MARC W. CORLESS

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Poway, CA 92064

619-***-****

abjpdx@r.postjobfree.com

HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE

Human Resources leader with a history of establishing and delivering

innovative and pragmatic business solutions. Served as key member of

executive leadership team contributing to overall success by linking Human

Resources initiatives to corporate business strategies. Extensive

experience in complex, highly competitive multi-state operations.

Significant expertise in business acquisitions, coaching, change management

and organizational development in fast growth, turnaround and start up

operations. Developed and implemented numerous talent management

strategies, total rewards, training and retention programs to support

business objectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Human Resources Consultant 2008 -

Present

Provide consulting services to clients pertaining to employee relations,

recruiting, succession planning, department audits, compensation and

benefits, change management, process improvement and strategic planning.

PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. - San Diego, CA 1997 - 2008

Vice President of Human Resources 2004-2008

Director, Human Resources 1999-2004

Director, Employee Relations 1997-1999

Strategic and functional responsibility for human resources activities for

a $2.8 billion nationwide retailer during times of rapid expansion.

. STRATEGIC PLANNING - Actively participated in the development of

the corporate short and long term strategic plans, led the

development and execution of the annual Human Resources

strategic plan that directly linked to key corporate objectives.

. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS - Successfully prevented or defended against

state, federal and civil claims with minimal expenditure. Led

defense on multiple class action lawsuits with favorable

disposition, including denial of class certification for CA

meals and breaks resulting in multi million dollar savings.

Represented company at mediations, agency hearings, depositions

and trials.

. TALENT MANAGEMENT - Strategically involved in the design and

implementation of talent acquisition, succession planning,

performance management, performance and learning and retention

of key talent initiatives.

. M&A/INTEGRATION - Project manager for directing and implementing

12 acquisitions, mergers and divestitures that ranged in size

from 20 to 800 employees and 225 business units. Successfully

integrated companies with minimal disruption to business and

sales.

. PROCESS IMPROVEMENT - Streamlined and leveraged technology on

multiple processes to reduce labor, improve service model, brand

identity and shareholder equity.

. COST REDUCTIONS - Automated new hire on-boarding process,

performance management and introduced employee self-service

resulting in an annual savings of $650,000 and 39,000 labor

hours. Employment litigation costs consistently 25% below

industry trends.

. REDUCTION IN FORCE - Managed numerous reductions in forces

nationwide with no employment litigation.

. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Involved in company/department

reorganizations, succession planning, leadership development,

labor forecasting and coaching management on appropriate use of

the company's human capital.

. UNION AVOIDANCE - Led multiple successful union avoidance

campaigns within heavily unionized geographical locations.

. HR OPERATIONS - Established HR infrastructure for rapid growth

and continual changes for talent acquisition, employee

relations, payroll, total rewards, HRIS and benefits

administration.

Liquid Investments, Inc. (Miller & Coors Beer) - San Diego, CA

1990 - 1997

Director, Human Resources 1992-1997

Manager, Human Resources 1990-1992

Senior leader and business partner for a $200 million privately-held multi-

state beverage distributor. Responsible for talent acquisition, total

rewards, employee/labor relations, performance & learning, policy and

procedures, HRIS and benefits administration.

. STRATEGIC PLANNING - Formulated HR strategy for start up

department, developed department infra-structure, department

objectives, policies and procedures to support company growth

and objectives.

. TALENT ACQUISTION - Integrated multi-state recruitment strategy

with internal succession planning to assure timely placement of

critical positions and reduced costs.

. LABOR RELATIONS - Successfully negotiated labor contracts

resulting in favorable terms and savings. Represented company at

grievances, mediations, depositions, agency hearings,

arbitrations and coordinated strike preparation plan.

. BENEFITS - Designed and administered all company benefits

including: medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability,

401 (k), life, tuition reimbursement and executive reimbursement

plans.

. COST REDUCTION - Aggressively handled workers' compensation

claims resulting in loss ratio reduction from 154.3% to 9.3%

within two years, claims decreased 60% and received two premium

refunds in excess of $400,000. Medical/dental premiums 20% below

market rate and received large premium refunds each year based

on performance.

. TOTAL REWARDS - Created a competency based performance

management and compensation program that drove sales and

rewarded performance.

General Dynamics, Data Systems Division - San Diego, CA 1989 -

1990

Sr. Human Resources Representative

Provide HR generalist duties within a multi-million dollar software

division of a Fortune 200 company.

Cipher Data Products - San Diego, CA 1986 - 1989

Sr. Human Resources Representative

Provide HR generalist duties for a $200 million computer peripheral

manufacturer.

Syntex Pharmaceuticals - Palo Alto, CA 1984 - 1986

Employment Specialist

Recruited for non-exempt and exempt employees for a $2 billion

international pharmaceutical company.

EDUCATION

San Diego State University

B.A. Psychology

B.A. Sociology

Michigan Business School

Executive Education on Strategic Planning

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