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Kenneth D. Cherry

Columbus,OH

Summary

Thirteen years of comprehensive human resource experience including recruitment and retention, training and development, conflict resolution, change management, labor relations, and benefits administration. Experience managing large complex properties effectively increasing service scores and employee effectiveness. Managed a staff of five human resources professionals, with two moving into director roles.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

KYC Specialist

JP Morgan Chase
01.2016 - Current
  • Review Business and Consumer accounts to determine expert knowledge of the customer as it related to various Anti-Money Laundering and Terroristic Financing laws and provisions
  • Follows established procedures ensuring compliance with all rules and policies
  • Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders to foster seamless communication throughout the KYC process.

Telephone Banker

JP Morgan Chase
09.2015 - 01.2016
  • Provide excellent service to customers calling regarding their Chase Accounts over the telephone
  • Received Top Performer ratings for the first two months of my three months of employment

Human Resources Director

Millennium Broadway Hotel
12.2005 - 07.2007
  • Company Overview: The Millennium Broadway is the Flagship property of the Millennium Hotels and Resorts the Americas
  • Implemented people oriented initiatives to enhance retention, including sporting, performance recognition and communication programs
  • Worked aggressively with the union to negotiate several union agreements for the laundry and the security departments
  • Supervised a staff of five and received comprehensive audits with no findings
  • Completed comprehensive training for all management staff in diversity and harassment prevention
  • The Millennium Broadway is the Flagship property of the Millennium Hotels and Resorts the Americas

Human Resources Director

Millennium Cincinnati Hotel
02.2001 - 12.2005
  • Reorganized human resources office, implementing new programs and procedures to meet audit standards
  • Recognized twice for outstanding audits with no findings
  • Negotiated two union contracts in the room's division area
  • Resisted two attempts to organize the food and beverage areas
  • Formulated interview processes and procedures based on the company's new-targeted selection program
  • Awarded group rating after several years of work to reduce worker compensation claims

Assistant Human Resources Director

Millennium Cincinnati Hotel
06.1995 - 02.2001
  • Implemented comprehensive programs to reduce worker compensation cost and return to work programs
  • Reduced overall cost regarding unemployment
  • Instituted orientation and training programs
  • Effectively passed and protected the property from liability during two department of labor audits

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
08.2024

Skills

  • Effective communication: Frequent discussions, negotiations, and mediation are part of the role
  • Leadership: Leading by example and empowering others
  • Problem-solving ability: Handling workplace challenges
  • Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others
  • Organizational skills: Staying focused on higher priority tasks and time management

References

Available upon request

Relatedexperience

  • KYC Specialist, JP Morgan Chase, 800 Brooksedge Drive, Westerville, Ohio, 43081, 01/17/16, Present, Review Business and Consumer accounts to determine expert knowledge of the customer as it related to various Anti-Money Laundering and Terroristic Financing laws and provisions., Follows established procedures ensuring compliance with all rules and policies.
  • Telephone Banker, JP Morgan Chase, 1111 Polaris Pkwy (McCoy Dr.), Columbus, Ohio, 43240, 09/08/15, 01/17/16, Provide excellent service to customers calling regarding their Chase Accounts over the telephone., Received Top Performer ratings for the first two months of my three months of employment.
  • Service Team Leader, Meijer Store 143, Lewis Center, Ohio, 11/17/08, 07/15/15, Planned, directed and controlled the activities of the service department., Responsible for cashiers, utility workers, service coordinators, service desk personnel, and cash office attendants., Assists in coordinating and facilitating the guest check out experience by directing cashiers, helping cashiers and participating in cash handling and cash drops., Provides direct leadership as a Cashier Trainer in all aspects of the job., Participate in Meijer's Safety program for two years as Safety Co-Chair.
  • Human Resources Director, Millennium Broadway Hotel, New York City, New York, 12/02/05, 07/13/07, Implemented people oriented initiatives to enhance retention., Worked aggressively with the union to negotiate several union agreements., Supervised a staff of five and received comprehensive audits with no findings.
  • Human Resources Director, Millennium Cincinnati Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio, 02/07/01, 12/02/05, Reorganized human resources office, implementing new programs and procedures to meet audit standards., Negotiated two union contracts in the room's division area.
  • Assistant Human Resources Director, Millennium Cincinnati Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio, 06/26/95, 02/07/01, Implemented comprehensive programs to reduce worker compensation cost and return to work programs., Instituted orientation and training programs.

Timeline

KYC Specialist

JP Morgan Chase
01.2016 - Current

Telephone Banker

JP Morgan Chase
09.2015 - 01.2016

Human Resources Director

Millennium Broadway Hotel
12.2005 - 07.2007

Human Resources Director

Millennium Cincinnati Hotel
02.2001 - 12.2005

Assistant Human Resources Director

Millennium Cincinnati Hotel
06.1995 - 02.2001

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Kenneth D. Cherry