Human Resources Resource

JULYE D. BERRY, M.S., SPHR

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Northbrook, Illinois 60062 julye-

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SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Dynamic Human Resource Professional with over 20 years of progressive

management experience in multi-site and multi-state for-profit and non-

profit organizations including 15 years in healthcare. Expertise and

achievements include:

. Strategic Planning, Organizational Development, Redesign &

Restructuring

. Team Building and Leadership

. Budget Management; 5500 Preparation

. Recruitment and Retention Programs

. Training, Orientation, and Succession Planning

. Employee Recognition Programs

. Benefit Administration and Contract Negotiation

. FMLA, ADA, OSHA, COBRA. 401(k) and Pension

Administration

. Performance Management

. Development and Implementation of Handbooks, Policies, and Procedures

. Acquisition Integration

. Employee Relations and Communication

. Workers' Compensation Management

. Design and Implementation of Compensation Programs

. Payroll / HRIS System Conversion

. Accreditation Survey Preparation

. Discrimination & Harassment Investigation and Grievance

Resolution

. Compliance and Employment Law

. EEO Charge Response & Mediation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL NORTH AMERICA, INC., Deerfield, Illinois

2008-2010

Pharmaceutical Industry

Merger with TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc.

Regional Human Resource Manager

Internal consultant to Sales Organization providing strategic planning

assistance, organizational development expertise, resolution of employee

relations and performance management issues and acting as liaison with

Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Compensation and Training for client

group

TAP PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS, INC., Lake Forest, Illinois

2007-2008

Pharmaceutical Industry

Mid-sized pharmaceutical company, developing and marketing products to

physicians and healthcare organizations employing 3000 individuals, 2500 of

which are in field sales located throughout the country.

Human Resource Business Partner

Internal Consultant to select business units providing strategic planning

and organizational development, and acting as liaison with HR Centers of

Expertise in Staffing, Benefits, Compensation and Training

. Advising managers in the successful resolution of Performance

Management and Employee Relations issues

. Development and interpretation of policy

. Successful resolution of Third Party Claims

. 360' Feedback presentation

HARRIS WEBBER LTD., Northbrook, Illinois

2005-2006

Healthcare, Service, Real Estate, Architectural Design, Hospitality

Industry

Regional designer, builder, developer and manager of retirement communities

comprised of independent living, assisted care, and nursing home facilities

located in Illinois and Wisconsin employing 400 individuals, reporting to

the President and owner of the company.

Vice President, Human Resources

Responsible for Corporate Human Resource operations and integration of

human resource functions at all facilities. Direct reports located at each

of the facilities.

. Reduced Workers' Compensation claims by 30%

. Reduced turnover by an average of 25%

ULTRA CARE, INC., Melrose Park, Illinois

2003-2004

Healthcare, Service, Warehouse and Distribution Industry

Large Durable Medical Equipment, Respiratory Therapy, Infusion Therapy and

Rehabilitation Company serving individuals in their homes or institutions

and hospital and nursing home client companies, with 4 locations and 300

employees in the Chicagoland area, supervising a staff of 3, reporting to

the Vice President for Administration

Manager, Human Resources

Directed Human Resource and Payroll operations for all locations.

. Selected and oversaw conversion from ADP to Ceridian

Payroll/Timekeeping/HRIS system

. Oversaw integration of employees of acquired companies

GATEWAY HOMECARE, INC., Melrose Park, Illinois

2001-2003

Healthcare, Service, Warehouse and Distribution Industry

Large Durable Medical Equipment and Respiratory Therapy company with 12

locations throughout the Midwest, Florida and Texas, serving individuals in

their homes and hospital and nursing home client companies, employing 500

individuals, supervising a staff of 3, reporting to the President

Director, Human Resources

Lead all Human Resource and Payroll operations and integrated human

resource functions for all locations.

Developed and implemented performance management system and

measurement tool [See Presentations and Publications]

Developed and presented "Management Essentials" course for new

managers and employees selected for promotional opportunity

[succession planning]

. Selected and oversaw conversion of 401(k) to new provider

. Transitioned employees in the sale of the assets due to bankruptcy of

the company

HOLY FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER, Des Plaines, Illinois

1996-2001

Healthcare, Service Industry

Community Medical Center with 252 licensed beds, including 2 off-site

locations, employing 1500 individuals, with 11 direct reports, reporting to

the Vice President for Administration

Director, Human Resources

Directed Human Resource operations as well as Employee Education Department

and Department of Volunteer and Reception Services, consisting of 33

employees and 263 volunteers.

. Developed budgets and monitored expenses of approximately $6 million

. Coordinated three reductions in force with no adverse EEO decisions

. Developed Career Ladders program for succession planning

NATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITY, Evanston, Illinois

1985-1996

Education, Service Industry

Not-for-profit institution of post-secondary education [formerly National

College of Education] with 5 Chicago-area campuses and 5 out of state

academic centers, reporting to the Vice President for Human Resources

Manager, Human Resources

Conceptualized, implemented and developed human resource department.

Managed human resource operations for all locations.

. Streamlined recruitment process

. Consolidated benefit package

. Developed and implemented grievance process

Adjunct Faculty, College of Management and Business

Approved to teach courses in Human Resource Management; assessed students

in group process exercises; developed new course material.

EDUCATION

SPHR Certification, Life Certification, Human Resource Certification

Institute

Master of Science, Management, National-Louis University, Evanston, IL

Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

Certified 360' Feedback Coach, PDI, Inc.

MBTI Certified Practitioner, CAPT, Inc.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Society for Human Resource Management [SHRM]

American Society for Healthcare Human Resource Administrators [ASHHRA]

Advisor, Holy Cross Career Renewal Ministry - support group for people

seeking employment

HR Consultant, 10,000 Villages - nonprofit retail enterprise benefiting 3rd

world craft persons

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

"Employee Performance Appraisal," Form D-2, published in Performance

Appraisal Source Book, Society for Human Resource Management, 2003

"Management Essentials," a six-week course for new managers, Melrose Park,

Illinois; Madison, Wisconsin

"Sexual Harassment Prevention," Melrose Park, Belleville, Morris and

Sterling, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Milwaukee, Wisconsin

"Corrective Action," Management Education Workshop, Des Plaines, IL

Recruitment & Retention Workshops, Des Plaines, IL

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Prevention workshops, Lake Forest, IL

"Managing to Improve Performance," Lake Forest and Vernon Hills, IL

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