Human Resources Customer Service

SHARON B. BUCHANAN

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GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE

Solid track record at Fortune 100 companies such as General Electric,

United Technologies Corporation, and Kraft Foods as well as at small to mid-

sized privately held and publicly traded companies. Collaborative team

player with demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.

Recognized for innovative leadership and counsel in transitioning and

guiding organizations through acquisitions, greenfield start up,

turnaround, high impact change initiatives, and fast-paced growth. Core

competencies include:

. Talent Management

. Organization Effectiveness

. Internal Change & Reorganization

. Merger & Acquisition Integration

. Recruitment & Staffing

. Training & Development Leadership

. Benefits & Compensation Design

. Non-Union & Union Employee Relations

. High Involvement / Self-directed Teams

. Leadership / Project Management

. Employment Law / Safety & Health

. Policy & Ethics

EXPERIENCE

CONSULTANT

2008 - Present

Provide human resources consulting services including executive coaching;

designed and implemented performance management program, recruited for key

leadership positions, implemented 5S training focused on operational

excellence, revised policies and procedures.

IDEX CORPORATION Global Dispensing Division Wheeling, IL 2006 -

2008

A $1.3 billion global diversified engineered product manufacturing company

specializing in fluid and metering technologies, health and science

technologies, dispensing equipment, and fire and safety products.

Vice President, Human Resources

Responsible for leading corporate human resources initiatives for a $320

million, 900-employee global multi-site manufacturing business. Report to

the President.

. Successfully managed and coordinated the site closing of the Brazilian

operation within budget with an annualized savings of $1 million.

. Managed a reduction in force within the Italian operation with no work

stoppage and with projected savings of $3 million annually.

. Designed and implemented a consolidated European management

organization leveraging synergies to support strategic initiatives.

. Implemented and communicated a new global performance management

program. Provided training across the U.S., Europe, South America, and

Australia.

. Fostered a world-wide cross-functional team culture that provided the

foundation for successful new product launches.

. Led and managed the annual talent review and succession planning

process across the organization.

. Provided leadership and support for the Operation Excellence programs

including Black Belt and Green Belt certifications. Operational

excellence training included Six Sigma, Lean, Standard Work, 5S and

Value Stream Mapping.

Crane COMPANY Crane Composites, Inc. Channahon, IL 2005 - 2006

A $2 billion global diversified manufacturer of industrial products,

including fluid handling equipment, aerospace components, engineered

materials, merchandising systems, and controls.

Vice President, Human Resources

Led corporate human resources initiatives for a $300+ million global multi-

site manufacturing business supporting acquisitions and organic growth.

Reported to the President.

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. Designed and implemented a comprehensive human capital plan focused on

organization effectiveness, talent management, top grading, and

succession planning.

. Effective developed and implemented an accelerated professional

recruitment and staffing plan for a re-designed

sales organization which resulted in an increase in sales revenue.

. Provided leadership and support for the Operation Excellence programs

including Black Belt and Green Belt certifications. Operational

excellence training included Six Sigma, Lean, Standard Work, 5S and

Value Stream Mapping.

. Developed a comprehensive integration plan for acquisitions of mid-cap

companies.

. Successfully led union contract negotiations for a plant site

resulting in savings of $1 million.

. Managed and communicated the EVA Compensation Program.

Hedstrom Corporation Arlington Heights, IL 1999 - 2004

A $300 million, 800 employee privately held manufacturer of licensed

children's recreational items, and home d cor, sold through mass merchants,

sporting goods, home improvement, and other retail channels.

Director, Human Resources

Led corporate human resources initiatives for a multi-site manufacturing

business. Reported to the President.

. Addressed a $9 million sales shortfall by initiating and leading a new

product development cross-functional team to identify opportunities to

leverage incremental sales and profit margins.

. Generated an annual savings of $600,000 by redesigning and

implementing a new medical program.

. Implemented a 401(k) retirement program with improved investment

options and customer service.

. Reduced employee turnover 60% by creating staffing processes to

support business strategies.

. Project managed the selection and relocation of the corporate office

to a new location and completed the move within budget with annualized

savings of $50,000.

