Human Resources Manager

Frank J. LaRosa II, PHR

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EXecutive HuMAN RESOURCES

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Versatile, high-energy human resources executive who leads companies

through change and challenge to achieve business objectives. Strategic

problem-solver who envisions smart solutions and executes with urgency

across all levels of the organization. Hands-on leader with proven ability

to produce exemplary results. Vibrant communicator adept at working with

cross-functional teams to maximize employee engagement and align with

corporate strategic objectives. Able to guide the organization during

challenging market conditions while driving forward company initiatives to

strengthen employee and customer satisfaction and increase market share.

In addition, effective information technology executive (former CIO)

capable of developing and implementing IT strategy.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic HR & IT Planning & Implementation ~ Turnaround Expert ~ M&A ~

Organizational Restructuring

Culture Deployment ~ HR and IT Governance ~ Workforce & Organizational

Design & Development

Compensation ~ Workforce & Plant Reductions ~ Performance Management ~

Change Management ~ Union Negotiations

Sarbanes Oxley Compliance ~ Leadership Training & Development ~ Policy &

Procedure Development ~ Communication

ERP Selection and Implementation ~ Manufacturing Industry ~ Service

Industry

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LII Consulting, LLC, Union, KY

2009 - Present

Independent consultant specializing in information technology consulting

and human resources consulting.

Human Resources and Information Technology Consultant

Assisted clients with strategically integrating professional HR and IT

processes, programs and practices into their daily operations.

Pomeroy IT Solutions, Inc., Hebron, KY 2007 -

2009

Publicly held information technology solutions company, with ~$600 M sales

and ~2,000 employees in multiple subsidiaries and locations.

Senior Vice President of Human Resources - Corporate accountability for

Human Resources, including Safety

Recruited to facilitate the development, integration and administration of

HR best practices to strengthen and effectively drive HR contributions

across the enterprise. Aligned HR strategies and initiatives to support

business strategies. Crafted corporate culture by applying expert skills in

organization structure, culture development, performance management,

compensation programs, recruiting and placement, company policies and

procedures, benefits administration, communication, and infrastructure.

Key Achievements

. Integral part of company turnaround strategy, repositioning the

company as a professionally managed organization through effective

organizational design, restructuring and professional management

development. Improved employee satisfaction index from a 1 (scale of

1 to 5) to a 4.

. Effectively managed budget accountability for $9M in healthcare costs

and $120M in compensation.

. Developed and championed company performance management process and

compensation programs, resulting in organizational improvement and

enhanced employee development.

. Led the company through multiple workforce reductions with only two

EEOC claims, which were dismissed, out of 200 positions eliminated.

LII Consulting, LLC, Union, KY

2006 - 2007

Human Resources and Information Technology Consultant

Frank J. LaRosa II, PHR

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NS GROUP, INC., NEWPORT, KY 2000 -

2006

Former publicly held manufacturer of steel pipe and tube for energy market

with ~$700M sales and approximately ~1,500 employees in multiple

subsidiaries and locations. Purchased by IPSCO Inc.

Vice President of Human Resources and Information Services - Corporate

accountability for Human Resources, including Safety, and Information

Services

Member of senior management team tasked with driving organizational clarity

and directives for execution of company's strategic plan. Scope of

accountability encompassed $9M in healthcare costs, $50M in compensation

and $12M in information services assets. Directed employee relations,

performance management, organizational and leadership development, rewards,

recognition and diversity, and safety programs. Served as chief negotiator

for union agreements, including workforce reductions. Successfully led

efforts to overhaul and design total compensation system for executives and

salaried employees.

Key Achievements

. Successfully drove shareholder value from $9 per share to $66.00 per

share (633% improvement) through effective management of HR and IS

strategies.

. Led change management efforts to restructure organization and

implement a professional management culture, based on effective

organization alignment processes.

. Led efforts to reduce headcount from 1,600 to 1,150 (prior to

acquisition), including coordination of a partial plant shutdown in a

union environment.

. Decreased grievance load 93% over six years, along with associated

costs, through enhanced communication and application of firm

representation during collective bargaining agreement processes.

. Instituted the company's performance management process, personally

training over 250 employees.

. Improved safety total recordable rate safety by 42% from 13.55 to 7.8

over 6 years.

. Reduced safety lost workday rate by 57% from 8.42 to 3.65 over 6

years.

. Implemented preferred provider healthcare plans in all union

facilities, reducing costs by $600K per year.

. Aligned integrated business and information technology solutions

through selection and implementation of SAP, a $10 million capital

expenditure.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Mobile Metals International, Inc., Mobile, AL

1999 - 2000

Startup Cold Rolling Company in Mobile, AL, dissolved after failing to

secure required financing.

Vice President of Human Resources and Information Services

Haynes International, Inc., Kokomo, IN 1993 -

1999

International manufacturer of specialty alloys with ~$250M sales, ~1,000

people, multi-site, union and non-union facilities.

Vice President of Human Resources and Information Technology - Corporate

accountability for HR and IT

Manager of Human Resources and Information Technology

Manager of Human Resources

TUSCALOOSA STEEL CORPORATION (NKA NUCOR TUSCALOOSA), Tuscaloosa, AL 1990 -

1993

Steel manufacturer with ~$250M sales, ~500 people non-union facilities.

Manager of Administration (Human Resources and Information Systems)

Manager of Management Information Systems (MIS)

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resources, Indiana INSTITUTE of

technology, Ft. Wayne, IN

Certified Professional in Human Resources, PHR

Certified Professional Improvement Process Instructor

Professional Improvement Process ~ The Dale Carnegie Course

The Levinson Institute On Leadership ~ The Levinson Institute Essential

Organization

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