October 20, 2014

To whom it may concern regarding the exceptional HR professionalism of Carissa Kennedy -

With great pleasure I would like to recommend Carissa Kennedy for any position that you would be considering as it relates to HR/Safety and Project Management. Carissa is a very strong Leader that tirelessly dedicates herself to her job and the success of her employees and colleagues/peers.

In the best interest of her employee’s, she is responsible and fair and pays great attention to details. When it comes to employee relations and conflict resolution, Carissa is very fair and consistent and seeks to investigate/consider all available options to help others while protecting the assets of the Company.

In her role as Human Resources Manager Carissa is very thorough, calm and level headed and is able to make very sound decisions based on facts, information gathering, straight forward communication and the law.

I have witnessed Carissa create and roll out the following: A very effective and efficient HR Team Exceptional Leadership Training A fantastic Mentoring Program to help new employees become acclimated to their new job/work

surroundings An Up-Training Program (and tracking system) that led to a huge increase in internal promotions

both for hourly and salary employees A Group Interview process which includes giving the Hiring Managers some skin in the game

where the final selection process is concerned Monthly employee Newsletter to help keep our employees up to date on opportunities, HR

happenings, open enrollment activities, Wellness Fairs, New Safety initiatives, and changes to policies/procedures.

Again, with great pleasure and confidence, I highly recommend Carissa for any Professional Human Resource Position.If you need further information, please feel free to contact me.

Regards, Nodji RileyNodji I. RileyExecutive Assistant, Shearer’s Foods LLC. (Lubbock TX location)806-438-3509