J.

Steven Collie
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931)722-8006
scollie@tds.net
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstevencollie
Executive Human Resources Director
Executive Management| Turnaround Architect | Risk Manager
Versatile, high-energy executive who leverages personnel resources to advance enterprise
mission.
Deep expertise in employee selection, development and retention. Experienced in growth and
expansion. Dynamic experience in development of training programs for private and government
organizations. Ability to partner with and/or assume operations management, fostering efficient,
cost-effective processes so they feel like a partner not a vendor. Versatile and Flexible
Hands-on leader, superior senior manager with proven results, achieving ambitious goals by
educating and empowering cross-functional teams. Expert on internal and external compliance, risk
management, organized labor relations and employee benefits. Experience in a variety of industries,
including manufacturing/distribution, education, transportation and government and completing
projects on time because of my ability to get things done. Expert in workers compensation
administration and management. Valued member of senior management team. Trusted CEO
advisor. Seasoned Safety and Compliance Manager.

Education
Masters Degree in Human Resources Development, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN - 1997
Masters Equivalent, Public Administration, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 36 Hours -1987
BS, Political Science/Pre-Law, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN - 1978

Executive Performance
JT Shannon Lumber Group
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Memphis, TN- Feb 2014 to Present

Recruitment/Employee Development | Risk Manager |Complex Safety & Compliance

|Production Support
Led company of over 500 personnel to growth and profitability managing personnel over six
states and two foreign countries. Developed recruitment strategies and organizational goals in the
context of HR, operations and logistics to move this company to a high level of success over the
international market for superior flooring products. Transitioned HR and Operations from culture of
scrambling to address acute situations to one of long-range stability, managed growth and partnering
with employees. Worked with managers in Asia to develop sales staff as well as first line supervisors
and managers. 8 direct reports. Workers Compensation expertise resulted in proven success across
three states.

Human Resources
Attained and retained quality employees by revamping benefits and adding to retirement
selections, and developed Applicant Tracking System for highly skilled applicants.
Enhanced the managers positions with better leadership development and training.
Empowerment model taught to all mid managers.
Thru hands on training and development, improved employee performance, workplace safety
and employee understanding of enterprise goals by developing a formal training program
within HR.
Health Safety Environment
Completed safety and environmental inspections, identified issues and develop corrective action
plans to insure compliance with applicable safety, health and environmental regulations including
OSHA, EPA, HAZMAT, DOT, and state and local regulations.
Presided as Chairperson for companys Safety and Compliance Team.
Developed an Incident/Accident Investigation Team that included members of staff, supervisors,
and safety committee members.
Conducted safety training orientation sessions and maintained 100% compliance with required
training for over 500 employees--- 700 to includes private contractors, logistics and temporary
hires
Implemented auditing program and risk ranking system that prioritized corrective actions and
safety incentive programs
Operations
Supported production growth to 30M sq. ft. of hardwood flooring annually.
Managed major construction/capital improvement products totaling $20M+, completing them
on time and under budget
Orchestrate complex, interdependent resource and compliance elements.
o Assumed role of onsite safety, risk manager and compliance manager
o Oversee Title V operations, compliance and reporting and servings as Energy Manager.
o Trainer for Blood-borne pathogens and First Aid training requirements

Hassell and Hughes Lumber Company

VICE PRESIDENT (OPERATIONS) AND HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR

Collinwood, TN -19962014

Employee Development | Risk Management | Complex Compliance | Production Support

Led company through 300+% growth, providing vision for profitable, safe and cost-effective
operations powered by top-flight personnel. Architect for strategies to achieve organizational goals
in the context of HR, operations and logistics. Developed the HR and Operations from ground up at
the corporate level as well as for satellite locations. Revamped out dated procedures and developed
a strategy and culture to one of long-range stability, managed growth and partnering with
employees. 8 direct reports. Managed budgets for key departments.
Human Resources
Attained and retained quality employees, implementing first ever benefits program.
Powered and managed growth from 69 to 385+ employees in 6 years.
Improved employee performance, workplace safety and employee understanding of enterprise
goals by developing a formal training program within HR.

