Human Resources Manager
Resume:
DANNY MILES
West Fargo, ND **078
701-***-**** • abnmsr@r.postjobfree.com
BUSINESS EXECUTIVE - HUMAN RESOURCES
Global Experience • Strategic HR Management • Organizational Development • Employee
Relations
Talent Management • Compensation & Benefits • Performance Enhancement
International human resources professional with background in technology, government,
medical, logistics, transportation, engineering and human services. Provided HR leadership
to organizations up to 5,000 employees in five continents. Experienced in domestic and
international labor relations (Works Councils and Labor Unions).
Adept at identifying performance gaps and formulating and implementing strategies linked
directly to achieving business goals and objectives. Developed and initiated human capital
management strategies increasing individual and team performance. Known as a dedicated
business partner and change agent with strategic focus and proven record for achieving and
exceeding results.
CAREER HISTORY
YGOMI, LLC
2007 – Present
Provided leadership and human resource expertise in a shared-services environment for a
multinational, leading edge technology development and service group of companies
operating in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
Director, Human Resources – US (January 2009 – Present) – Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Manager, Human Resources (August 2007 – December 2008) – Fargo, North Dakota, USA
• Led a newly formed multi-functional HR team in delivering services across the US. Selected
to organize and lead a 12-member team of HR professionals supporting a domestic
workforce of 1300 employees.
• Refocused HR team on operational objectives. Worked closely with business unit
operational leads to establish business partnerships with regional management to deliver
local human resource services in line with business goals. Collaborated with C-suite
executives to develop and implement necessary cost-saving initiatives to sustain the
company during the economic downturn.
• Realigned domestic benefits package with organizational objectives. Worked closely with
senior leadership, consultants, and vendors to craft a benefits package which reduced
projected expenses by 2% while increasing coverage and services, and enhancing employee
satisfaction levels.
LAKES & PRAIRIES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP, INC.
2005 – 2007
Recognized business partner, rapidly advanced as key member of senior leadership team.
Directed all organizational development, human resource and technology functions for $5
million, multi-state, multi-program services agency.
Director, Human Resources & Technology (July 2006 – August 2007) – Moorhead, Minnesota,
USA
Human Resource Director (October 2005 – July 2006) – Moorhead, Minnesota, USA
• Reduced employee turnover rate from 33% to 20% in six months by engaging and educating
staff. Reversed a high, prolonged voluntary employee turnover rate through a deliberate
employee engagement and education effort.
• Led senior management team through revalidation of organizational mission and vision.
Engaged senior leaders in focused discussions of current and desired future organizational
conditions. This process allowed management to refocus on core capabilities and identify
projects and programs which were not strategically aligned.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
2001 – 2005
Managed all HR, finance and logistics functions of an award winning, $3 million joint-service
U.S. military entrance processing station. Designated management representative and chief
negotiator for labor issues.
Director, Human Resources, Finance & Logistics (March 2001 – July 2005) – Fargo, North
Dakota, USA
• Increased operational capabilities and improved customer satisfaction. Initiated an
organization-wide staff development program focusing on core skill sets and enhanced
service delivery resulting in a 20% increase in deliverable services and a 40% increase in
customer satisfaction rates in one year, sustained over three years through enhanced
performance management strategy.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
1982 – 2001
Consistently promoted ahead of peers and selected for challenging assignments of
increasingly significant organizational impact in a wide variety of operational fields in both
domestic and international locations. Recognized for superior performance in each
assignment.
Director, Personnel, Finance & Logistics (June 1999 - March 2001) – Mannheim, Germany
Command Equal Opportunity Advisor (December 1994 – June 1999) – Kaiserslautern, Germany
Personnel Manager (August 1993 – December 1994) – St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Manager, Personnel & Administrative Services (August 1990 – August 1993) – Wahiawa,
Hawaii, USA
Senior Training & Development Coordinator (March 1989 – August 1990) – Seattle, Washington,
USA
Assistant Housing Manager (March 1986 – March 1989) – Pirmasens, Germany
Distribution Center Manager (October 1982 – March 1986) – Muenchweiler, Germany
• Reorganized and realigned regional training academy . Identified organizational
deficiencies, restructured academy staffing and realigned training priorities to support
operational objectives resulting in a 33% increase in training capacity, a 60% accident rate
reduction, and a direct cost savings of over $30,000 per year.
• Realigned recruitment and staff development programs. Guided managers through a
deliberate analysis of current efforts and results, identifying gaps and misalignments
resulting in a 200% increase in annual retention.
• Developed and implemented creative solutions for a wide-ranging variety of organizational
challenges. Recognized problem-solver, able to frame issues and redirect energies to goal
achievement.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION & LANGUAGES
MS, Management (Human Resource Management). University of Mary, Bismarck, ND
BS, Management. University of Mary, Bismarck, ND
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
English. Native Speaker
German. Fluent (General/Technical)
AFFILIATIONS
Society for Human Resource Management – Professional Member
North Dakota Society for Human Resource Management Council - Secretary
Agassiz Valley Human Resource Association - Member
Fargo-Moorhead Human Resource Association – Member
Fargo-Moorhead Federal Executive Association – Vice-President (2004-2005)
Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce “Leadership” Program – Alumni
Rasmussen College – Adjunct Faculty, Business and Accounting Department
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