Human Resources Management

JOHN CLARK BECKER, J.D., SPHR

**** ********** *** *****, *******, WI 53705 ? Phone: 608-***-**** Cell:

608-***-**** ? *******@***.***

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HUMAN RESOURCES / MANAGEMENT

Expert in: Labor Relations ~ Benefits & Compensation ~ Employee

Development

Collective Bargaining ~ Performance Improvement

Versatile, high-energy professional who leads organizations through change

and challenge. Strategic problem-solver who envisions smart solutions and

executes decisively across all levels of the organization. Hands-on leader

with human resources experience who is able to keep teams focused and

productive. Outstanding strategist that is skilled in negotiating

partnerships, alliances, and other business transactions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Collective Bargaining Administration ~ Strategic Business Planning ~ Change

Management ~ Labor Relations ~ Training

Policy Development ~ Legal Analysis ~ Budgeting ~ Collective Bargaining ~

Organizational Development

Team Building ~ Communication ~ Productivity & Performance Improvement

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CAREER PROGRESSION

County of Rock, Janesville, Wisconsin

2002 - 2009

Director of Human Resources

Human resources specialist directing all HR initiatives including

compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, training, organizational

development, collective bargaining agreement administration and employee

relations for a 1,200 member workforce. Expertise using extensive knowledge

of HR practices and laws to build a department that serves the needs of

employees in full alignment with overall County strategies. Served as

County's chief labor negotiator for bargaining with ten labor unions.

Key Achievements

. Designed, negotiated and implemented a cutting-edge wellness plan for

union and non-union employees.

. Aggressively managed an $18M self-funded health plan.

. Researched, selected and implemented web-based recruitment program and

revised all HR policies and procedures.

. Drastically improved County's relationships with its 10 unions, while

negotiating fiscally responsible wage increases.

city of rockford illinois

1999 - 2002

Director of Personnel

Fully responsible for all facets of HR including hiring, collective

bargaining agreement administration, investigation, arbitration and team

building. Managed City's workforce of 1150 and administered $10M self-

funded health plan.

Key Achievements

. Developed a return-to-work program saving the city thousands of dollars.

. Completed and implemented a comprehensive pay plan for City's non-union

employees.

. Significantly improved the effectiveness of management by expanding the

training and development for all city employees, including broad based

management training.

JOHN CLARK BECKER

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city of sheboygan wisconsin

1994 - 1999

Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations, 1998-1999

Assistant City Attorney/Human Resources, 1996-1998

Assistant City Attorney, 1994-1996

Progressive record of positions with increasing responsibility, culminating

as Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations, leading the strategic and

operational growth of the new department. As Assistant City Attorney/Human

Resources, developed and administered employee relations policies. Chief

contract negotiator for City's seven collective bargaining groups. Served

as City EEOC and Civil Service officer. Rendered legal advice to Committees

of the Common Council and various departments.

Key Achievements

. Led effort to self-insure the City's health plan and compensation plan

overhaul for all non-union employees.

. Significantly improved the credibility of the HR department after

establishing a more professional culture.

. Negotiated major health concessions from City's seven unions.

miller, blazkovec, evans & Becker, Algoma, WI

1991 - 1994

Managing Partner, 1993-1994

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EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Juris Doctor

Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, MO

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, emphasis in: Law Enforcement,

Private Security Administration

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Bar Admissions: State Bar of Wisconsin, Eastern District of Wisconsin,

Western District of Wisconsin, Seventh Circuit of the United States,

Supreme Court of the United States.

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

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TEACHING/LECTURING

Adjunct Professor, Concordia University, 2003-Present

Bachelor and Master Level Courses in: Compensation & Benefits, Human

Resources Management, Labor Relations

Conference Lecturer, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, 2004-Present

Conducting Employment Investigations, Discipline, Team Building, Ethics,

Interviewing, Resume Writing

Adjunct Professor, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, 1993-1995

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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Certified as Senior

Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Greater Madison Chapter - SHRM,

International Personnel Management Association - Human Resources (IPMA-HR);

Wisconsin Chapter Board Member 2009-2010, National Public Employer's Labor

Relations Association (NPELRA), Wisconsin Public Employer's Labor Relations

Association (WPELRA), Wisconsin Association of County Personnel Directors

(WACPD) President 2008-2010, Wisconsin Government Lawyers Association,

Wisconsin Bar Association

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