Human Resources Management

RICHARD A. WITTMEYER

**** ******* ***** • Marion, Illinois 62959

618-***-**** • cell: 314-***-****

email: *.*********@*****.*** web page: http://spshr.com

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

• Pragmatic, driven, and results-oriented executive with progressive experience in HR maximization,

productivity increase, OD/OE implementation, human capital optimization and workforce

development. Experienced in multi-facility oversight.

• Seasoned in organizational re-structuring/turnaround strategy, organizational growth, training and

succession planning, resulting in creating a culture of performance.

• Strong leader within Fortune 500/1000 environments including manufacturing, transportation,

healthcare, government, energy, mining and aerospace.

• Skilled in turnover reduction and workflow streamlining that optimizes and drives the bottom line.

• History of process improvement, leadership development, and effective incentive programs that align

with corporate goals.

• Reputed as an “outside the box” analyst; skilled in organizational diagnostics, enhanced matrix

effectiveness, designing compensation programs, ROI improvement, due diligence, and strategic

employee practices.

Business Development • HR Functions • Performance Management • P&L Functions • Budgeting

Specialized Team Training • State/Federal Compliance • Consultation • Operations Enhancement

Talent Acquisition/Development/Training • Six Sigma • Acquisitions/Mergers • EEO

Performance-Based Culture • Compensation Programs • Union/Labor Relations • Organizational Development

Change Management • Recruiting/Retention Strategies • Benefits Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS, INC., Marion, IL. and St. Louis, MO. • 2005-2006, 2008-

Present. Nationally recognized consulting firm providing customized solutions to meet the HR,

Organizational Development and Productivity Enhancement needs for a wide range of Fortune

500-1000 companies. Partial client listing: PepsiCo, Union Pacific Railroad, Exxon Mobil, Arco, Rockwell

International, US Dept. of the Army, US Dept. of the Interior, Tyson, Hardees, Smith-Kline, North American Van

Lines, American Airlines, Canadian Ministry of Health, Boeing.

Director: Provide leadership while directly participating in building exceptional customer satisfaction by

delivering customized best practice HR/OD business solutions. Hands on practitioner championing

HR/OD strategies, needs assessments, strategic planning and problem solving initiatives . Direct

and manage teams of specialists with HR/OD implementations, including: organizational diagnostics,

talent acquisition, employment law, team building/development, proactive and preventive

employment strategy. As a trusted advisor; provide counsel to client stakeholders by proactively

addressing areas that require cultural renewal, change management and the administration, design and

improvement of any/all organizational functions. Plan, develop and implement employee

communications, recognition, performance, HR administration, motivational and leadership programs

that complement client work environments and aid in attracting and retaining superior talent. Benchmark

and evaluate HR business development strategies and value added propositions. Additional

responsibilities: A/R, A/P, sales, marketing and overall product development lifecycles of the consultancy.

Notable Accomplishments:

• Elevated client’s cultural renewal and change management strategy to trigger productivity increases

of 22% and secured positive job satisfaction; subsequently increasing retention.

• Championed Six Sigma initiatives and change management strategies slashing client costs by 17%.

• Developed and benchmarked processes, orchestrated organizational development (OD) changes,

and streamlined in- process controls, resulting in client cost saving of 14%+ within the 1st year.

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MURRAY ENERGY CORP., Pepper Pike, Ohio • 2006-2008

The nation’s largest independently owned coal producer in the United States with 4,000

employees, 8 mining facilities in 6 states and 30 subsidiary companies with gross revenue of

$1.1B annually.

Director- Human Resources: Oversight of the Mid West Division, propelling all areas of HR and

organizational development (OD) in a region comprising of 2000 employees with 5 mining facility

locations, 1 preparation plant, and 16 out of 30 subsidiary companies. Supervised and mentored 14 direct

and 36 indirect reports. Devised seamless benefits packages while maintaining yearly rate increases

below the national average. Facilitated supervisory/mid/senior level development and coaching.

Cultivated business unit relations and secured HR as a strategic business partner. Led safety, planning,

benefits management, employee relations, compensation, workers compensation and

training/development programs from inception to launch. Designed departmental budget

requirements. Ensured that all HR practices from employee intake to retirement were best in

class.

Notable Accomplishments:

• Slashed mining costs by $1.5M/month and propelled productivity by 7% within 6 months by

optimizing resource allocation and structuring a team based strategy. Generated 6% growth for the

company.

