Mark F. Phillips, MBA, **** Candlelight Dr., York, PA 17402, 717-***-****

H, 717-***-**** C

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HUMAN RESOURCES/LABOR RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL

Broad experience as a business partner providing human resources management

support to government contracting and manufacturing organizations in the

metals, automotive, and paper industries. A proven track record of success

in the areas of employee and labor relations, labor contract negotiations,

policy development, turnover reduction, safety performance, Defense Base

Act and Worker's Compensation cost savings, arbitration,

recruiting/staffing, training, and compensation and benefits. I am

accomplished in working with executives, professionals and administrators,

in matrixed and non-matrixed organizations, in austere environments, to

provide exceptional human resource management support with positive impact

on profitability as the ultimate goal. I am a hands-on, technically-

oriented leader who is all business.

CORE COMPETENCIES

. AAP, EEOC, OFFCCP, FMLA COMPLIANCE . LABOR RELATIONS

. CHANGE AGENT/MANAGEMENT . CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

. TALENT ACQUISITION/MANAGEMENT . CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT . LABOR LAW AND ARBITRATION

. HEALTH &SAFETY, OSHA . GRIEVANCE PROCESS

. WORKFORCE PLANNING AND ORG DESIGN . LEAN MANUFACTURING

EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

8/2012 to present: MANTECH INTERNATIONAL CORP., Fairfax, VA, Regional

Director of Human Resources, Southwest Asia (Afghanistan):

. Overall HR responsibility for multi-program, multi-country government

contracts with approximately 2500 employees serving United States

military and government interests in Southwest Asia. 1 direct report.

. Provided forward leadership with support in the areas of supervisor

training, personnel actions administration, disciplinary actions and

terminations, medical evacuations, incident and complaint

investigations.

. Interfaced with military and civilian medical providers supporting

Defense Base Act/War Hazards Compensation Act support.

. Reduced terminations processing time down from 6 weeks to less than 2

weeks by streamlining the communications process and paperwork and

communicating directly with business unit management in order to gain

rapid approvals.

. Assisted in planning and executing MRAP program personnel reductions

based on government guidance and expectations for future theater

operations.

12/06 to 8/2012: P.H. GLATFELTER PAPER CO., Spring Grove, PA, Human

Resources Manager and Talent Acquisition Project Manager:

. Given special project of assisting sister plant in recruiting efforts.

Reduced time to fill to an average 47 days from in excess of 150 by

utilizing web based and state of the art search techniques to more

rapidly find candidates.

. Responsible for labor contract interpretation and company/union

relations, using IBB, for a mill of 614 hourly USWA represented

employees. Supported employee relations for 254 salaried associates.

. Maintained low grievance rate of 16-22 grievances annually during

tenure as HR Manager.

. Number 2 Chair in negotiation of previous labor contract. Chaired

Benefits Committee that provided critical data for contract

negotiations.

. Consistently under-spent on 5 HR and Safety cost centers through

diligent management of accounts.

. Saved over $175,000 through coordination and utilization of WEDnet

grants for training for Glatfelter employees.

. Served as acting Director of Human Resources for E&CP Division for 6

months.

. Received High Performance Recognition award for sustainment of

multiple initiatives while serving as acting Director of Division HR.

7/05 to 11/06: TRIM SYSTEMS, A CVG COMPANY, Chillicothe, OH, Human

Resources Manager:

. Key employee relations member of production staff in a non-union light

manufacturing setting.

. Responsible for all aspects of plant safety. Organized plant safety

committee, directed safety related plant improvements such as use of

cut resistant gloves, safety knives, and safety recognition program.

. HR functions for 250 employees including, but not limited to, full

payroll responsibility utilizing ADP payroll system,

hiring/terminations, contingent work force management utilizing

multiple agencies, benefits administration, etc.

. Reduced contingent workforce turnover by 35% by gaining a per hour

increase from the agencies without incurring cost increase to the

company and by applying attendance program to contingent associates.

. Participated in TQPS Lean training activities in order to cut waste

and redefine processes and procedures.

. Supervised 2 HR Administrators.

10/02 to 7/05: MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE CO., Birmingham, AL, HR/Personnel

Manager:

. Responsible for all aspects of Human Resource management for this

heavy industry manufacturer.

. Full hiring/firing responsibilities; three direct reports; over 400

salaried and hourly workers requiring full administrative support in

areas such as benefits, compensation, and payroll.

