Human Resources Management
Resume:
Debora E. Thompson
Senior Human Resources Executive
Westerville, Ohio 43082
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Organizational Leader, Strategy Architect and Change Champion
for Private and Public, Union and Non-Union, National and Multinational
Organizations
Strategic Human Resources Leader with extensive operational experience
focused on creating innovative, value-added, measurable results in support
of business objectives.
? Performance strategist with solid record of developing organizational
infrastructures that integrate human capital, operational, financial and
investment outcomes designed for sustainable business solutions within
complex work environments.
? Engineered HR processes and systems cascaded to the transactional
level and established performance metrics to maximize revenue streams.
? Delivered effective strategic change management by striving to
innovate, support a culture of collaboration, growth, learning, and
engagement leading to improved business results - quality, service, and
profitability.
Executive Competencies
Operations Management Organizational Development
HR and Administration
? Acquisitions and Mergers ? Tactical Goal Alignment ?
Compensation and Benefits
? Cost Controls and Budgets ? Leadership Development ?
Learning and Development
? Integration Strategies ? Performance Management ?
Resource Management
? Organization Effectiveness ? Succession
Planning ? HRIS/Process Technology
? Lean Six Sigma Methodologies ? Employee Engagement ?
Mediation and Counseling
Career
Chronology
Executive Coach - Transition Management Consultant
2010 - Present
Strategic leader and executive partner with extensive experience focused on
organization change and transformation. Designed and delivered coaching
and training sessions to prepare clients for individual career changes
including outplacement counseling, separation agreements, search plans,
resume development, technology skills, relocation logistics, retirement and
financial management.
Bergstrom, Inc. - Rockford, Illinois 2006 -
2010
(Privately-held firm founded in 1949, Bergstrom is a leading designer and
manufacturer of HVAC systems with operations throughout North America,
Europe and Asia and staff operations of 1,300 employees during tenure.)
? Vice President, Human Resources: Direct accountability to the
President and CEO, Human Resources lead for facilities in Illinois (3),
Wales (2) and China in North America (1).
. As key member of the Executive Committee, worked with C-level team to
develop operational initiatives in support of Critical Success Factors
(CSF). Managed growth and acquisitions in a volatile market.
. As strategic partner, developed "greenfield" HR infrastructure;
HRIS, compensation, health and wellness, performance management,
succession planning, employee engagement. Implemented innovative HR
platform for learning and development; training center, orientation,
on-boarding, supervisor modules, performance management,
certifications, leadership development and conflict resolution in line
with corporate vision and goals.
Debora E. Thompson
Senior Human Resources Executive
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Federal Signal Corporation - University Park, Illinois
2005 - 2006
(NYSE: FSS - Founded in 1901, corporation is a global designer and
manufacturer of products for municipal, governmental, industrial and
institutional customers. The company operates four groups: Safety and
Security Systems, Environmental Solutions, Fire Rescue and Technology.)
? Vice President, Human Resources - Safety and Security Systems Group:
Reported to the President, Divisional Human Resources with direct
responsibility for two U.S. facilities as well as oversight for
operations in Spain and Britain. Scope of responsibility included 2,000
employees and five labor unions working to support corporate annual
revenues of $727M.
. Appointed to quickly learn and assess operations at all
facilities to establish HR strategy in support of global mission.
Brought "World-Class" training and development programs with
performance metrics for continuous learning and building of core
competencies.
Robert Bosch Corporation - Farmington Hills, Michigan
1986 - 2004
(Headquartered in Germany and privately-held, Bosch is a global
manufacturer of automotive technology, industrial technology, consumer
goods and security systems. Employs 300,000 worldwide with annual revenues
of E47.3 billion.)
? Vice President, North America Human Resources (2000-2004)
*Held Dual V.P. Roles From 2000-2004
Vice President, Division Human Resources (1998-2004)
Director, HR (1993-1998); Manager, HR (1988-1993); Supervisor, HR
(1986-1988)
. As V.P., North America Human Resources, bottom-line
responsibility for development programs supporting 18,000 employees
and international programs at 18 locations. Operational
accountability included executive development, international exchanges
and strategic positioning of talent in alignment with corporate
vision. Initiated global strategic resource planning programs;
designed performance management processes and established succession
planning for the development of international leadership team.
. As V.P., Division Human Resources, responsible for 11
facilities (union/non-union) located in North America and Brazil.
Managed a team of nine direct HR reports and 35 indirect. Key member
of executive leadership team to direct operations and strategy.
Served as North American lead with matrix reporting to multiple
European facilities. Appointed to divisional V.P. role to manage the
transition and integration of major acquisition of multi-site
operations with 6,000 employees increasing core division revenues by
110%.
Earlier Experience: Controller: Loffgan Manufacturing - Rochester Hills,
Michigan (1980-1986); Labor Relations: General Motors Corporation -
Pontiac, Michigan (1976-1980)
Education / Professional Development
? M.S., Business Administration, 1996 - Central Michigan University,
Troy, Michigan
? B.S., Business Administration, 1977 - Oakland University, Rochester,
Michigan
M.B.A. / J.D. Program - Three Years Completed - University of Detroit,
Michigan
Kettering University (General Motors Institute)
Carnegie Bosch Institute - International Executive Program
Certified Instructor for Kaizen, Meiers-Briggs, Kepner-Tregoe, PROfiler,
AVA, Enneagram
Multi-Cultural Language and Assimilation Programs
Delivered "Best-in-Class" Training and Development Programs to Produce
"Employer-of-Choice" Organizations
Implemented Business Model for Strategic HR Excellence
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