for all hiring and terminations
  • Updated the HRIS for all employees
  • Responsible for weekly payroll
  • Ensured all OSHA training and standards were upheld
  • Responsible for the annual training plan, including EEO and sexual harassment
  • Responsible for the company's electronics
  • Handled all workman's compensation needs, as well as medical insurance
  • Responsible for the company's vehicle maintenance and insurance requirements
  • Advised ownership on federal and state regulations
  • Advised ownership on budget issues
  • Reason for leaving, 2021 was not a great financial year so the company is eliminating my position.

LEADER OF MARINES, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS (RETIRED)

09.1997 - 09.2017
  • From 1997-2017, successfully completed more than 20 years of Marine Corps service of leading and managing Marine's welfare while ensuring all missions/jobs were completed safely
  • Provided numerous intelligence briefs to commanders and those with appropriate clearances
  • Served as resident expert in policies and procedures, knowing policies from paid time off, promotions, adverse actions, complaints, sexual harassment, vehicular safety, and more
  • Successfully lead many teams to ensure all policies are adhered to and facilitate policy changes
  • Successfully managed all budget, payroll, audits and digitally kept these files for more than 5 airports
  • Proven to be organized and proficient in administrative responsibilities as well
  • Served as Human Resources Advisor to commanders regarding policies and grievances
  • During 20 years of service, served as Air Traffic Controller, supervisor, and manager at various airports around United States as well as around the world, recruiter, and successfully served as senior enlisted advisor
  • Have proven and tested leadership, discipline, management as well as interpersonal communication skills
  • Successfully managed and accomplished all onboarding and mentoring new Marines
  • Successfully ensured that budgets of over $200,000 per year for training, supplies and equipment for the airports I managed where maintained
  • Successfully served for the Presidents Marine Helicopter Squadron with communicating essential travel arrangements in direct support of the President of the United States
  • Was chosen by the Pentagon to be stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay to lead the transfer of control from Navy to Marine Corps
  • This was expected to take 3 years, but the transition was successfully completed in 18 months (about 1 and half years)
  • Successfully served as recruiter, completed Professional Selling School, and learned how to listen and communicate professionally
  • I am proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, as well as share point
  • I have proven communication, organizational, management and leadership skill and experience.

Education

SHRM-CP - Human Resources

SHRM
Lancaster, PA
2023

BA - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

LANCASTER BIBLE COLLEGE
Lancaster, PA
05.2022

Skills

  • Administrative policies and procedures
  • Customer and medical billing
  • Digital archiving
  • Data management
  • Records administration
  • Organize files
  • Administer payroll
  • Public speaking
  • Hiring
  • Career development
  • Coaching and leading

Activities

I am a retired Marine with proven leadership experience and strong work ethic. Being trained in Human Resources, I am empathetic but also am able to ensure the voice of the executive team in followed through. I enjoy spending time with my family and attending their activities. I attend church regularly and my faith is especially important to me. I love being active, meeting new people and exercising as much as I can.

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

HDC MidAtlantic
07.2023 - Current

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

ENGLE PRINTING AND PUBLIUSHING INC
01.2022 - 07.2023

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

TOPLINE MECHANICAL LLC
05.2021 - 01.2022

LEADER OF MARINES, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS (RETIRED)

09.1997 - 09.2017

SHRM-CP - Human Resources

SHRM

BA - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

LANCASTER BIBLE COLLEGE

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