Tim Bates, M.S.

Tim Bates, M.S. has a solid background in human resources, with extensive experience managing and supporting HR teams. Tim currently serves as the Senior Human Resources Manager at Miller Industries, where they oversee the HR teams at multiple locations and provides support to approximately 1,300 associates. Prior to their current role, Tim worked as a Human Resources Manager at Plastic Omnium from 2017 to 2021. Tim also had a brief stint as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Amazon in 2017. Before that, Tim spent a significant portion of their career at Shaw Industries, where they served as a Human Resources Manager for 20 years. Tim'sresponsibilities at Shaw Industries included HR standard work, talent acquisition, employee engagement, behavior-based safety, employee relations, and recognition, among other duties. Overall, Tim has a wealth of experience in various HR functions and has demonstrated their ability to effectively support and manage HR teams.

Tim Bates, M.S. completed their Master of Science degree in Human Resources Management at Wilmington University from 1995 to 1997. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance/Psychology/Military Science from the University of North Georgia between 1985 and 1988. In addition to their degrees, Tim also holds a certification as a Six Sigma Green Belt from Shaw Industries. The exact month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.