. Developed and implemented a corporate salaried compensation program

which addressed internal equity and market competitiveness.

. Designed a succession planning process which successfully filled the

talent bench and developed leadership depth.

Harman International Company Chicago, IL 1998 - 1999

A $2+ billion worldwide manufacturer of audio and video equipment.

Director, Human Resources

Responsible for leading corporate human resources initiatives for a multi-

site manufacturing business. Reported to the President.

. Successfully consolidated and integrated an acquisition and assisted

in closing the Chicago site.

. Identified and implemented key human resources programs which

supported the integration of an acquisition.

. Developed and implemented an improved and comprehensive benefits

program with projected annualized cost savings of $250,000.

. Managed succession planning and annual salary planning processes which

integrated with the corporate program.

United Technologies / Carrier - Joint Venture with York International

1995 - 1998

A $31+ billion worldwide global technology corporation in joint venture

with York International, a $9+ billion independent supplier of HVAC

equipment.

Manager of Human Resources SCROLL TECHNOLOGIES Arkadelphia, AR

Responsible for leading change initiatives and providing full scope HR

support for a greenfield manufacturing company consisting $150 million in

revenue and 700 employees.

. Developed and implemented human resource programs to support the

transition to a joint venture.

. Created a new vision and customer-focused culture that valued employee

involvement, accountability, innovation, and agility. Honored as one

of 1999 America's Best Plants Finalists by Industry Week.

. Strategically identified and implemented union avoidance programs and

remained a union-free facility.

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. Managed a lack of work which impacted 1/3 of the work force due to

cyclical business conditions with no litigation.

. Successfully directed an accelerated staffing ramp up. Recruited 346

non-exempt and 18 exempt employees.

. Introduced focus groups to develop a framework for the organization's

vision, mission, and shared values. Linked results to strategic

business plan and translated into actionable programs.

Kraft General Foods Lowville, NY 1993 - 1995

A $20+ billion food manufacturer / distributor and an operating unit of

Philip Morris Companies.

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for leading change initiatives and providing full scope HR

support for a manufacturing plant.

. Developed a five-year strategic human resources plan which identified

initiatives that facilitated change and were aligned to the vision of

the organization.

. Initiated and led a cross-functional project work team to revise and

update the Employee Policy and Procedure Handbook which resulted in

policies and practices aligned to the vision and goals of the

business.

. Facilitated a transition to centralize and automate benefits

processing which reduced overhead expense.

. Organized and established a Training Council which developed a state-

funded, plant-wide Technical and Leadership Certification Program

thereby enhancing organizational effectiveness.

. Facilitated a multi-functional Safety Committee which increased

employee involvement and accountability and attained a record of 1+

million hours with no lost time accidents.

GENERAL ELECTRIC CORPORATION 1981 - 1993

A $134+ billion technology and services company operating in 100 countries

with 315,000 people worldwide.

GE Aerospace Group, Armament Systems Burlington, VT

1990 - 1993

Senior Human Resources Representative

Human Resources Representative

Specialist, Salaried Relations

. Selected by corporate executive management to lead the self-directed

work teams of the Corporate IT Department as a result of de-layering

which reduced expense by $1.2 million.

. Designed and implemented a new organizational structure for the

Engineering organization which streamlined the organization and

developed a core engineering management team.

. Facilitated team building sessions which improved team performance,

productivity, and employee morale.

. Project managed the development and implementation of a Pay-for-Skills-

Used structure that aligned compensation with strategic initiatives.

. Developed an Engineering Summer Intern Program identified by GE as the

model for future programs.

. Managed lack of work activities with no litigation, including

outplacement services, counseling, and job placement for employees

affected by reductions in force. The Outplacement Transition Center

received state recognition for excellence.

. Successfully managed one union organizing campaign and remained union

free.

GE Corporate Division Princeton, NJ 1987 - 1990

Administrator, Personnel Services

GE Medical Systems Milwaukee, WI 1981 - 1987

Specialist, Compensation & Benefits

Data Systems Coordinator

EDUCATION

MS University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 1981

BS University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 1977

Two-year Business Management Program - General Electric Corporation

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