Human Resources Manager

Catherine Lee

***** ********** **** 919-***-**** (h)

Raleigh, NC 27614 ********@*****.*** 310-***-**** (c)

SUMMARY

Results oriented executive with 20 years of broad and progressive human

resources generalist experience in high tech, defense/aerospace, and

medical device industries.

. Demonstrated change management leadership in global organizations

experiencing growth.

. Ability to translate vision/strategy into actionable goals, priorities

and challenges.

. Built, developed, and managed capable teams in multiple, remote sites.

. Significant experience developing and implementing both performance and

talent management/succession planning processes and tools.

. Led mergers and acquisitions, including HR due diligence and integration

planning and execution.

. Recognized for ability to lead and coordinate activity on a variety of

fronts, maintaining attention to detail, a strong results orientation and

sense of urgency.

. Ability to establish credibility/positive relations with individuals at

all levels of the organization.

. Proven interpersonal skills with collegial, team oriented style and "roll

up your sleeves" attitude.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ABB, Inc., Cary, NC 2008- Present

ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility

and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental

impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and

employs about 120,000 people.

Human Resources Director, Corporate Headquarters, North America

Reporting to the SVP of Human Resources, responsible for providing

comprehensive human resources consulting and support to corporate functions

- Finance, IS, Legal, Corporate Communications, Business Development,

Supply Chain Management, Government Affairs, and Human Resources.

. Align HR strategies to business strategy/priorities.

. Leverages HR Center work streams and tools to achieve strategic

objectives.

. Drive Talent Review/HR Functional Operations Reviews to ensure high

quality/volume talent pipeline.

. Lead Change Management efforts for OsA "One simple ABB" initiatives and

other organizational transformation efforts.

. Develop and implement Affirmative Action Plans for 32 ABB sites; partner

with Talent Acquisition and People Development functions in creating

diversity recruitment/development processes/strategies.

Medtronic, Inc., Minimed-Diabetes Division, Northridge, CA 2005 - 2007

A division of Medtronic, the world's leading medical device company, the

Diabetes business specializes in the design, manufacturing, marketing and

sales of external insulin pumps/glucose monitors/sensors. The Division has

over 2,300 US employees with revenues approaching $1 billion.

Vice President, Human Resources

Reporting to the President/GM, drove the business through the development

and implementation of HR programs, processes and tools to maximize employee

productivity and optimize business results.

. Realigned HR organization (20 FTEs) and upgraded talent.

. Developed and implemented more robust and effective performance/talent

management metrics, processes and training.

. Revised sales organization's job families to ensure broader career paths

and enhance retention; developed and executed compensation/incentive

plans to drive sales.

KB Home, Los Angeles, CA 2004 -2005

Building homes for nearly half a century, KB Home is one of America's

premier homebuilders with 41 domestic operating divisions nationwide. KBH

had 5,500 employees, revenues of $10 billion and delivered over 34,000

homes in 2005.

Vice President, Homebuilding Human Resources

. Worked directly with field and corporate management to direct the

homebuilding human resource organizational planning process, resulting in

a strong talent pipeline and people strategy.

. Built a cohesive, effective human resources team (12 HR Directors);

developed and implemented "HR Absolutes" and scorecard.

. Led the implementation of effective, systematic performance planning and

appraisal processes

aimed at recognizing performance and enhancing employee development and

retention.

. Directed the development and management of effective employee

relations/communications programs designed to maintain positive work

environment aligned with the Company's business strategy and goals.

. Ensured compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements with

respect to Equal Employment Opportunity, fair employment practices and

specific legislation affecting the business.

Raytheon Company, Space/Airborne Systems (SAS) Division, El Segundo, CA

2001 - 2004

Raytheon is an industry leader in defense and aerospace. The SAS Division

organization has approximately 10,000 employees in California, Texas and

Mississippi and is a $4 billion business, providing technology solutions

critical to the success of space and airborne missions.

Director, Human Resources/SAS Engineering (5,500 employees)

2002 - 2004

. Provided leadership, guidance and counsel on organizational change,

compensation, employee relations, talent management and succession

planning to leadership team.

