Human Resources Manager

DANA VALENTINE

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Mequon, WI 53097

Mobile 610-***-**** *********@*****.***

Director, Human Resources

Internal Strategic Partner with Experience in Change and Strategy Implementation

Multi-Facility Leadership with Business Experience in

Due Diligence, Acquisition Strategy, Inclusion Strategy, Post Integration Strategy

Corporate Restructuring, Rationalizations and Downsizing impacting Employees

Compensation Structure, Key Talent Management, Executive Coaching

Successful People Strategy

A highly accomplished Human Resource Leader offering a progressive career with extensive experience partnering at the

Executive levels to drive proactive organizational change and strategic initiatives. Credited with the ability to address complex

issues while supporting the organization and delivering highly valued customer service.

Education

Master’s of Science, Human Resources Management- 1997- 3.5GPA

Villanova University, Villanova, PA

Bachelor’s of Arts, English Literature-1994

Villanova University, Villanova, PA

Professional Experience

Johnson Controls Inc. Milwaukee, WI - Feb ‘01 to present

Director, Human Resources, North America - HR Business partner to Business Unit VP supporting business group of

5000+ employees, 9 regions, 5 Plants and over 5B in revenue providing advice, recommendations and leading all actions relating to

Human Resources within North America and partnering with Latin America, UK and Middle East.

Quickly promoted from Area HR Manager supporting 300 employees and 100M in revenue(Philadelphia PA), to

Regional Director with 1000 employees and 500M in revenue (Philadelphia PA) to Director, Human Resources,

North America (Milwaukee, WI).

Direct supervision of team of 30 HR Directors, HR Manager s and HR Representatives in the US, Canada

&Mexico. Review, design and implement 40 compensation and incentive plans on annual basis.

Assure HR strategy aligns with business strategy and growth; and Continuous Improvement of HR metrics –

reduced turnover by 5%, fill 80% of requisitions within 60 days and led SG&A reduction effort of 1.5M

Conduct yearly workforce analysis to assure manpower needs are aligned with SG&A vs. Plan

HR Lead in due diligence team for M & A team; Conduct annual Strategic Talent Review

Increased representation of diverse workforce by 15% including increase of future Vice President female and

minority candidates to 27%. Responsible for Training and Development Programs for employees. Developed and

implemented college and military recruiting strategy targeting candidates with potential for future leadership roles.

Led first Global Employee Engagement Survey for Systems NA. Achieved 99% response rate. Received Chairman’s

Award in 2008 for work as Business Unit Team Lead on Engagement Survey. Increased engagement scores by 2 pts

year over year.

Responsible for employee relations, OD, succession planning, recruitment, union and labor relations, diversity,

training initiatives, EEO/AAP compliance, compensation administration, LTD/STD, safety and benefits

administration for North American branches and Plants.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Atlanta, GA

SE Regional Recruiting Manager 7/00 – 2/01

Responsible for attracting and attaining junior through senior level candidates for 9 offices throughout the Southeast Region.

Partnered with internal clients to develop recruiting strategies for experienced level hires within Tax and Legal Services line of

business. 1 of 3 National Leads for TLS 20 person Diversity Recruiting Committee. Developed and presented ‘01 Diversity

Strategy to Senior Leadership Team. Received recognition for work developing Interviewing Skills Training Seminar for

Partners and Staff. Provided coaching, employee relations proficiency and career counseling for staff on an on-going basis.

General Electric Corporation Devon, PA

HR Manager 9/99 – 6/00

Generalist for 300 for two lines of business in over 200 locations in the US and Canada employees Responsibilities included

coaching, recruiting, employee relations, organizational development and training. Worked with IT Leader to develop Careers

website for LOB decreased RTH cycle time by 15%. Created recruiting model for decentralized organization in headquarters

and field. Developed job descriptions, identified critical competencies and created sourcing and assessment techniques.

Participated in “Session C” succession planning reviews. Clients included Finance, IT, E-business, Business Development, Legal

and Risk Management. Partnered with compensation manager to complete salary surveys and develop appropriate parameters for

open positions. Selected to participate in corporate wide GE HR meetings for high potential employees to assess and redefine

hiring and recruitment process for entry and experienced hires.

CIGNA Corporation, Philadelphia, PA

Senior Staffing Consultant 12/98- 9/99

Provided consultation to five divisions –Human Resources and Services; Legal and Public Affairs; International; Group

Insurance; and Finance, Marketing & Strategy--Collaborated with managers to develop behavioral based questions that paralleled

position competencies. Interviewed and assessed candidates, made recommendations and hiring decisions. Quickly promoted

from staffing consultant to Senior Project lead in re- organization of Sales force-- Achieved result of 29 hires in 30 days and

received performance recognition award. Managed and maintained HRIS for year to date reporting and candidate tracking.

Supervised Internet Recruiting Specialists and Recruiting Assistant

Towers Perrin, Philadelphia, PA

Human Resources Specialist 12/96-12/ 98

Built two consultant development programs for New York Metro region. Responsible for identifying key campus faculty

members and developing relationships to promote consultant development program. Created regional recruiting schedule, staffed

campus events, organized and participated in Office Visits with identified students. Advised managers on compensation, market

trends, interviewing techniques and employee relations issues including discrimination, sexual harassment, performance

improvement, employment eligibility for non-US citizens and terminations. Responsible for management of students from

recruitment through relocation and start with Firm. Led weekly orientation training for new employees. Responsible for

providing recruiting support for experienced hires at the junior through senior levels in the areas of IT, Finance, Compensation,

Actuarial, HR and Retirement Consulting. Created and edited policies and procedures for employee handbook.

Memberships

Society for Human Resource Management

Awards

2008 Chairman’s Award - JCI

2007 HR Performance Award – JCI

Who’s Who Historical Society of Professionals – Human Resources 2002-2003 and 2004-2005

Computer Skills

MS Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Access, PeopleSoft, Recruit-Soft, Taleo

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