Kevin Shepard
East Jordan,MI
Summary
Accomplished and performance-driven executive with extensive experience in leading strategic initiatives for high-growth organizations. Proven expertise in finance, administration, logistics and management. Entrepreneurial mindset with aptitude for initiating and managing administration and HR departments from scratch.
Overview
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1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Director
Charlevoix County
Charlevoix, MI
01.2010 - 06.2026
- Created professional relationships with employees to appoint and select officials, municipalities, and the general public. Established and deployed short- and long-term corporate human capital plans, such as employee relations, talent acquisition, succession planning, compensation/benefits, and performance management.
- Designed and executed policies and procedures for performance reviews, hiring/termination, discipline, and job descriptions to enhance HR processes.
- Designed and executed new policies and procedures, such as performance review, hiring/termination, discipline, and job descriptions.
- Revamped and implemented the employee handbook, modernizing content and compliance for contemporary workplace standards.
HR Director/County Administrator
Charlevoix County
Charlevoix, MI
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Overseeing the day-to-day of County operations and departments. Also overseeing the human resources operations, including ensuring compliance with regulations, administering budgets, assessing staffing needs, hiring employees, designing training programs, and developing benefits and compensation plans.
- Planned and implemented administration and HR departments at Charlevoix County using strategic approaches and technology for effective information sharing.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with local, state, and federal legislators to foster collaboration and support for county initiatives.
- Administered multi-million-dollar budget as well as spearheaded several multi-million-dollar municipal projects.
HR Generalist / Comp. & Benefits Administrator
Lexamar Corporation/Magna International
Boyne City, MI
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Administered employee benefits processes, including health care, life, disability, pension, 401K, training, FMLA, and COBRA. Developed research database for compensation across 40+ career fields. Oversaw HR department functions, including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay and benefits, managing leave, and enforcing company policies.
- Administered employee benefits processes, such as health care, life, disability, pension, 401K, training, FMLA, and COBRA. Planned and created research database for compensation, consisting of 40+ different career fields. Oversaw day-to-day functions of the HR department, including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, while enforcing company policies and practices.
- Managed HR functions, including labor relations, hiring/terminations, payroll, FMLA, ERISA, COBRA, training, workers compensation, and staffing.
Education
Master's Degree - Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKBachelor of Science (BS) - Workforce Education & Training Development
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, ILAssociate of Science (AS) - Instructional Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, ALAssociate of Science (AS) - Liberal Studies
Yuba Community College
Marysville, CASkills
- HR policy design
- Recruitment initiatives
- Employee training
- Performance enhancement
- Employee relations
- Employment law
- HR planning
- Operations Management
- Budget management
- Financial management
- Payroll management
- Compliance management
- Process improvement
- Project Management
- Departmental Supervision
Certification
Certified TS 16949 Quality Auditor
Personal Information
Title: HR Director & County Administrator
Dear Hiring Manager:
- I am excited to have the potential opportunity to deliver exceptional results as the next Senior Manager Human Resources. I respectfully request your consideration of the enclosed resume. After reviewing the requirements for this role, I am confident in my ability to add value to your organization.
- As a highly focused and passionate human resources management professional with outstanding leadership and interpersonal abilities, I am prepared to advance the long-term goals and core mission of Lensa. My background in HR is very diverse. I have working HR experience in local and federal Government, automotive, retail and as a proud veteran of the USAF. Specific HR duties include employee relations, culture development, benefits administration, employee acquisition strategies, risk management, partnering with executive leaders on high-level decision-making, and leading change initiatives. From coaching and developing talented personnel to implementing solutions designed to optimize efficiency and productivity, I resolve objectives that achieve employee satisfaction and long-term retention.
- I also have over a decade of public administration experience including multi-million dollar capital projects to overseeing a multimillion-dollar budget.
- Some of my accomplishments include:
- Planned and implemented (and created) the HR culture in County by utilizing strategic approaches along with technology and information-sharing tactics.
- Administered multi-million-dollar budget as well as spearheaded several multi-million-dollar municipal projects.
- Designed and executed new policies and procedures, such as performance review, hiring/termination, discipline, and job descriptions.
- Minimized cost of health care for Charlevoix County. Reduced 2026 a 1 year increase of 30% down to 7%.
- Reducing workers comp claims and missed time situations.
- I am proud of the contributions I’ve made to each organization I’ve served, and I’m ready for my next challenge. I would be proud to call Lensa my professional home. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss this position with you in further detail
- Sincerely
- Kevin Shepard
- Date: 1/12/2026
Additional Experience
- Store Management – Walmart Corporation, Petoskey/Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Training Manager/Education Manager – United States Air Force, Beale AFB & RAF Lakenheath, England
- Counselor/Human Relations –University of Oklahoma, RAF Lakenheath, England
Timeline
HR Director/County Administrator
Charlevoix County
01.2012 - 01.2016
HR Director
Charlevoix County
01.2010 - 06.2026
HR Generalist / Comp. & Benefits Administrator
Lexamar Corporation/Magna International
01.2002 - 01.2010
Associate of Science (AS) - Liberal Studies
Yuba Community College
Associate of Science (AS) - Instructional Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Workforce Education & Training Development
Southern Illinois University
Master's Degree - Human Relations
University of Oklahoma