Management Vice President

ROBERT BECK

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

Address: PO Box 1261

City: Pebble Beach

State: CA

Zip: 93953

Country: USA

Phone: 831-***-****

Skill Level: Senior

Salary Range: $100,000

Willing to Relocate

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ROBERT N. BECK

P.O. Box 1261 ( Pebble Beach, California 93953

831-***-**** ( 415-***-**** *********@********.***

SENIOR EXECUTIVE / GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

Visionary executive, with more than 25 years of experience managing and improving Operations and Administrative programs for global organizations. Established success in developing and implementing effective HR /operations programs for organizations with 100 to 400,000+ employees. Talented communicator and relationship builder, with proven networking and collaboration skills. Broad-based background encompasses financial services, professional services, apparel/fashion, educational, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and computer services industries, with global experience across North America, Asia/Australia, and Europe. Key strengths include:

National & Global HR Operations Management ( Organizational Development ( Cross-Functional Team Leadership Employee Relations ( Change Management ( Talent Acquisition ( Mergers & Acquisitions (

Compensation & Benefits Restructuring ( Strategy & Policy Development & Implementation

Performance Management ( Program Management ( Negotiations ( Relationship Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BECK CONSULTING GROUP, LLC, Pebble Beach, California ( 2008-Present (2002-2005 & 1997-1998)

Organizational consulting group serving clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 Companies.

President / Founder

Develop and deliver organizational strategies, HR programs, systems, and processes, etc. for a wide range of clients. Merger, acquisition, divestiture strategies and implementation to ensure success.

Position companies for growth, expansion, and improvement through effective organizational strategies. Build effective communications within units and external relevant organizations.

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL, Monterey, California ( 2005-2008

Accredited research university operated by the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense.

Dean, Graduate School of Business & Public Policy

Directed and oversaw all of School's academic and administrative programs with 320 resident students and 300 distance learning students. Directly managed 4 Associate Deans and 5 Area Chairs; oversaw 62 full-time and 15 adjunct faculty. Active member in operating the university and member of its key committees. Developed strategy and a business office management structure for School.

Improved efficiency by reorganizing School; dramatically increased research funding by establishing strong relationships with sponsors in the Pentagon and major bases.

Expanded educational footprint by developing an outreach program.

Developed a partnership with Navy Executive Education for top officers programs.

RCHE SPORTS, LLC, Emeryville, California ( 2002-2005

Active sportswear designer and manufacturer.

Chairman & CEO

Facilitated all aspects of company including brand development and awareness, licensing, product development, and marketing strategy. Oversaw sales force.

Negotiated an exclusive license for patented product.

Achieved record sales at January 2003 PGA Show despite economic downturn.

Reduced operating expenses 30%, expanded market segments, and revamped product line.

Developed and implemented an offshore production plan, reducing COGS significantly.

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SCIENT CORPORATION, San Francisco, California ( 1998-2002

Global provider of eBusiness solutions, business outsourcing, and web development with 2,000+ employees.

Vice President

Managed global teams, policies, and programs. Member of corporate leadership team. Developed growth and organizational HR strategies. Attracted and retained top talent pre and post-IPO.

Instrumental in facilitating startup of global business from ground up; included evolving from pre-IPO to publicly traded firm.

Accommodated rapid company growth from 100 to 2,000 employees, and from one U.S. office to eight U.S. offices and offices in London, Paris, Munich, Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Relocated corporate headquarters from San Francisco to New York. Managed the transition.

Led successful merger initiative; completed in record time, including benefits and stock option conversions.

Built total HR infrastructure. Started with 2 people into a global organization based on business needs.

GATEWAY 2000 (GATEWAY INCORPORATED), North Sioux City, South Dakota ( 1995-1997

Computer hardware company which develops, manufactures, supports, and markets a wide range of PCs, monitors, servers, and computer accessories.

Senior Vice President

Managed all aspects of HR policies and programs for company, nationally and globally. Member of senior management committee, and secretary to compensation committee of Board of Directors.

Established worldwide Vision, Values, and Strategy; linked all units to improve quality, productivity, customer satisfaction and cost.

Implemented key HR programs including merit pay, business variable pay, 360 degree process, employee communications, HRIS strategy, and an all employee stock option plan worldwide.

Restructured executive compensation and employee benefit plans.

Professionalized Gateway Foundation and established community service grants.

Reduced turnover 55%; also prevented two serious organizing drives (Teamsters and IAM).

EARLY CAREER NOTES (full details on request)

ABBOTT LABORATORIES, INC., North Chicago, Illinois / Senior Vice President

BANKAMERICA CORPORATION, San Francisco, California / Executive Vice President

IBM CORPORATION, Armonk, New York / IBM Director - Compensation, Benefits & Personnel Services

ADVANCED SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, Various Locations / Director of Personnel & Communications

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Business (Concentration in Behavioral Science & Industrial Relations)

Bachelor of Science, Business (Concentration in Office Management, Information Systems & Accounting)

San Diego State University, San Diego, California

Masters Certificate, International Management

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois

AWARDS

Distinguished Alumni Award, San Diego State University, College of Business Administration

International Health Symposium Award (presented by Surgeon General E. Coop and Senator O. Hatch).

ASPA (SHRM) Personnel Executive of the Year Award ( Lester Breslow Distinguished Lecturer at UCLA

Outstanding Young Man in America Award

PUBLICATIONS (detailed list on request)

Numerous publications on various topics including HR & Change Management

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

20+ year Member, Yosemite Fund Conservancy ( Investor & Business Development, EcoMom.com (former SproutBaby.com) & Chair, Hyperspectral Imaging Foundation ( Secretary, Carmel Valley Rotary

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