Human Resources Resource
Resume:
RICHARD W. MEYER, JR.
**** ***** ****, ************, ** 46250
abl6ya@r.postjobfree.com
www.hr-consortium.com
Human Resources Consultant
Highly experienced and hands-on leader in all areas of Human Resources
Management. Significant experience with small, medium and large public and
private companies, including dynamic growth companies as well as those
restructuring to achieve profitability. Extensive experience in talent
management, employee relations, employee communications, labor relations
(including collective bargaining), compensation and benefits, training and
development, change management and strategic Human Resources initiatives.
Major Strengths
. Translating Company strategic business objectives into HR programs,
policies and processes in support of and in alignment with such
objectives, and positively impacting Company performance
. Influencing decisions at all levels of the organization through highly
effective facilitation and communication skills; effectively reading
people and situations; coaching and guiding at all levels; collective
bargaining with organized union groups
. Developing, leading and guiding individuals and teams to excel;
highly skilled problem-solver
. Ability to add value and make a difference
Professional Experience
The HR Advantage, LLC
The Human Resources Consortium, LLC
October, 2009--Present
Indianapolis, Indiana
As President of The HR Advantage and a founding principal of The Human
Resources Consortium, we provide a full range of Human Resources and
management consulting services to small and medium-sized organizations
throughout Indiana and the Midwest. The depth of hands-on experience and
breadth of expertise in all aspects of Human Resources allows us to
develop long-term partnerships resulting in greater value to our clients.
ATA Airlines, Inc. (Global Aero Logistics Inc.)
April, 1989 - September, 2008
Indianapolis, Indiana
ATA Airlines began as an Indianapolis-based travel club and charter carrier
in 1973 and by the mid-nineties grew into the nation's largest charter
carrier and tenth largest U.S. scheduled service airline, specializing in
leisure travel. At its peak in 2001, the company employed over 7,800 and
had revenues of $1.4 billion. The impact of the terrorist attacks in 2001,
subsequent unprecedented fuel prices and market competitiveness forced ATA
into bankruptcy protection in 2004 and eventual liquidation in 2008.
Sr. Vice President -- Employee Relations (Reporting to President and
CEO)
(December, 2004---September, 2008)
Directed all aspects of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
Accomplishments: Guided the Human Resources function through the
bankruptcy process in 2004-2006, resulting in a 70% downsizing of the
company, while also serving as chief company spokesperson in
negotiating concession agreements with all five unionized employee
groups. Subsequently led all Human Resource elements related to the
2007 acquisition of World Air Holdings, and subsequent functional
integration at the new Holding Company. In 2008, managed all HR-
related aspects of the liquidation of ATA.
Vice President -- Labor Relations (Reporting to President and CEO)
(August, 2001---December, 2004)
Because of scope and criticality of Labor Relations initiatives,
recommended split of Labor Relations and Human Resources.
Subsequently led a staff of specialists in coordinating company
relationships with five national unions representing over 60% of ATA's
employees. Served as chief company spokesperson for all collective
bargaining, as well as advisor to both senior management and various
functional management teams on all labor matters.
Accomplishments: Successfully completed collective bargaining
agreements with each union group in direct negotiations without any
form of job action, minimizing operational impact on the airline;
effectively managed the various grievance processes to minimize open
grievances and arbitrations.
Vice President - Human Resources (Reporting to CFO)
(April, 1989---July, 2001)
Led and managed a staff of up to 35 in the development and delivery of
all human resource policy, program and consulting services, including
but not limited to Corporate Employment, Training and Development,
Compensation, Benefits and Employee Communications. Also responsible
for company relationships with three national unions and serving as
chief spokesperson in contract negotiations. Served as an advisor to
senior management on all people-related issues.
Accomplishments: Transformed administratively-oriented and reactive
HR function into a consultative, pro-active, value-added organization;
established state-of-the-art processes and programs to match company
strategic goals; successfully negotiated four labor agreements without
workforce job actions while improving the overall relationships
between the company and three unions; twice led fundamental redesign
of employee benefit programs resulting in enhanced employee benefits
and reduced costs. Also managed a more than tripling of the workforce
and fundamental changes in company culture as the company redirected
its strategic focus.
Career Consultants, Inc.
1985-1989
Indianapolis, Indiana
Career Consultants was a full-service human resources consulting firm
specializing in executive and middle-management search, outplacement,
management training, compensation and employee relations for both large
corporations and entrepreneurial businesses throughout central Indiana.
Executive Vice President
(1988-1989)
Oversaw the sales and delivery of human resource consulting services
to the entrepreneurial market segment in central Indiana. Total staff
managed ranged from seven to twelve consultants.
Accomplishments: Developed and managed the two largest client
accounts in the history of the company at that time. Developed the
human resource planning and general HR consulting service products,
broadening the client base as a result.
Vice President -- Search
(1985-1988)
While initially responsible for Manufacturing/Technical Search as a
Director, in less than twelve months became responsible for the sales
and delivery of approximately $800K in executive and middle management
search services (all functional areas) throughout central Indiana.
Managed a staff of ten to twelve search specialists.
Accomplishments: Implemented the sales strategy for conversion to
retained vs. contingency search services, establishing Career
Consultants as one of the largest retained search firms in Indiana.
Cummins Engine Company, Inc.
1972-1985
Columbus, Indiana
Cummins is the largest independent manufacturer of diesel engines. Sales
exceed $4 billion and the company employs over 15,000 worldwide.
Director -- New Business Development
(1984-1985)
Member of a small, senior staff responsible for establishing an
intrapreneurial effort to create additional corporate revenue streams
and jobs for reallocated Cummins employees.
Accomplishments: Six business proposals were developed and two were
approved for funding.
Director -- Corporate Communications
(1983-1984)
Managed the design and implementation of multi-media employee
communication programs worldwide. Accomplishments: Created a state-
of-the-art monthly video magazine and an eight-page tabloid newspaper,
as well as coordinated video business updates by the company
president.
Director -- Corporate Personnel Administration
(1981-1983)
Managed the administration of all human resource activities
throughout the company, including recruiting and employment,
management development, affirmative action and the human resource
information system. Also responsible for managing various office
facility services such as graphics, printing and mail services. Total
staff consisted of 135 employees and an annual operating budget of
over $6 million.
Accomplishments: Streamlined total group resulting in improved
productivity and cost savings in excess of $1 million
(1972-1981)
Progressed through a variety of positions with ever-increasing
responsibility within the Personnel/Human Resources function,
including:
...Director of Personnel, Corporate Staff Groups
...Manager---Professional Employment
...Training and Development Manager
...Employee Communications Administrator
Home News Enterprises, Inc., The Republic
1970-1972
Columbus, Indiana
Served as a general assignment newspaper reporter specializing in
police, government and labor areas. Accomplishments: Awarded the UPI
News Editors Award for News Story of the Year for similarly sized
Indiana newspapers.
Education
Executive Program for Management Development (September - December, 1983)
Harvard Graduate School of Business
Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism (1970)
Ball State University
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