Elaine DeBonis Durrman
717-***-**** cell
Fort Mill, SC 29708
abmqt6@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com/in/elainedebonisdurrman
Summary of Qualifications: Multi-talented senior level human
resources leader with over 20 years experience in full range of human
resources functions specializing in Employee Relations and
Organizational Development with strong appreciation for the
relationship between good human resource management and profitability.
Enjoy excellent reputation for innovative programs designed to maximize
human productivity and overall organization effectiveness in union and
non-union organizations.
Career Highlights:
Jacobs Ladder Job Center, Charlotte, NC
02/2009 - 04/2010
Human Resource Consultant and Volunteer
Supporting unemployed and working poor clients by teaching life skills,
writing resumes, and advising on Human Resource related issues for
intercity job center; designed and delivered training programs to meet
client needs
Seaton Corporation
06/2002 - 12/2008
Business Partner/Sr. Human Resource Manager; Charlotte, NC
On-Site Single Point of Contact Senior Human Resources Manager for multi-
site manufacturing organizations with 1200+ employees where I managed day-
to-day interaction with client, and direct management of the office team
which includes payroll, recruiting, safety, security and operations.
Managed forecasting, financial and trend analysis, recruiting, strategic
planning and site action plans, and implemented and sustained best
practices and programs to help meet operational goals
. Successful start up of Seven (7) new operations
. Analyzed and Developed Organizational Training Programs with
curriculum and content designed to meet operational goals; including
documentation, training tracking and consistent methodologies designed
for e-learning and classroom delivery; facilitated training for all
levels of participants
. Delivered HR services including consulting, counseling, training,
employee relations, general employee communications and all aspects of
total rewards such as pay planning and position classification
. Authored, Designed and Presented Standard Operating Procedures and
associated training
. Created and implemented unique candidate assessment process credited
with substantial improvement in the quality and retention of new hires
resulting in the reduction of turnover by 37%
Arthritis Foundation of Central Pennsylvania (Non-Profit Organization)
09/2000 - 06/2002
Vice President, Finance and Development; Camp Hill, PA
Increased the visibility of the Foundation in the Central PA area with
fiscal responsibility for all aspects the Budget, financial analysis, bank
reconciliations, 5 year strategic plan, and Board Development
. Revamped accounting procedures resulting in immediate
cash flow and annual savings of $500,000
. Developed five year strategic plan which included
decreases in long-term debt and loan refinances
. Negotiated new health care plan for foundation
resulting in savings of $200,000
. Successful outcome of annual capital campaign
Elaine DeBonis Durrman abmqt6@r.postjobfree.com
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Federal Express Corporation
09/1990 - 12/1996
HR Manager Airport Operations; Philadelphia, PA
Responsible for the operational management of the airport facility in a way
that provides maximum service to customers while maintaining a cost-
effective operation; supervised the loading and off loading of aircraft;
OSHA, DOT, Airport Safety standards; Human Resource Manager for a staff in
excess of 1000 employees in a 24/7 operation; prepared annual department
operating budget of more than $2.8 million dollars.
. Successful outcome of keeping the collective
bargaining unions out of this environment
. Delivered HR services including consulting,
counseling, training, employee relations, general
employee communications and all payroll
reconciliations
. 99.8% on time departures for flight operations
. Managed Logistics Warehouse for IBM and Defense
Distribution Facility (DDRE)
. Reduced OSHA recordable accidents to below industry
average
All Island Management d.b.a. Budget Rent A Car
01/1980 - 09/1990
Regional Director of Operations & HR Manager; Miami, FL
Multi-unit director of operations for airport and eastern seaboard city
locations for union and non-union rental car facilities where I sat as
First Chair Human Resource Manager for 3 union contract negotiations.
Resolved labor relations issues, performance management, and employee
retention in addition to preparation and facilitation of training and
development programs. Prepared and maintained budgets for multiple
locations including the wholesale and auction of depreciated vehicles
. Reduction in Labor Grievances through open door initiatives and employee
incentives
. Authored New Hire Orientation and Conflict Resolution Training Programs
. Set Up Standard Operation Procedures for new business start-up locations
Through 2001, I worked in family business with multi-site operations where
I gained the basic operational management experience to include general
ledger and budget reconciliation, customer service and employee relations.
Villanova University:
Currently enrolled and working on Masters Certification for Human Resources
and the Six Sigma Green Belt
Completion of Management Training Programs in all phases of my employment
to include American Management Association and American Society for
Training and Development
Volunteer:
. Jacob's Ladder Job Center, Human Resources Advisor
03/2009 -Current
. Charlotte Career In Transition Groups
. Susan G. Komen - Breast Cancer Events, Volunteer
. American Cancer Society - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Co-Chair
. Charlotte Jets AAU Basketball, Team Mom