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Donald E. Battle, Jr. SHRM-CP

Hoover,AL

Summary

SHRM-CP Human Resources and Organizational Development Specialist business professional seeking to add tremendous value to any organization. Experienced Team Member bringing outstanding performance working with others to meet common goals. Familiar with project management and workflow optimization. Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement, and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Back-of-the-House Team Member

Jim-n-Nick’s Community BBQ
01.2021 - Current
  • Prepare multiple food orders under pressure and time constraints
  • Maintain kitchen equipment, cleaning, and sanitation of the restaurant while preparing all food orders for dine-in, drive-through, and to-go
  • Follow corporate specifications the production of food for JNN guests
  • Train new team members on the operation of the frontline salad, expo, dishwashing pit, and fry stations
  • Exceed quality standards while multi-tasking, working in a high-volume, high-pressure environment while remaining calm and professional
  • Serve customers catering events. Drive company van set up serving lines, providing excellent service.

Management and Organizational Development Intern

Vulcan Materials Company
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Created new E-Learning Videos leading to increased employee engagement
  • Responsible for Performance Management Training Modules
  • Created Articulate StoryLine 360 E-Learning videos used to train, educate and coach management
  • Developed electronic Operations and Sales Management Training Manuals thus decreasing cost
  • Updated and reformatted Operations and Sales Management Training Manuals
  • Developed and updated job descriptions, recruiting and training presentations and curriculum
  • Various clerical and administrative duties performed as required
  • Assisted the recruiting staff

Business Management Intern

Redemptive Cycles
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Management Intern
  • Handled all aspects of 'Earn-a-Bike,' service advisor for repair dept., point-of-sale, shipping, receiving, mechanical repairs, loss prevention, customer service
  • Successfully served a diverse client base and provided community service

Tubular Quality Control Laboratory Associate

United States Steel Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Responsibilities included the destructive testing coupons for tinsel strength, hardness, and compression resistance
  • Prepared test results for staff and supervisory evaluation

Crane Operator for Fairfield Tubular

United States Steel Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Responsible for the safe operation of a 35-ton overhead cab operated crane, the transportation of multi-million-dollar machinery and equipment, along with finished and unfinished steel pipes for the oil and gas industry
  • Reported equipment maintenance needs to supervisor or maintenance personnel as needed

Galvalume Coil Production Associate

United States Steel Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Packaged and stored steel coils weighing over 40 tons in preparation for shipment in a large warehouse and documented the location of the coils
  • Duty included the safe operation of large mobile equipment, large remote- control overhead cranes, large mobile equipment, forklifts, and gantry cranes
  • Safely loaded tractor-trailer trucks and rail cars for shipment
  • Assisted with repairs to the facility during outages
  • Safely operate hand and power tools to complete repetitive tasks.
  • Exceeded performance goals, consistently completing assigned tasks ahead of schedule without compromising on quality or safety standards.

Chef and Kitchen Manager

Smokey Joe’s Café
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Responsible for the profitable operation of a fast-paced café and supervision of kitchen associates
  • Ordered, purchased, and received shipments of food and beverages
  • Created new menu item recipes leading to increased sales revenue
  • Hired and trained staff on proper food preparation and kitchen safety techniques
  • Maintained a perfect safety rating with zero injuries to restaurant employees or customers
  • Oversaw and performed cleaning and sanitary needs of entire restaurant
  • Assisted with and directed maintenance staff and contractors about the repair or replacement of equipment
  • Delegated and directed the preparation of food to ensure food is cooked properly, with correct proportions, and is cooked and served quickly
  • Motivated staff during busy hours and heavy shifts, resolved customers concerns quickly

Production

Harbison-Walker Refractories
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Heavy industrial manufacturing facility team member
  • Responsible for general labor of all areas of production, shipping, and receiving
  • Operated mobile equipment and assisted maintenance staff to perform necessary repairs
  • Trained new employees and monitored employee performance and reported results to supervisors
  • Operated production and manufacturing equipment and machinery

Manager and Owner/Sole Proprietor

Don’s Lawn Care
01.1993 - 01.1998

sOwner or full-service lawn care business in the Birmingham metropolitan area

  • Schedule customer appointments, collect payments for services rendered, coordinated, and led all business operations
  • Responsible for all advertising, sales, business growth and development
  • Trained employees in the safe operation of all lawn care equipment and safety procedures
  • Marketed business leading to rapid growth and revenue
  • Advised diverse clientele as to their lawn and garden options for best results leading to perfect customer satisfaction
  • Do general lawn care duties like groundskeeping, and lawn maintenance including mowing, raking, mulching, weeding, fertilizing, edging, and pruning
  • Assist your team with customers’ landscape design, landscape construction, landscape installation, and landscape maintenance
  • Tend to flower beds using a sprinkler or irrigation system
  • Apply pesticide as needed for weed control
  • Maintained all machinery, vehicle, and equipment
  • Advise clients on how to maintain their landscaping design after work is completed

Server

Ralph and Kacoo’s- The Seafood Restaurant
01.1995 - 12.1995
  • Server in a very fast paced high volume upscale seafood restaurant
  • Provided excellent customer service to a very diverse group of customers
  • Advised and informed clients of menu selections
  • Delivered customers food hot and on time
  • Collected payments and thanked departing customers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management

The University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
12.2019

Certificate - Welding Technology

Lawson State Community College
01.2000

Skills

  • SHRM-CP
  • MS Office Suite
  • Google Office
  • Training and Development
  • Excellent Communication
  • Business Development
  • Employee Relations
  • Leadership
  • Scheduling
  • Administration
  • Talent Development
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Employment Law

Personal Information

Title: SHRM-CP

Technical College

Lawson State Community College, Welding Technology, 1998-2000, Certificate Program, Gained multi-process welding certification SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW welding processes., Coursework included hands on training in industrial maintenance and repair, fabrication and blueprint reading of metal structures, non-destructive and destructive testing of various metals., Industrial safety, oxy-fuel cutting and welding, plasma, carbon arc cutting with air, and general safety., Elected by classmates to serve as American Welding Society Student Chapter Advisor for Bessemer State Community College., Received scholarship from American Welding Society and recognition from faculty for accomplishments.

Timeline

Back-of-the-House Team Member

Jim-n-Nick’s Community BBQ
01.2021 - Current

Management and Organizational Development Intern

Vulcan Materials Company
05.2019 - 08.2019

Business Management Intern

Redemptive Cycles
05.2016 - 08.2016

Tubular Quality Control Laboratory Associate

United States Steel Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2006

Crane Operator for Fairfield Tubular

United States Steel Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2006

Galvalume Coil Production Associate

United States Steel Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2006

Chef and Kitchen Manager

Smokey Joe’s Café
01.1998 - 01.1999

Production

Harbison-Walker Refractories
01.1996 - 01.1998

Server

Ralph and Kacoo’s- The Seafood Restaurant
01.1995 - 12.1995

Manager and Owner/Sole Proprietor

Don’s Lawn Care
01.1993 - 01.1998

Bachelor of Science - Management

The University of Alabama At Birmingham

Certificate - Welding Technology

Lawson State Community College
Donald E. Battle, Jr. SHRM-CP