Human Resources Management

TIMOTHY J. COOK

**** ** **** ******, #*** ( Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304

954-***-**** ( *********@*****.***

DIRECTOR

Human Resources ( Business Development

Proven bilingual human resources director and business development leader

with 17 years of unparalleled experience in organization improvement

strategy development, new business development leadership and business

transition management. Adept in diversity programs and process improvement

initiatives. Proficient in management of compensation programs.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Benefits Administration ( Compliance Management ( Vendor Partnerships (

Recruitment

English/Spanish Bi-Lingual ( HR Strategy & Best Practices ( Project

Management

High-Impact Presentations ( Process Improvement ( Budget Management

New Business Development ( Cross-Functional Teams Management ( Diversity

Programs

Organizational Improvement Strategy ( Compensation Programs ( Documentation

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

INTERPLUS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS, Barcelona, Spain ( 2000-2009

Privately held, global real estate investment and development group with

primary focus on high-rise developments which included (condominiums,

hotels, casinos, office and commercial space) as well as restoration and

conversion of outdated historical buildings for profitable use in

emerging markets.

Human Resources & Business Development Manager

Supported, closed, monitored and reported on development-related and new

business opportunities, programs, contracts and agreements to grow customer

base. Negotiated commercial arrangements with partners and vendors within

territory to develop relationships with key vendor partners and

governmental bodies. Prepared high-impact presentations and contributed to

the preparation and execution of strategies and business plans. Oversaw and

implemented human resources activities, policies and procedures. Interfaced

with and advised managers in interpreting and applying policy and state and

federal regulations. Directed and led all resolution efforts for employee-

related issues.

Major Contributions:

. Boosted construction projects by 60% during first 3 years in position.

. Increased employee recruitment count by three fold within first 2

years in position.

. Reduced on-boarding time by 40% within 3 months in position.

. Developed/implemented company's framework for comprehensive

recruitment program.

. Grew profitability by re-negotiating vendor contracts for materials.

. Implemented cross-training and labor outsourcing initiatives that

improved HR processes.

. Improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness by updating technology to

analyze departmental workflow and task coordination.

. Conducted new development analyses of construction projects within

coastal areas of Catalunya, Spain.

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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Austin, Texas

Provides administrative and technical support to 23 division and 25

district offices that oversee the design, location, construction and

maintenance of the state's transportation systems.

Division Administrative Manager and Section Director for Human Resources (

1997-1999

Planned, oversaw and directed day-to-day operations of division staff

functions for human resources. Analyzed and proposed business or process

change initiatives and identified appropriate measures to maximize

efficiency. Conducted comparative analysis of business processes to

establish new performance targets and measure results. Directed budgeting.

Major Contributions:

. Implemented new corporate-wide performance planning, coaching and

evaluation process to standardize organizational practices that

defined supervisory responsibilities and clarified employee

performance expectations.

. Implemented tighter budget forecasting and monitoring controls that

boosted division s effectiveness racking from 61 out of 67 to 4 out of

67.

Human Resources Special Projects Coordinator ( 1992-1997

Directed new policy development and special projects related to operational

changes in HR division. Developed/interpreted all internal HR policies and

procedures. Oversaw and monitored development and implementation of

departmental programs. Conducted programs analysis to ensure maximum

effectiveness and efficiency. Performed site audits to verify districts,

divisions and special offices met compliance guidelines.

Major Contributions:

. Reduced application processing time by 30% through development of new

employment application process.

. Initiated and negotiated benefit contract for employees' legal

protection plan.

. Directed organizational restructuring project following implementation

of early retirement incentive program.

. Co-directed migration of legacy system that resulted in creation of

position management system that allowed statistical reporting of

vacancies within statewide organization.

. Coordinated launch of new compensation and management system to

quantify and track employee performance and productivity and to

reward, develop and retain key talent.

. Oversaw contract negotiation, office space design and merger of 4

office sites into 1; relocation produced zero interruption of support

for field offices.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master of Business Administration-Business Management and Marketing

University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas

Bachelor of Arts-General Studies (Business Computer Information Systems

Emphasis)

University of Houston, Houston, Texas

Certified Compensation Professional

Certified Benefits Professional

World at Work (American Compensation Association)

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