Seeking a leadership position in human resources or compensation management with both strategic and hands-on operational responsibilities in support of a dynamic enterprise.
Human Resource Executive
A hands-on, strategic leader who can unify and strengthen company culture, identify and implement process improvement, reduce cost and increase revenue opportunity. A true generalist professionally certified with a solid record of value-added achievements in employee relations, compensation and benefits, recruiting and selection, training and organizational development, compliance, payroll and HRIS.
* Specialize in start-ups, turnarounds, and entrepreneurial ventures growing by acquisition
* Support fast-paced, dynamic organizations in the manufacturing, engineering services, construction management, and energy industries
Human Resource Director – Thomas Nelson Live Events, January 2008 – April 2009
Directed human resources at this $60 million division of the nation’s largest Christian publisher marketing Women of Faith, The Revolve Tour and Max Lucado’s 3:16 brand events.
* Developed metrics and processes to quantify and optimize human capital
* Managed a diverse workforce of regular employees, as well as hundreds of independent and third-party contractors, and volunteers cost effectively and with minimal risk
* Implemented restructuring to cut costs and raise new revenue in a challenging market
Independent Human Resource Contractor, May 2003 – December 2007
Provided compensation, performance management and recruiting services to a variety of entrepreneurial businesses throughout Texas.
* Candid Color/Glamour Shots
* Lucas Group
* Metamor Worldwide
* Records Pro
* SAIC [Science Applications International Corporation]
* Source Telecommunications
Corporate Human Resource Manager – ENSCO International, November 1999 – May 2003
Managed employee relations for North and South America, corporate recruiting, training, compliance, payroll, HRIS, expatriates, visas and company-wide compensation programs for this publicly traded $850 million 4,300-employee offshore drilling and marine transportation contractor.
* Analyzed outside directors’ compensation, and won approval to shift cash and equity to a more competitive mix in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
* Designed and implemented critical employee retention plan that cut turnover 53% over 3 years
* Improved annual cash bonus through direct performance measures, more competitive payout and better “line of sight,†all within Section 162 limits
* Defended against union campaigns in offshore drilling and marine transportation, and guided industry to a “safe harbor†salary survey following class action antitrust litigation
* Performed due diligence on acquisitions successfully integrating pay plans, cash incentives and stock option programs with parent company plans
* Increased staff efficiency and reduced cost by one FTE through outsourcing stock option exercise and unemployment compensation administration to third party vendors
* Developed and implemented the first audit-approved pay plan in the company’s 15-year history
* Managed HRIS conversion to PeopleSoft
Compensation Manager – FINA Oil and Chemical Company, 1995 – 1998
Reported to the Director of Human Resources with responsibility for the development, implementation and administration of all pay and incentive plans at this $3 billion oil and chemical company.
* Implemented the company’s first broad-based cash incentive program
* Completed company’s first point-factor [Hay System] job evaluation in over five years
* Improved base pay effectiveness through comprehensive management training program
* Controlled expatriate, visa and immigration costs using a cost model decision tree
Project Human Resource Director – Morrison Knudsen Co. [d.b.a. The PB/MK Team], 1991 – 1995
Led human resources for this joint venture of Parsons Brinckerhoff and Morrison Knudsen, prime Architecture, Engineering and Construction Management sub-contractor building the Superconducting Super Collider for the US Department of Energy.
* Implemented project start-up, and developed joint venture policies and procedures
* Established department budget, staffing plan, supervisor and employee training, pay programs, and managed the HRIS
* Maintained proactive liaison with the client company, as well as federal, state and local government oversight agencies
* Won release from an OFCCP Letter of Commitment and maintained “in compliance†evaluation for duration of project
* Managed project shut-down and placed 62% of surplus staff with no wrongful termination actions
Human Resources Supervisor – Rosewood Resources, 1989 – 1990
Managed human resources and office services staff of five for this $350 million exploration and production subsidiary of Rosewood Corporation.
* Reduced medical cost increase 30% by implementing Section 125 “cafeteria-style†benefits plan
* Cut management time 50% by automating performance appraisal and merit review processes
* Improved morale and internal communications by publishing a popular employee newsletter
Held increasingly accountable individual contributor and supervisory positions in training, recruiting, employee relations and compensation management for this $5 billion global electronics manufacturer.
* Restructured administrative job families creating clearer career paths, lower labor costs, improved retention and more efficient recruiting
* Implemented a low cost spot award program that significantly improved morale as measured by a standardized attitude survey
* Achieved highest participation [46%] of any manufacturing site among hourly employees in a new 401(k) savings plan through highly focused employee education
* Developed Corrective Action Plans with line management to achieve measurable improvement in employee perceptions as gauged by an annual attitude survey
* Managed site records and insurance office staff of five
* Cut the cost of experienced hires 22% through improved post-interview follow-up
* Exceeded annual college hire goals for 3.5+ GPA grads from top schools
* Established and maintained effective campus relations at 25 universities
* Improved systems integration through communications skills training and conflict resolution
MBA – Southern Methodist University
BA, English – Southern Methodist University
SPHR, Senior Professional in Human Resources – Human Resource Certification Institute
CCP, Certified Compensation Professional – Assoc. for Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards
Systems Skills
Fully competent using Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, as well as PeopleSoft, SAP and a variety of proprietary recruiting and HRIS applications.
Community & Professional Involvement
* Commissioner, Transportation Advisory Committee, City of Plano
* Vice chair, Civil Service Commission, City of Richardson
* Graduate, Leadership Richardson, Richardson Chamber of Commerce
* Co-founder, Texas Chapter, National Society for Performance and Instruction
* Board Member, Dallas Human Resource Management Association
* Member, SHRM, World at Work, NTCA and WEB
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