Human Resources Resource
Resume:
Kimberly Reed
Troy, MI 973-***-**** abm4c0@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished Human Resources Executive with a strong blend of employee relations, recruitment/retention, policy development, talent
management, leadership development and diversity. Industry experience includes automotive, medical/healthcare and food/beverage. Led
international project teams and implemented global HR processes. Strong track record in coaching, mentoring and developing talent.
EXPERIENCE
YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA
2008 – Present
(Tier One Automotive Supplier; 3.6 billion in revenue; 45,000 Americas Region/180,000 employees worldwide)
Director, Associate Relations Canton, Michigan
Lead key human resource functions to implement and leverage HR processes, policies and tools in compliance with local,
state, region and organization regulations for Yazaki corporate, branch and affiliate locations in North America. Translated
strategic and tactical business plans into HR strategic and operational plans to ensure HR activities support the
achievement of business objectives. Provided leadership and consulting support to organization leaders in goal setting,
policy development and strategic implementation in support of the achievement of corporate objectives and business growth.
Also responsible for organization design, mergers, and reduction in force processes.
Cytec Industries
2007 – 2008
(Chemical Manufacturer; 7billion in revenue; 6,000 employees worldwide)
Regional HR Director, North America – West Paterson, NJ
Duties include: Overall Responsibility for defining HR strategy and HR tools to support the business in the areas of
Recruitment, Organizational and Leadership Development, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Compensation
and Benefits, Industrial and Employee Relations, and Internal Communications within North America.
HR Business Partner - Performance Chemicals (Sales, Marketing, Product Management)
Duties include: Supporting the Global Sales and Marketing functions within Performance Chemicals. Responsible for
defining HR strategy and HR tools to support the business in the areas of Recruitment, Organizational and Leadership
Development, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Compensation and Benefits, Industrial and Employee
Relations, and Internal Communications within Performance Chemicals globally.
* 2008 - Participant in the Advanced Leadership Development Program – Development Program offered to the
top 5% of Executives in the company to develop bench-strength for C-Band Executives in the Company.
General Motors Corporation,
1999 – 2007 Detroit, MI
(Original Equipment Manufacturer – Automotive Company: $148,979.0M in revenue; 243,000 employees worldwide)
International Human Resource Management - International Assignment Services – Detroit, MI
Duties include: Vendor Management (GMAC-GRS, ORC, KPMG/Deloitte, SIRVA, CIGNA), Immigration coordination for all US
inbound employees, Monitor the return on investment (ROI) for expatriate usage, Develop and revise International Policy, Review
and resolve exceptions to the policy, Benchmark global compensation policies, and function as subject matter expert on
International Policy, Benefits Administration.
Global Human Resource Management – Global Human Resources- Finance – Detroit, MI
Duties include: Line HR responsibilities for 6 Domestic and 1 Global Finance Staff, Tactical and Strategic HR administration,
Manage the HRM Process, Staffing/Recruiting, Organization Development and facilitation, and Employee Relations.
Global Human Resource Management – Global Human Resources – R&D – Warren, MI
Duties include: Line HR responsibilities for site location, Tactical and Strategic HR administration, Manage the HRM Process,
Staffing/Recruiting, Organization Development and facilitation, and Employee Relations.
Corporate Wage Administrator Corporate Labor Relations Staff – Detroit, MI
Duties included: Administer the Global Compensation process for all hourly employees within the Corporation, Function as a Wage
Expert and advise on wage issues to the Corporation.
Negotiated in National Negotiations in the following assigned Subcommittees:
Wage Matters
Skilled Trades
Miscellaneous Contract Matters
Information and Data
Developed process for promoting unionized employees into EXEMPT salaried positions
Quality Planner/ Business Plan Coordinator Small Car Division – Lansing Grand River – Lansing, MI
Duties included: Develop and Deploy the Business Plan for Quality, Forecast and Budget, Manpower Planning, and Train all
employees on General Motors-Global Manufacturing Systems (GM-GMS); Built-In-Quality, and the Andon Concept.
Worked temporarily in Eisenach, Germany to become a Subject Matter Expert in Lean Mfg., returned to the US
and trained the hourly workforce (3,000 + employees) on the following Lean Mfg. components: Built in Quality,
Business Plan Deployment, and the Andon Concept.
Developed and Deployed Business Plans at both Corporate and plant level.
Production Supervisor – Pressed Metal Metal Fabricating Division – Parma, OH
Duties included: Scheduling production, supervising work teams, ordering steel, monitoring quality and safety, and
coordinating work efforts with skilled trades.
* Participant in the High Potential Development Program, participated in quarterly round-table sessions with
the CEO of the company, Rick Wagoner, in addition to developmental training.
Delphi Packard Electric Systems– Warren, OH
1994 – 1998
Engineering:
PPAP (Product Part Approval Process) Quality Engineer – Plant 3
Duties included: Completing PPAP packages, monitoring production equipment, reviewing dimension results, customer
contact, and coordinating the efforts of both Tool and Design Engineering for PFMEA’s and problem solving analysis
Supervisory:
Global Quality Systems, Materials/Metrology Laboratory, and Receiving Inspection
Duties included: Preparing Plants 3, 4, and 5 for both internal and corporate audits, supervising staff, testing the
chemical properties of plastic and rubber materials, qualifying materials for production use, providing technical support
for the entire NAO division
Education
Masters in Business Administration
Kent State University
12/1999
Bachelors of Science
Youngstown State University
6/1995
Professional Membership and Certification
TAPF Member – The Automotive Personnel Forum
SHRM Member
SIG (SHRM Interest Group – Expatriate Management)
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