Human Resources Manager

MICHAEL PERRY SEARCY

**** ********** **** - *******, ** 44691

Phone: 330-***-****

Cell: 330-***-****

E-mail: ********@*****.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Proven leader with over twenty years diversified experience in all aspects

of Human Resources management. Effective, team oriented professional and

communicator with a record of building positive, creative and winning

results. Expertise in areas such as:

. Human Resource Planning

. Organization Development and Staffing

. Compensation, Benefits and Wellness

. Workplace Practices and Compliance

. Union and Non-union Relations

. Teambuilding, Continuous Improvement and Communications

WORK HISTORY

AUTOMATED PACKAGING SYSTEMS, INC - Streetsboro, OH

March 2007 - Present

Vice President of Human Resources

Lead all company-wide HR activities for privately held corporation who

manufactures packaging products and systems. This includes four US

locations, one in the UK and several other satellite locations totaling

approximately 900 employees and $200mm in sales. AIB and QS certified.

Report to President and CFO and supervise HR staff. Responsible for HR

planning, staffing, practices and policies, organization development,

performance management, UA, compensation and benefits, workers'

compensation, safety, communications, employee involvement, and all other

HR activities.

. Introduced Organizational Development process positioning

organization for growth

. Overhauled and enhanced Performance management process to meet

business needs

. Training and development programs expanded through grants, key

partnerships, individual development plans, etc.

. Improved unwanted turnover by 40%

. Improved Health programs and reduced costs by 30%; tobacco free

workplace transition implemented company-wide

. Implemented Strategic HR plans aligned to achieve company goals

. Initiated HR and related programs to remain non-union in highly

unionized environment

. Stabilized HR department and established HR as strategic business

partner

. Addressed several legacy and cultural issues to improve workplace and

morale overall

. Recognized as a Top Workplace in NE Ohio and MANNY award for

outstanding employer and workforce development programs

. Strengthened organization through over 200 hires, several key

strategic additions and improved staffing processes

. Led realignment activities through economic downturn while company

remained profitable

LUK USA - Wooster, OH

2001 - 2007

Director of Human Resources

Responsible for leading all Wooster location's Human Resources activities

of approximately $200mm privately held, German owned, multi-national, TS

certified automotive manufacturer of power train systems and components.

Report to Vice President of Administration and supervise HR staff.

Responsibilities include HR planning, staffing, compensation and benefits,

practices and policies, organization development support, union avoidance,

communications and other HR related activities.

. Successfully led organizational growth with over 40% increase in total

employees

. Improved morale, reducing turnover by 60 percent and absenteeism 20

percent

. Improved staffing processes; added over 300 positions with 75% cost

reduction

. Introduced new Medical programs reducing costs by 25%

. Maintained union free status during period of active growth and

changes

. Initiated onsite Day Care facility which has grown to over sixty

children, well-received

. Recognized with Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award in 2004 for HR

programs

A. J. ROSE MANUFACTURING COMPANY - Avon, OH

1998 - 2001

Vice President of Human Resources

Led all company-wide HR activities for privately held, QS certified, multi-

site, automotive component manufacturer. Reported to President and

supervised HR staff. Responsible for HR planning; staffing; compensation;

benefits; practices and policies; union relations; organization

development; health, wellness and safety; communications; and other related

activities.

. Developed and implemented staffing and pipeline process resulting in

filling several key positions supporting rapid Business growth

. Improved union relations resulting in over 50% reduction in grievances

. Initiated company-wide incentive program and restructured compensation

efforts

. Enhanced organizational development through introduction of several

activities

. Improved overall morale and helped reduce turnover by over 40%

. Supported successful continuous improvement activities with over 33%

participation

SEAMAN CORPORATION - Wooster, OH

1990 - 1998

Vice President of Human Resources

Responsible for all HR functions for privately held, multi-site,

manufacturer of coated fabrics. Reported to President; COO. Led and

managed all HR activities.

. Established model workforce development program with Ohio State

University and local career center receiving two-year grant for full-

funding and Governor's Workforce Excellence Award

. Initiated and established effective Human Resource Review Process

. Played key role in successful restructuring, organizational changes,

consolidations of operations and activities

. Significantly improved morale and maintained union-free status

. Established Human Resources role as strategic top-management partner

. Key role in leading and positioning organization to record sales and

profitability

. Established self as community and professional leader in several

organizations

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

1978 - 1990

GE-AIRCRAFT ENGINES BUSINESS - Albuquerque, NM

Manager-Employee and Community Relations (1990 - 1990)

LIGHTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS, GE LIGHTING - Cleveland, OH

Manager-Employee Relations (1987 - 1990)

Manager-Production, Technology, Marketing and Sales Staffing (1986 - 1987)

GE LIGHTING - Mattoon, IL

Manager-Employee and Community Relations (1983 - 1986)

GE APPLIANCES - Louisville, KY

Specialist-Union Relations (1980 - 1983)

GE BATTERY - Gainesville, FL

Specialist-Relations Programs (1979 - 1980)

GE APPLIANCES - Louisville, KY

Claims Control and Employee Relations Specialist (1978 - 1979)

ACTION NOW, INC - Louisville, KY

1972 - 1978

Project Director (Jobs Now)

. Progressed upward from counseling and managerial positions to Director

for business-supported, non-profit organization considered national

model.

. Prepared, trained, placed and retained disadvantaged, unemployed

adults in gainful employment.

EDUCATION

XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA - New Orleans, LA

1970

Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY - Richmond, KY

1969

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

HONORS, AWARDS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

. Completed Harvard University's Strategic Human Resource Planning

Executive Education Program

. Achieved Spirit Honor Medal Award in U. S. Army

. At GE, received Department General Manager's Award and HR Award for

achievements

. Recognized by United Way, SHRM, Junior Achievement for Leadership

. Earned 100 percent of college expenses through a variety of summer and

part-time jobs while in high school and college; fellowship awarded

for Master's program

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