Manager Human Resources

Johanna M. Soto

P.O. Box ***, Nutley, New Jersey 07110 Mobile: 973-***-****

Email: ******@*******.***

Human Resources Professional

Human Resources professional experienced in both family-owned and publicly

traded corporations. Ability to relate and influence individuals from a

variety of disciplines ranging from manufacturing/warehouse, union

leadership, creative, service-oriented, technical and clinical. Industries

include service, entertainment, food and beverage, consumer products,

healthcare, biotech/pharmaceuticals, and retail.

COMPETENCIES

. Lean Manufacturing / Warehouse/Distribution

. Employee Relations

. Counseling / Coaching

. Union Relations/Grievances/Arbitrations

. Performance Management

. Organizational Development

. Event / Project Management

. Bilingual (Spanish)

Professional Experience

Apria Healthcare - New Jersey ? 2009 to 2010

Regional HR Manager

Responsible for overseeing ~20 branches, 500+ employees throughout New York

and New Jersey. Introduced field management to HR as a business partner,

and additionally educating on matters including:

. New leader assimilation Employee relations

. Performance management Conflict resolution

. Succession concepts Workplace civility

. Client relationships

THERMOFISHER SCIENTIFIC - New Jersey ? 2006 to 2009

Global Director, Human

Resources 8/07 - 3/09

HR leader for a $300M business unit within a $10 billion public company.

Hired as site HR Manager, then quickly promoted to regional manager, then

to a global role, gaining responsibility for 5 sites globally: 2 in the

US, 1 in Belgium, 2 in the UK. Responsible for driving HR processes,

identifying and implementing process improvements, managing union relations

and participating as a key contributor within the global leadership team to

drive the business forward.

. Led the development and recruitment of the global leadership team.

. Partnered heavily with Operations in implementing lean initiatives and

address constraints, flexibility and productivity matters.

. Partnered with Sales to strategically address staffing, career path,

and development needs.

. Led the execution of a global restructure impacting each region

globally.

. Managed grievances, NLRB and arbitration cases.

. Led labor negotiation preparations in North America and Belgium.

. Contributed extensively to the development of a Business Continuity

Plan and communication strategy for the media and employees.

. Managed involuntary separations and work stoppages in European

countries.

. Dramatically improved internal employee communications by creating and

implementing a consistent strategy throughout the business.

. Supervised 10 positions directly and indirectly.

Manager, North America

3/07 - 8/07

. Counseled management and employees in the area of employee relations,

performance management, employee development, labor relations.

. Managed employee events, initiated community event efforts

. Supervised 3 positions

Site Manager, Human Resources

7/06 - 3/07

. Responsible for HR related matters

Implemented corporate HR initiatives

. Led recruitment efforts for exempt and non-exempt positions

. Managed front line labor relations

. Managed employee events

. Supervised 1 position

Johanna M. Soto

Mobile: 973-***-**** Email: ******@*******.***

GOYA FOODS, INC. ?, New Jersey ? 1997 to 2004

Human Resources Manager

12/00-10/04

Still family-owned and operated, this is the largest Hispanic-owned food

company in the US. Ending role included responsibility for developing and

launching HR processes to create a structured platform under which people

management can progressively be maximized.

. Partnered with senior leadership in the development of a Marketing

organization - this had never existed.

. Partnered in reorganization efforts with manufacturing, sales and

finance functions.

. Spearheaded the development and introduction of an employee handbook,

a performance appraisal program, progressive discipline guidelines,

and other policies and procedures.

. Managed Union/Labor Relations - grievance management. Established and

maintained functional working relationship with line managers, union

representatives and leadership. Union avoidance efforts where

applicable.

. Built solid and functional business relationships with individuals

over whom direct authority was not applicable, without jeopardizing HR

initiatives.

. Directed the successful planning and execution corporate events.

. Vendor management, contract negotiation, agenda development,

accommodations, transportation, budget management, menu design,

staffing, entertainment, and site set-up.

. Managed relationships, services, and deliverables for external

vendors.

. Event Management efforts included the development and implementation

of strategies which resulted in costs reductions in excess of 60%.

. Supervised seven positions

Benefits-Risk Administrator

11//97-12/00

. Managed nationwide benefits programs

. Redesigned floor operations resulting in a reduction in the frequency

and life of claims consequently significantly reducing workers'

compensation costs.

. Best Practices and Knowledge Sharing: Developed and launched a

Workers' Compensation administration manual, Independent Drivers'

Manual, Supervisory Training Models, Safety Talks and served as an

active member of Safety Committee Meetings.

. Supervised one position.

Education

Rutgers University, Newark, NJ

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, High Honors - Dean's List, GPA 3.8

Award Recipient: Graduating Senior with Highest Cumulative GPA

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ

Associates of Arts, Business Administration - Dean's List, GPA 3.4

Cornell School of Labor Relations

Practical Process Improvement Facilitator Certification

Role of the Leader Facilitator Certification

AMA

Strategies for Developing Effective Presentation Skills

Development of Executive Leadership Skills

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