Mark J. Zanotto

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Blair, NE ***08

acqwa7@r.postjobfree.com

214-***-****

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

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Senior Human Resources leader with over 20 years of management experience in Human Resources and Administration. Demonstrated collaboration and the ability to lead organizations, develop staff, and communicate effectively at all levels across the organization; experienced in leading all aspects of the Human Resources organization both domestically and internationally. A strategic leader of enterprise initiatives to drive cost containment, improve profitability and establish corporate culture.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lincoln Financial Group (Omaha, NE) Vice President, Human Resources 04/13 to Present

Lincoln Financial Group is a Fortune 500 company offering a diverse range of financial services and solutions focusing on four core business areas - life insurance, annuities, retirement plan services and group protection.

As Vice President of Human Resources for the Group Protection business, I lead employment development, talent, succession and workforce initiatives for this growing employee benefits business unit of Lincoln Financial Group.

* Lead the implementation of a career development initiative grounded in the analysis and design of staff job leveling, delivering a clear career path and development structure improving engagement scores.

* Executed a comprehensive annual performance management process, including an annual talent review and succession planning cycle; launched strategic projects to introduce greater rigger in the performance and talent cycle, coupling it with actionable development plans for all staff; enhancing the existing pay for performance culture

* Lead change management initiatives guiding the organization through two major leadership transformations in eighteen months; directly responsible for the successful on-boarding of executive leadership and maintaining a focus on employee engagement and turnover reduction of 3%.

Infotel Broadband Services, Inc. (Plano, TX) Vice President, Human Resources 07/11 to 12/12

Infotel Broadband Services, Ltd. is a subsidiary of India's largest private sector enterprise, Reliance Industries, Limited, (RIL). Infotel Broadband Services, Ltd. is a 4G network operator with emphasis on digital services for both consumers and the small to medium business market in India with specialization in mCommerce, mobile marketing and advertising, and content (video, gaming) services and partnerships.

As the Vice President of Human Resources, responsibilities center on the start-up of all US Human Resources activities and infrastructure. Position reports to the President, US Operations and Business Development.

* Provide strategic counsel to executives on Human Resources and Business Operations, Talent and Recruitment and M&A activities

* Introduced program development and talent management process including competency models, talent development and succession planning

* Built human resources policies and practices to align with the commercial strategies of the business

* Designed competitive compensation and benefits programs which support the attraction, engagement and retention of world class talent

* Directed extensive strategic recruitment of top telecommunications and high tech professionals

* Coordinated human resources activities with India based HR staff

* Designed performance management and executive assessment programs and delivered executive coaching with the goal of achieving the highest possible organizational performance for this green field start-up

NEC Corporation of America (Irving, TX) V. P., Human Resources – 06/07 to 06/11

NEC Solutions of America (Santa Clara, CA) General Manager, HR – 04/05 to 06/07 Director, Human Resources – 10/02 to 04/05

As the US subsidiary of NEC Corporation of Japan, NEC Corporation of America is a provider of IT, network and communications products and solutions. Headquartered in Irving, TX, NEC’s US Human Resources organization provides support to the company’s US subsidiary operations.

Responsibilities include leadership of Human Resources, Talent and Recruiting, Corporate Facilities team, and NEC’s Non-Profit Foundation. Reporting to the President/CEO, staff includes four direct reports and a combined staff of over 40 professionals.

* Directed the implementation of a HR Shared Services model, the first ever in NEC’s global history; achieving operational efficiency, expanding support capabilities and reducing annual HR budget by more than $1.75M over a two year period

* Established programs to develop executives; cultivating partnerships within the corporate staff and the divisional leadership teams, aiding in the launch of a new corporate culture of OneNEC

* Completed analysis and redesign of Staff and Executive job levels and compensation programs along with new companywide benefits and incentive pay programs; enhancing systems and tools allowing for the advancement of employee initiatives elimination of redundant management tiers and lowering of G&A costs

* Created, and facilitated a national communications strategy for over 2000 employees at 35 different locations, coordinating the merger of 3 companies; supporting the change of corporate culture and transition to a solutions selling environment

* Established employee development and employee relations initiatives, including implementation of skill inventories, job leveling and introduction of succession planning and leadership development initiatives

* Supported Corporate Compliance in launch and management of new governance initiatives including the launch of the NEC Integrity Program for the confidential reporting of violations of law or company policies

