Management Human Resources
Resume:
David A. Wolfram
Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
*********@*****.***
SUMMARY
An accomplished executive with significant experience in administration and human resource
management, field HR programs and policy development, compensation system implementation,
HRIS and training program management, retained executive search, career transition and
outplacement. Broad community affairs leadership in public education, chambers of commerce,
the arts and philanthropic boards and committees. Personal characteristics include strong written
and verbal communication skills, effective negotiation skills and the ability to work with diverse
groups of people.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROENERGY SERVICES LLC, Sedalia, MO 2008-
2009
Director-Human Resources
• First HR executive for this fast growing third party services firm in the power industry.
Created and installed a new hire orientation program, identified and secured a $7.5M
BUILD bond and edited the employee handbook.
HR CONSULTING, Leawood, KS 2004-2008
• Introduced executive search to a talent management firm.
• Marketed career transition services to executives nationally.
• Recruited advisory board for startup company.
EFL ASSOCIATES, Overland Park, KS 1993-
2004
Senior Vice President, Partner
• 10-12 retained searches completed annually at senior officer and general management
levels across all functional disciplines.
• Worked effectively with boards, commissions and screening committees.
• Search portfolio included transportation, publishing, energy, agribusiness, state
government and non-profit.
JAMES E. VAN ELLA & ASSOCIATES, Chicago, IL 1991-
1992
President
• Grew background investigation revenues 40% with future growth projected at 20%
annually.
• Negotiated a $125,000 LOC to manage major client expansion.
• Directed an investigative and support staff of 23.
YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM, Overland Park, KS 1972-
1990
Vice President-YFS Foundation
• Directed $1.7M corporate, civic and philanthropic contribution programs.
Director-Community Affairs
• Developed favorable community relations through effective planning and execution of
community affairs programs.
• Coordinated a nationwide United Way program raising $2.2M annually.
Director-Personnel
• Responsible for HR administration of corporate policy and practice for a 500 office field
organization with 25,000 employees. Directed functional areas of employment, training,
HRIS, compensation and affirmative action with a $2M budget and staff of 60.
• Implemented a decentralized field HR program for two divisions.
• Centrally managed hiring of 1000-4000 employees per year.
Previous positions included selection into the Executive Management Training Program. Served
in several field and corporate positions progressing to Division Training Coordinator, Corporate
Training Coordinator and Director-Manpower Planning and Development.
EDUCATION
B.S. Business Administration, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN, 1972
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
Society for Human Resource Management
Junior Achievement of Middle America
Heart of America United Way
City of Leawood Public Building Commission
Powell Gardens
Kansas City Area Chamber of Commerce
Overland Park Chamber of Commerce
Blue Valley School District
United Way of America
Nelson Atkins Museum
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