DON C.

THIGPEN, PHR
21656 Mahon Drive * Southfield, MI 48075
248.357.5283 (H) * mahon248@comcast.net

Summary
Experienced Senior Human Resource Generalist, with Training
& Development background. $69 million in annual revenue
organization with 239 employees in three locations. Direct
day-to-day human resource operations. Coordinated LOA & Benefits
policy(s) to eliminate $175,000 in agency losses and abuses.

Core competencies include:

* Recruiting & Staffing * Benefits/Welfare Administration
* Policy Development * Training & Development
* Budgeting * Facilities Management
* Service Contract Mgmt. * Strategic Planning

DELRAY UNITED ACTION COUNCIL 1997-2010

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SR. HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST-2006 to 2010
Supervised staff of 2, plus Transportation, Facilities
Management, Safety and Security. Provided agency with
current legal information and guidance regarding policies,
job duties, wages, and benefits. Coached managers/supervisors
with grievance process and EEO investigations, employee
relations and the execution of discipline, termination, and
employee evaluations. Oversight of agency liability exposure,
compliance with FMLA,OSHA, ADA, HIPAA, FMLA, EEOC, CORBA and
labor laws. Implemented Return to Work Program. Developed
agencys Emergency Management Plan.
HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST, 2003 to 2006
Served as lead at all levels of agencys Talent Acquisition.
Recruited 350 plus staff members. Used sourcing methods,
build and maintain relationships to control recruitment
expenses, create candidate pipeline and reduce time the to
fill vacancies. Worked with hiring managers to define position
core accountabilities, 5% reduction in staff turnover.
HR - TRAINING & VENDOR MANAGEMENT, 2001 to 2003
Coordinated, scheduled and monitor all training & Safety
requirements. Upgrade/ verify elearning and seminar
attendance. Managed training budget, quality, supported
agency audits, And licensing. Oversaw Safety and
Security, Facility Management, and workers compensation
claims. Negotiated $3.7M in service and Vendor contracts.
SENIOR TRAINER, 1997 to 2001
Responsible for execution of agency Training schedule.
Developed, coordinated and executed training initiatives
to 2,000+ employees. Supported agency program audits,
licensing, and training to meet state standards and
funding requirements.
DEVELOPMENTAL DIMENSIONS INTERNATIONAL (DDI), Southfield,
MI. ASSESSMENT CENTER ADMINISTRATOR- 03/2008 to 09/2008.
Traveled to North America GM automotive plants set-up a
temporary facility to administer orientation, written
test and production simulation exercises to identify
potential new GM employees. * Administered approximately
10,000 pre-employment assessments.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, OMLS, HRMS,
ADP (ezlabor/payExpert), Crystal Reports, HR-Banner.
EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, Detroit, MI
Master of Arts in Industrial Relations (12/2010)
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Kalamazoo, MI
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration /
Criminal Justice
Professional Credentials:
SHRM - PHR Certification
SHRM Professional Membership
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY CORPORATE LEARNING
INSTITUTE, Kalamazoo, MI - Train the Trainer
Certificate E-CORNELL, CORNELL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
OF INDUSTRIAL AND LABOR RELATIONS - Benefits &
Compensation Certificate
Affiliations & Awards:
Board President, Trustee Oak Park Board of
Education (1999 to 2007)
Presidents Award, National Association of School
Boards (2006)
Board Leadership, Training & Education Committees,
Michigan Assoc. of School Boards (2001 to 2006)
Presenter, National Association of School Boards
National Conference (2007)
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Military Career
United States Marine Corps Honorable Discharge