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Lonnie Dement, SPHR

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Wildwood, MO 63038 email: ablsrm@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Senior Human Resources Professional with extensive experience in corporate, international, field sales/service,

distribution and manufacturing environments of FORTUNE 500 (Frito-Lay, Baxter Healthcare, Mohasco, and KRAFT

Foods) and entrepreneurial organizations. Known to be a cross-functional strategic business leader, with experience in all

business life cycles, aligning progressive HR management with overall business requirements, goals and objectives.

Performs with energy, enthusiasm, dedication and personal ownership. Strengths include:

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HR Leadership and Strategy setting Employee Relations (union and non-unionized)

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HR functional improvement Maintaining union-free status

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Organizational / Leadership Development Talent Management / Staffing / Recruiting

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Change/Culture Management Performance Management / 360 feedback

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Training / Corporate Universities Succession planning

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Operation start-ups /closures Acquisition due diligence / integration

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN RECREATION PRODUCTS - St. Louis, MO 2007 – 2010

A leading consumer products company in the outdoor gear and clothing / sporting goods industry.

Vice President, Human Resources and Continuous Improvement

Executive role responsible for all aspects of HR. Active strategic team member of senior executive management team,

along with the leaders of up to six SBU’s. Member of senior team that generated company’s record EBITDA for FY2007.

Directed continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives. Managed up to four direct reports, and other matrixed

relationships.

• Upgraded talent requirements and implemented a successful talent acquisition process. Drove average cost per

hire down to $493, and days to hire to 36, including executive level on-boarding.

• Achieved estimated 25% in operating cost reductions through restructuring entire organization, geographically

relocating 2 SBU’s, and consolidating 3 SBU’s, with a reduction in headcount by 35%.

• Led other SG&A (non-people) cost reduction projects to achieve savings goal of over $500K.

• Led HR due diligence and seamless integration of two performance apparel company acquisitions.

• Accountable for leading closure of two distribution centers and one manufacturing facility within timeline and

budgetary expectations.

• Relocated Accounting function locally in St. Louis.

SWEDISH MATCH, NORTH AMERICA - Richmond, VA 2005 – 2006

A global Swedish CPG company in the unique non-cigarette tobacco industry

Corporate Director, Human Resources

HR and Management Development role for 1300 employee U.S. division, responsible for corporate level and U.S field

sales HR. Managed seven direct reports.

• Developed, managed and facilitated enterprise’s first Corporate Management Development University which

resulted in aligning leadership and performance around core competencies and corporate values.

• Charged with directing the integration of an acquisition, resulting in facility closure, and transfer of essential

workforce from New York to Richmond.

• Revised all HR policies, including open door, formal complaint, and progressive discipline/just cause.

• Directed the selection/implementation of applicant tracking system and developed staffing strategy.

• Successfully addressed diversity and EEO compliance issues, using industry best practices.

• Lowered training costs and created internal synergy through the centralization of all field sales training.

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LCD HR SERVICES - Elk Grove Village, IL / Richmond, VA 2003 –2005

Human Resources Consultant

Performed HR consulting, recruiting and contracting for full spectrum of clients. Interim engagements included staffing /

search, college relations strategy, policies, procedures, handbooks and training materials work. Hands-on experience with

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online applicant tracking systems and Internet recruiting tools. Also conducted resume preparation / career coaching.

Selected client company accomplishments:

• Brought client into FLSA, IRCA, and OFCCP compliance.

• Created interviewing / recruiting processes guide and implemented a new hire orientation.

• Reduced recruiting expenses 15% and averaged 28 days to fill all positions, including marketing/brand managers,

a VP of Marketing and a GM, utilizing a job posting and applicant tracking system.

• Selected, negotiated and outsourced relocation services.

CSM - Schaumburg, IL 1998 – 2002

A worldwide Dutch B to B manufacturer and distributor of bakery ingredients

Director, HR & Management Development (Bakery Supply Division, North America)

Led Human Resources and Management Development for this 2500 employee organization. Reported to CEO. HR

business partner with division staff and seven autonomous business units. Duties included development and

implementation of HR policies, procedures, appraisals, succession planning process and a HR Vision and People Strategy.

Managed 2 direct reports and coordinated eleven field HR points of contact.

