Rick Clifton, LRP

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Springdale, AR 72762

479-***-****

abg8dd@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary:

. 15 years of diversified Human Resource Leadership as a strategic

business partner that includes support of Corporate Staff Groups,

Field Sales, and multiple Manufacturing/Distribution Operations.

. Led Corporate Staff Groups and Manufacturing Operations to world class

employee engagement metrics that ranked in the top quartile of all

workgroups surveyed globally by the Gallup organization.

. Certified in the art of Change Management and have practical

application of such in the implementation of Consumer Driven health

plans, execution of headcount reductions, and completion of numerous

cost reduction initiatives, that have resulted in bottom line savings

of over $5M.

Key Competencies:

. Drive for Results

. Customer Focus

. Integrity and Trust

. Dealing with Ambiguity

. Interpersonal Savvy

Work Experience:

Gates Corporation, Siloam Springs, AR January 2011 -

June 2011

Privately held Company, based in Denver, CO, with manufacturing and

distribution facilities across the globe. It is the

largest non-tire, rubber producing company in the world. Responsible for

600 employees at the flagship, rubber belt,

manufacturing facility.

Human Resource Manager

. Developed and executed HR strategy to improve employee engagement,

promote a performance based culture, and gain alignment through

communications.

. Collaborated with facility leadership in the development of a formal

communication plan that included such elements as: First Line

Leadership Team Meetings (metric updating/training), Plant Manager

Roundtables (problem solving), and Weekly Plant Performance Updates

(alignment).

. Directed Talent Management efforts that included the assessment of

existing Leadership Team personnel and the development of a training

plan to address opportunities.

. Facilitated cross-functional focus groups that addressed barriers to

delivering results and subsequently developed an action plan aimed at

increasing employee engagement levels. Quarterly pulse surveys showed

a significant improvement in our engagement scores.

. Assembled and implemented an Engagement Action Team with the purpose

of fostering a collaborative work environment through the execution of

employee, family, and community service initiatives.

. Directed the roll-out of a new, performance management system to

include performance rating calibration meetings with the Plant

Leadership Team.

. Developed and implemented a change management communication plan aimed

at reducing co-employment liability with the temporary labor pool.

. Collaborated with facility leadership in the revision of applicable

plant policies, which in turn allowed for greater flexibility in

operations management and further promoting a performance based

culture.

Assisted in the implementation of an employee recognition program that

focused on cost reduction.

. Negotiated a new contract with on-site temporary agency that resulted

in net annualized savings of $300K.

. Ensured compliance with local/state/federal programs and company

requirements by conducting workforce assessments and conducting

investigations as needed.

Rick Clifton, LRP

5503 Stockton Avenue

Springdale, AR 72762

479-***-****

abg8dd@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience:

International Paper, Memphis, TN, Global Headquarters

June 2007 - January 2011

$22 billion, Fortune 100, global Paper and Packaging company with

manufacturing and distribution facilities

in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia, and North Africa.

Responsible for 600 employees at

the Global Headquarters.

Human Resource Manager, Global Supply Chain and Information Technology

. Directed Talent Management efforts to include succession planning,

performance management, organization design, and workforce planning.

. Developed and executed HR strategy to address recruiting, talent

development, and retention to enable business objectives to be met.

. Provided compensation and benefits related consultation, through close

coordination with the Global Total Rewards Group, to ensure equitable

and competitive base wages, variable compensation, and benefits

structure.

. Ensured compliance with local/state/federal programs and company

requirements by conducting workforce assessments and conducting

investigations as needed.

. Collaborated with the Project Management Leadership team in the

implementation of a more focused, aligned, and consistent

organizational objective setting process, to maximize organizational

efficiency and business results.

. Directed the Global Supply Chain college recruiting blitz to include

coordination across business units and staff groups with 12 colleges

and universities through career fairs, on site interviews, and

headquarters interviews. The blitz resulted in 12 offer acceptances

from high potential candidates and was deemed successful.

. Led Gallup Q12 employee engagement efforts that resulted in a

4.11/5.00 rating, placing the staff group in the top quartile for all

workgroups surveyed globally.

. Exceeded diversity hiring and representation goals by 25%.

. Received a special recognition award for my work directing change

management efforts during a major reorganization of 25% of the

existing workforce, which resulted in 86% of impacted employees being

placed in other opportunities across the organization.

. Initiated a streamlined approach to people management work processes

across the Global Supply Chain and Information Technology groups to

maximize organizational efficiency.

. Coordinated immigration issues relative to H1-B and L1-B Visas with

outside Legal Counsel, International HR, and the respective employee

and their manager.

. Facilitated an Impact Planning session with the Project Management

Senior Leadership group aimed at increasing employee engagement as it

relates to employees having clearly defined expectations and

recognition.

Parker Hannifin, Olive Branch, MS September 2006 - June 2007

$12 billion, global manufacturer of Fluid Power Systems and

Electromechanical Controls with over 300 manufacturing locations and 62,000

employees worldwide.

Human Resource Manager

. Directed talent acquisition efforts aimed at staffing exempt,

professional level, careers.

. Developed and conducted Environmental, Health, and Safety training.

. Conducted root cause investigations relative to safety incidents/near

misses.

. Counseled all levels of management on employee relations

issues/policies/procedures.

. Developed Affirmative Action Plan annually.

. Provided coaching to managers on performance management issues.

. Developed and implemented a structured new hire orientation process.

