Tony K. Fields

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Temecula, California 92592

Residence: 951-***-****

Cell Phone: 951-***-****

E-mail: abhz0x@r.postjobfree.com

Profile:

A proactive, innovative, and results oriented HR executive with a proven

track record of human resources and operational leadership in fast paced

and dynamic organizations. Excellent business/financial acumen with a

unique combination of intuitive and analytical abilities. Ability to work

comfortably with ambiguity and resolve issues with limited information.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills combined with a

collaborative and persuasive leadership style. Ability to assess complex

issues and develop impactful strategic action plans and solutions.

Key Competencies:

Performance Management and Consulting Training Development/Delivery

Employee Relations/Union Avoidance

Compensation, Benefits, HRIS Policy

Development/Administration Succession Management

Employment Law/EEO/AAP Compliance Safety/Workers' Compensation

Talent Acquisition and Retention

Mergers/Acquisitions Multi-Location Responsibility

Organizational Effectiveness

Professional Experience:

AccentCare Home Health (3/10-Present) Irvine, CA

$200 million national leader in Home Healthcare with over 7,000 employees

in 7 states.

Corporate Director, Human Resources

Responsible for managing Human Resource staff and related activities and

ensuring compliance with laws and regulatory requirements as they relate to

Human Resources. Manage administration of all benefit programs. Drive all

HRIS workflow activities and ensure that processes are streamlined and

compliant with internal processes. Develop, implement, and administer

policies and procedures and ensure they are current, compliant with laws

and regulations, and consistently administered. Provide counsel and support

to Field Staffing Supervisors, Care Centers and departments on matters and

issues relating to employee issues/questions and human resource functions.

Fleetwood Homes Inc. (Subsidiary of Cavco Industries, Inc.) Fleetwood

Enterprises filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2009 and the Manufactured

Housing Group was acquired by Cavco Industries in August 2009 as part of

the bankruptcy reorganization plan.

Director, Human Resources- Interim (8/09-3/10)

Reporting to the CEO and CFO, retained on an interim basis by Cavco

Industries to facilitate the integration of all HR policies, processes, and

procedures to ensure consistency and operational efficiency during the

merger of the acquired Fleetwood Enterprises locations and Cavco

Industries. Managed all human resources functions for seven manufacturing

located throughout the U.S., an engineering/drafting department, a

corporate support staff, and 1,000 employees. Recommended, developed, and

implemented new policies and processes that supported business and merger

objectives.

Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. (9/99 - 8/09)

$2.5-$3.5 Billion Fortune 1000 Company and national leader in the

production of motor homes and manufactured housing.

Director, Human Resources -Housing Group (10/03-8/09) Riverside CA

Senior HR leader for the $800 million Manufactured Housing Division

consisting of up to 4,000 associates, 20+ manufacturing plants, 60 + retail

locations, a corporate office (IT, Sales, Service, Marketing,

Administration), and three regional support offices. Reporting to the

Division President and SVP-HR., responsible for leading all aspects of

Human Resources and partnering with senior executives and field business

leaders to develop and implement tactical and strategic HR plans,

processes, and procedures that support operational and corporate business

objectives. Directed a staff of three divisional managers and up to fifteen

HR managers/representatives.

o Developed and launched the Fleetwood Management Training Program.

Designed to identify and develop candidates to address succession

management needs. Achieved mandated goal of having a minimum of three

"ready now" candidates prepared to fill critical positions.

o Directed the development and implementation of organizational structure

that generated annual savings of $3 million.

Contributions included organizational analysis and design changes,

establishing compensation levels, and facilitating a

timely and informative communication process.

o Selected as core member of the division's 5-year strategic planning

team, providing counsel and advice to senior

management regarding HR strategies to support operating business

objectives.

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Director, Human Resources -Housing Group (Continued)

o Supported the opening of two new plants and the addition of a 2nd

shift at two others. Facilitated onboarding process

that resulted in the recruitment, hiring, and training of a full

hourly and management staff ahead of a very aggressive

schedule, resulting in an increase of $500,000 over initial

projected revenues.

o Facilitated development and implementation of a compensation program

and performance review process for retail sales

associates resulting in a 15% increase in operating profits and

improvement in key performance standards.

o Instrumental in reorganizing the sales and marketing departments into

a decentralized model in response to local and

regional customer demands and staffing a new sales division.

o Championed the development, evaluation, and implementation of

initiatives that improved associate relations, retained

the group's union free status, improved the quality of new hires,

and reduced turnover. Reduced turnover by 23% and

improved associate opinion survey scores by 10%.

o Played a key role in the evaluation, design, and implementation of a

new health care plan design utilizing Health Savings

Accounts. The change reduced costs by more than $15 million over

prior year plan costs.

o Facilitated the design and implementation of a management compensation

and bonus structure that is aligned with the

entrepreneurial culture and business strategy of the company. In the

first year of implementation, the division realized a

year-over- year 15% operating profit increase.

Regional Human Resources Manager (9/99-10/03)

Jacksonville, FL. /Gallatin Tennessee

Reporting to the Regional Vice President, responsible for providing HR

tactical and strategic leadership, direction, and support to a region

consisting of 19 manufacturing plants and 3,300+ associates by partnering

with corporate, regional, and field management to develop and align HR

strategies with business objectives.

o Transformed HR organization into a proactive, strategic group and

business partner by convincing key leaders of the value proposition

associated with placing HR professionals in the operating locations.

Recruited HR professionals for 15 locations and provided hands-on

leadership that resulted in the development and implementation of goals

and initiatives designed to support business objectives.

o Directed 10 plant closings/consolidations and numerous layoffs while

maintaining positive associate and community relations and avoiding

costly litigation.

o Facilitated the development and implementation of a management and staff

compensation and performance management process. Overcame initial

resistance and obtained field management consensus by effectively

communicating the business reasons for the change and the strategic value

of pay for performance.

o Developed and implemented supervisor compensation program that emphasized

and rewarded key performance metrics. Realized 12% cost reduction through

increased productivity and reduction of supervisory positions.

o Maintained union-free status for area of responsibility by providing

proactive employee relation approaches and sound advice and counsel.

Reduced litigation charges during four -year tenure by 85%, resulting in

a savings of $750,000.

o Directed implementation of safety and workers' compensation initiatives

that effectively reduced OSHA recordable rate by 38% and generated a 25%

reduction in workers' compensation costs.

Browning Ferris Industries (12/91 - 9/99)

A $5 billion Waste Management company specializing in the removal,

transportation, and disposal of residential and commercial solid waste.

Area Human Resource/Training and Development Manager (10/96-9/99)

Cincinnati, OH

Provide human resource leadership and direction to field management and

employees in 12 states and 52 operating locations. Responsibilities

included partnering with operational managers to design, develop, and

implement proactive and effective HR practices and organizational

development initiatives.

Regional Operations/Continuous Improvement Manager (10/94-10/96)

Cincinnati, OH

Operations Manager (12/91-10/94)

Cincinnati, OH

Education:

MBA, Management Xavier University

BBA, Management University of Cincinnati

Affiliations and Certifications:

Society of Human Resource Management - Certified: Senior Professional in

Human Resources (SPHR)

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health

Certified Achieve Global Facilitator

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