W. Floyd Wilkinson

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Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

262-***-**** (H)

262-***-**** (C)

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CAREER SUMMARY

Human Resources Leader and business partner with extensive experience in

both privately held and public enterprises. Deliver value through design

and execution of a broad range of human capital solutions that support

business strategy and growth. Accomplishments illustrate effectiveness

within both domestic and international cultures across manufacturing and

financial services companies. Expertise in:

Acquisitions / Mergers Performance Management

Business Integration Succession Planning

Values / Ethics Development Total Rewards

Talent Acquisition & Management Learning & Development

Organizational Development Executive Compensation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC., Racine WI 1996 to 2009

Global manufacturer of recreational equipment with 24 locations, 1400

employees, and $380 million in annual revenue. Brands include MinnKota,

Humminbird, Cannon, Old Town Canoe, Eureka Tents and ScubaPro.

Director of Human Resources - Corporate Headquarters

Held worldwide responsibility for Human Resources functions. Provided

direction and guidance regarding recruiting / staffing, compensation,

benefits, employee relations, HR policies and learning / development.

Managed a staff of up to 5 and $1.3 million budget.

. Functioned as key HR lead in eleven diverse domestic / international

due diligence / acquisitions teams, adding $100 million in revenue.

. Pioneered and led global implementation of state of the art electronic

learning and development program that reinforced core company values /

ethics, drove business strategies and provided corporate governance.

. Managed talent acquisition initiatives across all functional areas and

within all levels of the company, successfully facilitating and

supporting long-term growth plans and objectives.

. Developed and implemented first succession planning program across the

company, successfully retaining key performers and facilitating

company's ability to attract high quality candidates.

. Designed and managed employee performance / development plan,

effectively retaining and advancing talent within the operations.

. Drove integration of staff, knowledge transfer, skills and HR function

in the organizational restructuring of business units, providing

operational savings of $3.8 million.

. Participated in divestiture of a business unit and several individual

brands which successfully added strategic value to the stockholders.

. Led cross functional team that defeated union organizing attempt,

ensuring long term manufacturing success.

. Established first pension committee with full fiduciary

responsibility, effectively providing corporate legal compliance and

protection required by ERISA.

. Created and directed first NA compensation program, providing

structure and common policy to ensure consistency of reward decisions

across total enterprise.

. Supported relocation of major manufacturing facility to another state.

Provided knowledge transfer necessary to immediately commence

operations, assuring continuous production and high quality products.

. Consolidated 6 different 401 (k) plans and 13 health plans into 1

corporate plan, saving $300,000 annually.

. Assisted with Executive SEC - Compensation Discussion and Analysis

(CD&A) proxy disclosure development, contributing to integrity of

corporate governance.

. Contributed to creation of family friendly best practices which led to

winning Outside Magazine's "Best Places to Work" award.

JOCKEY INTERNATIONAL, INC, Kenosha, WI 1985 to 1996

A major privately held apparel company with vertical integrated

manufacturing in both domestic and international locations.

Director - Human Resources and Corporate Benefits

Managed development and implementation of all corporate benefits and HR

functions to support 15 locations and 3,000 employees. Managed staff of up

to 10 and $1.5 million budget.

. Successfully orchestrated four new manufacturing start ups with

minimal turnover or loss of production.

. Restructured corporate benefits to control expenses, saving $200,000

annually.

. Implemented management training for performance appraisal, employee

development and team building, effectively increasing both performance

and productivity.

. Coordinated HR activities during due diligence, acquisition and

integration processes, assuring smooth transition and establishment of

Jockey values within new cultures.

. Participated in two union prevention campaigns, effectively keeping

the operations union free to help drive business strategies.

. Led implementation of new HRIS system, increasing productivity through

elimination of manual administration across HR and payroll

organizations.

. Assisted in creation and execution of company-wide wellness programs

focused on cumulative trauma disorders, aiding in control of medical

and WC costs.

. Member of Retirement Plans and Pension Asset Finance committees which

doubled pension assets in eight years through strategic investment

direction and oversight.

. Established and implemented a total compensation program, driving

common structure and internal equity.

NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., Milwaukee, WI 1979 to 1985

Publicly owned property and casualty company with annual sales of $80

million.

Vice President - Human Resources (1981 to1985)

Reported to President. Responsible for attracting, developing, rewarding

and retaining the employee workforce across headquarters and three

subsidiaries. Directed all HR functions including employee relations,

organizational development, employee involvement, benefits, compensation,

training / development, pension asset management and affirmative action.

. Participated in several organizational design initiatives that

effectively integrated company following purchase by ARMCO Steel

Corporation.

. Led HR team implementation of a complete organizational

reorganization, successfully consolidating 23 locations into 5.

Human Resources Manager (1979 to 1981)

EDUCATION

BS, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI

CERTIFICATIONS / CONTINUING EDUCATION

Certification of Employee Benefits - International Foundation of Benefits

Marketing Principles - Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Christian Youth Council, Past President

Society for Human Resources Management, Past President Milwaukee Chapter

American Apparel Management Association HR Committee, Past Director

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