Human Resources Management

Stella Sosa Wolf

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Willow Springs, IL 60480

(Home) 708/215-1580 ( (Cell) 708/254-6294

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PROFILE

Energetic, results-oriented, hands-on Human Resources professional who

blends extensive strategic human resources business experience with solid

expertise in organization development to align and support initiatives that

enhance performance and drive revenue. Industry experience includes

Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Technology, and Telecommunications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

V & V Supremo Foods, Inc., May 2007 to

present

A privately held Consumer Package Goods Manufacturer and Marketer

Vice President, Human Resources

Hold full responsibility for developing and implementing solid Human

Resources business strategies and processes directly aligned to the growth

strategy. Direct the development and implementation of Human Resources for

Employee Engagement, Talent Management, On-Boarding, Organization

Development, Employee Relations, Union Negotiations, AA/EEO compliance,

Payroll, Compensation, Safety, Training, and Benefits in multi-site

locations. Manage 10 direct reports along with full budget responsibility

for Human Resources and IT Department across multi-site locations.

. Assessed and evaluated the organizational culture and implemented

comprehensive change strategies to improve performance levels,

employee morale and communication levels.

. Assessed the current and future Human Resources talent needs and

developed strategy to increase department capability in the areas of

Sales, Marketing, IT, Finance, Operations, and Production.

. Developed and executed a comprehensive HR strategy that resulted in

improved organizational capabilities in key-focused areas such as

Sales/Marketing, improving overall profitability by 9% through an

improved talent pool.

. Designed and implemented company-wide reorganization focused on

process improvement, improved efficiencies, and profitability.

. Assessed and aligned the organization's infrastructure with the

direction of the business resulting in 20% reduction to headcount

while improving profit.

. Directed, negotiated and implemented short and long-term benefit

programs to maintain cost effectiveness and competitiveness resulting

in a savings of 8%.

. Developed and administered a performance management program

integrating competencies, career development, succession planning

aligned to business objectives.

. Developed Employee Handbook, Employee Referral Program, and Reward

Programs.

. Responsible for evaluation, vendor assessment and selection for

outsourcing resulting in savings of $350M annually.

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Chicago School of Professional Psychology

January 2004-2008

Adjunct Professor (Graduate Level Courses)

Courses taught include: Strategic Human Resources, Organization Culture,

and Organization Behavior

Wolf Consulting Strategies (Principal)

June 2005 -2007

Operated successful independent Human Resources Consulting Firm offering

full-range services to client organizations with a proven track record of

delivering bottom line results. Wide ranging expertise in Human Resources

Strategy, Organization Effectiveness, Compensation and Benefits, Talent

Management, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Executive

Career Coaching, Change Management and Start-up Infrastructure.

APPLIED SYSTEMS, INC., University Park, IL

June 2001-2005

Applied Systems, Inc. is one of the largest insurance software companies in

North America and Canada.

Executive Vice President, Human Resources

Develop leading-edge human resources strategies and implement corresponding

human resources services that create and sustain a high-performing culture

to ensure effective execution of the businesses' goals.

Oversee the management of and responsibility for multi-site regions in

United States & Canada. Areas of responsibility include: Recruitment,

Performance Management, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Training

and Education, Organization Communications, Reward & Recognition, Employee

Relations, Policy Development, Compensation & Benefits, HRIS, Executive

leadership and development.

. Restructured Human Resources leveraging business partner model;

successfully positioned BP's as integral business partners resulting

in $1.2MM savings.

. $1.4MM savings. Developed a strategic plan for preparation to be one

of the 'Best 100 Companies to Work For."

. Developed and executed entire recruitment and retention process

resulting in better hires and 39% cost savings.

. Developed and recommended short and long-term healthcare benefit

strategies to maintain cost effectiveness and competitiveness.

Negotiated a reduction in medical health premiums resulting in savings

of 39%.

. Developed and implemented Succession Planning/Performance Management

process integrating leadership competencies, and 360 Feedback to

improve leadership capability and accountability.

MCDONALD'S Corporation, Oak Brook, IL January 1999-June 2001

Senior Director, Human Resources

Recruited by McDonald's to provide strategic direction for a global

business transformation effort to improve competitive capabilities of

organization and better leverage global resources, ideas and information

across United States and Europe. Activities included: Scorecard

development, succession planning, leadership development,

recruitment/retention strategies, competency model development, performance

and change management.

. Developed a global comprehensive change strategy including a business

case, vision, recruitment strategy, behavioral drivers, success

factors, and measurement, incentive and reward systems.

. Played key role in assessing and developing strategic people

initiatives that resulted in improved organizational capability and

improved profitability to bottom line.

. Aligned global HR strategy to maximize human capital. Designed HR

metrics to reduce turnover costs and improve retain top performers.

. Managed Succession Planning & Performance Management process for

global operations

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AT&T/SBC (formerly Ameritech Cellular), Hoffman Estates, IL

January 1995-January 1999

Senior Director, Human Resources

Directed the strategic planning and development of the Ameritech Cellular

Business Unit with 4200 associates and 125 retail stores across 7 State

Region. Developed and implemented HR change strategy to support business

plan/objectives. Led a team of 10 direct reports that consisted of HR

Generalists and Training Professionals across the United States while

managing a $9 million budget.

. Developed HR branding strategy to align HR communications with the

company business model

. Realigned performance management process integrating competencies,

success factors and financial metrics; launched global succession

planning process and performance management.

. Managed 10 Human Resources Managers across a 7 State Region.

. Developed and administered performance Scorecard program integrating

compensation to business objectives resulting in improved levels of

employee performance, morale, and customer retention levels.

. Developed and executed recruitment strategies to identify top leadership

talent and build bench strength; develop a process for assessing and

identify performance capability gaps of leaders.

. Proposed and facilitated reduction in force and centralization efforts

resulting in a savings of $5MM and a 69% workforce reduction.

. Restructured and centralized both Staffing and Training functions to

reduce hiring and training costs by $2.2 million.

. Facilitated action-oriented Senior Executive Succession Planning Review,

which promoted executive awareness of employee talent, bench strength and

diversity.

PREVIOUS HR Manager/Trainer, Manufacturer (1992-1995)

POSITIONS: HR Consultant/Recruiter, ICI, Inc.

EDUCATION MS, Organization Development, Loyola University, 1997

BA, Liberal Arts, Human Resources Concentration, DePaul

University, 1993

PROFESSIONAL Organization Development Network

AFFILIATIONS Society for Human Resources Professionals - HRMAC Member

National Society of Females Executives

Society for Human Resources Planning

AWARDS J D Powers Award, SBC/AT&T, Four consecutive years

Awarded "Above & Beyond" Presidents Award for 'Outstanding

Leadership Achievements."

Special Recognition by CEO for 'Giving Back to Community."

VOLUNTEER/ Speaker & Workshop Leader, U. S. Hispanic

Leadership Conference

COMMMUNITY Member of 'Mujeras Latinas En Accion, "Women of Domestic

Violence"

Active Volunteer, Misericordia Heart of Mercy, Chicago, IL

Committee Member, 'Girls to Women Program' Chicago Girls &

Boys

Club of Chicago.

Bilingual in Spanish/English

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