Summary

HUMAN RESOURCE EXECUTIVESTRATEGIC PLANNINGMERGERS and ACQUISITIONS PROFESSIONALISMLEADERSHIP and EXPERTISEHIGH DEGREE OF INTEGRITY

accomplished Vice President of Human s with expertise in leading innovative human resource initiatives in diverse corporate settings for more than 23 years including 8 years formulating budgets and forecasts exceeding $100M in expenses and $2B in revenue at an executive level aligning HR programs and practices to the strategic business initiatives.

Track record that showcases success as a proven analytical strategist and a creative credited with guiding management staff through organizational expansions, recruiting, communications, performance management, compensation and benefits, organization development, information technology, risk management and culture change initiatives.

Applies a business and practical knowledge of operations at virtually every organizational level including Sarbanes Oxley legislation and impact, mergers and acquisitions, marketing, sales, product development, accounting, financial analysis and business reports, budget forecasting, GAAP, automated systems integration and enhancements and presenting timely and accurately information to Boards.

Computer skills include PeopleSoft and HRIS, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Lotus 1 - 2 - 3 Kronos and Peachtree and QuickBooks Pro accounting software.

Saved PHA $6M in partnering with senior management in a fast-paced and a constant changing setting to develop business strategies that improved corporate performance by 80% over the previous year.

Researched, prepared and conducted internal and external professional seminars at Kmart Corporation in areas of Team Building and Motivation, Coaching and Counseling, Effective Communications, Managing Diverse Workforces, Interviewing and Selection, Internal Theft Prevention, Leadership Development and Conflict Resolution that resulted in 45% improvements over previous 1 year 16%.

Demonstrated expertise at The Lincoln Group in compliance programs whether implementing or managing comprehensive human resource systems to monitor corporation-wide compliance in the areas of federal and state employment, civil rights, EEO or AAP hiring practices, labor relations, merit systems, human resource ethics and work place and environmental regulations. Utilized international HR experience to assist with Service Level Agreements. Developed policies, preventive programs and shorter delivery time for human resource programs throughout organizations for compensation, benefits, insurance claims and document retention. Reduced litigation cost between 20 - 38% compared to previous 2 years.

Reduced reliance on outside counsel at Wilen Manufacturing, A Katy Company, by developing internal review program with human resource departments expertise in environmental, labor and employment law and by handling certain terminations, grievance and contractual matters with retained law firm. Reduced legal cost by 65%. Lead management resources review to assess capability and readiness of key leaders and mangers to identify and to address key deficiencies. Reduced workers compensation claims by 17% where claims went from $3.4 mm to $2 mm in less than 1 year.

Developed an effective goal oriented policy and procedure manual at Specialty Systems of Indiana to improve new hire competency, performance evaluation systems, benefits administration and physical ability assessments that improved corporate efficiencies by 25% than the current years 12%. Established the company as the leading brand in compliance remediation through marketing positioning and the development and execution of a sales strategy.

Reduced conflict resolutions and grievances by 40% in first year while in the United States Navy and improved labor relations, mediations and arbitrations strategies that reduce litigation cost by 38% in 3 quarters. Translated the strategic and tactical business plans into HR strategic and operational plans.

Organizational and Leadership Development Performance Management Staffing and Recruiting

Business Development Labor Relations HRIS Implementation

Company Strategy Contracts Negotiations Compensation and Benefits

Cultural Change Initiatives Strategic and Succession Planning Cost Reduction Strategist

Risk Management Human Management Policy Development



Employment

2002 -  Present
General Manager

Played a key leadership role in providing human capital investment analysis and decision-support to business partners throughout PHA operations. Supported and lead high-impact, highly-visible, diverse projects, : analyzing and modeling cost structures in various businesses, developing capacity analysis and staffing models, developing business case for capital investment spending, identifying and driving productivity improvement initiatives, supporting roll-out of new products and services, supporting process integration projects across PHA's multiple operations functions and supporting roll-out of activity-based cost knowledge for operations units. Executed policies covering human resources function that supported line operations with strategic planning and problem-solving strategies. Assured the human resources department offered flexibility in providing services in its policies, programs and approaches. Presented information to top management, public groups and Board of Directors on a regular basis. Scheduled management, safety and harassment training for all employees and tracked training through databases. Performed full cycle PeopleSoft upgrade. Managed cost-control through increased knowledge and understanding of the organization and business and by providing HR staff with line experience. Interpreted personnel policies for management and supervisory personnel and communicated and implemented new polices company wide. Reported directly to the CEO and Executive Director.

