Provide Human resources services and strategically manage succession, recruiting and retention for a company driven by superior customer service and employee engagement.
GARY WARD
11510 Chestnut Ridge Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
OBJECTIVE
I seek to partner, in a Human Resource Management role, with an organization driven by a commitment to quality, superior customer service, commitment to execution and a culture of employee engagement. I have proven abilities interfacing across an organization and removing obstacles for a team while managing and leading key initiatives, people and business strategies. I can strengthen employee engagement and motivate staff through my facilitative leadership style that emphasizes communication, team cohesiveness and value spending to meet business goals and launch new initiatives. I resolve conflict and contribute to the organization’s profitability.
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO. INC., Bluffton, IN 1987 – 2009
Director Human Resources reporting to CEO 2004 – 2009
Oversaw and responsible for Human Resources Services for 3,600 employees (both union and non-union), and 1,400 retirees worldwide. Recruited key management and designed compensation and retention programs for personnel located in U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, So. Africa, Brazil, Australia and China.
• Created a Talent Assessment Process (TAP) to assess and identify key personnel for development and leadership succession. Identified annually 20-25 key personnel for leadership development and retention programs
• Completed key executive staffing in the roles of CFO, CIO and V.P. Sales & Marketing 2008 – 2009.
• Successfully recruited 24 Territory sales managers doubling sales team in 18 months
• Completed key staffing in the roles of China Plant Manager, Asia/Pacific Procurement Manager, Asia Pacific CFO and General Manager European Operations 2006-2009
• Researched and secured talent search agencies used to help secure key management positions worldwide.
• Redesigned and implemented a management incentive bonus program directed at specific performance targets.
• Coached and mentored individual executive officers, division level officers, department managers and staff members through numerous organizational changes, career decisions and management challenges.
• Managed acquisition and integration of 6 domestic privately held companies in California, Maine, Michigan, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Connecticut 2004- 2008.
• Managed integration and succession planning for three international acquisitions in Italy, So. Africa and Brazil 2008 – 2009.
• Designed and managed compensation and incentive programs for management, staff and operations personnel
• Designed and administered benefit and health plans including 401K, medical , dental, LTD, STD, basic and cash balance pension plans, wellness program and pharmacy plan.
• Reduced annual workmen’s compensation from $1.5mm for years 2004-2007 to $225,000 in 2008 through emphasis on employee safety teams and communication.
• Redesigned the Health and Welfare benefit program for the U.S. based employee groups adding a Consumer Driven Health Plan and a High Deductible Plan.
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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO. INC., (continued)
Director Corporate Employee Relations reporting to CEO 1998 – 2004
Oversaw all employee relations, management recruitment and benefits for 2,800 employees (both union and non-union) and 1,000 retirees
• Recruited management level positions for corporate headquarter, facility operations and international business units including engineering, manufacturing, and general management.
• Successfully facilitated negotiations of three different union contracts in Michigan and Arkansas.
• Launched employee focus groups to determine benefit satisfaction and value levels.
• Implemented succession planning as part of annual budget process.
• Enhanced employee appraisal system implementing strategic goals tied to incentive compensation
• Renegotiated life insurance and stop loss coverage resulting in $200,000 annual savings.
• Implemented an annual Wellness Program which included health screenings and managed care programs estimated $100,000 annual savings.
Controller/Business Manager, Oil Dynamics (sub of FE) reporting to CEO, Tulsa, OK 1995 – 1998
Led integration of acquired operations $40mm, 125 employees worldwide.
• Successfully reduced working capital, inventories and receivables $1M.
• Repatriated U.S. dollars from Venezuela during currency controlled period.
• Established reporting and operational disciplines in a fragmented (decentralized) environment.
• Initiated continuous improvement (matching system) to all manufacturing and administrative processes
• Positioned company for eventual disposition resulting in $4mm gain on sale of assets.
• Unified business unit managers using collaborative leadership style resulting in consolidated systems sales
• Identified underutilized assets and relocated to international service facilities
Director, Internal Audit reporting to CFO and Board of Directors, Bluffton, IN 1987 – 1995
Performed financial and operational audits worldwide identifying opportunities for efficiency and control improvements. Built communication bridges between operating facilities and corporate headquarters.
COMMUNICATIONS ALERT, Fort Wayne, IN 1986 – 1987
Controller/ Finance Manager
STURGES GRIFFIN TRENT, Fort Wayne, IN 1985 – 1986
Controller/Administration Manager
CENRTRAL SOYA , Fort Wayne, IN 1978 – 1985
Senior Internal Auditor
EDUCATION
MBA, Business Management and Finance, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
BSBA, Accounting, Tri-State University, Angola, IN
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
• Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) member since 1998
• Trine University Board of Trustees, current
• Vice President Tri-State University (Trine University) Alumni Board of Governors
• Distinguished Alumni Service Award Tri-State University (Trine University) 2007
• Senior Bridges featured speaker “Entering the Employment Market now and throughout your career†Tri- State University 2006-08
• President Wells County Chamber of Commerce 2006
• United Way Wells County Chair Industrial Campaign drive 2007
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