Steven Haines

2107 W. Casecreek Drive

Peoria, IL 61615
Phone: (309)243-5873
Cell: (309)453-5516

Work History
8/17 – Present
VP of Sales for Midwest Region for Circle Tool Supply
Responsibilities include:
 Creates list of prospective customers for use as sales leads based on
networking, information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads,
trade shows, Internet Web sites, and other sources.
 Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes
salable features.
 Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained.
 Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.
 Works with inside sales representatives and local management to keep account
activities and literature up to date.
 Coordinates and conducts customer training. Areas include Safety Compliance,
Loss Control.

6/10 –8/17
Human Resource/Safety Director / FSO Officer
Responsibilities include:
 Waste Water Treatment facility.
 Employee retention- establish processes and programs to attract develop and
retain individuals with the skills, perspective and experience sufficient to meet the
organization’s current and future business needs.
 Maintain a human resources information system that meets the company’s
personnel information needs to promote employee development and to assist
with succession planning.

 Employee Relations- negotiate an equitable and economical Collective

Bargaining Agreement that will result in profitable returns for the company.
Assure that the company is in compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreement.

 Recruitment- Develop and administer an effective recruitment program.

 Coordinate and direct all functions of payroll processing, benefits, and 401K.

 Prepare and deliver information for unemployment claims, including participating

in the appeal process to avoid unnecessary unemployment charges to the
company.

 Training and retraining employees on HR rules, policies, procedures.

  Participate in the development, implementation and management of company
practices to assure the safety and security of the manufacturing facilities and
staff.

 To institute safety goals which are aligned to the company’s objectives, track
progress, publish results and make proper directional adjustments to meet or
exceed each established target.

 To investigate and analyze incidents and unsafe acts, determine contributing

factors or cause(s), and recommend required corrective measures to prevent
recurrence which resulted in 6 ½ years No Lost Time.

 Oversees and investigates all Workers’ Compensation claims.

3/07 to 5/10 Account Representative/Safety Sales Consultant

Hagemeyer North America

Sales of organization’s products and services by interacting with established customers

and developing new prospects. Responsible for performance in areas of sales, gross
margin, market share growth, and profitability of all Hagemeyer North America product
lines.
Responsibilities include:
 Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective
customers to solicit orders, talks with customers on sales floor or by phone.
 Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes
salable features.
 Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained.
 Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.
 Works with inside sales representatives and local management to keep account
activities and literature up to date.
 Coordinates and conducts customer training in safety compliance and loss
prevention.

8/03 – 3/07 Field Safety Manager/Loss Control Specialist

Interstate Brands Corporation
Maintain effective accident prevention programs in assigned plant, sales and outlet
areas consistent with corporate safety policies and procedures that avoid/reduce both
accident frequency and severity. Ensure compliance with federal and state safety
regulations.
Responsibilities include:
 Food Safety Defense Coordinator.
 Advise and counsel with local management in promoting, coordinating, and
evaluating the local safety program.
 Ensure all employees receive required regulatory compliance training, general
safety training and job specific training.
 Maintain a comprehensive Job Safety Analysis program.
 Conduct periodic inspections of all facilities and prepare reports of findings.
 Maintain necessary records and prepare statistical reports on safety performance
and activities.
  Oversees and investigates all Workers’ Compensation claims.

Education
Bradley University Peoria, IL
Bachelor of Science in Education
Minor in Psychology

Illinois Central College East Peoria, IL

Associates Degree in Special Education
Emphasis on learning disabilities and behavioral disorders.

Honors, Certificates and Memberships

 AIB Food Security Coordinator
 OSHA Compliance Certification
 SHRM Society for Human Resources
 Iowa-Illinois Safety Council
 AAIM Employers’ Association