Tim Paterson

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Montréal, QC, H*X *V*

514-***-****

ab3a85@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pacific and Asian Studies (University of Victoria)

• Human Resources Management Certificate (University of Concordia)

• Foundation Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (CIPS- in progress)

• Rio Tinto Frontline Leadership Program graduate

• Excellent skills in communication and presentation

• Self-motivated team player with extensive experience working across cultures

• Leadership and change management experience

• Works well under pressure and adapts easily

• Fluently bilingual (French/English)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rio Tinto May 2013

Human Resources Business Partner- Global Business Services

Promoted to acting HR Business Partner as of May 1, 2013.

Rio Tinto Oct 2010-May 2013

Human Resources Business Partner Support- Global Business Services

Led regional talent management activities, including annual business talent review

and annual performance review.

Consulted with business leaders to identify workforce challenges and develop

annual people initiatives related to employee engagement & capability

development.

Supported regional and global workforce planning and organizational design projects

in a dynamic business context.

Co-Designed and implemented global Graduate Development Program for client

group.

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Rio Tinto Oct 2008-Sept 2010

Team Leader- Emerging Markets Procurement

Led an international team of industry analysts in providing world class market

intelligence and commercial support to the Procurement Group.

Responsible for the creation and execution of group reporting to company’s senior

level management, including the CFO.

Planned and executed non-technical procurement projects for good and services

involving emerging markets suppliers. Delivered substantial value to the business

while displaying effectiveness in negotiations & stakeholder management.

Coordinated team capability development projects, including ARIBA training, cross

cultural training, language training.

Rio Tinto May 2008-Sept 2008

Procurement Specialist- Market Intelligence and Global Synergies

Planned and executed non-technical procurement projects for good and services

involving emerging markets suppliers. Delivered substantial value to the business

while displaying effectiveness in negotiations & stakeholder management.

Provided analysis and reporting to the director of the Rio Tinto Alcan Integration

Project on Emerging markets sourcing projects.

Luxury Retreats July 2007-May 2008

Accounts Specialist

Processed rental contracts for a luxury villa rental company.

Provided customer service as a sales representative.

TRAINING:

Rio Tinto Frontline Leadership Programme 2008

Human Resources Management Certificate 2008

University of Concordia

Bachelor in Pacific and Asian Studies 2004-2007

University of Victoria

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