Human Resources Manager

Cleo Boyd, SPHR

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Knoxville, Tennessee 37922

865-***-**** (home)

865-***-**** (mobile)

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Human Resources Executive

Human resources professional with proven record of success in establishing,

improving, and providing strategic leadership to organizations in diverse

industries and environments. Extensive experience in all aspects of human

resources, including domestic and international operations, mergers, and

acquisitions. Able to quickly adapt and capitalize on changing

organizational and business priorities. Dedicated to improving the bottom

line by delivering value-adding human resources products and services.

Employment History

SunCoke Energy, Inc. March 2008 - present

Vice President - Human Resources

SunCoke Energy, Inc., Knoxville TN

Provide enterprise-wide human resources leadership for SunCoke Energy,

Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sunoco, Inc. SunCoke employs 1,200

people and operates coke, steam, and electric power generating plants in

six locations in the U. S. and Brazil, generating $1.6B annual revenue.

Key accountabilities include Talent Acquisition, Talent Development,

Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Training and Development, and Benefits

Administration. Establish and set direction for human capital initiatives.

Advise President and senior leadership on strategic direction of human

resources assets. Built team of high-performing HR professionals.

-Improved capabilities, professionalism, and functional presence of the

human resources function.

-Established, improved, and refined classic human resources processes.

-Designed and implemented first ever SunCoke Energy performance management

process.

-Improved talent acquisition results through process improvement and

realignment of external sources.

-Led design and implementation of market- and performance-based

compensation program.

-Provided leadership in driving significant and profound cultural and

organizational change.

-Lead strategic staffing and deployment planning for greenfield locations.

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. 2005 - 2008

Vice President - Human Resources

Martin Marietta Materials-West, San Antonio TX 2006 - 2007

Promoted to human resources and leadership post for new organization of

2,200 employees involved in crushed stone, sand and gravel, railroad, ready

mix concrete, and asphalt businesses in three operating Divisions across

fourteen western U.S. states. Established strategic alignment between

business objectives and human resources accountabilities. Reported

directly to the President of Martin Marietta Materials-West. Managed

corporate staff of three employees and provided functional direction to

three Division HR Directors.

-Led design of leadership and organization structures for new organization.

-Led recruiting and staffing activities for newly created senior support

and human resources positions.

-Facilitated culture change within recently merged organizations.

-Improved quality and depth of human resources capability and contribution

to the organization.

Vice President - Human Resources and Safety

Southwest Division, San Antonio TX 2005 - 2006

Provided human resources leadership for organization of 1,100 employees

producing crushed stone, sand and gravel, and operating short-line

railroads, ready mix concrete, and asphalt production facilities anchored

in San

Antonio TX, Dallas/Fort Worth TX and Hot Springs, AR. Reported directly to

the Division President. Direct reports included HR staff of three

administrative employees and four HR generalists.

-Managed safety culture change, including reward/recognition and safety

program changes; successfully integrated high-performance culture into

newly-acquired businesses.

-Achieved 22% reduction in Safety incident rates.

-Implemented recruiting strategies resulting in 45% improvement in exempt-

level days-to-hire rate while simultaneously reducing short-term turnover.

-Assessed organization and department competencies developed and

implemented strategies for improvement.

Cemex, Inc. - U.S. Operations 1999 - 2005

Director - Human Resources, West Region, Phoenix AZ 2003 - 2005

Promoted to director of human resources for 1,300 union and non-union

employee organization operating in Southern California and Arizona.

Operations included the union-represented Victorville CA Cement Plant--the

largest cement manufacturing plant in North America, ready mix concrete,

aggregates, stone & sand, sales & marketing, and administrative operations.

Reported directly to the USA Executive Vice President of Human Resources.

Direct reports included three human resources directors and HR

administrative support staff.

-Reorganized region human resources team to improve efficiency and

effectiveness; quickly recruited high performing team of HR professionals,

obtaining immediate improvement in the quality of human resources

contribution to the organization.

-Implemented hourly employee pay matrices establishing wage consistency and

pay integrity.