2001 -  2002
Human s Manager

Directed and managed regional and operational support programs through labor relations, corporate communications, integrity and change management, community relations and planning for nearly 275000 employees. Established sound business relationships with corporate and field employees that ensured highest levels of customer service were achieved in support of goals and strategic objectives. Maintained a leadership role by understanding, articulating and sharing visions and encouraging an environment where management and associates felt a sense of making the vision come true. Built self-sustaining teams, created field training programs and developed implementation strategies. Rolled-out and executed corporate re-organization initiatives aligned to meet culture changes and supervised major projects of assembling and distributing new benefits information packets. Ensured each facility was compliant with state and federal employment laws. Responded to agency charges and complaints, with objections and cross-objections. Audited annual safety and harassment training records. Designed prevention programs through positive labor relations programs and staff development training. Team Lead with PeopleSoft upgrade. Provided job aides that helped managers improve performance and productivity. Demonstrated abilities to work with financial budgets, accounting principles, oversee accounting functions and initiated financial models and perform financial analysis. Reported to SVP

1998 -  2001
Vice President

Provided service consultation around human resource business structures, processes and workforce planning. Developed strong liaison networks with staff in various client operations to resolve human resource, information management systems, financial and operational challenges. Participated in the development of the operational plans and programs, as a strategic partner, that bridged cultural and language differences successfully between Hispanics, Japanese, Indian, Pakistani, Philippino, Africans and American workforces to accomplish business goals. Quickly developed good relationships and credibility with key members of the team. Implemented new practices and processes in a high-tech research and development environment. Lead Project Manager with HRIS upgrades. Communicated changes in workflow, human resource policies and procedures and operational goals. Provided general business advice and counsel to senior management and supervised all corporate legal functions and activities, including tax and all corporate risk and insurance matters in manufacturing, hospitality, retail and service industries. Handled company secretary duties, corporate risk management, workers compensation, unemployment compensation and insurance matters. Wrote speeches, spoke publicly at numerous events and created high performance teams during training sessions. Effectively communicated the companys products, services and technology in multi-state locations. Reported directly to the CEO.

1992 -  1998
Human s and Labor Relations Director

Responsible for providing and managing general human resource programs, state and federal employment legal compliance, collective bargaining agreements, manpower planning, financials, recruitment, risk management, workers compensation, preparation for litigation and environmental law services to the company with 15000 employees. Lead line management in identifying needs, hiring, developing and retaining outstanding people. Responded to inquiries from regulatory agencies, customers complaints or request for information from the business community. Worked with the Companys CFO on major projects to reduce workers compensation claims and to implement a proactive strategy to cut and reduce risk management. Managed and supervised open enrollment for all benefits. Attended employment law, benefits and compensation conferences to keep up with industry trends and new legislation. Team Lead with PeopleSoft upgrade. Wrote and implemented the first company handbook and distributed it to all employees. Informed management of potential problem areas and made recommends for change. Reported directly to the CEO.

1990 -  1992
Safety and Labor Relations Manager

Responsible for Companys compliance programs with Federal and State legislation pertaining to all safety and human resource matters. Established the company as the leading brand in compliance remediation through marketing positioning and the development and execution of a sales strategy. Handled various staffing, training and environmental matters pertaining to labor relations, grievance management, arbitrations, organization development, recruitment, selection, training, teambuilding and development, performance management, workers compensation, policy development and business focus programs for more than 1700 employees. Prepared annual Vets 100 EEO 1 and EEO- 4 forms for contract compliance or other outside agency requests. Ensured safety compliance for OSHA and EPA programs. Reported directly to the President.

1973 -  1990
Labor Relations and Safety Manager

Education

Miscellaneous

Designed highly successful personnel, labor, employee relations, training and safety programs. Translated the strategic and tactical business plans into HR strategic and operational plans. Provided in-put to the design and implementation or reward systems that recognized and drove high performance. Led task force to select and implement human relations programs aimed at EEO and AAP compliance by using staff development and teambuilding strategies. Completed EEO and AAP forms in multiple locations and ensured their availability for audits. Communicated changes in organizations personnel policies and procedures and ensured proper compliance was followed. Worked with vendors, contractors and compliance officers to ensure Service Level Agreements and programs were rolled out and completed in a timely manner. Reduced conflict resolutions and grievances by 40% in first year. Handled labor relations, mediations and arbitrations that reduce litigation cost by 38% in 3 quarters. Implemented new approach to evaluating performance management, staff development, retention and compensations programs. Improved retention and reduced turnover by 20% in the first year.

Administrative Board Chair, Pension Board Member and Retirement Board Member PHA

International SHRM

Philly SHRM, Member

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James Jones