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THOMAS TOTH
Education
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Professional Management

Webster University Melbourne, Florida
MA Human Resources Development

Experience


Mercedes Homes, Inc. 2004- Present
Melbourne, Florida
Director Human Resources/Employment Services
An integral member of the management team providing HR leadership to corporate and divisional leaders, (25 Field locations). $1.2 billion company with 2,500 employees, Mercedes also operates two manufacturing companies, Space Coast Truss and Solid Walls Systems. Partnering with key stakeholders in the development/execution of innovative HR strategies/solutions to meet business needs and drive organizational effectiveness and profitability. Defined and established HR metrics in congruence with corporate mission. Managed a third party recuiting agency since 2006 focusing on non-residential placements (subsidiary of Mercedes Homes). This was developed as a profit center and focused on Heavy Civil, Waste Water, Transportation, Energy, Chemical, and Refinery.

Highlighted areas of experience not limited to:
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Recruiting
_ Budgeting/Forecasting
_ Corporate Branding
_Organizational Effectiveness
_Applicant assessment
Di Diversity
_Employee assessment
_Training and Development/Six Sigma
_Performance Management
_Consult corporate/division management
_Compensation Planning
_Succession Planning
_Employee Retention
_Employee Relations
_ Arbitration/Mediation
_Relocation program
_Benefits/ vendor selection
_Policies
_Established college draft
_360 feedback program/survey
_Drug Free Work Place Program, and pre-employment drug testing
_Safety (OSHA)
_EEO
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Visa program for international candidates 20-50 annually
_ Vendor relations and negotiations/RFP
_Design and develop college recruiting program
_Promotion assessment program
_Strong generalist experience
_HRIS
_ATS (applicant tracking)
_FMLA
OFCCP
_FLSA
_Employment law
_Planning/Budgeting
_ Prepared and analyzed HR metrics
_HIPPA
_ Staff development
Labor Relations
_ COBRA
ERISA
ADA






Trader Publishing Company 2001-2004
Norfolk, Virginia
Senior National Management Recruiter
Recruited Mechanical Engineers, Process Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Manufacturing Foreman, Quality Engineers, Plant Managers, front line managers, skilled trades, sales/marketing, HR, and Finance. Acted as an internal consultant to corporate, manufacturing, and divisional management to achieve business goals. Negotiated with union representatives for largest private printing operation in the United States. Practiced union avoidance in all non union manufacturing areas. Directed all processes relating to staffing. Managed team of seven personnel to ensure all staffing goals were consistently met. Supported approximately 300 locations including two major call centers (1,000 EE) as a partner with senior management. Trader Publishing has over 10,000 employees and has revenues of over three billion dollars.

PartsBase.com 1999- 2001
Boca Raton, Florida
HR Employment Manager
Sales organization focusing on aviation parts location through a sophisticated online application. Within a team environment used all available media to identify candidates. Filtered and reviewed all possible job candidates from sales to technical positions in rapidly growing environment. Specific time line requirements were exceeded. Company staff grew from twenty to 250 within two years (60% sales 40% technical). International experience to include efforts in China, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK.


_Reduced cost per hire from $4,850 to $2,350

_Established metrics and set goals for recruiter performance

_Researched and installed Act Database

_ Employee Compensation Design


_ Stock option program development

_Responsible for employee relation issues documentation and solutions

Krieger Financial, Inc. 1997 1999
Boca Raton, Florida
Director of Operations/Human Resources
Direct all operational processes including but not limited to the approval of customer fund and security movements, account opening/document trade processing, margin, pre and post settlement date open items management (fails, trade differences).

_Work closely with the branch manager, administrative manager and compliance groups to insure adherence to the governing internal and external rules and regulations.
_Direct brokers on operational and compliance issues while insuring the highest level of customer service possible.
_Responsible for hiring; recruiting, screening, interviewing, and retention, negotiating offers. Created and implemented on boarding process for all new hires, including background checks and new employee orientations.
_Processed benefits, payroll, implemented HR policies and procedures, implemented, developed planning process including mentoring, training, on-line courses
_ 401k administrator
_Counseled/trained employees on job roles and responsibilities; conducted mid-year and annual performance reviews.
_Managed as a leader and mentor all staff by providing coaching, praise and feedback on performance.
_Supported and directed associates on service, new business and commission related issues collaborated with the branch manager in carrying out operational components of the branchs compliance and supervisory programs.
_Developed annual business plan including revenue projections, and budgets.

Joseph Charles and Associates 1994-1997
Boca Raton, Florida
HR/Recruiter

Played a pivotal roll in the growth of this regional investment banking firm. I was responsible for all recruiting efforts of Stock Brokers, Analysts, and Traders. Primary focus was on recruiting brokers with at least five million USD in annual commission from competing firms.


Motorola Corporation 1991-1994
Boynton Beach,
QC Production Tech

Worked in manufacturing producing multiple products for the Paging Products Division. Chosen to be a part of advanced research team to produce next generation paging products in a highly automated environment. Worked with printed circuit board machines and RF modulators. Very familiar with the concepts of continuous improvement and was in charge of tracking DPU/quality control. Captain on Motorola Quality Improvement Team chosen to compete in Shamburg, Illinois (corporate headquarters). Trained in Six Sigma, Kaizen manufacturing philosophies.


Professional soccer with the now defunct Sunshine League from 1987-1993


Professional Affiliations

SHRM, ASTD

Seminars:

Disney Institute
Leading a Culture of Excellence

EMA
Employment Selection Conference


SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

MS Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, Lotus, Brass Ring, ADP HRIS, Vurv/Taleo, People Soft, Power Point, QuickBooks.