. Reduced overall hourly turnover by 45%; revised and implemented

policies and procedures in the areas of attendance, security,

discipline, pay, and Worker's Compensation.

. Aided in reduction of OSHA recordable accident rate by 40% through

enforcement of disciplinary measures relating to safety issues.

. Reduced overall Worker's Comp spend by 25% through accident reductions

and by careful management of set asides for wages, medical, etc.

. Implemented performance review tracking system to reduce late reviews

and untimely merit increases. Also implemented vacation and absentee

tracking in order to reduce absenteeism and account for vacation days

for all employees.

. Responsible for advising management on interpretation and application

of a collective bargaining agreement between the company and the

United Steel Workers of America (USW).

. Number 1 chair for labor contract negotiations.

6/96 to 10/02: AK STEEL CORP., Ashland, KY, Labor Relations Representative

and Production Supervisor:

. Fully responsible for interpretation and application of USWA and PACE

contract at AK Steel's Ashland Works plant.

. Conducted grievance investigations, second and third step grievance

meetings for coke plant and all departments of the main steel

manufacturing plant.

. Prepared grievances for arbitration; participated as a key member

during four labor contract negotiations; developed and implemented

strike plans; conducted disciplinary meetings; supervised the

company's "light duty" work program.

. Worked with Industrial Engineering department on manpower planning

resulting in 22% reduction in manning with cost savings estimated at

$1.5 million over 5 years.

. Established a "level loading" process for implementation of hourly

employee vacations that reduced overtime and saved approximately

$250,000 a year.

. Advised management on areas concerning the Americans with Disabilities

Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Acts, Equal

Employment Opportunity Commission complaints, National Labor Relations

Board complaints, Worker's Compensation, and other key areas of labor

law.

. As Production Supervisor, met daily production goals while minimizing

maintenance downtime and other production distractions.

. Supervised up to 20 unionized employees; enforced contractual

obligations with respect to the labor contract.

. Coordinated and supervised required maintenance and operational

outages.

. Met EPA and OSHA mandated requirements and implemented and maintained

ISO and QS 9000 standards.

. Supported safety initiatives and had no major recordable accidents

during my tenure.

ADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY

8/93 to 6/96: Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, Pharmaceutical Sales

Representative, Ashland, KY

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

3/95 to present: UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, West Virginia:

. UH-60 Helicopter Pilot and TACOPS Officer for a General Support

Aviation Company.

. Previously deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (KFOR)

. Top Secret security clearance (TS/SCI): Currently active.

1/83 to 8/93: UNITED STATES ARMY, Active Duty, Various worldwide locations:

. Commanded units ranging in size from 65 soldiers to over 200

personnel, supervising all aspects of operations in the fields of

Aviation, Military Intelligence, and Infantry.

. Served as Human Resources Manager for a unit of 650 personnel plus

contract support personnel. Responsibilities included payroll,

assignments, evaluations, and dismissals.

. Supported Operation Just Cause in Panama.

. Formulated and administered budgets ranging from $500k to $6.9

million.

. Served as a Contracting Officer's Representative for INSCOM for 4

years.

. Fixed Wing and Helicopter rated aviator with over 2500 flight hours.

MILITARY AWARDS

. Recipient of Master Army Aviator Badge.

. Meritorious Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army

Reserve Service Medal (2), Army Commendation Medals (3), Army

Achievement Medals (3), Global War on Terrorism Medal, NATO Service

ribbon, Overseas Service ribbon, Kosovo Defense Medal, West Virginia

National Guard Service award, State Duty award, and Humanitarian

Service award, Louisiana Humanitarian Service Medal for support during

Hurricanes Ike and Gustav, Joint Services Commendation Award, and

Meritorious Unit Citation Award.

EDUCATION

WILLIAM H. TAFT LAW SCHOOL - Executive Juris Doctor Program - first year

complete

BAKER COLLEGE CENTER FOR GRADUATE STUDIES - MBA in HR/LR Management - 1998-

2002

CORNELL UNIVERSITY - Course work in Labor Relations - 1998, 1999

U. S. ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE - Combined Arms Service Staff

Course - 1991

VIRGINIA TECH (VPI & SU) - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - 1982

ADDITIONAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & ITEMS OF INTEREST

. COMPUTER SOFTWARE - MS SUITE, OUTLOOK, SAP, ADP PAYROLL, PEOPLESOFT

. LEAN TRAINING - TQPS, LEAN CONCEPTS

. OSHA 40 HOUR SAFETY COURSE

. NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL SUPERVISORS TRAINING COURSE

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