Human Resources Manager

RICK VILINES

**** ******* ***, ***** *****, KY **017

859-***-**** (c)

****.*******@********.***

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Human Resource Executive

Results driven HR executive that leads organizations through change and

growth by partnering with senior management. Proven experience within the

corporate, administrative and operations sectors. Utilizes the HR function

to make significant, cost-effective contributions to organizational

effectiveness and business goals. Successful generalist with excellent

record in all facets of HR, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate

strategy, legal compliance, talent management, and business planning.

Strong commitment to continuous improvement and profitability. Seeking to

use my skill set to provide strategic guidance and HR leadership for my

next company.

EXPERTISE

FIRST STUDENT, INC. Cincinnati, Ohio

2001-2010

$2.3 billion national student transportation company with 700

locations and 58,000employees

Vice President of Human Resources

Led HR function of company's largest division. Responsibilities included

training and development, talent management, succession planning, labor and

employee relations, public and government relations, benefits design,

compensation.

. Reduced a federal DOL back pay mandate by $500k by directing a wage

self-audit and negotiating the final settlement with authorities

. Saved $350k in employment costs by implementing a screening project

resulting in 13% turnover reduction

. Eliminated $1.5 million in fees by redesigning, supervising and

staffing a divisional labor team

. Directed HR segment of multiple acquisitions and mergers resulting

in key employee selection, retention, improved efficiencies and

best practices consolidations

. Reduced budget by $1.1 million by implementing employee opinion

survey resulting in reduced turnover and disruptive labor relations

. Directed multiple successful labor campaigns resulting in 92% win

rate

. Designed and implemented divisional compensation program resulting

in pay for performance strategy

. Developed and executed management succession planning, gap

analysis, and recruiting strategy to support rapid growth and

business expansion

GRIFFIN INDUSTRIES,INC., Cold Spring, Kentucky

1996 - 2001

$500 million recycling company with 28 locations in 16 states

Vice President of Human Resources

Led HR function including business strategy, staffing, benefits, payroll,

OSHA compliance, management development, and employee/labor relations.

Reduced employment costs by $450,000 annually by implementing a

comprehensive training and analysis program resulting in an 18% reduction

in turnover.

Initiated HR and compliance audits that lowered federal and state

compliance issues by 35%.

Saved $250k in direct labor costs by implementing gain sharing plans at

five locations

Eliminated $100k in worker compensation costs by introducing "Return to

Work" program

Initiated organizational development program resulting in measurable key

performance indicators and improved operational results

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FRUIT OF THE LOOM, INC., Bowling Green, Kentucky

1988 - 1995

$2.3 billion global apparel company with 28,000 employees, 26

locations in 7 states.

Vice President of Human Resources 1991-1995

Promoted from Corporate HR Manager role. Responsible for total corporate

Human Resource function including recruiting, benefits, policy development,

EEO/AAP, training, communications and employee/labor relations.

Reduced budget by $15 million per year by researching, developing and

implementing a comprehensive medical benefits program while improving

satisfaction and efficiency

Spearheaded training needs analysis of 25 locations and delivered

customized training for all management levels which improved managerial

effectiveness

Corporate Human Resources Manager 1988-1991

8. Consolidated and formalized management recruiting process resulting in

improved efficiency and lower

cost per hire

9. Negotiated agreements with recruiting agencies that produced savings

of $90,000 per year

CHESEBROUGH-POND'S, INC., Huntsville, Alabama

1981 - 1988

$2.7 billion consumer products company now owned by Unilever.

Division Human Resource Manager, Prince Matchabelli Division

Responsible for staffing, wage and benefit administration, employee

relations, training, safety/OSHA compliance, communications and EEO/AAP for

division of 800 employees.

Designed compensation system which reduced levels and provided essential

flexibility

Improved profitability by $1,000,000 annually by streamlining and improving

employment practices

Reduced departmental budget by $300,000 while improving staff

professionalism and efficiency

SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, Hawesville, Kentucky

1978 - 1981

Manufacturer of rod, wire and cable for utility and residential

markets.

Industrial Relations Manager

Responsible for the Human Resources function in a 225 person facility.

Directed a successful campaign against the United Steelworkers of America

insuring the union free status of the facility

Designed and implemented a comprehensive employee relations program which

stabilized and improved the labor climate

BURROUGHS CORPORATION, Bardstown, Kentucky

1977 - 1978

Manufacturer of office equipment and supplies which merged with

Unisys.

Employee Relations Manager

Total employee relations responsibility in a unionized manufacturing

facility with 250 employees.

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EDUCATION

BS Psychology; Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

MS Psychology/Counseling; Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

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