DARRON DAVIS, PHR

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Lake Worth, FL 33467

H561-***-**** ( C561-***-**** (ab8ktk@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Certified Human Resources Professional and strategic business partner with

HR leadership and business operations management experience that

effectively help balanced the needs of management and employees consistent

with policies, procedures and legal compliance.

EXPERIENCE

The School District of Palm Beach County West Palm

Beach, FL

Manager, Human Resources May '12 - Present

Chief of Human Resources June '06 - May '12

As Manager, perform the role of strategic business partner for school and

area administration for designated region (40 locations):

. Provide advice and counsel to principals on employee relations/labor

relations issues including interpretation/guidance on policies,

procedures, state and federal regulations, and labor contracts.

. Work collaboratively with principals in addressing performance management

concerns and facilitate disciplinary due process procedures.

. Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.

. Provide training in the areas of human resources/employee relations.

As Chief of HR for the 11th largest district in the nation with 22,000+

employees, was charged with developing and implementing a comprehensive

workforce strategy that is aligned with the District's strategic goals by

incorporating HR best business practices:

. Managed and directed program activities related to overall HR functions

consisting of talent recruitment and retention, professional development,

employee relations, compensation and HR planning, and HR customer

relations. Provided leadership and direction for a staff of human

resources professionals and technicians.

. Developed recommendations for compliance with federal and state laws,

regulations and School Board policies relating to personnel (i.e.

implementation of Code of Ethics Policy and required training).

. Fostered collaboration with major constituencies including senior

management staff, academic and operations staff, business/community

partners and the general public to provide effective HR solutions to

ensure a productive workforce and implementation of various cultural

change initiatives.

. Implemented quality practices including benchmarking and measurement

systems to become a results-driven, process-efficient organization.

Created a first-ever HR Customer Contact Center.

. Collaborated with technical partners to ensure the successful

implementation and maintenance of the Enterprise Resource Planning/human

resources information system.

. Worked closely with Labor Relations to effectively and proactively manage

the unionized workforce represented by four labor organizations. Worked

with principals and department heads to address complex employee

relations/labor relations issues.

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Nabi Biopharmaceuticals (World Headquarters) Boca Raton, FL

Manager, Human Resources Jan. '99 - June

'06

Human Resources Representative July '96 - Jan.

'99

Held positions of increasing HR responsibility overseeing HR operations at

the corporate as well as field level for a top-tier biotech company with

multi-state operations. Functioned as a strategic business partner and HR

liaison for a major business unit:

. Provided consultation to management and non-management employees in the

areas of employee relations, performance coaching and management, EEO/AA

and policy interpretation.

. Conducted investigations of highly sensitive employee and management

issues and provided resolutions in a timely manner.

. Facilitated workforce training on EEO compliance (Sexual Harassment, ADA,

FMLA) and implemented cultural change initiatives such as Ethics

Training, New Hire Orientation, "Monkey Management 101" (One Minute

Manager), "Whale Done", "FISH" Philosophy, "Situational Leadership", and

Competency Index which resulted in 36% decrease in turnover.

. Successfully coordinated responses to EEOC charges and assisted internal

and external legal counsel with resolution of legal claims. Produced and

coordinated Affirmative Action Plan reports, EEO reports and management

reports to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

. Recruited qualified, highly skilled candidates for positions up to mid-

management level.

. Developed and implemented human resources policies and programs to

enhance employee relations. Developed Nabi Employee Handbook.

Nabi BioMedical Center Corpus Christi, TX

Assistant Manager Jan. '94 - July

'96

Responsible for BioMedical Center operations to ensure compliance with

company and federal regulations such as SOP, cGMP, OSHA and FDA:

. Managed a staff of 20+ biomedical technicians, LPNs and Physicians.

Responsible for HR functions: staffing, employee relations, training and

administering company policies.

. Implemented and supervised Quality Assurance Team. Prepared production

and financial reports for corporate office and overseen materials

management

. Promoted into position after intensive management training from Dec. '92

- Jan. '94 in Pensacola, FL

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Management (Concentration: HR Management), December

1991

Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

A.B. Freeman School of Business

Harvard Institute for School Leadership, July 2007

Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, Massachusetts

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

. Society for Human Resource Management

. HR Association of Palm Beach County

o Board of Directors

. Workforce Readiness Chair 2007 - Present,

. Diversity Chair 2004

. Professional Development/Certification Chair 1999-2002

. Education Foundation on Palm Beach County Board of Directors 2007 - 2008

. Council of Great City Schools - HR Officers Roundtable 2007 - Present

. OFCCP/South Florida Private Industry Liaison Group 1997 - 2006

. Palm Beach Business Development Board PACE Committee 2000

2007 Finalist - South Florida Business Journal's Excellence in Human

Resources Awards

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

. Certified Professional in Human Resource Management

. Knowledge of various HRIS Systems (PeopleSoft/ERP, Employease, ADP HR

Perspective/HR Partner)

. Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, GroupWise, Internet Explorer

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