* Directed corporate HR and Facility teams, in the successful execution of three separate merger and acquisition activities; fully integrating the new company’s combined staff

* Sponsored and led community activities including student outreach to Irving ISD, Irving Cares, and Irving Chamber of Commerce; currently serve on the board of directors for the Japan America Society of DFW

Intel Corporation (Folsom, CA) Sr. Human Resources Manager – 05/00 to 10/02

Intel, one of the world’s leading technology companies for over 40 years, My responsibilities focused in two key areas: 1) Intel’s eBusiness team which at the time was the company’s fastest growing division. 2) Provided support in Employee Relations and Investigations to the Global Sales and Marketing group.

* Directed implementation of sourcing and hiring strategies designed to achieve annual hiring targets for all hiring levels experienced through college graduate programs consistently exceeded annual hiring and retention goals by 13% and 17% respectively

* Managed HR and Staffing teams in delivery of generalist services including staffing initiatives, new employee orientation, performance management, and employee relations; effectively supported the business in meeting its annual revenue through employment growth initiatives

* Designed, implemented, and led a strategic hiring initiative for the eBusiness group that resulted in the sourcing, hiring and orientation of over 150 new staff members in under 90 days

* Directed a cross divisional and global HR team in the design and development of a leadership program for high potential HR employees

* Represented the company at events including community functions, client briefings, press sessions, industry conferences, HR conferences, and technology user groups; ensuring corporate visibility and maximum strategic benefit

* Led community outreach activities under “Intel Involved”

Software AG (Sacramento, CA) Sr. Human Resources, Manager – 03/96 to 05/00

SAGA Software, Inc.

Software AG is the world’s largest independent provider of Business Infrastructure Software. As the senior HR staff person outside of the Herndon, VA corporate offices; responsibilities included support for the National Software Services practice in their sale and development of customized critical infrastructure solutions; lead a team including one Human Resources Generalist and a staff of six employee and contract recruiters.

* Established controls and procedures for contingent workforce programs; reduced contractor/ employee ratios by 49.2% resulting in reduced project costs of over $24M annually

* Directed annual performance management and organizational development initiatives and employee relations for the western two thirds of the United States

* Exceeded annual hiring targets for software practice while maintain focus on aligning the workforce with the company’s business goals

* Established quality initiatives, culture and growth for all corporate hiring programs

* Created national image as an “employer of choice”, representing the company at national recruiting events, HR conferences and trade shows

* Managed external consulting relationships supporting the National Software Services practice

Professional Solutions, Inc. (Sacramento, CA) Senior Staffing Manager – 1995 to 1996

Professional Solutions, Inc., a privately owned project staffing company with annual revenues of approximately 10 million dollars annually.

* Directed account management and recruitment initiatives for client companies; conducting the recruitment, screening and hiring of both contract and direct hire IT staff

* Led client relationships; coordinated budgets under subcontract agreements for multiple vendors on assigned projects

* Exceeded company goals and objectives for margin generation and profit growth annually by 28 percent

Toner Corporation (Sacramento, CA) Senior Recruiter – 1993 to 1995

Toner Corporation a large privately owned contract staffing company with annual revenues which exceeded 30 million dollars annually.

* Managed the recruitment, screening and hiring of consultants and employees for various local and national companies and governmental agencies

* Engaged in account management of assigned clients

* Trained new recruiters in six month orientation

* Earned President's Club Award for 1994 and 1995 for overall performance and revenue generation.

Self Employed (Sacramento, CA) Independent Consultant – 1989 to 1993

Self-employed business professional; provided services to small and medium sized companies in the analysis of existing business systems and processes in preparation for upgrade and conversion of their office automation systems. Solutions provided included office networking solutions, front and back office automation, financial system automation, database implementation, and upgrade of telephony equipment. Also provided, consulting support in accounting related services including accounts receivable collections, and cash flow management.

Matheny, Poidmore and Sears (Sacramento, CA) Accounting Manager – 1985 to 1989

Matheny Poidmore and Sears was a 75 attorney law firm specializing in Insurance Defense and Wrongful Death and Injury Litigation. Responsibilities included the processing of monthly accounting, reconciliations, the support and maintenance of back-office systems and the management of four staff in all aspects of accounting including accounts receivable and payable, billing, and time entry.

Education

BS, Business Administration/Finance

California State University, Sacramento

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