Human Resources Management

NANCY A. SHAW

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Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122

216-***-**** *****@******.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Human Resources and Legal Executive experienced in a broad range of

organizations and industries. Leader and team player skilled at delivering

on cross-functional and cross-business initiatives. Strategic, forward-

thinking and astute.

. Recruiting & Staffing

. Performance Management

. Training & Development

. Compensation & Benefits

. Labor & Employment Law

. Employee Relations & Union Avoidance

. Corporate Law

. Compliance

EXPERIENCE

THE STEP2 COMPANY, LLC, Streetsboro, OH 2007 - 2009

$200 million global toy company with 800+ employees bought by Liberty

Partners (PE) from founder in 4/06. Acquired San Diego based Infantino LLC

in 9/07

VP, Human Resources & General Counsel (2008-Dec. 2009)

VP, Human Resources (2007)

Established first professional Human Resources Department and

Legal/Compliance function at Step2.

Designed entire range of HR processes, policies and practices for 3 plants

and corporate headquarters.

Structured staffing and recruiting processes to support hiring 50+

professionals including the CFO, VP Sales, Controller and 2 Plant

Managers to build infrastructure for growth.

. Reduced plant turnover from 50+% to 10% through improved hiring practices

including reference/background checks and drug testing.

Energized workforce through training and improved total rewards program

including competitive compensation practices, wellness focused medical

benefits, performance management and employee engagement program

featuring non-monetary incentive such as Cavs tickets

Implemented drug free workplace, employee assistance program, and other

initiatives which improved plant safety and reduced workers compensation

costs.

Led all aspects of corporate legal practice, including licensing,

distribution and JV agreements, compliance with new toy safety laws,

product safety (CPSC) and liability matters, intellectual property,

workers compensation, etc.

ADVANTAGE PARTNERS, INC., Cleveland, OH 2004 - 2007

Partner

Sold executive search assignments and recruited key executives (CEO, CFO,

SVP Sales & Marketing).

WHOLE HEALTH MANAGEMENT INC., Cleveland, OH 2004

250 employee high growth provider of on-site medical clinics across in US

and Guam

VP, Human Resources

Recruited to lead 7 person HR function including staffing, employee

relations, compensation, benefits, communications, policy development and

strategic planning.

. Member of senior management team focusing on corporate operations and

strategic planning.

. Developed a performance management system (integrating goal setting,

performance management and employee development), an Associate engagement

plan, and HR policies, including substance abuse (including drug testing)

and electronic communications.

TRW INC./NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP., Cleveland, OH 1994 - 2003

Director, Human Resources, TRW Business Support Center (2001-December 31,

2003)

Selected to manage HR for TRW's corporate headquarters including employee

relations, staffing, compensation, benefits administration, training and

development and communications.

. Consulted with operating executives on key organizational issues,

including performance management, change management, succession planning

and professional development, developing corporate best practices.

. Implemented reorganization of Business Support Center, reducing operating

costs by 30%.

. Completed Six Sigma project focused on hiring and retention, ensuring

applicability to wide range of organizational environments.

. Managed the closing of TRW Business Support Center following merger with

Northrop Grumman.

Counsel, Nelson Stud Welding Division (2000-2001)

Served as lead legal counsel and member of the management committee for

global manufacturer and distributor of weld stud fasteners and

applications. Provided day-to-day legal advice and supervised the

preparation and review of all agreements material to the business.

Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment (1995-2001)

Counsel, Labor & Employment (1994-1995)

Worked in partnership with HR on full spectrum of labor and employment

issues for the Automotive Sector and Business Support Center.

. Developed employment policies (e.g., harassment, ADR, FMLA, substance

abuse, electronic communications, immigration) and provided advice to HR

and operations executives.

. Supplied ongoing counsel regarding employee relations issues and labor

relations, including contract negotiations, arbitrations and how to

maintain a union-free environment.

. Drove establishment and implementation of a nationally recognized

Alternative Dispute Resolution process, which significantly reduced

litigation and improved employee engagement.

. Provided on-site counseling throughout organizing campaign by Teamsters

in Greensboro, North Carolina, resulting in election victory by company

by a 3 to 1 margin.

. Designed and presented legal education and training programs for

employees across North America, decreasing risk of discrimination,

harassment and wage and hour claims.

. Conducted investigations ensuring compliance with company's Legal and

Ethical Conduct Policy.

. Oversaw immigration practice on a company-wide basis.

SPEITH, BELL, McCURDY & NEWELL COMPANY, LPA, Cleveland, OH 1985 - 1994

Partner (1987-1994)

Associate (1985-1987)

Provided labor and employment advice to broad range of corporate clients.

Litigated cases involving age, race, gender and religious discrimination,

harassment, wrongful discharge and commercial issues.

SQUIRE, SANDERS & DEMPSEY, Cleveland, OH 1980 - 1985

Associate

Litigated cases involving employment discrimination, insurance and general

commercial issues.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL

. University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

. JD, 1980

. BA, Honors in Political Science, 1977

. Ohio Bar 1980

. YWCA Woman of Professional Excellence, 2002

. Six Sigma Green Belt, 2002

. TRW Senior HR Executive Program, Cornell University, 1995

. Personnel Decisions International Certified Trainer/Coach, 360 degree

feedback instruments

. Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association

. Speaker at national meetings/seminars sponsored by organizations such as

the American Arbitration Association, the Equal Employment Advisory

Council, the Ohio Bar Association (Midwest Labor Law Conference), Littler

Mendelson (The National Employer)

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