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Location:
Santa Barbara, CA, 93109
Posted:
October 26, 2010

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MARTIN HOLTZMAN

**** ******** **** **** 805-***-****

Santa Barbara, California 93109 e-mail: abh70t@r.postjobfree.com

An innovative human resources professional who has created and implemented

programs that have generated more than $50 million in cost savings and

profit contributions for global electromechanical, biopharmaceutical and

medical device manufacturers as well as a telecom equipment company.

Partnered with diverse technical, sales, services, operations and

management groups to contribute significantly to profitability and

productivity.

Expertise includes outstanding skills in the design and administration of

international human capital programs, including compensation, benefits,

organization development, change management, workforce planning, talent

management, employee relations, and environmental health and safety.

EXPERIENCE

Power-One, Incorporated (NASDAQ: PWER), Camarillo, California 2009-2010

Vice President, Human Resources

Led a global human resources team for the world's second largest

renewable energy and power supply manufacturer with 4,000 employees

in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.

. Established a global staffing function to support rapid expansion

plans. Filled 250 openings in executive, technical,

sales/marketing and finance roles within key metrics parameters.

. Provided human resources leadership for inter-company production

line transfers, plant consolidations, and facility openings and

closings without disruption to operations, while reducing overall

costs.

. Implemented a low cost employee retention plan in China, reducing

turnover from 90% to 20%.

. Conceived and implemented a global incentive plan, enhancing

employee morale and productivity.

. Redesigned the executive compensation program, which was approved

by the Board of Directors.

. Restructured the employee benefits program to reduce costs without

reducing benefits. Improved human resources productivity through a

no cost, online enrollment process and an outsourced services

provider.

. Created a talent assessment process to support a new market

strategy and organization structure.

Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), Camarillo, California

2003-2009

Director, Human Resources

Managed a multi-site human resources group, supporting global

operations for the world's largest manufacturer of barcode and card

printers with $900 million in sales and 3,000 employees worldwide.

. Participated in the development of an outsourcing initiative to

generate $20 million in cost of goods and operating expense

savings. Assembled and led a project team that created and

implemented:

- A two-year workforce plan, involving 600 direct labor, 85

professional and 30 management staff, which facilitated the

smooth transition from domestic to global supply chain

operations.

- A communications program directed to employees, vendors,

customers, shareholders and public agencies, ensuring positive

media and employee relations throughout the transition.

- Severance and retention plans that maintained productivity, on-

time delivery and product quality metrics during the

transition.

- A plan to obtain additional federal funding, resulting in the

receipt of Trade Adjustment Act benefits valued at $7 million

for outplaced employees.

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Zebra Technologies Corporation (Continued)

. Created a talent assessment process for 200 domestic, EMEA and

APAC regional management staff, resulting in talent upgrades, role

changes and a succession plan roadmap.

. Introduced targeted executive coaching, teambuilding and

management training programs that were instrumental in

accelerating product development and resolving major business

issues.

. Redesigned the temporary staffing program, resulting in a $1

million annual rate reduction, lower turnover, enhanced candidate

quality, reduced time-to-fill and improved production operations.

. Led a project to consolidate two U.S. manufacturing sites that

reduced annual operating costs by $3.6 million, standardized

processes, and improved product quality and time-to-market.

. Developed a paid-time-off program, which was well-received by

employees, consolidating diverse plans, policies and processes at

multiple sites while reducing costs and easing administration.

. Conducted due diligence and developed integration plans in support

of three foreign and domestic acquisitions, minimizing costs,

maximizing talent retention and maintaining business continuity.

. Complied with international trade and OSHA regulations at nine

manufacturing plants after establishing the company's first

environmental health and safety function.

Somera Communications, Inc., (NASDAQ, SMRA) Santa Barbara, California

2001-2003

Vice President, Human Resources

Lead a global human resources team for a $200 million

telecommunications equipment and services provider with 325

employees in the North and South America, EMEA and Asia Pacific

regions.

. Recruited a global senior management team in six months, avoiding

$500,000 in search expenses.

. Restructured sales and management incentive plans, saving $1.2

million annually.

. Restructured the employee benefits program, including health,

welfare, time-off and 401(k) plans.

. Implemented training programs covering management, sales,

administration and technical groups, resulting in improved

productivity and a 30% reduction in key employee turnover.

. Conducted human resources due diligence and integration for two

successful acquisitions.

. Converted human resources record-keeping to an automated human

resources information system.

. Managed three company-wide restructurings, resulting in $6 million

in payroll expense reductions.

. Provided executive coaching and leadership development to the

senior management team.

Alpha Therapeutic Corporation, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemicals, Los

Angeles, California 1982-2000

Vice President, Human Resources (1995-2000)

Led the human resources team for a $400 million, biopharmaceutical

manufacturer with 3,500 employees in 125 locations throughout the

United States, Europe and Asia.

. Obtained a $1 million training grant from the State of California.

. Developed an environmental compliance strategy that generated

$750,000 in cash payments.

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Alpha Therapeutic Corporation, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemicals

(Continued)

. Implemented process improvements that accelerated product

development and FDA licensure.

. Designed and implemented a competency-based performance management

system.

. Developed and implemented training programs that complied with FDA

regulations.

. Implemented a team-building program that improved employee

communications and productivity.

. Redesigned long- and short-term incentive plans that resolved a

retention issue of key executives.

Director, Human Resources (1989-1995)

Managed the organizational development, compensation, benefits and

executive staffing functions.

. Revamped the healthcare program, saving $2 million without

reducing coverage levels.

. Implemented a sales incentive plan that contributed to a 20%

increase in sales.

. Designed a paid-time-off plan that saved $1 million without a

reduction in benefit levels.

. Developed a training program for high-potential staff in support

of the company's succession plan.

Manager, Compensation and Benefits (1984-1989)

Benefits Manager (1983-1984)

Compensation Analyst (1982-1983)

Designed and maintained corporate compensation and employee benefit

programs, including:

. The company's first 401(k) saving plan.

. Management incentive programs that tied performance to business

objectives.

. A business unit profit sharing plan that covered more than 1,000

employees at 75 locations.

. Redesigned pay structures for administrative, production,

technical, sales and executive groups.

EDUCATION

University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

CERTIFICATIONS

California State Teaching Credential, Social Science/Mathematics

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), American Compensation

Association

Certified Development Dimensions International Facilitator

AWARDS/AFFILIATION

Human Resources Executive of the Year - Ventura Country, 2006-2007

Twice received the President/CEO award at the Alpha Therapeutic

Corporation, 1989 and 1994

National Human Resources Association (NHRA) Professional Development

Committee



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