Organizational Development * Employee Relations * Change Management * Performance Management * Regulatory Compliance * Compensation & Benefit Design * Policies & Procedure Development * Safety * Leadership Training & Development * Succession Planning * Recruitment Strategies * Complaint Resolution * Union Avoidance
Extensive strategic and hands on experience in Human Resources, management and operations. An HR business partner who has 20 years of understanding business challenges and related human capital needs. Proficient in aligning Human Resources functions with business strategies to achieve corporate goals. ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Baking Company of Boone, LLC, Boone Iowa 2/2007 to 1/2009
Director of Human Resources
• Provided service and support in a variety of operational and HR functions. Managed a direct staff of 7 employing 150 employees in two locations. Assisted in the acquisition of existing manufacturing facility, decertified the union.
• Instituted solid management infrastructure, developed and implemented HR and safety policies and procedures, payroll and benefit design.
• Negotiated cost-effective benefit programs that saved the company $135,000 annually.
• Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures and training. FDA, Kosher and AIB experience.
DeWaay Capital Management, Clive Iowa 4/2005 to 2/2007
Human Resources Manager
• Established a company wide performance management system for this financial services organization, based on the owners, corporate culture, vision and values.
• Reduced annual employee turnover from 21% to 7% by implementing retention programs aimed at top performers. Oversaw the customer service call center.
• Successfully managed HR function during period of explosive growth reducing cost per hire by 52% by implementing leading edge recruitment technologies and establishing a corporate strategy.
AMERUS Group, Des Moines, Iowa 8/2004 to 4/2005
Contractor Consultant
• Developed and implement an executive retirement benefit program combining the acquisition of several businesses while supporting the company’s mission and vision.
• Created and implemented a HR call center to manage HR, payroll and benefit issues while gaining employee acceptance through concerted education and communication efforts while saving the company 18.5% in benefit costs.
Lakeside Casino Resort, Osceola, Iowa 8/2002 to 4/2004
Human Resources Manager
• Developed policies, procedures and programs to support corporate goals and create lean yet effective HR strategies. Programs included the creation and implementation of change management concepts to introduce a “One Company Mentality†incorporating 4 other casinos.
• Created and merged a benefit design that saved the company 21% in benefit savings.
• Merged best practices of corporate policies and cultures resulting in improved training programs, employee relations and customer service. Streamline HR departments and employee benefits creating a cost savings of over 40%.
• Received “Prime Time Award†from the State of Iowa for increasing the older workforce by 25%. Successfully defended company position in EEOC charges and defeated union organizing attempt.
UtiliQuest, LLC, Commerce City, Colorado 4/2001 to 7/2002
Regional Human Resources Manager and Safety Director
• Developed and implemented new regional structure, established standardized practices, policies and developed a strong HR foundation focused on quality, reduction of HR overhead and consolidated redundant HR functions.
• Implemented employment sourcing strategies for the region resulting in an overall cost savings of 42%.
• Created and implemented regional safety and training programs resulting in an 8% decrease in workers comp claims. Managed a direct staff of 2 and an indirect staff of ten.
ATMEL Corporation, Colorado Springs, Colorado 1/2000 to 3/2001
Contract Consultant
• Reduced overhead expenses by restructuring the HRIS system, recreated 2900 job descriptions, benchmark compensation, adjusted salary grades and institute solid management infrastructure. Reorganized and consolidated departments and services resulting in $1.5 million cost reductions.
• Assisted in union negotiations. Setup of the HR department at the new facility in Texas.
MTB Enterprises, Inc., Kiowa Colorado 1988 – 2000
Vice President – HR- Operations
• Developed and executed policies and procedures; principles and processes involved in this start up injection molding manufacturing company. This included strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques and production methods.
• Directed core management activities far surpassing typical HR function, including key components of subsequent sale.
HR Consulting, LLC., Denver, Colorado 1985-1989
Vice President
• Provided counsel for Fortune 500, 100 and start up companies. Identified areas of strength and weakness, steered organizations through accelerated growth as well as assisting in turning around under performing businesses. Hired executive management and front line employees. Set up HR policies and procedures, HRIS, compensation benchmarking and benefit design.
Collins Radio/Rockwell International, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 1975-1980
Affirmative Action Coordinator
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Education / Training
AIU BA Human Resources Management
Coe College Business Law Classes
Kirkwood Community College AA Marketing
PHR – Professional of Human Resources
Drug and Alcohol Training certification; Accident Training Techniques
Six Sigma, Lean Principles and ROI classes; various safety, OSHA classes/certifications
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