. Led engineering organizational realignment and change efforts to enhance

program effectiveness and employee development.

. Co-created/executed new performance management system

(metrics/tools/training) resulting in more effective performance/reward

differentiation and employee development.

. Developed and implemented proactive administration of human resources

programs and services to positively impact the overall employee

experience.

Director, Human Resources, Operations, Electronic Systems

2001 - 2002

Served as strategic partner to Sr. VP of Operations on organizational

design/structure

and leadership talent/development.

Sun Microsystems, Inc., Burlington, MA 1999 - 2001

Sun Microsystems is the leading maker of UNIX-based servers used to power

corporate computer networks and Web sites. With 44,000 employees in over

120 countries, Sun's revenues in 2001 were $18 billion.

Senior Human Resources Manager

Provided leadership and human resources expertise to the Software, R&D and

Network Storage divisions.

. East Coast lead for all Storage M&A deals; successfully managed $500

million (HighGround) storage resource management acquisition, including

realignment and integration efforts in US and abroad.

. Delivered coaching to line management and facilitated group resolution of

problems through synthesizing, clarifying and directing difficult issues.

. Drove human resources programs (i.e. roll-out of new performance

management system, Great Places to Work Surveys, etc.) to increase

employee engagement and productivity.

. Communications Chair: developed/implemented communications strategy/plan

- Town Hall meetings with CEO/Executive Team, Leadership Forums and

Campus Website and events.

ALLIEDSIGNAL, Inc., Phoenix, AZ 1997 - 1999

A multinational engineering firm that specialized in three key business

areas: Aerospace, Automotive and Engineered materials. Allied had a sales

volume of $14 billion and employed 86,000 people worldwide before its

merger with Honeywell in 2001.

Senior Human Resources Manager

Provided Generalist support to the Marketing, Sales & Services' Commercial

Spares and Logistics (commercial airplane parts distribution center), IT

and Finance organizations.

. Drove worldwide Logistics Realignment (manufacturing/distribution center)

efforts utilizing six sigma, organizational design and change management

methodologies.

. Led MS&S bi-annual Management Resource/Talent Review process.

. Established Employee Satisfaction Advisory Council -

developed/implemented action plan to address employee opinion survey

resulting in 100% response rate and significant improvement in overall

employee satisfaction scores in subsequent annual survey.

. Created/implemented employee communications architecture and performance

management processes.

SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC., Mountain View, CA 1991 - 1997

Human Resources Manager, JavaSoft (1996 - 1997)

A spin-off, JavaSoft, created the breakthrough technology known as the Java

language, an object-oriented programming language that provides

comprehensive solutions to the challenges of programming on the Internet.

Provided generalist support to the Engineering Group.

Human Resources Manager, SMCC 1995 - 1996

. Supported approximately 700 employees in Corporate Marketing, Market

Development, and Chief Technology Office.

Manager, Strategic Cultural Initiatives 1993 - 1995

Managing a staff of three, developed and delivered comprehensive Diversity

programs consistent with Sun's business strategy and goals.

. Ensured compliance with AA/EEO standards by

developing/communicating/monitoring Affirmative Action Programs;

successfully guided the company through OFCCP Glass Ceiling audit.

. Conducted investigations into allegations of harassment and

discrimination, using applicable state and federal EEO laws, corporate

policies and appropriate interventions.

. Collaborated with line management and human resources to develop

Diversity recruitment and retention strategies.

. Created programs and policies that enhanced/augmented Diversity efforts.

. Corporate liaison to employee support and affinity groups; provided

advice, consultation and funding for groups' activities.

Human Resources Manager, SunConnect (1992 - 1993)

Human Resources Generalist, Sun Pro and SunConnect (1991 - 1992)

EDUCATION

Masters of Arts Program, International Economics / Asian Studies

School of Advanced International Studies, The Johns Hopkins University,

Washington, DC

Bachelor of Science, Government (Magna cum Laude), Suffolk University,

Boston, MA

Professional Memberships: Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM);

National Association for African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR)

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