Human Resources Manager

ERIC RAMON MATHEWS

**** ****** **** ***** ( Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223 ( (H) 330-***-**** (

(C) 248-***-**** ( abm136@r.postjobfree.com

HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE

Results-oriented human resources leader with a proven ability to develop

and manage human resource practices supporting the achievement of corporate

business objectives. Strong generalist background. Key strengths include

approachability, customer satisfaction and commitment to quality.

Developed a track record for increasing organizational effectiveness and

delivering exceptional performance results by utilizing the following

competencies:

Talent Acquisition & Retention Employee Relations

Compensation & Job Evaluation Mergers & Acquisitions

Career Development & Succession Organizational Development

Planning Diversity Initiatives

Change Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Akron, OH 2009 to Present

The district includes seven high schools, 10 middle schools and 34

elementary schools. It is the fifth largest district in Ohio with

approximately 23,000 students enrolled.

Teacher State of Ohio Long Term Substitute License #OH3086846

Authorized to teach Career Technical Integrated Business.

. Design lesson plans and teaching programs in the Career Education

curriculum.

. Liaise effectively with colleagues in assigned schools for teaching

assignments.

. Foster safe and supportive learning environment for students by

adhering to school policies.

. Complete appropriate report forms for faculty, staff and academic

supervisors.

WRAYCO INDUSTRIES, Stow, OH 2007 to 2008

One of the largest privately-held metal fabrication manufactures for the

construction industry in the Midwest with annual sales of $50 million and

300 non-union employees.

Human Resources Director

Chief Human Resources Associate and strategic partner to the executive

team. Full human resources generalist responsibilities.

. Developed and implemented compensation structure for salaried and

hourly employees.

. Managed employee benefits programs

. Implemented an organizational development strategy resulting in a

comprehensive career path for employees.

. Responsible for talent acquisition resulting a college relation's

strategy, employee referral and a posting policy.

. Designed and implemented a performance evaluation process for hourly

and salaried employees.

. Directed all union-free and proactive employee relations programs.

THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY, Akron, OH 2006 to 2007

World's largest tire company with annual sales of $18 billion and 20%

global market share.

Human Resources Manager, Engineered Products Division, North America

Provided Human Resources leadership to Engineered Products management and

associates that support company policies and systems for 5,000 employees

and 12 locations in North America with sales of $1.8 billion.

. Developed Global Project Plan for Engineered Products involving

integration issues with a merger with an Equity Buyer or Strategic

Partner.

. Participated in the Due Diligence process for the potential

divestiture of Engineered Products.

. Provided direction and coaching to HR Managers and manufacturing

facilities in North America.

. Developed and implement compensation incentive plans for 200 employees

in the commercial organization.

. Provided guidance to Manufacturing and Sales management for associate

selection and retention.

. Reviewed plant incentive and wage proposals and make appropriate

recommendations.

WENDY'S INTERNATIONAL, Inc., Livonia, MI 2005 to 2006

One of the world's largest restaurant operating and franchising companies

with more than 9,900 total restaurants

Human Resources Manager, Michigan Division

Managed the human resources and development activities for 35 company owned

restaurants and consultative support for 301 franchise restaurants in the

Midwest.

. Implemented the HR Scorecard providing attention to critical HR

measures of success.

. Developed retention strategies improving turnover 20% and creating a

cost savings of $100,000.

. Managed the Development process providing development plans for high

potential employees.

. Developed effective employee relations programs to foster a People

Excellence culture.

. Implemented a new health care plan utilizing HSA's resulting in a

reduction benefit cost of 7.6%.

. Provided education and instruction through the Wendy's Management

Institute as a Facilitator.

HARMAN/BECKER AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, Farmington Hills, MI 2003 to 2005

Automotive division of Harman International, a leader in the field of home

audio and cinema products.

Senior Manager, Organizational Development & Staffing

Managed overall direction of planning and administration of staffing and

organizational/employee development processes. Maintained compensation

program for the North America/Far East sites.

. Developed creative approaches to a start-up staffing activity

resulting in savings of $700,000 while hiring 170.

. Directed the salaried planning process for 700 employees at nine

different locations.

. Oversaw the administration of management compensation programs

including job evaluation.

. Developed succession plans and administered annual development plans

for 200 key positions.

. Directed the development of a Job Value Matrix providing career

progression within all functional disciplines.

. Managed employee relations' issues, promoting a high level of employee

morale at the Farmington Hills site.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, MI 2000 to 2002

Global automotive industry leader that manufactures and distributes

automobiles in 200 markets across six continents.

Human Resources Manager, Marketing, Sales & Service - Global Marketing

Responsible for Business Operations and development of human resources

infrastructures for Joint Ventures.

. Lead facilitator ensuring flawless execution of the online global

compensation planning process.

. Developed staffing strategy and metrics for Covisint eBusiness Joint

Venture.

. Managed personnel review process resulting in career development plans

for all Marketing employees.

. Provided career guidance for 500 managers as HR Co-Chair for the

Personnel Development Committee.

. Developed a redeployment strategy resulting in the placement of 211

displaced employees.

. Recognized in 2001 and 2002 as a "Growing HR Recipient" by the HR

Executive Council.

PLASTECH ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, Dearborn, MI 1999 to 2000

A full service automotive supplier of interior, exterior and underhood

components

Director of Employee Relations & Administration

Provided human resources leadership as a Strategic Business Partner

supporting 9 manufacturing facilities

. Provided labor and employee relations counsel and managed benefits and

compensation programs

SIEMENS AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION, Auburn Hills, MI 1997 to 1999

A leading international supplier of automotive electronics and

mechatronics.

Human Resources Consultant

Provided progressive human resources for North American headquarters.

Developed and implemented training and compensation programs. Developed

career development and employee retention programs.

. Developed a recruiting strategy resulting in savings of over $500,000.

. Managed co-op program resulting in the 1999 "Employer of the Year" at

Wayne State University.

. Selected to develop Diversity Program for Siemens Corporation, USA.

. Received the 1999 "Recognition Award" for outstanding contribution to

Siemens AT Division.

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES AUTOMOTIVE, Dearborn, MI 1993 to 1997

Automotive Division of United Technologies Corporation, a global technology

corporation.

Supervisor of Employee Relations & Administration, Wiring Systems (1995 to

1997)

. Developed and maintained salaried employee relations programs for

field locations including Mexico.

. Provided counsel to facilitate the accomplishment of UTA's diversity

objectives.

. Managed the HR function over a three-month period to facilitate a

plant closure in Bennettsville, SC.

Recruitment Administrator Group Headquarters, (1993 to 1995)

Responsible for professional staffing for all level positions. Received

the 1995 UTA "Special Award" in recognition of outstanding contribution to

the Corporation.

. Developed and implemented recruiting strategy, reducing agency fees by

50%.

. Established a diversity recruitment strategy, increasing minority

hiring by 20%.

. Developed a college relations program resulting in 65% placement of

diversity graduates.

. Established a formal cooperative program resulting in "Employer of the

Year" awards with the University of Michigan Dearborn, Wayne State

University and the University of Detroit.

. Functioned as Team Leader for UTC's College Relations program with

Tuskegee University.

EDUCATION

Masters, Public Administration, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia

Concentration: Human Resources Management

BA, Communications Management, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio

Scholar Athlete Award

Captain of Varsity Basketball Team

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