Human Resources Manager

ADRIENNE L. VIRGILIO

***** ***** **** **** ****, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Office: 847-***-**** ablr79@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 847-***-****

http://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennevirgilio

VP HR HR Generalist HR Executive HR Thought Leader

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Results focused, strategic Human Resources professional with extensive

leadership experience. Consistent track record as a strategic thinker and

success in tactical execution. Career characterized by advancement through

increasing Human Resources leadership positions to include experience with

line management and expansion of roles to include member of Executive

Management Committee reporting to CEO.

Leadership branding includes focus on serving as a high energy role model

and creating an environment that maximizes the discretionary effort of all

employees by challenging the status quo. Solid business acumen and

experience presenting to Board of Directors. Collaborative relationships

with colleagues allows for rapid cycle time for new initiatives and

effective influencing skills at all levels.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GenMar Consulting Group Lake Zurich,

IL

Sr. Human Resources Consultant 2007-present

Human Resources consulting practice focused on customized solutions to

client human capital management challenges. Representative clients include:

CareerBuilder.com

. Engaged to develop strategy for new business launch for creation of

network of independent consultants to support consulting practices in

the areas of Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Acquisition, Talent

Management, and Employment Branding. Developed template for

consultant certification, on-boarding and assignment to HR consulting

engagements. President extended contract to allow for continued work

in Methodology development, Practice Community Conferences and ongoing

recruitment of Consultants.

Insurance Brokerage

. Engaged to do productivity study and analysis resource utilization.

Project expanded to include downsizing recommendations with 25%

reduction in costs.

Engineering Consultancy

. Engaged to do profitability modeling, resources utilization and

process efficiencies. Increased profitability 17% over two years.

Rewards Network Chicago, IL

Senior Vice President Human Resources & Administration 2005-2007

Leadership of HR, Payroll and Training. Created a Procurement function

with 21% reduction in costs nationally. Reporting to the CEO, built HR &

Administration function for mid-size public company to align HR strategy

with enterprise goals while creating a culture that values its people.

Reengineered processes and policies while repositioning HR as priority

business partner that was aligned with the business goals of the

organization. Initiated new employee communication tools, handbooks, job

descriptions, compensation systems, performance measurement and feedback

systems, employee opinion surveys and complete employment recruitment

support companywide. Identified and remedied compliance issue saving over

1 million dollars in potential fines and penalties.

. Complete overhaul of benefit plan offerings followed by a full

communication plan to install changes. Rolled out safe harbor auto

enroll 401(k) plan with 98% participation and an overall 18% reduction

in benefit plan costs.

. Launched a comprehensive training needs assessment created curriculum

for all employees to include a Leadership program for Managers.

. Developed management and sales incentive compensation plans to align

incentives with business goals.

Virgilio & Associates, Ltd. Deer Park, IL

Vice President-Human Resources & Business Development 2002-

2005

Lead full function HR services. Launched a new division of existing

engineering consultancy business, acquiring real estate development

opportunities. 100% of projects exceeded profit goals. Identified new

business opportunities for engineering business and consulted on bid

modeling and talent management.

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Morgan Stanley/ Discover Financial Services

Riverwoods, IL

Human Resources Director 1981-1994

Positions of increasing responsibility over 14 years. Provided leadership

in policy, recruiting, performance management, benefits, compensation,

employee communication, change management, employee relations and HR

systems development.

. On original launch team for Discover Card. Oversaw explosive growth

while creating a culture based on world class customer service. Led

leadership team to merge cultures of Dean Witter and Discover HR teams

to achieve efficiencies in HR functions and improve service levels.

Maintained New York and Riverwoods teams to bridge functions and

maximize service offerings. Reduced headcount 28%.

. Led HR systems conversion, design and installation of paperless

timekeeping system, design and installation self service portal for

benefits via IVR, 401(k) plan redesign and employee communications.

Achieved saving of $18 million in cost and headcount reductions.

Marketing Director-Bravo Card 1994-1997

Recruited away from HR by CMO to join Marketing leadership team to help

support launch of new niche credit card brand.

. Developed and assumed full-charge responsibility for Cardmember

lifecycle program for inaugural and post-launch years including

fulfillment of initial cards, usage terms, promotional information,

checkbooks and incentive programs.

Activation programs including the development of a usage rewards program to

increase product usage and loyalty segmented the portfolio and scaled

rewards to fit various Cardmember profiles.

Marketing Director-Discover Card 1997-2002

. Assumed full P & L responsibilities for account activation and

retention for two portfolios, including Call Center and telemarketing

incentive programs and marketing interfaces. Developed and led

corporate teams for proactive and ongoing retention and upgrade

programs; extensive systems development project work. Managed 88

million budget.

. Managed creative, data gathering, and modeling, production, and print

and fulfillment vendors for each of the above major initiatives;

managing to or exceeding expectations in with greater than projected

results.

PREVIOUS BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Other Professional positions held at Sears family of Companies- Sears

Financial Corporation- Employee Relations Manager, Employment Manager,

HRIS/Payroll Manager, Diversity Manager. Allstate-Recruiter,

Administrator, Relocation Coordinator

CERTIFICATIONS, AFFILIATIONS, HONORS

Certified Netspeed Trainer, DDI Master Trainer, Senn Delaney Trainer, SHRM,

Broker, National Association of Realtors, Discover Card President's Plate,

Morgan Stanley Top Ten Volunteer

EDUCATION

Scheduled for SPHR Certification December 2010

M.S. - Human Resources Management National Lewis

University

Magna cum Laude Honors Evanston, IL

B.S. - Business Administration University of Illinois

Concentration in Human Resources Champaign, IL

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