Cynthia Bowen

***** ******** ***** ? Rocky River, Oh 44116 ? 440-***-**** ?

accnp4@r.postjobfree.com

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HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

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Change Management ? Organizational Design ? Coaching & Mentoring

? Talent Management

Compensation & Benefits ? Mergers & Acquisitions ? Succession

Planning

Retention ? Leadership Development ? Performance Management

. Successful human resource leader with extensive experience in

organizational design and development; talent reviews and succession

planning. Proven ability to proactively identify and communicate

business and human resource strategies and propose solutions within

allotted time and allocated resources.

. Strong business leader with success implementing change management

programs through analysis of culture, environment and risks.

. Excellent communicator with a proven ability to coach and mentor

diverse teams. Ability to listen effectively and partner with

business leaders to transform work environments and increase employee

engagement

STERIS Corporation, Mentor, Ohio

2012 to 2013

Consultant/HR Integration Lead

A project leader responsible for the identification, project plan and full

integration of all human resource components during the acquisition and

merger of two organizations with the parent company.

. Led the change initiative to influence the cultural integration

between two merging organizations

. Built a comprehensive communication plan that facilitated change and

eased employee anxiety with clear, concise and continual information.

. Designed a job structure reflective of the work, collaboratively

determined FLSA status and mapped 200 jobs into 60 newly defined

roles.

. Established procedures for recruitment, retention and employee

relations that ensured timely hiring, reduced turnover, and enabled

consistent handling of performance issues.

. Partnered to integrate newly-acquired subsidiary's policies,

procedures and benefits with parent company, streamlining the Human

Resources processes.

Key Bank, Cleveland, Ohio

2005 to 2012

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

A strategic business partner who aligned leaders and HR practices to

deliver a talented workforce able to implement strategy and deliver

business results.

. Advocated a "pay for performance" culture by supporting a performance

management structure that calibrated employees' results and potential.

. Created Human Capital Plans that were the centerpiece of delivering a

talented workforce. By identifying the current state, envisioning the

future needs and recognizing the gaps, we were able to build a plan

that led to a business unit that increased its efficiency.

. Facilitated formal discussions that focused upon leaders identifying

and developing high potential and emerging talent employees as

successors for critical positions within their business units.

. Actively managed a team of six recruiters. By establishing and

delivering service level agreements with hiring managers and enhancing

the candidates' experiences, we reduced "time to fill" below industry

standard of sixty days.

Ohio CAT, Broadview Heights, Ohio 2003 to

2005

Human Resource Generalist/Project Lead

A catalyst responsible for the initiation and implementation of human

resources programs and services, compensation and employee communications.

. Integrated newly acquired subsidiary's policies, procedures and

benefits with parent company, streamlining the Human Resources

processes.

. Established an Affirmative Action Program for eight business

establishments.

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

1998 to 2003

Senior Human Resource Generalist

A strong business partner who provided analysis and direction on HR related

issues. Served as functional expert on all matters pertaining to Human

Resources for the business unit.

. Developed and implemented a complete job recruitment, orientation and

retention program reducing turnover from 15.1% to 8.6% in two years.

. Led diversity in the workplace initiative, formulated process for

change that led to increased awareness and sensitivity - reducing

minority turnover by 35%.

. Led Job Evaluation process, to redefine job descriptions, market match

salary ranges and establish performance objectives.

Voyale Corporation, Cleveland, OH 1996 to

1998

Director of Human Resources

A pro-active leader who coordinated recruitment, orientation, compensation

and evaluation programs. Responsible for the time keeping, payroll and

HRIS systems. Administered government compliance records for OSHA,

workers' compensation and unemployment. Administered employee benefits and

COBRA compliance. Established, maintained and analyzed cost and payroll

budgets. Managed a staff of four Human Resources and Safety professionals.

. Established and maintained a record keeping and analysis process,

reduced workers' comp and unemployment costs by 43% in two years.

. Reduced turnover by 50%, by incorporating structured interviews,

background checks and new employee orientation program.

Smith Lustig Paper Box Company, Cleveland, OH

1993 to 1996

Human Resources Manager

An assertive administrator who managed the employee benefits, payroll and

compensation analysis for a plant of 45 employees. Responsible for

recruitment and staffing. Prepared and analyzed monthly management

reports. Facilitated union administration, negotiations and grievance

procedures.

. Prepared wage and salary analysis for union contract negotiations.

. Established and administered performance appraisal system.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

Management, Labor Relations/Human Resources

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Political Science/Public Administration

Miami University, Oxford, OH

Continuing Education

Leadership, Teambuilding & Cultural Change; A Journey to Organizational

Effectiveness, Senn-Delaney

Inspiring Performance; Helping Others Succeed, BlessingWhite, Inc.

Project Leadership Workshop, John Carroll Continuous Learning

Process Improvement for Managers, Skill Path Seminars

Numerous seminars on management and communication skills

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