David Pietruszynski

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Arnolds Park, IA 51331

712-***-**** . abm937@r.postjobfree.com

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Executive Profile

Strategic Human Resource Executive and proactive business partner of senior

management team. Transformational leader proficient in discerning the "big

picture" and incorporating HR systems and structures into the strategic

business plan. Creative visionary successful at identifying innovative

opportunities, accurately leveraging risks, and implementing solutions

increasing organizational and operational effectiveness. Uniquely

qualified with an operation's background and 17 years of distinguished HR

experience. Diverse manufacturing background including agriculture,

construction, mining; aerospace; electronics; and automotive.

Expertise in Generalist HR Competencies:

Strategic planning, corporate policy development, organizational

development,

succession planning, talent acquisition and retention, managerial

development

and assessment, acquisitions, expatriate program, benefit and

compensation design, budgets, regulatory compliance, labor law, contract

negotiations, union avoidance,

safety/security, corporate ethics, and cultural diversity. Expert in

oral and PowerPoint

presentations: customers, employees, corporate executives, and boards.

Professional Experience

GKN OffHighway

Armstrong, IA (8/07 - 4/09)

Acting Vice-President - Corporate Human Resources North America

Responsibilities: Corporate Vice President for a $600 million multi-

national company manufacturing agricultural, construction, and mining

equipment for major OEMs. Direct HR business for seven, multi-site plants

employing 1,175 people, including eight manager reports.

. Reorganized underperforming U.S. senior management resulting in

business turnaround achieving record profits and advancing division as

top performer in portfolio.

. Restructured U.S. health care and benefit plans resulting in a $2.5

million annual savings.

. Designated high-potential candidates for U.S. succession planning.

. Executed successful due diligence resulting in $200 million

manufacturing acquisition.

. Influenced and advised international managing directors of worldwide

operations in

HR business practices, succession planning, talent acquisition, and

U.S. legal matters.

. Managed expatriate program for U.S. and European management positions.

GKN Armstrong Wheels, Inc. - North America (Division of GKN OffHighway)

Armstrong, IA (5/06 - 4/09)

Director - Human Resources North America

Responsibilities: Autonomous Director responsible for strategic leadership

and management of Human Resources for all North American Wheels' facilities

including four, multi-site plants employing 500 people and four direct

reports.

. Led Executive Committee in business excellence strategies.

. Developed comprehensive wage structure increasing recruitment by 10%

in area

with less than 2% unemployment.

. Reduced employee turnover rate by 31% through an enhanced retention

program.

. Ranked 50% below industry average for OSHA Recordable injuries.

. Reduced divisional Worker's Compensation costs by 33%.

. Maintained union-free status by implementing union avoidance

strategies.

David Pietruszynski: 712-***-****)

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GKN Aerospace

St. Louis, Missouri (5/03 - 4/06)

Manager - Human Resources & Labor Relations

Responsibilities: Directed and led Human Resources and Labor Relations

activities for three business units - Metals, Fabrication, and Composites

structures for a global, $430 million aerospace company acquired in 2001.

The overall site population of 1,500 employees specialized in manufacturing

various components for military and commercial aircraft. The Human

Resources and Labor Relations staffs included a team of five generalists

and specialists.

. Partnered with the senior staff regarding Human Resource programs.

Coached and advised COO on employment matters resulting in a

strategic site plan for Human Resources.

. Created and managed site performance evaluations providing continuous

feedback for achieving employee and business goals.

. Assisted in planning and due diligence for a $1.2 billion, 7,000-

employee acquisition.

. Developed and chaired plant diversity committee resulting in 20%

increase in

minority job placement.

. Directed corporate counsel in successfully defending EEOC/MCOHR

disputes resulting in a 100% success rate.

. Successfully negotiated two labor contracts serving as first chair in

2005.

Manager - Labor Relations (2/01 - 4/03)

Responsibilities: Designed and implemented a comprehensive, strategic Labor

Relations plan for the newly acquired St. Louis operation. Established a

collaborative business culture with two separate bargaining units resulting

in a solid foundation for positive relationships. Hired and supervised

Labor Relations staff of three specialists servicing 1,500 employees.

. Managed union grievances to less than ten per year.

. Resolved 90% of grievances prior to arbitration.

. Led successful, mid-contract wage negotiations resulting in a $1.2

million cost savings.

. Increased outsourcing of non-value added work and combined job

classifications resulting in $800,000 in savings.

. Created management-union partnership resulting in the introduction of

lean manufacturing.

Delphi Automotive Systems - Oak Creek, Wisconsin

HR Supervisor - Continuous Improvement Programs (6/96 - 12/00)

. Managed Continuous Improvement programs and staff of nine specialists.

. Jointly developed successful, site-wide communication plan.

. Co-chaired "Win-the-Business" team resulting in major contract awards

from Saturn Automotive, Ford-Truck, Harley Davidson Motorcycle, and

Toyota Motor Company.

. Managed productive working relationships with UAW, IAM, and IBEW

unions.

HR Coordinator - Joint Activities (5/90 - 5/96)

. Co-developed leadership teams resulting in increased productivity,

decreased labor costs, and designation of the plant as a "stay

operational" facility.

. Co-established "Natural Work Teams" in manufacturing departments

resulting in a positive, cultural shift.

. Skilled in conflict resolution through mediation.

David Pietruszynski: 712-***-****)

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Education

Webster University (2004)

Master of Arts, Human Resource Management

Master of Arts, Human Resource Development

St Louis, Missouri

3.89 GPA

Marian University (2000)

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Graduated summa cum laude: 4.0 GPA

Certifications/Memberships

Certified Thomas International Personal Profile Analysis (DISC)

Certified MBTI

Certified Internal Consultant

Green Belt in Lean Technology

Society for Human Resource Management

State of Iowa Right to Work Committee

Iowa Association of Business & Industry

Iowa Lakes Corridor - Development Corporation

Chamber of Commerce

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