Project Manager Sales

John D. Cassin

Daytime Ph: 630-***-****

abl7wz@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Human Resource professional with an international track record of

accomplishments in a variety of industries. High energy entrepreneurial

professional who is tough minded, with ability to impact the business.

Well developed communication skills to effectively influence decision

making from Board room to developers in the cube.

. Provided leadership for key strategic business issues

throughout United States, EU and Asia.

. Leadership track record with variety of multi-national

senior management teams.

. Delivered results in all stages of organizational change.

. Accomplished history of promotions with progressive responsibility.

Work Experience

JDC Solutions, Inc. - Chicago, IL

January 1997-Present

Boutique HR consulting and recruiting firm. Sold to employees with non-

compete agreement.

> Founder and leader for startup business from blank note pad to sales

of $1MM.

> Responsible for marketing, sales, website design and development as

well as operational execution though highly skilled and trained staff.

Designed all processes in house for external execution.

> Consistently asked to be part of internal team at each assignment in

recognition of intrepreneurial capability-"John is not the normal

entrepreneur who needs to be on his own, he works within organizations

more effectively and gets more done than most full time employees."

Sample of key projects completed:

Testors Corporation - Rockford, IL

> Provided leadership coaching to President and Director of Operations

on business turnaround strategies.

> Implemented analytic process for performance evaluations of union

personnel improving moral, plant-wide efficiencies' and elimination of

the "we-they" mentality between employees and management.

Orbitz.com - Chicago, IL

> Lead HR Strategic planning process from design to implementation,

Began when there were only 20 employees and grew the population and

systems to over 300 employees.

> Designed and implemented Leadership Development process, hiring and

selection process, retention programs and employee motivation

methodologies.

> Conducted first employee morale surveys, trained managers on feedback

and balancing the high demands of a start up with employee needs.

Corn Products International - Nationwide project, IL

> Lead efforts to upgrade corporate and manufacturing operations through

improved hiring processes.

> Implemented analytic process to candidate evaluation and coaching for

line HR staff throughout operations.

> Recommended and implemented strategy to reduce total cost of HR

operations.

Meridian Gold Company-Reno/AngloGold-Denver, CO

> Completed reviews of HR activities for HQ and mine sites for changes

in benefits and all HR practices.

> Conducted acquisition analysis of mine operations for platinum

operations in Montana

> Completed support for mine shutdown in Idaho and expatriate agreements

for South American operations

DeLaRue Cash Systems-Lisle, IL

> Developed multinational compensation system and pay structure

> Project manager for new HRIS system install

> Completed HR competency reviews at non-HQ locations

Rand McNally Company-Skokie, IL

January 1995 - June 1997

Vice President of Human Resources-Book Services

Led the Human Resource function of the $200MM, 2500 employee operation

across five sites located throughout the USA. Revised all benefit and

compensation programs to support business objectives of retention and

performance enhancement. These efforts resulted in a performance increase

of over 20% with current staff levels, positively impacting the value of

the business dramatically prior to the sale.

FMC Corporation

March 1987 - January 1995

Fortune 150 diversified manufacturing firm with 28,000 employees and Sales

of $4.5 Billion

Director of Management Development - Chicago, IL

> Responsible for succession plans in all business units on a global

basis, all internal and external employment processes, and senior

compensation.

> Responsible for development and implementation of training programs

for performance management, sales, and leadership.

> Managed all legal issues as they related to employee population.

> HR member of acquisition team for new opportunity reviews.

> Implemented first Diversity initiatives at corporate level.

Director of Human Resources - Philadelphia, PA

Responsible for three business units (Food Ingredients, Pharmaceutical and

BioProducts Divisions) with operations in 10 countries.

> Operated as key part of the leadership team responsible for growing

these businesses 18% annually for four years.

> International HR with operations and offices in, Belgium, Brazil,

Denmark, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, UK and the

USA (CA, PA, DE, ME, FL)

> Led redesign of the Compensation and Performance Management Systems

throughout international operations and R&D.

> Created strategy for all Labor/Union relations including negotiations

with Steelworkers.

Rogers Corporation - Phoenix, AZ March

1984 - March 1987

Fortune 1000 electronic component manufacturing company

Group Human Resource Supervisor

Responsible for HR generalist activities for three divisions (Microwave

Materials, Electronic Busing Products and RF Boards). Also responsible for

Employment and Legal Issues for another three divisions. Facilities were

located throughout the Phoenix metro area, San Jose, and San Diego, CA.

> Led an HR team of 3 to fulfill employment activities.

> Successfully represented the company in two OFCCP audits and 4 civil

right complaint hearings.

> Was part of implementation team for "Open Systems: A management

approach using self directed work teams".

> Led HR efforts to create Joint Venture with a chipmaker for the

SmartFlex division.

Ready Metal Mfg-Chicago

September 1981- March 1984

Human Resource Assistant

Responsible for plant HR duties along with safety and productivity.

Education

MA Management, University of Phoenix 1986

BBA Management, Eastern Michigan University 1981

Computer Skills

MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Peachtree

Accounting, FTP transfers, and simple networking.

Personal

Enjoy travel, camping, reading, sports, and family time. Coach Little

League Baseball and Basketball. Founder of Read the Green for Kids with

Dyslexia Annual Golf Outing. Presented at SHRM National Conference and

Advanced Learning Institute. Wrote and Published "How To Lead So Others

Will Follow", Awarded US Trademark: The Student Advocate for college

recruiting and training services.

References furnished upon request

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