DREW A SLEICHER, PHR

**** ******** **** * Harrisonburg, VA 22801 * abm9q7@r.postjobfree.com *

862-***-****

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Accomplished Human Resources Executive with proven history of generating

business value and growing companies through proactive business

partnerships with senior operations management. Results-oriented, decisive

leader with success in driving employee productivity and transforming

cultures. Track record of thriving in diverse environments including

growth, start-up, restructuring and acquisition. Proven ability to lead

operational improvements and cost reduction initiatives that meet

organizational objectives by relying on combination of business savvy and

influential skills. Excel in dynamic, demanding environments while

remaining pragmatic and focused. Areas of expertise include:

Strategic Planning Employee Relations Talent Management

Performance Management Union Avoidance Diversity & Inclusion

Change Management Leadership Development Teambuilding & Coaching

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MILLERCOORS, INC., Elkton, Virginia

Senior Human Resources Manager

7/08 - Present

Overall Human Resources responsibility for the Shenandoah brewery

consisting of 500 employees producing 7.2 million barrels. Lead and manage

change initiatives following the joint venture between SABMiller and Molson

Coors Brewing Company. Serve on MillerCoors Total Rewards steering

committee in harmonizing legacy compensation and benefit programs. Direct

HR staff consisting of five exempt and one non-exempt professional. Manage

$1.5 million budget. Implement and facilitate performance and career

management processes and tools ensuring goal alignment and

people/leadership development. Enhance employee engagement and execute

sound employee relations strategy in remaining nonunion.

Key Achievements:

> Increased employee engagement diversity and inclusion index by 20% and

overall survey response rate from 40% to 85% by action planning with

employee focus groups.

> Accelerated WCM Teamwork maturity score from level two to level three

semi-autonomous work teams through facilitation of teamwork training

and development of Teams Design Document.

> Advanced WCM Manufacturing Flexibility maturity score from 1.3 to 2.4

(scale of 5.0) through implementation of CAP (Competency Acquisition

Program).

> Returned $50,000 (10% of workforce development budget) to bottom line

through training grant with Blue Ridge Community College partnership.

> Partnered with Human Resource Development degree program at James

Madison University in creating free eLearning on-the-job training

videos.

> Managed department budget $250k favorable.

MORETRENCH AMERICAN CORPORATION, Rockaway, New Jersey

Human Resources Director

10/07 - 6/08

Moretrench American Corporation is a $150 million geotechnical

subcontractor providing specialty services to the construction industry

with 8 offices located from Massachusetts to Florida. Hired to create and

build a Human Resources function and team. Reported to CEO and CFO.

CORTEGRA, INC., Fairfield, New Jersey

Human Resources Director

3/00 - 9/07

Cortegra, Inc. is a $39 million single source supplier of packaging

solutions to the pharmaceutical industry. Managed Human Resources and

Safety for three manufacturing facilities located in New Jersey, North

Carolina and Indiana. Successfully grew Company from $12 million to $39

million by acquiring two companies and constructing Greenfield "start up'

satellite manufacturing site. Direct HR staff consisting of three exempt

professionals. Reported to President.

Key Achievements:

> Successfully led human resources and safety due diligence and cultural

integration in acquiring two companies.

> Implemented cost reduction and productivity increase programs within

insert/outsert product line as Interim Operations Manager from 12/2002

to 10/2003 resulting in gross margin increase from 8.3% to 31% and

product revenue growth of 60%.

> Revamped safety program resulting in safety incident rate decrease

from 9.31 to below 3.00 for seven straight years. Worked seven plus

years without a lost time accident and reduced workers compensation

incurred expenses by 50%. Received letter of full compliance

following on site OSHA audit in 2005.

> Successfully negotiated union contract (3 year term) following

acquisition, with no work stoppage.

> Bolstered work performance and leadership potential of talented

employees through research, design and development of "High Potential"

Succession Program.

> Increased employee productivity through development of a performance

management system

focusing on goal attainment and alignment and development of incentive

compensation plans.

SHADY BROOK FARMS, Dayton, Virginia

Human Resources Senior Supervisor

12/97 - 3/00

Human Resources Representative

5/97 - 12/97

Shady Brook Farms is a poultry processing facility that employed 1,600

employees. First shift supervisory responsibilities overseeing employee

relations, training and development, talent acquisition and EEO/Affirmative

Action programs. Reported to Human Resources Director.

Key Achievements:

> Slashed new hire turnover rate by 60% by revamping

orientation program and by formulating and initiating a

"new hire buddy" program.

> Increased applicant flow 20% by creating strategy

consisting of diverse recruiting tactics.

> Enhanced effectiveness of leaders through facilitation of

training workshops on employment legislation, workplace

violence, and diversity.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in HR Management

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, Harrisonburg, Virginia

Graduated Cum Laude

Certified as a Professional Human Resources practitioner (PHR)

Certified SDI (Strength Deployment Inventory) facilitator

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