-Partnered with functional groups to improve human resources credibility;

achieved internal customer service satisfaction rating 50% within first six

months.

-Implemented 401(k) participation strategy resulting in participation

increase from 53% to 73%.

-Served as chief regional labor negotiator and responsible for Company-

union labor issues at executive-international level.

-Refined domestic and expatriate recruiting practices resulting in 60%

increase in hiring process accuracy.

Human Resources Team Facilitator

CEMEX Puerto Rico PMI (Special Assignment) June 2002 - November 2002

First ever CEMEX USA manager selected for post-merger integration (PMI)

assignment. Appointed to 13-member multinational cross-functional

management team to integrate the 950 employee Puerto Rican Cement Company

following its acquisition by CEMEX. Based in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

-Performed due diligence activities in areas of health & welfare,

compensation, and labor.

-Advised top management on U.S. and Puerto Rico employment and labor laws.

-Analyzed operations, recommended and implemented cost saving and

restructuring plans resulting in 29% reduction in first year operating

costs.

-Led design, recruiting, and staffing of new operations and HR

organizations.

-Assumed interim management responsibility for country HR staff.

-Established corporate policies and procedures; analyzed labor agreements

and advised management on negotiation strategies.

Human Resources Manager - West Florida Area, Tampa FL 2000 -

2003

Provided human resources support for 700 employees involved in

manufacturing, aggregate production, ready mix concrete, sales &

administration, bulk transport, and distribution. Successfully staffed

start-up bulk tanker transport operation. Implemented benefits plan

conversion across 80 facilities. Developed and delivered training in

"Positive Management Practices" and union free management. Served as

region administration for e-Performance and e-Learning platforms. Assumed

leading role in post-merger integration of organization cultures.

Human Resources Manager - Southeast U.S., Birmingham AL 1999 -

2000

Initially for Southdown, Inc. and subsequently for CEMEX, Inc. following

acquisition in 2000, provided human resources support for 500 employees

including two union cement manufacturing plants, regional sales staff, and

30+ non union ready mix concrete plants and river, railroad, and truck

terminals throughout the southeast U.S. and northern Florida. Served

simultaneously on labor contract negotiation teams in Alabama and

Tennessee. Prepared and participated in arbitration cases. Developed and

delivered numerous training programs. Conducted pre-acquisition due

diligence activities.

The Clorox Company 1998 - 1999

Human Resources Manager, Tampa FL

Generalist human resources generalist responsibility in household products

manufacturing operation.

Dana Corporation 1993 - 1998

Human Resources Manager, Stockton CA 1996 - l998

Human Resources Manager, Greenville SC 1994 - l996

Human Resources Specialist, Marion IN 1993 - 1994

Responsible for generalist HR functions in plant operations in several U.S.

locations. Accountabilities included employee relations, recruiting,

staffing, compensation & benefits, safety, EEO/AAP, training, and policy

and procedure development. Highlights: Negotiated and implemented health

& welfare plans. Managed safety and workers compensation programs

resulting in 60% reduction in lost time injury frequency & severity and

lost workdays. Refined recruiting and hiring processes, resulting in

notable turnover reduction. Led 401(k) implementation achieving 91%

participation at inception. Provided leadership in maintaining union free

environment. Leadership in consistent work rules enforcement and plant

communications increased employee survey overall favorable response by 13%

in first year.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Interpersonal and Public Communication - Purdue

University

Associate of Applied Science, Organizational Leadership and Supervision -

Purdue University

Professional Certifications & Memberships

Senior Professional in Human Resources certification (SPHR)

Professional Member - Society for Human Resources Management

Member - Tennessee Valley Human Resources Association, Knoxville Chapter

National Association of African Americans in Human Resources

Awards and Honors

CEMEX USA Outstanding Customer Service Award - February 2004

First CEMEX USA employee selected for international assignment - 2003

Dana Gresen Hydraulics Division Cash Award for extraordinary accomplishment

- 1996

Selected to represent Dana Gresen Hydraulics Division HR organization

annual board presentation - 1995

Sunoco Executive Leadership Program, Wharton University of Pennsylvania -

2009

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