Angel M. Berrios

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North Charleston, SC 29420 Email: acrx3i@r.postjobfree.com

www.LinkedIn.com/in/angelberrios

Senior Human Resources Business partner

STAFFING PROFESIONAL LEADER STRATEGIC PLANNER

A top-performing Human Resource Business Professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and outstanding communication, team/relationship building skills. Possesses a unique talent for transitioning strategy into action. Experience spans a broad spectrum, of manufacturing, technical services, and financial disciplines, to software, engineering, and sales (plus others). Experient with International establishments, subsidiaries and workers. Known for being a hands-on Human Resources Business Partner, who successfully advances change efforts, engages team collaboration, and maximizes employee engagement, creativity, and innovation.

Areas of Expertise

Compensation Management

Leadership Training

HRIS Implementation

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Labor Negotiations

Change Management

Employee Relations & Retention

HR Operations Leadership

Organizational Culture & Vision

Branding/Evangelization

Interactive Social Media

Cost Management

Strategic Planning

Fluent in Spanish

Project Management

Process Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Value proposition

Strategic Development – Develops strategic and tactical career development and workforce integrated analytic strategies for improved decision making, selection, retention and succession. Consistently applies a practical open-minded consultative approach to problem solving and implementation.

Full Life Cycle Recruiting – high volume software SaaS, sales, marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, accounting, executive management, utilizing social media, job boards, TPA’s referrals, and other methods of attracting active/passive candidates.

Team Leadership – Identifies the strengths of others, and leverages their inner potential to maximize capabilities. Committed to building championship teams by exchanging knowledge, life experiences, and shared goals to optimize people development initiatives.

Development Consultant - Mentors and coaches for organizational effectiveness and change management, facilitates coaching, mentorship and motivational methods for maximum productivity.

Professional Business Experience

Atlatl Software LLC – a SixAxis Company 2013-2015

Human Resources Director:

Joined a company undergoing rapid expansion as the first ever HR Director. The Company lacked established HR practices/procedures. Built the department from the ground up. Implemented HR infrastructure, established formalized compliance processes consisting of; employee handbook, policies/procedures, job descriptions, performance management system, compensation practices, and metrics. Developed recruiting strategies for multiple locations across the company, identified multiple channels for candidate recruitment; including online and, social networking media, brand marketing and integration to company intranet for easy accessibility and optimization. This streamlined process saved 30% in recruiting costs.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Designed and implemented an On-Boarding program, creating a sense of understanding of the company’s strengths, brands, evolution and strategic direction.

Re-wrote the Employee Handbook – implementing the most current up-to-date policies and procedures.

Developed job criteria, advertised, vetted, selected and hired over 120 employees for three separate locations. Positions included; Production Welders, Warehouse Operators, Executive Sales, Senior and Mid-level Operations professionals, Engineers/Engineering Management, 3-D modelers, Designers, Drafters, Software developers/ Architects and Principal consultants.

Establish guidelines for BEST HR practices including maintaining the integrity of employee files, systems and information

Implemented staff retention strategies including; employee recognition, service awards, and employee referral program.

Assimilate into the operation and be a resource in the development of the SixAxis subsidiary organization and provide HR guidance, tactical/strategic advice and support as necessary.

DBW Fiber Corporation, Summerville, SC 2011–2013

Managing and Human Resources Director:

Spearhead business activities and development/execution of strategy for Global developer and manufacturer of high-quality fiber and metal products for the automotive industry. HR administration and operational responsibility for 160 employees servicing the North America market (23 Tier 1 Exhaust Technology customers). Partner with European headquarters, as well as U.S. Sales/Engineering groups to expand market share and increase revenue while launching new products and delivering quality parts. Drive strategic planning and execution of plans to achieve key objectives, including annual achievement of 10% profit level above budget.

Key Achievements:

Drove high-impact turnaround of plant by instituting a solid infrastructure, as well as consistent processes and standards, including MRP System, ISO 9001-2008 Certification, and development/implementation of new management team.

Boosted sales revenue and margins for several parts 50% (from $10M to $15M) in 8 months by partnering with sales to communicate directly with customers to negotiate price increases on part numbers.

Raised profitability 20% through targeted efforts to streamline operations, improved utilization and capacity while introducing metrics and accountability to manufacturing operations.

Established DBW Fiber as the most responsive engineering resource and supplier to the Tier 1 exhaust manufacturers, measured through customer metrics in areas including quotations, pricing, on-time delivery, parts quality, and comparative costs.

Captured 20 new customer programs that helped supplement product offerings and increased revenues.

Grammer Industries, Inc. Greenville, SC 2003–2011

Vice President, Human Resources NAFTA/South America

HR Leader for international supplier of automotive headrests and center consoles. Piloted team of 9 direct reports driving Human Resources operations; acted as HR business partner for headrest business segment that employed 2.8K personnel throughout the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Poland, and Czechoslovakia. Created and implemented strategies to support business objectives, while leading efforts to manage costs and enhance diversity throughout the organization. Successfully implemented SAP HRIS and negotiated union contracts in low-cost countries.

Key Achievements:

Supported organizational goals through design of a HR strategy focused on human capital, ethics, diversity, workforce/work-life balance, labor and employee relations, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Generated major reductions in overhead and fixed costs by driving relocation of business to Mexico, where the company already had 2 manufacturing facilities.

Lowered insurance costs 21% ($1.2 million annual savings), far below the industry average, through successful negotiation of term rates with dental, life, disability, and AD&D carriers.

Saved $900,000/year in temporary worker fees by eliminating all 3rd-party vendors.

BeMusic Services, Duncan, SC 1999–2003

Human Resources Manager:

National distribution center of compact discs; division of Bertelsmann AG. Led team of 5 in delivery of HR services to 750 employees. Led efforts to enhance employee performance and job satisfaction, while driving consistency and compliance through development of a comprehensive employee handbook. Established an open-door policy and roundtables to encourage communication.

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Key Achievements:

Transitioned HR presence from a reactive to proactive presence and creative, customer-serviced business unit by restructuring the department to align with plant’s business strategy.

Optimized staff motivation through implementation of a pay-for-performance salary structure and variable compensation system that recognized outstanding employee achievement.

Enhanced the organizational culture by implementing OD intervention strategies that delivered business results through objective continuous improvement processes.

Staibilus, AG, Gastonia, NC 1998-1999

Human Resources Manager:

Designed and implemented new plant-wide job evaluation bid system and alternative work schedule.

Key Achievements:

Reduced absenteeism by 30% through strategic redesign of plant’s attendance policy to a structured quarterly point system.

Overhauled employee handbook to reflect new operational procedures.

Bose Corporation, Columbia, SC/Yuma, Az. 1996-1998

Senior Human Resources Manager:

Managed all HR functions for three separate business units; responsible for staffing, training, compensation, benefits and employee relations.

Key Achievements:

Hired 125 exempt Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, and Acoustical Engineering professionals and technicians in less than 1 year. Saved over $500,000 in staffing fees by utilizing employment referrals and implementing targeted recruiting, retention, and human resources enhancement programs.

Designed, implemented, and administered an aggressive recruiting strategy to meet plant startup and expansions for the Columbia facility and the Mexican Maquiladora border plant.

Previously Served as Captain in the United States Army.

Education

Master of Arts in Business Management, Webster University, St. Louis, MO

Bachelor of Arts in American History, St. Peter’s College, Jersey City, NJ

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