Human Resources Manager

GEARY E. BARONI

P. O. Box *** ( Grass Lake, MI **240

h. 517-***-****

c. 517-***-**** abm6dm@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Recruiter or Hiring Executive,

With extensive experience in human resources, employee relations,

strategic planning, and organizational change, I am confident I will add

significant strategic direction as a member of your team. As a

progressive leader in HR, I have demonstrated the ability to meet and

exceed expectations and successfully align progressive business

strategies to meet business demands. I am certain to contribute the same

level of value to your organization. I am seeking long term HR

opportunities in an organization where I can continue to grow and develop

my skills while contributing to the organizations business strategies

during the next 10 - 15 years.

My experience with Ford Motor Company has provided me with a strong

understanding of delivering people strategies and effective communication

in challenging business environments. I have successfully implemented

organizational development and change management strategies that have

delivered ultimate performance. I have a proven record of maximizing team

building, talent acquisition, and process improvement while reducing

cost. My past achievements are indicative of an effective leader who

communicates well, and is recognized for integrity and proficient HR

knowledge. Notable achievements and qualities include:

. Expert in facilitating groups through complex analytics to action and

improvement.

. Extensive experience generating cost savings through effective cost

management, recruitment management, training, organizational

development, and change strategies.

. Demonstrated record of success in enhancing internal efficiency and

increasing ownership of organizational goals and objectives.

What I bring to the position is a combination of team leadership,

strategic planning, and HR management skills that has been leveraged to

meet and exceed expectations. The accompanying r sum can serve to

provide you with greater details of my background and what I have to

offer.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Geary E. Baroni

GEARY E. BARONI

P. O. Box 617 ( Grass Lake, MI 49240

h. 517-***-****

c. 517-***-**** abm6dm@r.postjobfree.com

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Dynamic and versatile change leader with proven expertise in planning,

directing, orchestrating, and executing initiatives to maximize the

strategic use of human capital. Solid HR experience involving

organizational development, people management, and relationship building.

Instrumental in optimizing areas and advancing business performance in

key business metrics including profitability, innovation, and

productivity. Demonstrated effectiveness in providing vision and counsel

in elevating organizations while consistently aligning business strategy

with people and organizational capabilities.

. Highly effective at utilizing expertise to investigate, transform, and

sustain high-performing and market-leading organizations competitive

advantage.

. Recognized for exceptional directional abilities with proficient

knowledge in change management, process improvement, and recruitment

strategies.

. Visionary who synthesizes facts, events, and concepts to develop

realistic and long-range plans on a timely and cost-effective basis.

Strategic Planning ( Change Management ( Staff Development ( Labor

Relations

Employee Relations ( Compensation ( Project Management ( Team Leadership

Process Improvement ( Interviewing ( Training/Development ( Recruitment (

Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, MI 1978-2009

FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, Dearborn, MI 2003-2009

Senior Human Resources Manager, Staff Offices, 2007-2009

Provided leadership and support for 950+ staff across seven locations.

Served as a business partner for Information Technology and Global Risk

Management.

. Reduced employee injuries rates 33%, lost time injuries 50%, and

workers compensation costs 38.5% by working with HR, Finance, and WC

Specialists to implement safety initiatives and monthly reviews of

worker compensation claims.

. Achieved 100% staff levels for the first time in two years by

directing a group of Global Analytics Managers to contribute to

recruiting of analysts.

. Collaboratively reduced cost 20% by utilizing resources more

effectively while maintaining strict discipline on personnel

expenditures.

. Enhanced employee performance feedback by formulating and managing a

team of IT staff during the design, development, and introduction of

more effective performance evaluation tools.

. Improved performance levels by facilitating additional management

training on successful coaching methods.

Senior Human Resources Manager, National Bankruptcy Service Center, 2005-

2007

Led Operations Management staff through restructure of work flow

processes including specific job duties, internal teams, personality

management, and policy administration. Worked with cross-functional staff

to facilitate training for over 250 personnel.

. Reduced cost 3% over target by effectively guiding management through

voluntary separation processes.

. Championed 100% training of management in 'Healthy Work Environment'

practices, thus avoiding organization efforts.

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Ford Motor Credit Company continued...

Senior Human Resources Manager, Staff Office Enterprise Transformation

Team, 2004-2005

Integral member of the Staff HR Team accountable for HR Business

Partnerships with operational leadership during enterprise

reorganization. Oversaw design, development, and training of policies and

procedures to ensure a clear and concise transformation process for all

employees. Introduced policies focused on workforce reduction, job

postings, bidding and selection, relocation benefits, and separation

programs.

. Instrumental in the collaborative design and implementation of cost

reduction strategies to close 95 branches, consolidate 12 regions to 7

and relocation of 70% of workforce into six Business Center locations.

. Led effort to design, develop, and implement a college recruiting

program that enabled the enterprise to achieve future staffing

requirements of key positions.

FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY/NATIONAL RECOVERY CENTER, Mesa, AZ 2003-2004

Senior HR Manager

Managed a team of HR Generalists and Training Staff accountable for

initiatives and operations training for over 500 staff. Administered

compensation planning, policy development/deployment, performance

management, staffing/retention, succession planning, employee

development, personnel relations, competency development, health and

safety, EEOC, and new employee orientation.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, MI 1999-2003

Senior HR Manager, Global Purchasing, 1999-2003

Provided support for Supplier Technical Assistance with a team of 325

employees encompassing 16 North American vehicle assembly plants and

central office. Partnered with STA management to restructure STA

resulting from supplier segmentation, including organization design,

recruitment, staffing, retention, and logistics. Cultivated a pipeline of

100+ technically degreed personnel.

Senior HR Manager, Global Advanced Mfg. Engineering, 1997-1999

Collaboratively maintained functions encompassing a 500 person team of

technically degreed employees across three locations.

. Enhanced employee performance and avoided legal action of terminated

employees by successfully promoting performance management process.

Served in additional leadership capacities for Ford Motor Company

including Labor Relations Supervisor, Personnel Manager, and

Safety/Security/Fire Protection Supervisor.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science-Liberal Arts, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti,

MI

Associate of Science-Business, Monroe County Community College, Monroe,

MI

Six-Sigma Certification, Ford Motor Company, MI

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society of Human Resources Management, Member

Board Member/Trustee, St. John's United Church of Christ, Francisco, MI

Proposed and launched Grass Lake Classic Car Club

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