• Led development / implementation of customized global “Finance for Non-financial Managers” program.

• Partnered in development of global Corporate Core Values / Company Identity team in The Netherlands.

• Member of the North American Synergy and Leadership Team.

• Designed and implemented employment web site, resulting in first internal cross-company job postings and

reduced recruiting fees.

• Performed HR due diligence / integration / assimilation of six acquisitions.

• Reduced recruiter fees by 10%.

• Reduced health plan expenses by $1.2 million, by consolidating 23 health plans and changing brokers.

BELL & HOWELL - Lincolnwood, IL 1995 – 1998

Industry leading electromechanical and software solutions manufacturer and service provider

Vice President of Human Resources (Group Level - PSI, MPS, IMPG, DMPC, ProtoCorp)

Leadership position for 5 of the company’s separate small business units, totaling 1500 employees. Defined HR vision,

goals and objectives. Initiated HR synergies between units. Created and led a business unit level Shared Services group,

with 14 HR team members. Implemented executive 360 feedback process. Developed and administered first employee

opinion survey, employee handbooks, and other protocols.

• Initiated / completed major turnaround of HR department, implementing best practices.

• Downsized / restructured unit resulting in a $5 million increase in profitability.

• Awarded Employer of the Year by Illinois State agency for work with disabled workers program. Initiative

resulted in $240,000 per year savings to company.

• Developed and implemented customized core competency model and succession planning.

• Conducted acquisition due diligence / integration / assimilation of a banking software company.

KRAFT FOODS - Glenview, IL

Leading global branded CPG food company 1992 – 1995

Sr. Human Resources Manager (Tombstone Pizza –Field Sales)

Multi-region Field HR Generalist position, with one direct report, responsible for field HR in thirty states, with 500+ sales

and distribution employees. Supported national expansion / new regional market startups through relocating, recruiting

and training personnel, helping to lead a small regional company to a successful $500 million national status.

• Developed company strategic plans for Safety and Management / Organizational Development.

• Developed first Manager’s Human Resources Reference Guide and revised employee handbook.

• Established employee focus group procedures and administered first satisfaction survey.

• Co-authored National Sales Safety Program and was member of Fleet Safety Policy Committee. Selected as one

of the few corporate Diversity (Appreciating Differences) instructors for KRAFT.

• Implemented common merit date appraisal process.

FRITO-LAY - Charlotte, NC and Louisville, KY

Renowned CPG snack food division of Pepsico 1988 – 1992

Human Resources Manager

Two Generalist roles including regional Generalist for four-state, 600+ employee sales division and Facility Generalist in a

400+ unionized (Teamsters) employee manufacturing/distribution unit. Managed Frito-Lay University for all of the

Southeastern U.S. divisions. Implemented common merit date appraisal process/administered employee opinion survey.

Focused on employee / labor relations, and managed succession planning. Managed three H.R. associates.

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• Addressed sales performance, organizational, and cultural issues that resulted in an 18-month turnaround of

division results to a #1 ranking from next to last in the U.S.

• Led local reorganization / outplacement processes for manufacturing during restructuring while implementing

empowered culture.

• Managed management development for southeastern U.S., via a new “Corporate University” concept.

• Created and utilized regional field labor plans and first Manager’s HR Reference Guides.

• Awarded National Facility Service Award and presented Frequent Contributor “Newshound” (award for articles

utilized in corporate newsletter).

BAXTER HEALTHCARE - Irwindale, CA and Johnson City, TN 1986 – 1988

Diversified global healthcare products manufacturer for physicians and hospitals

Plant Human Resources Manager

Responsible for a manufacturing facility with 300+ employees. Experience included a plant closure, a new plant startup

and supervision of three employees. Developed and led internally managed outplacement and career continuation services

during facility closing. Drafted two model employee handbooks and developed new employee orientation process.

Reduced LTA’s by 44% and recordable injuries by 37%.

• OTHER

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• Employee Relations Representative / Management Trainer for CORT Furniture Rental (Mohasco) in my entry-

level HR position, responsible for regional employee relations, safety and all management training nationally

(DDI Interaction Management).

• Orchard Village Board Director (not-for-profit). Led HR, corporate mission statement, & strategy committees.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management Concentration / Minor-Psychology)

Texas State University

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