CHARLES E. SCHAUT **** Windcrest Court, Bowling Green, KY 42103

H: 270-***-**** . C: 815-***-****

abijva@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A highly accomplished human resources executive with diversified,

comprehensive experience in:

Benefits and Compensation ( Mergers and Acquisitions ( Staffing and

Recruiting

Organizational Development ( Training and Development

Employee/Labor Relations -

Chief Spokesman

EXPERIENCE

DESA HEATING, LLC, 2006-2010

Bowling Green, Kentucky

A privately held $500 million consumer products manufacturer of zone

heating, residential lighting, electrical lawn & garden products and

specialty fastening tools operating in retail, construction and industrial

channels with industry leading brands (Remington, Master, Heath Zenith,

Reddy Heater)

Corporate Vice President Human Resources and Administration

Direct all human resource, environmental and safety and risk management

initiatives for five domestic and three international manufacturing and

distribution operations.

Secured $1.7mm in incentives from the Kentucky Economic Development Finance

Authority related to plant expansion in Bowling Green. Successfully

negotiated two labor agreements with the Sheet Metal Workers' International

Association resulting in labor cost increases of less than 2.5% per year.

Led organizational restructuring efforts to flatten organization and

eliminate $4mm in redundant divisional overhead expense.

GARDNER DENVER, INC., 2005-2006

Quincy,

Illinois

A publicly traded $2 billion global leader in the compressed air & gas,

vacuum & fluid transfer technologies sold to industries throughout the

world. Brands include Thomas, Nash, Gardner Denver and Elmo Rietschle.

Vice President Human Resources

Led integration of the Thomas Industries and Bottarini (Italy)

acquisitions. Developed and implemented comprehensive global compensation

structure covering all salaried employees in 34 countries. Implemented

business warehouse module of SAP to provide electronic access to employee

data worldwide. Successfully outsourced administration of employee

relocation, travel and fleet management programs. Implemented electronic

benefits portal providing 24/7 access to all employee benefit programs.

Negotiated revised individual employment agreements for 52 key managers in

foreign jurisdictions. Successfully negotiated four-year collective

bargaining agreement with IBEW that saved the company $3.54mm over the life

of the agreement.

RAYNOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 2004-2005

Dixon, Illinois

A privately held $350 million manufacturer of residential and

commercial garage doors and openers sold through independent distributors

under the Raynor, Chamberlain and LiftMaster brand names.

Vice President Human Resources

Directed all human resources initiatives for corporate location as well as

multiple manufacturing and distribution operations in U.S. and Canada for

parent company and subsidiaries. Led first organizational review process

for company. Identified key, high potential individuals and implemented

plans for development. Addressed company needs to replace retirement plan

provider as well as plan advisor.

NEWELL RUBBERMAID, INC. 1988-2003

Freeport, Illinois

A $7 billion global manufacturer of consumer and commercial products sold

through retail channels including mass merchants, DIY home centers, office

supply and grocery chains. Major brands include Sharpie, Rubbermaid,

Levolor, PaperMate, Graco, Calphalon and Waterman.

Vice President Human Resources Corporate Operations, 2001-2003

Freeport, Illinois

Directed all human resource activities for corporate locations worldwide.

Led human resources due diligence team for acquisitions and divestitures.

Developed and implemented policies and procedures for international

expatriate assignments, domestic relocations, corporate fleet, immigration

and work authorization. Developed corporate online applicant tracking

initiative for all business units. Developed human resources practices and

procedures for global sourcing operations in Asia Pacific region. Led the

team responsible for recruitment, training, relocation and deployment of

new 450-person field marketing organization for Home Depot, Lowe's and Wal-

Mart.

Eldon Office Products Division (Newell Rubbermaid) Madison, Wisconsin

Vice President Human Resources 1999-2001

A $400 million manufacturer and marketer of office products and desk top

accessories with multiple international manufacturing and distribution

facilities in the U. S. and Europe. Brands included Rolodex, Eldon and

Rubbermaid.

Amerock Corporation (Newell)

Rockford, Illinois

Vice President Human Resources 1996-1999

A $300 million manufacturer of cabinet hardware sold through retail

channels as well as OEM to cabinet and window manufacturers under the

Amerock brand.

Newell Home Hardware Companies (Newell)

Memphis,

Tennessee

Vice President Human Resources 1993-1996

A $200 million manufacturer and marketer of home hardware, wall hung

shelving, DIY closet and garage storage systems sold under the Bulldog,

Dorfile, and Systems Works brands.

Counselor Borg Scale Company (Newell)

Rockford,

Illinois

Director Employee Relations and Quality Assurance 1989-1993.

A $65 million manufacturer and marketer of in-home personal bath scales

sold under the Counselor and Borg brands.

Amerock Corporation (Newell)

Rockford, Illinois

Director Human Resources 1988-1989.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

J.I. CASE COMPANY (A Tenneco Company)

Racine,

Wisconsin

Case-IH is a leading manufacturer of construction and farm equipment.

Employee Relations Manager

Wichita, Kansas

Labor Relations Manager

Racine, Wisconsin

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin - Parkside, Kenosha, Wisconsin

B.S., Labor and Industrial Relations

certification

Senior Professional Human Resources - 2003

Private Pilot with Instrument Rating - 2008

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