KEVIN P. FARRELL

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Middleton, WI 53562

608-***-****(B) 608-***-**** (H) 608-***-**** (C)

acu67h@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Accomplished Human Resources Director with extensive hands-on experience managing the entire spectrum of HR activities to proactively support and enhance business results. Exceptional skills in translating business strategies, into practical and effective programs, policies, and solutions. Strong partnering and communication skills with an expertise in employee consulting and coaching. Experience building rapport and credibility with diverse groups ranging from entry level associates to senior executives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JACK LINK’S Beef Jerky, (Link Snacks, INC.), New Glarus, WI 2011-Present

$1.1B sales meat snack processor, privately held

Manager, Human Resources (2011- present)

Assure open, interactive leadership behavior driving constructive cultural change and employee development to achieve and deliver positive results.

Enhance talent readiness to meet organization strategy, administrative efficiency, employee contribution and capacity for continuous improvement and change.

Partner to increase operational excellence and a learning culture. Lead continuous skills development through the Jack Link’s Performance System.

Participative member of the corporate HR team and plant senior management and steering committee team increasing HR value and driving results.

Assure maximization of workforce efficiency by innovating effective action plans to deliver expectations and improved measurable results. Improve all levels of communication and support operations, quality, maintenance and all cross functional support teams.

Assure proactive, focused, interactive and productive teams by partnering, building trust and confidence with key functional leaders and decision makers on leadership, culture, change management, and best practices to attract, optimize, develop, and retain top talent at all levels.

WISCONSIN HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (WHEDA), Madison, WI 2009-2011

A public benefit corporation created to help meet a pressing need for safe and sanitary housing and economic development opportunities for low and moderate income people. $3.4B Portfolio.

Director, Human Resources & Administration (2009 - 2011)

Assure open, interactive leadership behavior driving constructive cultural change and employee development.

Maintain current and future talent readiness to meet organization strategies and objectives.

Manage leadership continuity processes through performance management and succession planning processes.

Participative member of the senior management team.

Assure maximization of workforce efficiency by developing and delivering an effective performance measurement process and removing performance barriers.

Assure focused, interactive and productive team by partnering with key functional leaders and decision makers on leadership, culture, and best practices to attract, optimize, develop and retain top talent to assure strong business results.

FAMOUS FOOTWEAR/BROWN SHOE CO., Madison, WI/St. Louis, MO 1995 - 2009

A leading consumer-driven footwear company, operating nearly 1400 Famous Footwear, Naturalizer and other retail shoe stores throughout the U.S. and Canada, with annual sales of $2.5B.

Director, Human Resources, Talent Management (2001 - 2009)

Assure open, interactive leadership behavior driving constructive cultural change and executive development.

Maintain current and future talent readiness to meet functional and company objectives.

Manage leadership continuity processes through succession planning.

Facilitate the creation of development plans for all leaders.

Assure maximization of workforce efficiency by developing and delivering an effective performance measurement process and removing performance barriers.

Assure development of ‘Employer of Choice’ status by partnering with key functional heads and decision makers on leadership, culture, and best practices to attract, optimize, develop and retain top talent.

Director, Human Resources (1997 - 2001)

Directed and managed all HR functions to support company strategic vision for our logistics, distribution centers (6), nation-wide retail operations, and fixtures manufacturing functions.

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Maintained union free environment, Enhanced positive employee relations, proactive safety programs delivering productive and efficient work environments. Enhanced leadership communications.

Directed and managed retail field organization and distribution centers safety programs with record setting results 13 years running.

Saved over $4M and reduced pain and suffering contributing to a productive work environment.

Directed and managed the retail division benefits department.

Manager, Human Resources, Logistics and Fixtures Manufacturing (1995 - 1997)

Managed and led generalist and employee relations activities; Supported company strategic vision, and supported 7 day/week, 24 hour operation.

KRAFT FOODS/OSCAR MAYER FOODS, Madison, WI 1985 - 1995

Oscar Mayer Foods Corp., a $1.8B sales food processor and operating company of Kraft Foods, one of the Philip Morris Companies. Locations include: Madison, WI, Davenport, IA, Los Angeles, CA, Nashville, TN, Kirksville, MO, Chicago, IL.

Manager, Human Resources and Projects (1993 - 1995)

Managed the conversion of Oscar Mayer Human Resources Information System to the new Kraft Foods system.

Developed training materials for the upgraded record system and trained users.

Managed cross-functional project team, including information systems, human resources, and payroll.

Manager, Human Resources-Consumer Product Sales (1990 - 1993)

Provided corporate and field generalist support for Vice President of Sales, staff, and sales team.

Reduced turnover, built succession plan, managed and enhanced leadership continuity and development

Manager, Human Resources-Oscar Mayer Kirksville, MO Plant (1985 - 1990)

Full management responsibility for recruitment, employment, on-boarding, employee relations, training, career development, compensation and benefits administration, safety and health, and community relations.

Managed a successful plant start-up, creating a union free environment. Scope: 300 associates, production facility, 7 by 24.

Set a new standard for safety results in the corporation and sustained lowest costs for decades.

Achieved zero Lost Time Injuries for two years, four consecutive years reduced recordable injury record setting a corporate record.

OSCAR MAYER, Plant/Sales Center- Nashville, TN, Los Angeles, CA, Davenport, IA, Madison, WI

Assistant Manager, Human Resources-Generalist

Full assistant management responsibility for all functions (same as listed for Kirksville, MO.) Managed labor relations in union environment. Scope: 600-2000 associates; production and sales facility.

Supervised employment, employee benefits, and hourly wage rate program; processed employee pensions; and assisted in recruitment and all general HR activities. Scope: 2000 associates.

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EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Leadership Through People Skills Training

OSHA Training

Zenger Miller Supervisory Training

Milliken Co. Consulting Group Performance System

COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

Society of Human Resources Management SHRM

Madison Area Business Diversity Roundtable

Junior Achievement Advisor

United Way Presenter

CERTIFICATIONS

Zenger Miller Leadership Trainer Certification

Psychological Associates Assessment Interpretation and Feedback

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