Rick Clifton, LRP

5503 Stockton Avenue

Springdale, AR 72762

479-***-****

abg8dd@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience:

Owens Corning, Olive Branch, MS, & Joplin, MO February 2002 -

September 2006

$5 billion global, industry leader in the Building Materials Systems

business with manufacturing, sales, and research

facilities in more than 30 countries on six continents. Responsible for

400 employees at multiple facilities.

Human Resource Leader

. Directed Talent Management efforts to include succession planning,

performance management, organization design, and workforce planning.

. Secured $118K through the Workforce Investment Act On-the-Job Training

program.

. Received the HR Excellence Award for Leadership for successfully

leading the effort to form a SHRM affiliated HR chapter in Northwest

Mississippi.

. Led Gallup Q12 employee engagement efforts that resulted in a

4.31/5.00 rating, placing the facility in the top quartile for all

manufacturing workgroups surveyed globally.

. Increased plant staffing by 50% through the execution of a "hiring

blitz" to include an on-site Career Fair.

. Served as successful change agent in rollout of new benefits program

(CDHP) and employee survey tool (Gallup Q12). Also, led staffing

efforts to increase workforce by 25% in order to meet production

growth.

. Reduced employee turnover 59% by implementing a 10-point

Communications Plan, developing clearly defined job descriptions,

implementing behavior based interviewing and skills assessment

testing, and engaging primary employees in the new hire process.

. Achieved a 61% reduction in ORIR (OSHA Recordable Incidence Rate) by

engaging primary employees more in the safety processes (weekly

audits, training, program administration), implementing a Near Miss

process, conducting Tap Root incident investigations, improved

relationship with medical provider, and the completion of 5S work.

. Completed training in Lean Manufacturing initiatives such as Six

Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S.

. Led Kaizen event focused on pallet redesign, which resulted in an

annualized savings of $75K due to material and labor savings.

. Participated in a Kaizen event focused on reducing the cycle time for

processing a new hire, which resulted in reducing the cycle time from

21 days to 7-10 days.

. Led 5S event focused on transforming an unused set of offices into a

fitness facility for employees, which would in turn help to improve

the health and safety of the plant population.

. Ensured union avoidance techniques were utilized when an organizing

campaign was conducted at a facility in the community, which was

across the street from our location.

. Implemented KRONOS time and attendance system.

. Developed and implemented a business unit wide variable compensation

incentive program centered on the strategic operating objectives of

the company and taking into account individual performance.

. Implemented and led Diversity Action Team with goal of increasing

workplace inclusion and representation.

. Completed market review surveys to ensure wages and benefits were

competitive.

. Supervised departmental staff consisting of three Human Resource

professionals.

. Obtained Labor Relations Professional (LRP) Certification through HR

Policy Association.

Leggett & Platt, Inc., Jonesboro, AR January 2000 - August 2001

Fortune 500 manufacturer of miniature zinc die castings. Operation also

included machining, painting, and assembly

processes. Facility employed a total of 85 employees.

Human Resource Manager/ISO Administrator

. Reduced ORIR by 89%; eliminated lost time accidents.

. Developed and implemented employee relations programs focused on

lifting employee morale and improving the safety record.

. Organized and directed successful ISO 9002 Quality certification

effort.

. Designed succession plan for organizational development.

. Implemented automated timekeeping/payroll system.

Rick Clifton, LRP

5503 Stockton Avenue

Springdale, AR 72762

479-***-****

abg8dd@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience:

Leggett & Platt, Inc., Jonesboro, AR January 2000 - August 2001

Fortune 500 manufacturer of miniature zinc die castings. Operation also

included machining, painting, and assembly

processes. Facility employed a total of 85 employees.

Human Resource Manager/ISO Administrator

. Implemented and led cross functional safety team.

Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, Sikeston, MO December 1997

- January 2000

Warehousing and distribution of both carbonated and non-carbonated

beverages. Facilities employed a total of

125employees.

Human Resource Manager

. Directed recruitment and selection of employees; organized company-

wide "Career Night"; participated in College/University recruiting.

. Secured $50,000 Customized Training Program grant for new employee

training program.

. Assisted company attorneys on litigation matters pertaining to product

liability and personal property damage.

. Eliminated lost time accidents through proactive case management.

. Directed HR initiative at multiple facilities.

. Implemented and conducted training programs.

. Demonstrated leadership by active participation in community

activities/organizations.

Siegel - Robert of Arkansas, Wilson, AR September 1996 - December 1997

Tier 1 automotive supplier of injection molding accessories for GM and Ford

vehicles. Operation also included a vacuum

metalizing, painting, and assembly process. Facility employed a total of

550 employees.

Assistant Human Resource Manager

. Participated in union avoidance efforts (United Auto Workers).

. Provided coaching counseling to management on employee relations

issues.

. Directed recruitment and selection efforts.

. Managed worker compensation claims/cases.

. Assisted in successful QS 9000 Quality certification effort.

. Created weekly employee newsletter.

. Conducted new employee orientations.

. Assisted in safety leadership initiatives to include annual training

and periodic compliance audits.

Education:

Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR, May 1996

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Management

Area of Emphasis: Human Resources, GPA: 3.03/4.00

AACSB Accredited

Earned 100% of college expenses.

Affiliations and Honors:

Global Human Resource Excellence Leadership Award

Labor Relations Professional (LRP) Certification

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining Certificate

Northwest Mississippi SHRM

Gallup Strengths Based Organization Coach Level I

Society of Human Resource Management

Academic Distinction Scholarship

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