WILLIAM J.

CARDER, SPHR, CMSP

3861 Colonial Trail
770-942-8694 Ho
me
Douglasville, GA 30135
jc7331bc@westpost.net
404-219-7281 Mobile
OPERATIONS/HR/SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Accomplished, results-focused professional with successful experience leading an
d managing programs for Fortune 500 Company. Strong communicator and rapport bui
lder able to establish productive relationships with staff at all organizational
levels including hourly personnel and executive staff. Strategic, insightful pr
oblem solver committed to impacting bottom-line through cost reductions and prof
itability improvements.
Professional strengths and areas of expertise include:
Safety Performance Employee Relations Conflict Resolution Organizational Develop
ment
Risk Management Federal & State Compliance Performance Management Merger & Acqui
sition Integration
Behavior Management Team Building & Leadership Operations Management Communicati
on

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS & QUALIFICATIONS

* Established formal training program for manufacturer of heat energy systems fo
r the forestry industry (OSB, OSL, Plywood). Implemented program in constructio
n division reducing EMR and reducing workers compensation costs by 67%
* Appointed to execute and manage special projects in HR, operations, risk manag
ement, and safety based on track record of delivering expedient, high quality wo
rk.
* Established Safety and Worker's Compensation program delivering 84% reduction
in annual Worker's Compensation costs from $300K+ to $50K per year.
* Negotiated $1M+ in existing Worker's Compensation cases to $250K.
* Achieved 95% success in barring unemployment claims against company through cl
ose monitoring of employee performance and participation in unemployment hearing
s.
* Reduced voluntary employee turnover to 2% by establishing and maintaining posi
tive employee relations, building staff morale, and instituting team-based work
environment.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Teaford Company, Inc./Teaford Construction Company, LLC 2005-2009
Director of Safety and Field HR
Key Achievements:
* Developed Safety and Training Program, effectively reducing Experience Modific
ation Rate from 1.40 to 1.02 in one year.
* Reduced OSHA fines through negotiations and implementation of training program
s.
* Reduced Worker's Comp claims 67% in first year.
* Trained site managers and site safety managers in hiring, terminations and cus
tomer relations.
* OSHA authorized to conduct Construction OSHA 10 and 30 hour Training and issue
cards. Instructor status is active.
* Reduced Total Incident Rate from 9.2 to 2.36, a reduction of 74%.
* Negotiated safety variances with large client, enabling company to be awarded
three multi million dollar contracts.
* Reduced workers comp costs 70% in 2007 and additional 96% to date 2008.
* Oversaw construction safety in 7 states and manufacturing safety in the Atlant
a plant.
* Successful in creating "Safety as a Core Value".
* Developed Human Resources data base for recruiting various construction crafts
people, filling over 200 positions in a two month period.
* Managed HR field requirements, including interviews, employment pre-screening,
hiring, terminations, and disciplinary issues with craft and/or management memb
ers.
* Traveled extensively with multi-site/multi-state responsibilities for safety a
nd human resources, providing all resources required.
Lafarge Aggregates Southeast, Inc. (Formerly Blue Circle Aggregates); Alpharetta
, GA 1991 - 2005
SPECIAL PROJECT MANAGER, PERFORMANCE GROUP (2004 - 2005)
Appointed to implement and launch Lafarge Maintenance Module across all Southeas
t Aggregate operations. Communicated implemented corporate actions as liaison to
U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety, and Health Administration officials.
Key Achievements:
* Sustained facility operations producing 15% of corporate profit in Southeast t
hrough development of $4M critical operational and safety plan to re-open mining
area by repairing and mediating major high wall failure.
* Ensured compliance with Maintenance Module program through frequent plant insp
ections and interactions with operations personnel.
Designed and created site specific maintenance manuals to instruct plant employe
es in proper inspection and maintenance for all crushing and conveying equipment
.

REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, S.E., U.S. Ready Mix Concrete Division (2002 -
2003)
Executed all HR generalist functions for 1100+ personnel including corporate and
management recruitment and hiring, new employee orientation, job description cr
eation, Hay system position evaluation, performance management review, terminati
ons and documentation processing, and attendance at unemployment hearings. Couns
eled internal department managers in hiring, terminations, EEO complaint avoidan
ce, and benefit plan communications.
Regional Human Resources Manager Continued
Key Achievements:
* Played instrumental role in developing program to identify succession candidat
es and implement development training for high potential talent by preparing div
ision section of Organizational and Human Resources review.
* Identified potential employment candidates through participation in college re
cruiting events.
* Negotiated union avoidance at 10 plants, and union contract at remaining one p
lant.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (2001 - 2002)
Appointed as integration team member to assist in presenting corporate communica
tions to employees. Promoted to position in Ready Mix operations following corpo
rate acquisition by Lafarge, S.A.
Key Achievements:
* Facilitated integration meetings to gain synergies from merged companies' repr
esentatives.
* Maintained employee morale through clear communication of benefits programs an
d preparation of open enrollment meetings at all plants throughout merged corpor
ation.
* Contributed to seamless transition from Norcross to Alpharetta by assisting Re
gional Vice President of Human Resources with office relocation during business
operations.
DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES AND SAFETY (1998 - 2001)
Administered HR program, directed benefit roll-out programs, and managed award-w
inning safety program for 375 employees in Southeast United States. Trained and
mentored new Safety Manager. Served as active executive staff member.
Key Achievements:
* Maintained positive staff morale and retained key personnel (only one loss) th
rough weekly and daily written communications, weekly staff meetings, and relati
onship management during hostile takeover attempt of Blue Circle by Lafarge, S.A
.
* Motivated personnel to improve company profitability, eliminate weaknesses, an
d elevate company's FTSE and NYSE stock valuation by assisting executive team in
presenting employees with corporate plans to avoid takeover.
* Collaborated with Vice President of Human Resources and labor attorneys to neg
otiate beneficial union contract with United Steelworkers.
* Recognized for outstanding service by the Georgia Crushed Stone Association wi
th Georgia Crushed Stone "Eagle Award" for services rendered as Safety Committee
Chairman for 2 consecutive years.
* Hired and trained safety manager for Canadian Operations, requiring frequent t
ravel to 17 sites in the Toronto, Ontario area.
SAFETY DIRECTOR (1994 - 1998)
Designed, implemented, and managed formal safety program. Served as field HR gen
eralist providing managers and employees with benefits, counseling, and hiring a
nd termination procedural assistance. Facilitated quarry safety training for Can
adian Safety Manager.
Key Achievements:
* Eliminated annual lost time accidents from previous record of six lost time ac
cidents per year through design and implementation of formal safety program.
* Appointed to introduce safety program at corporate headquarters in London, Eng
land due to recognition as company's best safety program worldwide.
* Reduced annual Worker's Compensation costs by 83% ($300K to $50K) through clos
e monitoring of all accident claims.
* Delivered hundreds of thousands of dollars in company savings by negotiating a
nd settling backlogged claims.
* Worked with Canadian operations' 17 sites to design and implement safety progr
ams.
GENERAL FOREMAN, DOUGLASVILLE QUARRY (1991 - 1994)
Managed daily quarry operations including oversight for 28 direct reports, crush
ing plant maintenance, mobile fleet leadership, and pit management.
General Foreman, Douglasville Quarry Continued
Key Achievements:
* Achieved significant productivity improvements, cost reductions, and increased
plant uptime and tons per operating hour through effective team building and le
adership as interim plant manager during plant manager's two-year special assign
ment.
* Ranked as top producer for tons per man-hour with lowest total cost per ton in
Southeast United States.
* Increased plant production by nearly 50% from 680K to 1.2M+ tons per year.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Business Management Degree - Massey College; Atlanta, GA
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Human Resources Certification - Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw, GA
Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP)
OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer OTI-500 (Current to 2010)
Professional Supervisor Train the Trainer - Queen's University; Toronto, Ontario
, Canada
Supply and Disbursement Training - U.S. Navy; Charleston, SC
MSHA Certified Instructor (Blue Card Holder)
Blanchard Situational Leadership Training
Covey Time Management Training
Facilitation and Change Management Training

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society of Human Resource Managers * International Society of Mine Safety Profes
sionals

MILITARY SERVICE
United States Navy
Disbursing Clerk Second Class * Vietnam War Veteran * Honorably Discharged

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
MS Word * Excel * PowerPoint * Outlook * Lotus Notes * Org Plus * Media Response
Trained

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Habitat for Humanity * U.S. Jaycees Life Member * Masonic Lodge