• Lowered new hire turnover by 23% and cost per hire by 31% in 10 months by conceptualizing,

planning, and launching outstanding recruitment technology and establishing a division strategy for

worker retention.

• Realized savings of $ 650K in eighteen months by designing a behavioral based safety program that

lowered worker compensation claims.

• Conceived and executed an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) program that lowered external

regulatory charges by 53%. Reduced overall turnover by 27% by redesigning training and

performance management initiatives.

• Successfully defeated 3 union-organizing attempts by delivering programs in training/development,

enhancing corporate policies, designing workplace culture improvements, innovating new safety

protocols and designing proactive ER practices.

ARCH COAL, St. Louis, Missouri • 2002-2005

Nations second largest coal producer with revenues of $2.4B; providing 13% of country’s energy

supply, fueling 7% of electricity nationally.

Corporate Director-Organizational Effectiveness, HR Strategy & Initiatives, Talent Acquisition & Corporate

Development

Supervised and mentored a staff of 14 field HR/Process Improvement professionals. Formulated,

planned, and integrated strategic HR, OD, and staff development/retention programs and business

solutions company-wide. Seamlessly directed change management and cultural reform initiatives.

Formulated reward and recognition programs, engagement surveys, and online benefits self service.

Corporate CLO and succession planning advisor to all field locations. Positioned and led acquisitions

from vertical business units to functional organizational structures by leading and directing HR transitions.

Notable Accomplishments:

• Triggered savings of $11M+ in operations costs by launching process improvement strategies and

outlining Six Sigma applications for Corporation.

• Decreased process controls by 8% and bolstered efficiency by 12%. Secured additional 14%+

productivity increase by pivoting and positioning strategic HR and OD programs by facility.

• Increased stock values by 4% by directing the seamless restructuring and reorganization of business

units.

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• Provided comprehensive HR administration, training and development to 13 mining complexes

nationwide.

• Coordinated and developed a dashboard executive management reporting system that decreased

response times and expedited decision making.

• Enhanced business performance by 8% via internal cost reduction program entitled ‘Leading the

Pack’.

THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, with offices in IL, FL, and MO • 1987-2002

Internationally recognized, D&B listed HR/OD consulting firm with a staff of 22 professionals

providing consulting services to a world wide client listing. Partial client listing: GMAC, TRANE

Corp., McDonalds, Bombardier. Warner Lambert, Aero Jet General, Aero Special Helicopters, Arch

Coal Energy,

Principal / Executive Director: Launched and founded this start-up initiative, leading strategic planning,

corporate finance, and field operations. Served as HR executive and consultant in the implementation of

human resources, organizational development, and management productivity initiatives for leading

Fortune 100 to 1000 companies nationwide.

Notable Accomplishments:

• Realized $2.2M in client savings by devising and leading HR reorganization and administration

initiatives.

• Orchestrated the successful turnaround of a Fortune 1000 firm with 1000+ employees by

meticulously increasing productivity by 15% and overall product quality by 20%.

• Completed a commissioning in HR and OD for a leading tire manufacturer- completed project $10M

under budget and 6 months ahead of schedule.

• Strategically lowered costs by 18% by implementing change management strategies during M&A

integrations.

• Successfully maintained union free status by formulating a preventive-management program for

several clients.

• Designed and led an HR intake program for a leading petroleum company; championed numerous

HR and OD strategies for hospitals, manufacturing, retail, and other clients.

• Secured ISO-9002 registration in 18 months for three chemical processing facilities.

Positions held before 1987 – Manager, HR and Manpower Resources Development – General Tire and Rubber

Co., Akron, Ohio – US Military – Army – Captain Overseas Command

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Business Administration; Focus: Organizational Behavior

Century University, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management

Century University, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, Business Administration

Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont

US Military, Army Officers Branch School, Ft. Benning, Georgia

Post Graduate Fellow:

Advanced studies in Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Management & Organizational Behavior

University of Heidelberg, School of Behavioral Science

Certifications, Training & Development

CPC, Certified Professional Consultant in HR • Certified Employee Assessment Practitioner

CPCM, Certified Professional Consultant to Management in Organizational Development

LMPCP Certification: In Conflict Management • Business Process Improvement Certification: Six Sigma

AMA Assessment Center, and Harvard University Executive Leadership Program

Security Clearance – NSA Top Secret Security Clearance (In-active)

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