Human Resources Manager

Dina conkright

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Spring City, PA 19475 ********@*******.*** Cell: 484-***-****

Human Resources Executive

Accomplished strategic business partner who has produced results within

several industries both domestically and globally. Recognized as a leader

who accepts and meets challenges through the use of problem solving,

organizational and interpersonal skills. Works exceptionally well in a

business environment where teamwork and accountability are valued.

Possesses credibility and integrity, a track record of driving change, and

the proven ability to create and deliver human resources practices that

support the business objectives. Areas of expertise include:

. Organizational Effectiveness

. Performance Management

. Employee/Labor Relations

. Global HRIS

. Leadership Development

. Staffing and Recruiting

. Global Compensation and Benefits

. Global Policy Development

Professional Experience

Draeger Medical Systems, Inc., Telford, PA 2004-2008

A $500 million medical device company providing acute point of care

solutions in emergency, critical care, OR/anesthesia, perinatal care and

home care.

Vice President, Human Resources--USA

Directed human resources support for the US across multiple locations. A

Member of the Executive, Compensation and Compliance Committees. Directed

the payroll function.

. Drove the integration of three companies (joint venture and an

acquisition) into two legal entities.

. Harmonized health & welfare benefits and 401K plans reducing employer

costs by 20% over three years

. Developed and managed a compensation platform across the US allowing us

to be competitive in the market

. Provided coaching to the CEO and the management team; included

development plans

. Drove a new culture in which all employees were treated fairly and held

accountable

. Worked with Corporate HR to develop and implement global programs which

complied with US laws and practices.

. Identified, developed and implemented a human resources structure to

support the needs of the business; implemented processes to ensure

compliance in a regulated environment; directly managed four Directors

and two Managers.

. Developed effective recruiting strategies and on boarding processes that

resulted in reducing turnover form 19% to 9% in two years

CSL Behring (FORMERLY AVENTIS BEHRING), King of Prussia, PA 1996-2004

A $1.0 billion global leader in plasma therapies for hemophilia, critical

care, immunoglobulin and wound healing.

Senior Director, Corporate Human Resources

Provided human resources counsel to senior management in many areas

including organization design, change management and leadership

development. Member of the world-wide commercial operations management

team. Worldwide responsibility for compensation, benefits, HRIS

expatriation and policy development. Aligned as a business partner with

the following functions: Sales & Marketing, Finance, Operations, Research &

Development, Legal and Information Systems.

. Participated in the development of a strategic business unit concept in

our sales and marketing group. Staffed four key General Manager's

positions and then led the global recruiting efforts for the other

positions.

. Counseled the Sr. VP R&D in the restructuring of the R&D groups in

Germany and US.

. Led to a successful conclusion of a four year OFCCP audit.

. Developed, implemented, and maintained a global salary and bonus

structure for Directors and Vice Presidents which contributed to the

successful retention of 97% of key positions during a three year business

integration process.

. Served as lead HR team member in a global $70 million SAP project over a

two year span.

. Conducted and facilitated successful discussions with the Work's Councils

in Europe regarding issues impacting the manufacturing employees as well

as other functions across multiple sites

. Served as lead member of the HR due diligence team resulting in a

successful acquisition.

. Directed the facilities function to include travel, security and real

estate management

. Participated in the development of a talent management process

(competency development, development plans, succession planning); managed

the process for client groups.

CIBA Vision (formerly pilkington barnes hind), Sunnyvale, Ca 1987-1996

Senior Director, Human Resources

Directed human resources support for two US manufacturing facilities,

sales, marketing, finance and R&D at the headquarters site. In addition

provided HR support to a facility in Canada and the UK.

. Chief spokesperson in union negotiations, grievances and arbitrations.

. HR lead for relocation of manufacturing facility from CA to AZ; staffed

key positions for validation of new manufacturing site.

. Participated in the development of a President's Club for R&D

(established criteria and then managed the nomination process).

. Lead HR member for the integration process after a merger and

acquisition.

. Developed, implemented and managed HAY job evaluation process (Hay

consulted)

Dole Foods, San Jose, CA 1985-1987

Manager, Human Resources

In the Fresh Foods Division, provided full human resources support to R&D,

IT, Transportation and Distribution and a union warehouse.

. Successfully recruited food technologists, packaging engineers and

sensory specialists to help launch a new product line (sorbets and juice

bars).

. Responsible HR Member for grievances and arbitrations.

. Developed and successfully rolled out new company-wide policies (US

only).

Atari, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA 1982-1984

Corporate Manager, Human Resources

NCR Coporation, Sunnyvale, CA 1979-1982

Industrial Relations Analyst

Education

BA, Communications, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA

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