MARK J. COOLICAN

H-503-***-****

***** ** ****** ** *-269-***-****

Tualatin, OR 97062 Email:

abl4yr@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

B.A., Political Science, Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

M.A., Industrial and Labor Relations, Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Lean Operations Certification, University of Kentucky (c.ed.).

CAREER HISTORY:

Oregon Department of Transportation, Salem, OR (2008 - Current) state-

wide agency providing safe and efficient transportation systems

encompassing highway, bridges, railways, public transportation and

licensing.

Chief Human Resources Officer, ODOT, Salem, OR (Feb 2008-current)

Reporting to the Agency Deputy Director, I am responsible for the HR/LR

function for the second largest state agency in OR with 5,000 management,

engineering, union and non union employees located throughout the state.

With a budget of $4.5B the agency provides highway maintenance and

construction; planning and engineering; motor vehicle licensing; motor

carrier regulation; and coordination with federal and local government

projects. I manage 50 direct and indirect employees with an annual budget

of $5M providing the full range of HR/LR services for the agency. I am a

member of the agency's executive staff and the statewide HR Steering

committee.

SPX Corp., Charlotte, NC (2000 - 2008) a $5B Industrial Technology products

manufacturer.

Vice President, Human Resources, SPX Product Solutions Division, Kalamazoo,

MI. (2004-2008)

As business partner, reporting to the Division President, I was responsible

for the development and implementation of HR/LR strategic initiatives

across five distinct business units with a presence in the US, Europe and

Asia. These businesses represented approximately $1B in sales with an

employee population of 3500 non union and union employees staffed across 40

manufacturing and distribution facilities. I managed 30 direct and

indirect reports. I also served as a member of the Corporate HR steering

committee with responsibilities for Health Benefits Planning and HRIS

initiatives with a dotted line report to the SVPHR for SPX Corp.

*Directed organizational change efforts, building a learning culture

focused on Lean Six Sigma and leadership excellence.

*HR Lead on Due Diligence and Integration for all divisional merger and

acquisition initiatives (U.S.& Int'l).

*Responsible for Integration and Turn Around of three acquired businesses.

Led restructuring and consolidation initiatives resulting in cost

savings of $10m.

*Resolved 5 year legal battle with UAW, resulting in a first contract and

the withdrawal of a $3M ULP charge.

Director, Human Resources, SPXContech, Kalamazoo, MI (2000-2003). Reporting

to the Business Unit President, I directed the HR/LR function across ten

domestic and international facilities covering 1500 non-union and union

employees. I managed 15 direct and indirect reports. As the Human

Resources leader for this $500m Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer,

I had responsibility for the development and implementation of all HR/LR

strategic initiatives.

Human Resource Consultant, Battle Creek, MI, (1999-2000) provider of HR

services.

HR/LR Consultant. As an independent consultant, I provided strategic

advice and process design work in the areas of OD/OE, Change Management,

Talent Assessment, Pay for Performance, Training and Development, and Labor

Negotiations. Clients included Ingersoll-Dresser Pump, Borg Warner, Indian

Cycles, St.Gobain, and Prince Machining Co.

CAREER HISTORY (contin)

Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, MI, (1994-1998) a $6.5B market leader in

consumer products.

Director Human Resources, Supply Chain (1996-1998). Reporting to the Vice

President, Convenience Foods Operations and the Vice President, HR-Kellogg

Co., I served as HR business partner for the $1B Convenience Foods Division

operations unit. Responsible for nine (9) union and non-union

manufacturing facilities with

approximately 2000 employees. Directed five (5) HR managers and HR support

staff. Served as Chief Spokesperson in all labor negotiations for the

Division.

* Led division-wide organizational change initiative creating a High

Performance Workplace.

* Developed and implemented an Individual Developmental Planning process

tailored to meet succession plan

requirements. Utilized a core competency process and introduced a 360-

degree feedback tool.

* Responsible for all labor relations strategy and negotiations across

three (3) distinct businesses involving (4) international unions.

Director Industrial Relations, Convenience Foods Division (1994-1996).

Reporting to the Vice-President, Operations and Engineering for the

division, I served as strategist and chief spokesperson for all labor

negotiations in a multi-plant/multi-union unit. I was also responsible for

union avoidance strategies for the non-union facilities. Developed HR/LR

objectives and directed policy and program implementation for salaried and

hourly manufacturing employees across the division. Responsible for people

and organizational development processes.

*Served as Leadership Team member and HR liaison in creation of $1B

division of Kellogg Company. Successfully integrated HR and LR policies

and programs.

*Reduced "Cost of Goods Sold" through introduction of "Pay for

Performance" system for all factory employees.

*Successfully implemented the first "High Performance/Team Based" factory

organization providing an estimated 20% improvement in quality and material

utilization.

*Introduced a "Mutual Gain Bargaining" model into the collective bargaining

process resulting in a 60% reduction in grievances and agency charges.

* Key team member in the acquisition and integration of new businesses.

Responsible for HR Due Diligence efforts. Provided comparative analysis and

costing of compensation and benefit programs and collective bargaining

agreements. Determined agency liabilities.

Mrs. Smith's Frozen Foods Company, Pottstown, PA (1984-1993), a $500

million frozen foods subsidiary of Kellogg.

Director, Employee Relations (1990-1993), Reporting to the Vice-President

of Employee Relations for Mrs. Smith's, I was responsible for the

development and implementation of the company's labor relations strategy

covering six (6) manufacturing facilities represented by four international

unions. Served as chief spokesperson for all negotiations. Managed three

plant HR managers in all matters relating to labor/union relations.

Responsible for arbitration advocacy and agency compliance (EEO /OFCCP).

*Devised and implemented "skill based" pay system for greenfield site

enabling factory operations to surpass expected productivity curve by six

months. Program served as key component in facility's continuous

improvement process.

*Developed and instituted new staffing and recruitment model at greenfield

site utilizing salaried and hourly team interviewing processes coupled with

job fit assessments. Reduced new hire turnover by 50%.

Regional Manager, Employee Relations (1987-1989) Reported to Vice

President of Employee Relations, Mrs. Smith's.

Personnel Manager (1984-1986) Reported to the General Plant Manager at the

flagship manufacturing plant in Pottstown, PA.

J&L Steel, LTV Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA (1981-1984) Metal Processing and

Finished Products Manufacturing.

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS:

Society for Human Resource Professionals

Tualatin City Planning Advisory Committee

Tualatin City Budget Committee

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