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Human Resources Manager

Location:
Omaha, NE, 68118
Posted:
August 16, 2010

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Vivian Ayuso

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**** *. ***** ******* - ***. 9C

Omaha, NE 68118 Chicago,

IL 60610

Cell: 402-***-**** ably1w@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/ayuso

HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE

Summary

Visionary and strategic Human Resources Executive known for leading

cultural and organizational change to achieve company goals. Highly

effective in partnering with the CEO and staff to promote new thinking and

implement creative HR solutions to assess and resolve a wide range of human

capital issues. Known for ability to recruit and develop talented human

resources organizations. Exceptional bilingual and bicultural English-

Spanish communications skills (verbal and written). Areas of expertise

include:

Benefits Executive Compensation

Talent Development & Executive Coaching Compliance

Employee Relations Change Management

Diversity/EEO/AA Staffing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

INFOGROUP - Technology, Marketing & Information Company

(2008-July 2010)

SVP Human Resources - Omaha, NE (July 2010 Company was purchased by a

private equity firm)

Strategic business partner for the senior executive team reporting to the

CEO. Responsible to lead an HR team of 35, with oversight for 5, 000

employees in a $499 - $750 million business. Member of the board's

Executive Compensation Committee and company's 401K Committee.

. Improved HR performance and reduced costs by designing a new integrated

HR business model

. Increased benefit offerings while offsetting costs by providing

leadership for the selection, management and consolidation of health and

welfare programs

. Created a culture of accountability by implementing a unified performance

management process and pay for performance philosophy

SANCHEZ & ASSOCIATES

(2007 - 2008)

Sr. Consultant - Omaha, NE

Served as a freelance consultant specializing in Diversity & Inclusion,

Work-Life Effectiveness, Translation (English-Spanish), and Multicultural

Affairs.

CONAGRA FOODS

(2003 - 2006)

Sr. Director Diversity & Inclusion - Omaha, NE

Served as an advisor to the senior leadership team in all matters

pertaining to local and national diversity affairs. Led internal

diversity team inclusive of Multicultural Affairs, Wellness & EEO/AA

covering 45,000 employees.

. Drove cultural transformation by designing and implementing company's

first diversity & inclusion strategy in support of overall business

strategy, in an environment & culture uninitiated to diversity

. Created a Corporate-wide diversity friendly image by joining boards and

involving key stakeholders to sponsor and create a diversity strategy

. Engaged the senior executive team to sponsor and participate on the

company's first Executive Diversity Council.

. Mobilized the organization by gaining senior staff support to implement 4

company employee resource groups

AYUSO CONSULTING

(2002 - 2003)

Founder - Barrington, IL

Specialized in Diversity & Inclusion and English-Spanish bilingual and

bicultural issues.

Vivian Ayuso

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MOTOROLA INC., Schaumburg, IL

(1979 - 2001)

Aggressively moved through the ranks to earn Director level responsibility

for over a decade.

Director Global Diversity Talent Supply - Schaumburg, Illinois

(1998 - 2001)

Built a corporate-wide global diversity program by creating & implementing

Motorola's global talent supply diversity strategy

. Increased the level of diverse hires to include middle and senior level

positions by introducing innovation in sourcing programs and positioning

Motorola as a leader in diversity sourcing & recruitment

. Directed a staff of 13 managers & professionals located in Europe, Asia

and North America.

. Successfully drove culture change in a highly matrix environment

Director of Human Resources - Communications Division - Plantation, FL

(1994 - 1998)

Significantly increased quality and performance levels while strengthening

relationships with operations by reengineering the HR organization in South

Florida. Member of the senior staff responsible for the strategic

direction, development and execution of programs in all areas of Human

Resources for a 2,800-employee facility, with an additional 1,000

associates throughout the Americas. Directed a staff of 26 for a $300

million business unit

. Improved customer satisfaction and quality of services by developing

strong operational relationships

. Revitalized a culture of performance excellence by implementing processes

for performance management and accountability of associates.

. Successfully supported cost reduction and positive employee relation

efforts by directing the re-assignment and separation of 300 associates

impacted by a business move to Asia.

Director of Diversity - Land Mobile Products Sector - Schaumburg, IL

(1991 - 1994)

Institutionalized a best-in-industry diversity strategy for Motorola's

largest sector, inclusive of EEO/AA, Work/Life and Community Relations

functions covering 24,000 employees, $3 billion business unit.

. Created a family friendly culture designed to attract and retain diverse

hires and top talent

o Key member of a senior leadership team responsible for company's

1st on-site child-care center

o Implemented and deployed a new and aggressive flexible work options

program

o Developed educational partnership with underserved middle school.

o Enhanced the business culture by introducing and implementing

guidelines for employee volunteerism

. Mobilized and engaged hundreds of employees, managers and senior

executives in diversity panels, workshops, training, employee network

days & other related programs

Additional Motorola HR Roles

Sr. Personnel Manager, Sales & Distribution (5000 employees)

EEO/Affirmative Action Manager -Sales & Distribution (5000 employees)

Employee Relations Supervisor - Automotive & Industrial Electronics Group

(3000 employees)

EEO/Affirmative Action Specialist - Land Mobile Products (6000 employees)

Professional Development, PRofessIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, Community Service

Center for Creative Leadership The Conference Board

Motorola University Leadership AMA

Conferences

HR Leadership Council WorldatWork

Board member or volunteer for

non-profits

Education

MS, Industrial Relations, Loyola University, Chicago, IL

BS, Commerce, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky



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