DAVID KUNES, PHR, SHRM

636 Cider Press Loop, Joppa, Maryland 21085

443.829.7242
davekunes@comcast.net

HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES ~ STAFF RECRUITMENT AND RETEN
TION
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ~ EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ~ MENTORING AND MOTIVATION ~ FMLA
~ ADA
QUALITY PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT ~ SAFETY MANAGEMENT ~ BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION A
DMINISTRATION

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Remarkably astute, growth-driven, and versatile senior executive honed with broa
d-based experience in human resources management within expansive workforce orga
nization. Possess stellar reputation in overseeing employee relations, regulator
y compliance, staff training, and safety operations. Well-versed in developing a
nd implementing innovative strategies and programs to effect dramatic improvemen
ts in efficiency, productivity, and business processes toward successful attainm
ent of organizational goals. Recognized as a hands-on manager with outstanding l
eadership, interpersonal, problem resolution, communication, and relationship-bu
ilding skills. Known for extreme capability to multitask in a fiercely competiti
ve, challenging, and fast-paced environment.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Commended for establishing the HR Department to maximize the strategic u
se of human resources
- Adhere strict compliance to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Famil
y and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and US federal and state labor laws and employmen
t laws
- Significantly reduced unemployment tax rate by 7 points and brought bene
fits into legal compliance in 2001
- Played a vital role in introducing Health Savings Account (HSAs) and Hea
lth Reimbursement Account (HRAs)
- Expertly administered the Accounting Department as well as the $4M 401k
plan
- Initiated the development of Employee Manual, Anti-discrimination Policy
/ Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Anti Harassment Policy including Sexual
Harassment, At-Will Policy, Family Medical Leave Act Policy
- Instrumental in designing and implementing corporate handbook and polici
es and procedures
- Displayed unsurpassed leadership for 600 employees at corporate headquar
ters at eight subsidiary companies
- Organized employee annual evaluation programs encompassing employee goal
s and objectives for the upcoming year

RELATED EXPERIENCE
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR 2000–PRESENT
THE CLASSIC CATERING PEOPLE ~ OWINGS MILLS, MD
- Direct and coordinate daily operational aspects of human resource manage
ment activities of a statewide foodservice organization
- Determine staffing requirements: recruit, interview, and hire staff and
oversee various personnel processes such as preparing work schedules, evaluating
performance, and administering disciplinary action
- Prepare job descriptions and facilitate new employee orientation to fost
er a positive attitude toward fulfillment of organizational objectives
- Facilitate training to staff to develop their competencies and achieve t
he maximum level of performance
- Evaluate compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive pro
grams and ensure compliance with legal requirements
- Work collaboratively with various employment agencies and recruiters for
both professional and hourly staff, direct hires, temporary worker to permanent
s, and straight temporary employment needs
- Improve employee satisfaction and retention by identifying and respondin
g to concerns under time constraints
- Provide expert advice and coach managers on the most effective ways of a
ddressing employee concerns
- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions,
interpreting contracts, and helping resolve work-related problems

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

GENERAL MANAGER ~ Ocean Pride Seafood Restaurant, Timonium, MD 1999–2000
GENERAL MANAGER ~ M. Gettier’s Orchard Inn, Towson, MD 1999
FOUNDER ~ Cameron One, Inc. and Ruby Lounge, Baltimore, MD 1997–1998
GENERAL MANAGER / BARTENDER ~ Kisling’s Bar and Grill, Canton, MD 1990–1997
BARTENDER ~ Christopher’s Night Club, Timonium, MD 1983–1990
OPERATIONS MANAGER / ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER / WAREHOUSE STAFF 1976–1983

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
The John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR): 2003

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), Chesapeake Chapter: 2000–Pres
ent

ACTIVITIES
President, Lohr's Orchard Homeowner's Association: 2003–Present

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Windows 98–Windows 7–Windows NT | Microsoft Office Suite 2003 / 2007: Excel, Word, Power
Point, Outlook Novell GroupWise, Adobe, Micros, ADP Payroll, and 401K systems