Operations
Supported production growth to 12M sq ft of hardwood flooring annually.
Growth architect. Supervisor and key contact for the management of 3 major
construction/capital improvement products totaling $10M+, bringing them all in on-time and
on-budget.
Orchestrate complex, interdependent resource and compliance elements.
o Assumed role of onsite safety manager, creating internal policies and processes and
ensuring internal and external compliance (OSHA).
o Oversee energy usage and conservation as Energy Manager.
Business Leadership
Effectively managed risk, matching coverage with liabilities, while lowering insurance costs
across the board.
Eliminated critical legal, PR and business risks by formalizing previously ad hoc approach to
complex portfolio of state and federal permits and environmental compliance.
Established organization as responsible, productive member of industry and community.
o Serving 10th year on Tennessee Forestry Association Workers Compensation Fund board.
Three times-elected chairman. Doubled employer participation. Manage $15M in premium.
Lobbied successfully to affect positive changes in state workers comp laws.
University of Tennessee, Center for Government Training
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Nashville, TN - 19941996

Training & Development | Government Clients | Organizational Change | Quality/TQM

Contributed critical expertise and leadership to open new Total Quality Management consulting
channel. Orchestrated day-to-day operations and collaborated on long-term strategies of the
universitys training and professional development agency for state, county and municipal leaders.
Created project-based, system-wide programs for Local Government Leadership Program. Trained
and developed emerging leaders in government and private sector.

Drove $33.5M in training and operations consulting revenue.

Spearheaded first-ever building and fire codes certification program, becoming sole point of
contact for such training statewide. Program is still thriving.
Developed training strategies and scheduling for the Critical Care Unit program for Nurses and
Paramedics
Accelerated time-to-market of new services by leveraging expertise of internal and external
groups statewide.
Instrumental in landing and growing key accounts including City of Memphis and City of
Chattanooga.

City of Waynesboro
CITY MANAGER

Waynesboro, TN - 19921994

Legislation | P&L | Public Utilities | Event Management

Transformed administrative office from technologically and operationally antiquated organization
to modern, efficient force for improving quality of life in Waynesboro. Oversaw all City
departments, including Natural Gas, Water, Sewer, General Government, Budget, Police and Fire,
Street and Park. Managed logistics of all City Council meetings, public hearings, Planning Commission
meetings, etc. Presented fiscal recommendations, including supporting metrics to City Council.
Supervised and trained all police officers and firefighters in First Response First Aid, Blood-borne
Pathogen programs. 35 reports. $15.8M budget.

Acquired $1.5M+ in grant money for sewer improvements.

Modernized water and sewer plants and delivery networks.

Led writing, production and distribution of Policies and Procedures Handbook. Wrote
associated ordinances, all of which were adopted by Council.

EARLY CAREER OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN US AIR FORCE, CULMINATING IN

COMMAND OF MILITARY AIRLIFTS LARGEST AND BUSIEST COMMERCIAL
AIRPORT/GATEWAY, PROCESSING MORE THAN 250K DOD PASSENGERS ANNUALLY.
SERVER IN NUMEROUS OVERSEAS LOCATIONS INCLUDING JAPAN AND KOREA.
MANAGED ALL CONTRACTED SERVICES AND ORGANIZED LABOR RELATIONSHIPS. $180M
BUDGET... AIRLIFT OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS OFFICER MANAGING 20 OFFSHORE
OPERATIONS PROVIDING LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND AIRLIFT SERVICES.
Professional Affiliations
Adjunct Professor, Columbia State Community College, Management and Business Administration
Taught Management and Leadership Development Courses and Organizational Management
Member- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)-Completed SHRM Senior Professional
Course
Chairman, Tennessee Forestry Associations Workers Compensation Fund
President Waynesboro Rotary Club 2009 -2010