Eric S. Henderson
*** ******** ****** #* ******: 818-***-****
Monrovia, CA 91016 E-mail ****@***********.***
SUMMARY
Strategic, analytical thinker with an established track record for resolving complex
problems; resourceful and inventive in developing and implementing creative solutions
to increase cost savings, efficiency and improve employee well-being. Improve process
efficiencies through system implementations and employee training. Ensure quality
customer experience by communicating empathy and clear communication to de-
escalate difficult situations.
EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, LOS ANGELES, CA 8/2006 – Present
Employee Relations Analyst
Provide human resource support for 9 Divisions, totaling 650 individuals, including
compensation administration, training program development and delivery, and
organizational development guidance; promoted after 7 months on the job.
• Lead management through employee complaints, the enforcement of HR policies
and other highly sensitive investigations which has resulted in 43% less settlements.
• Overhaul definition, disclosure and tracking of program conflicts of interest in
compliance with federal statues to allow a greater pool of qualified candidates to fill
business critical positions without being in conflict.
• Responsible for ensuring market competitiveness in compensation, translating into
an average 25% increase in salary growth potential for all classifications since 2007;
thereby decreasing turnover 37% in key positions
• Manage supervisor training by assessing, developing and delivering training
programs to increase supervisor and leadership effectiveness
• Cross-trained in recruiting, screening, selection, risk management and benefits
administration to augment these functions in time of increased workload so as to
reduce dependency on external agencies
ACADEMY OF BUSINESS LEADERSHIP, ROSEMEAD, CA 6/2006 – 8/2006
Business and Leadership Instructor
Instructed and mentored a summer class of underprivileged high school scholars in
value-based business practices and provided guidance in the development of business
plans, winning second place in competition. Continued mentor relationship over last 3
years with student who is now preparing for freshman year of college.
PREMIER SOCCER, MONTROSE, CA 8/2003 – 3/2006
Store Manager
• Conducted detailed evaluation identifying business development opportunities;
launched two resulting new store locations
• Improved inventory system and website maintenance, resulting in a 24% increase in
Internet sales
• Restructured employee roles to eliminate unnecessary overtime
• Recruited and managed 6 employees
• Instituted a formal hiring process and training program for new employees
EDUCATION
Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management 5/2006
Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA
MBA, concentration in Strategy & Human Resources Design
Consulting assignments:
• Organizational culture assessment for a nationwide healthcare management firm
• Business process analysis for an aircraft parts distributor that resulted in
implementation of streamlined management processes to improve operational
efficiency
Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA 5/2003
BA, Psychology and Government (dual major) with a Kravis Leadership Sequence
Spring term 2002 in British Studies at University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
PERSONAL
• Wine enthusiast, member of 2 men’s soccer club teams, coached “Boys under 14”
club soccer team in 2003-04, sweeper for Claremont McKenna Soccer team 1999-
2004: team captain for 3 years and 2000 All-American, All-Regional, All-League