Human Resources Sales

JENNIFER MOORE CONTI, SPHR

**** ****** ****** **** 630-***-****

Naperville, IL 60564 ************@*********.*** Home 630-***-****

HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE

Strategically oriented executive experienced in leading business-focused

Human Resources functions in start-up, growth, turnaround, and cost/margin-

focused organizations. Broad HR generalist background with specialized

capability in the following areas:

. Proactive Business Partner: Develop and execute HR strategies and

policies that are aligned with business objectives in complex matrixed

environments.

. Analytical Project Leader: Demonstrate decision-making capabilities

and exceptional execution focused on accurate and efficient problem-

solving.

. Innovative Employee / Labor Relations Strategist: Deliver process-

based solutions founded on the principles of education, communication,

equity, integrity, and credibility.

. Change Agent: Drive effective organizational change utilizing specific

communication and change leadership methodologies.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

NEWELL RUBBERMAID Sanford Brands North America Oak Brook, IL

2006 to 2009

A global $1.2 billion, 3,000-employee Markers, Highlighters, Art & Office

Organization business unit and market leader in the office products

category with brands such as Sharpie, Expo, and Rolodex.

Director, Human Resources

Supported senior leaders and vice presidents of corporate sales, marketing,

R&D, IT, and finance functions. Managed an HR budget of $2 million as well

as a staff of four human resources professionals and three facilities

support employees. Reported to Vice President Human Resources.

. Generated $13.5 million in savings since January 2008, by

collaborating with executives to assess talent and restructure their

functions in order to support a global business unit strategy.

Efforts also enhanced innovation and brand-building business

objectives.

. Specifically selected as a member of the Sales Excellence development

team focused on strategic alignment of sales capabilities across all

of Newell Rubbermaid.

. Developed a detailed, functional performance rating calibration

analysis for executives in order to address a critical organizational

need to drive individual and team accountability and results.

. Improved retention by 5% in 2008 by developing and executing strategic

resource planning initiatives such as talent reviews, succession

planning, reward and recognition programs, compensation analyses, and

improved on-boarding and exit processes.

. Chaired the Growing Leaders Steering Committee for the first-ever

employee affinity group developed from Inclusion and Diversity

initiatives. Developed the strategy, budget, and metrics.

CONAGRA FOODS Refrigerated Foods Group Naperville, IL

2004 - 2006

A $3.1 billion, 3,500-employee Refrigerated Foods business unit

manufacturing brands such as Eggbeaters, Reddi-Wip, Hebrew National, and

Healthy Choice.

Director, Human Resources

Supported nine manufacturing facilities (union and union-free),

engineering, supply chain, operations, and finance functions. Responsible

for nine plant HR managers and one Direct Sales and Delivery HR manager.

Reported to the President of the Dairy Foods Group.

. Achieved $1.2 million in annual cost savings and plan improvements by

developing and implementing a comprehensive benefits consolidation

strategy. The result was positive differentiation for union-free

locations and consolidation of 31 plans across 18 facilities.

. Developed and delivered cost containment and flexibility-based labor

strategies. Served as lead negotiator in one contract negotiation and

on the bargaining committee for three other successful negotiations.

. Served on three HR process workstream teams (Labor Strategy, Contract

Negotiation, and Staffing). Developed processes and tool kits for use

in all manufacturing locations.

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BOISE OFFICE SOLUTIONS/OFFICE MAX Itasca, IL 2003 - 2004

National business-to-business distributor of office supplies with 8,000

employees. Boise acquired Office Max in 2004, an office products retailer

with nearly 40,000 employees.

Central Region Human Resources Manager

Responsible for employee relations for six distribution centers with 1,200

employees. Managed six indirect HR reports. Reported to the Director of

HR.

. Developed HR standard operating procedures for employee complaint

investigations, quarterly Affirmative Action reporting, and corrective

action administration for field HR representatives.

DIAGEO Plainfield, IL 2000 - 2003

World's largest wine and spirits company with brands such as Baileys,

Johnnie Walker, Captain Morgan, and Sterling Vineyards. U.K.-based with

22,000 employees world-wide and manufacturing of Gordon's Gin and Smirnoff

Vodka in Plainfield, IL.

Director, Plant Human Resources

Lead HR professional on-site at a 25 million case-per-year manufacturing

facility and technical center with 350 employees. Responsible for all local

HR initiatives and union/employee relations with a staff of two HR

professionals. Reported to the Vice President of Operations and Supply.

. Led negotiations for a contract addendum supporting a 12-hour, 24x7

operation in 2002 and in the 2003 labor negotiations. Delivered

significant cost and flexibility gains.

. Delivered on-time and under-budget human resources work stream

responsibilities for 16 million case-per-year Smirnoff Ice

manufacturing plant construction in 2001 - 2002.

. Created and delivered Frontline Supervisor Training focused on legal

requirements and daily responsibilities.

INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY 1994 - 1999

A global leader in paper and packaging products, as well as forest

management, with 51,500 employees.

Human Resources Generalist Wood Products Shreveport, LA 1998 -

1999

Responsible for union-free efforts for a division of 5,000 employees at 20+

lumber and plywood facilities throughout the Southeast.

. Successfully campaigned in three certification elections and one

decertification election. All results favored the company.

. Facilitated Gallpup Opinion Survey debrief and action planning

training at seven facilities.

. Developed technical college recruiting and management rotational

programs.

Human Resources Generalist Paper Products Selma, AL 1994 - 1998

HR generalist for a 900-person reprographic and offset paper manufacturing

facility.

. Collaborated on the development and managed the instruction and

logistics for a 64-hour pre-employment training program for

prospective hourly union employees.

. Daily managed extensive labor/employee relations issues including

grievance and discipline administration, complaint investigation,

performance management, and recruiting.

. Implemented and administered random/post-incident drug testing program

for all 200 salaried employees as well as for the bargaining units.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

MA Labor & Industrial Relations University of Illinois 1994

BS I/O Psychology University of Illinois 1992

Lominger VOICES (360 Feedback) Certified Facilitator 2007

Ken Blanchard's Situational Leadership II 2007

Ken Blanchard's Leading People Through Change 2007

Achieve Global Certified Facilitator 2001

Gallup Global Employee Opinion Survey Certified Facilitator

1999

Development Dimensions International Certified Facilitator

1998

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