Human Resources Management

JEAN MARIE HARPER, SPHR

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Senior level executive with more than fifteen years of progressive human

resources generalist and management experience coupled with a Master of

Business Administration (MBA) degree and a Senior Professional in Human

Resources (SPHR) certification.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HR Du Jour Consulting Firm Feb. 2009 - Present

President (www.HRduJour.com)

City of Union City Dec. 2009 -

Nov. 2011

Commissioner, Human Relations

Sysco San Francisco Inc. Dec. 2002 -

Feb. 2009

Senior Vice-President, Human Resources

Vice-President, Human Resources and Marketing (July 2006 - July 2007)

Vice-President, Human Resources (December 2002 - July 2006)

Fortune 300 Distribution Industry, leader in foodservice distribution

Strategic partner and leader responsible for all aspects of human

resources: legal issues, employee/labor relations, safety/workers

compensation, implementation of policies/procedures, employment

determination, affirmative action, performance management, training and

development, including the overall dynamics of change and communication of

this unionized organization.

Selected accomplishments:

. Lead negotiator of a 5 year Teamster Contract yielding less than 3%

increase in overall cost with a savings of over a million dollars

. Successfully defended company with written responses to potential

employment litigations

. Proactively secured documentation enabling favorable rulings for the

company in OFCCP, EDD, workers compensation, and EEOC, ADA, and DFEH

hearings

. Reduced headcount by 25% with no litigation issues

. Improved the injury prevention and safety program yielding a decrease

in work-related injuries by 32% and a claim frequency reduction by 50%

. Achieved the 2008 Corporate Community Service Award

. Created and/or revised company policies and employee handbook

. Implemented and led 12 week management development and teambuilding

training

Avnet Inc. Oct. 2000 -

Dec. 2002

Regional Director, Human Resources

Fortune 300 Technology Industry, world leader in electronics distribution

Managed all HR programs in 7 western states, Mexico, and Brazil. Provided

HR support to 8 Area Directors, 2 Vice-Presidents, and 22 District Managers

of 3 business units.

Selected accomplishments:

. Created a working environment of credibility and cooperation to be a

strategic business partner

. Led the change for compliance on employment issues based on state

legal requirements

. Instrumental in the management of two mergers and acquisitions

. Restructured and reduced HR staffing for improved efficiencies and

cost savings

. Managed 20% reduction of professional workforce in nine months

. Developed Company wide Paid Time Off (PTO) and Referral Bonus program

. Instructed Leadership Development Training Program

. Successfully completed government OFCCP Audit

Diageo, North America Oct. 1998 - Sept.

2000

Director, Human Resources

Fortune 200, Manufacturing Industry, world leader in premium beverages

Responsible for all HR management in a unionized bottling plant.

Selected accomplishments:

. Interfaced daily with ILWU labor union. Final authority on all

employee disciplinary action and termination decisions. Significantly

reduced the number of grievances filed and eliminated the need for

future arbitration cases.

. Served on IEDA Board of Trustees for health & welfare benefits

. Trained employees across the country on the company's new Performance

Management System

. Restructured plant's organization to improve efficiencies. Within six

month time frame, reduced non-union work force by 25% and union work

force by 10%. Initiated severance packages and utilized outplacement

centers to avoid future litigation.

. Increased employee morale through participation in community service

projects, revision of plant work and safety practices, and providing

monthly giveaways

EDUCATION

California State University Masters of Business Administration,

Major: Human Resource Management

Mills College Bachelor of Arts

Major: Political, Legal, & Economic

Analysis

Society of Human Resource Mgmt. Sr. Professional Human Resources

Certification (SPHR) 2000-current

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, 2012

Society of Human Resource Management, 1990-present

California Chamber of Commerce, 1990-present

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