Human Resources Manager

Tom Van Ampting

**** ********** *****

Austin, TX 78729

Cell: 407-***-****

abhdgf@r.postjobfree.com

An innovative, solutions-oriented Human Resources professional with full

life cycle experience as a hands-on recruiting leader - the majority being

in dynamic, fast paced, high-tech environments. Demonstrated results in

the development and implementation of strategic and tactical staffing

initiatives, creative sourcing techniques, and very aggressive recruitment

campaigns to hire only the best talent available.

DEMONSTRATED STRENGTHS

. Evaluation/Selection/Retention

. Best Practices/Metrics

. Workforce Planning

. Performance Management

. Benchmarking

. Leadership

. Employee Relations

. Multi-site Operations

. Organizational Design

. College Relations/Job Fairs

SELECTED RECRUITMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Developed cost-effective, non-traditional recruitment strategies,

reduced time-to-fill requisitions for all senior level professional

and executive positions by 35%; saving the company over $175,000 in

agency fees, advertisements, and relocations.

. Led a four month staffing project team as part of a ramp-up for new

division; filling over 250 critical positions in half the allotted

time and 45% under budget; primarily sales, engineering, and IT

. Reduced non-exempt turnover rate from 67% to 10% by implementing new

processes

. Reduced agency fees by 24%; saving the company an estimated $78,000

annually.

. Exceeded AAP goals by over 15% for hiring minorities and females.

Received several Letters of Compliance; obtained an "Excellent" rating

for Good Faith Efforts

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

HR Business Consultant/Recruiter, Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ

4/2007 - Present and 2001-2003

< Sub-contractor for executive search and consulting firms; sourced,

identified, and presented engineering, IT, Sales and Marketing, and

senior executive candidates to client organizations

< ECS Consultant - (2008 - Present) Executive Outplacement, Career

Transition Workshops, Coaching, Resume Development, Networking,

Effective Interviewing, Marketing plans

< Provided HR consulting and management solutions including Staffing

(technical and professional), Leadership Development, Performance

Management and Organizational Development

HD Supply, Orlando, FL Staffing/Human Resources Manager

3/2005 - 3/2007

HD Supply is a leading wholesale distribution company of building

materials. Managed all aspects of HR for the electrical business unit

consisting of 1,000 employees in 72 branches.

. Developed Annual Strategic Staffing Plans; reviewed and amended

recruiting strategy, clarified vision, and addressed competency gaps

. Implemented a new ATS (PeopleClick) with comprehensive managerial

training

. Managed the workforce plan and defined recruiting metrics to identify

ways to improve recruiting ROI; delivered reports, tracking metrics,

sources, and results

. Analyzed jobs to identify the skills and experience required for

effective performance

. Highly adept in creative sourcing techniques, turnover reduction, and

meeting aggressive deadlines

. Established credibility with hiring managers through relationship

building; managing all aspects of the recruiting process, and

delivering high-quality candidates efficiently

. Managed a variety of candidate channels, including diversity groups,

professional organizations, schools, employment agencies, recruiters

and other organizations to achieve recruitment goals

. Subject Matter Expert (SME) on staffing and recruiting for all lines

of business

WebMD, Tampa, FL Corporate Human Resources Manager

1/2004 - 10/2004

A subsidiary of Emdeon and Sage Software; WebMD is the leader in providing

physician access to healthcare information. Reported to Vice President of

Human Resources. Managed all Human Resources functions, specializing in

Staffing, for multiple sites; 800+ employees.

. Documented, communicated, and followed the standard staffing process

for the company to ensure integrity of the process through monitoring,

continuous improvement, and follow through

. Streamlined the entire recruitment process for efficiency and

standardization

. Created best-in-class candidate generation, assessment, and closing

processes and tools

. Applied analytical and diagnostic techniques sufficient to identify,

evaluate, and resolve complex problems

. Conducted annual management training including Behavioral Interviewing

Avnet, Inc., Chandler, AZ Human Resources Director

9/1998 - 1/2001

The world's largest distributor of electronic components and computer

products. Accountable for directing HR programs for more than 900 non-union

employees at multiple locations. Managed and developed a team of nine

professionals.

. Restructured non-exempt salary process and guidelines to bring in line

with local labor market; resulting in a 25% increase of applicant flow

. Provided staffing leadership to business leaders and HR team; assigned

and successfully completed additional staffing projects by corporate

. Partnered with senior management team to establish strategic direction

. Developed recruiting metrics; monitored data and provided feedback to

recruiters and HR leadership to evaluate staffing effectiveness and to

drive continuous improvement

Medtronic, Tempe, AZ Human Resources Manager

5/1995 - 9/1998

A Fortune 300 world leading medical technology and semiconductor company,

providing solutions for people with chronic diseases. Co-managed the HR

generalist and staffing functions for a 1,100 employee, non-union

manufacturing facility. Managed a staff of two

. Established standardized engineering and technician matrices of core

knowledge, skills and abilities; saving the company $12,000 from

outsourcing

. Created Senior Promotion Committee reviewing all exempt promotions;

reducing cycle time by 25%.

. Designed Promotion Review Committee to evaluate non-exempt to exempt

promotions; reducing cycle time by 50%

Artisoft, Inc., Tucson, AZ Staffing & Employee Relations Manager

11/1993 - 2/1995

A LAN software design and manufacturing company, including the award

winning LANtastic product line. Accountable for worldwide strategic and

tactical direction and leadership in all areas of employment and employee

relations. Managed a staff of four.

. Responsible for worldwide strategic and tactical direction and

leadership in all areas of employment and employee relations

. Conducted training workshops for first line managers on Behavioral

Interviewing, Manpower Planning, Affirmative Action Plan Overview,

Workforce Diversity, Performance Management, and Performance

Improvement Plans

. Designed and implemented the Employee Referral Program which reduced

cost-per-hire rates by 24%

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

M.A. in Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

B.A. in Psychology, Benedictine College, Atchison, KS

Certified Achieve Global International Trainer

COMPUTER SKILLS

Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, PeopleSoft, Resumix, ABRA,

Restrac, Lawson, ADP

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