Greg Steel

Email: abpnzf@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ********* **

City: Uniontown

State: OH

Zip: 44685

Country: USA

Phone: 330-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $120,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

Executive Compensation Equity Plans Sales Incentive Plans Board Committee Experience job evaluations

Educational Background:

Masters Degree, Management

Malone University, 01/2000 - 06/2002

Canton, Ohio

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Job History / Details:

Gregory J. Steel

Uniontown, OH 44685

330-***-****

abpnzf@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR COMPENSATION AND FINANCE LEADER

Business leader with over 25 years of experience in all areas of

global compensation and finance. Recognized by senior management

as a business partner, compensation expert, and skilled leader of

cross-functional teams. Proven professional known for aligning

pay and incentive programs with corporate strategies while

utilizing best market practices. Key areas of expertise:

* Executive and Global Compensation

* Equity Plan Design and Administration

* Board Committee Experience

* Job Evaluation

* Sales and Incentive Pay Design

* Financial Reporting and Analysis

LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

* Executive Compensation - Primary responsibility for total cash

compensation, long-term incentives, perquisites, incentive plan

design, restoration plans, and deferred compensation.

* Sales Incentive Plans - Led the redesign of plans to simplify,

drive performance, and create market competitiveness.

* Global Compensation - Led the development and implementation of

a global compensation system that provides visibility to

competitive pay practices as well as establishes appropriate cost

controls. Accomplishments include international position grading,

market based evaluation system, and reporting for a $550M budget.

* Retention Programs - Led the effort to improve associate /

executive retention through market competitive compensation, and

talent / performance management systems. The annual voluntary

turnover rate is consistently under 10%.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Diebold, Incorporated, North Canton, OH

1997 - 2012

A Technology and Software led Services company.

Director of Global Compensation

2007 - 2012

Worked in the Corporate Headquarters office. Led all

compensation programs and initiatives during a period of

restructuring and reorganization. Managed a staff of seven

professionals at both the home office and in remote locations.

* Outsourced Equity Administration to create an ROI on a $12M

annual budget. Initiated through executive education,

international capabilities, dividend reinvestment, website

development, and international call center.

* Redesigned Sales Compensation Plans to focus more on revenue

growth, improved margins, simplicity, and performance.

* Partnered with Vanguard and Towers Wyatt and developed a

comprehensive retirement planning strategy. Completely revamped

programs include Financial Engines, Managed Accounts, Free

Financial Planning (55+), Total Compensation Statements, and

webinars / live meetings for approximately 8,000 participants.

* Worked with a cross-function leadership team to propose an

expanded bonus plan to include all employees yet drove improved

profitability based on performance metrics established.

* Re-engineered Compensation & Benefits department to better

focus on best practices, technology improvements, and autonomous

decision making. These changes improved performance and lowered

salary costs ($350K in annual savings).

* Launched a global compensation and job grading Initiative to

create governance and consistency on jobs and compensation around

the world for over 10,000 jobs.

Manager of Incentive Compensation

2005 - 2007

Oversaw the design and administration of all sales, service, and

incentive plans in the U.S. during a period of restructuring and

reduced head count.

* Worked with cross-function leaders from sales operations,

service, HR, and finance to design sales and service plans for

approximately 4,000 associates.

* Redesigned sales territories, job descriptions,

responsibilities, and sales plans as part of a restructuring

effort to drive $5M in annual savings.

* Led initiative to move the service incentive plan design and

administration from the finance organization to the compensation

group to improve governance, oversight, and consistency.

Senior Business Analyst

2003 - 2005

Led all financial reporting and business review preparation for

Division Vice Presidents.

* Provided all profit and loss, balance sheet, backlog, and order

entry reporting for two divisions in the North America Security

Group.

* Led monthly finance review and forecasting process with

division leaders for ultimate presentation to CFO.

Senior Financial Analyst - Card System

2000 - 2003

Prepared all profit and loss and balance sheet reporting for Card

Systems Division.

Financial Analyst - Accounts Receivable

1998 - 2000

Prepared all accounts receivable, collections, and billing

reporting for Treasurer.

Customer Account Coordinator

1997 - 1998

Worked with national banks to address Invoice questions, settle

billing disputes, and negotiate payments.

Sterling Jewelers Incorporated, Akron, OH

1992 - 1997

Largest Retail Jewelers in the United States with 1,300 stores

in 50 states.

Credit and Collections Supervisor

1995 - 1997

Worked in U.S. Headquarters.

* Hired, trained, and mentored over 30 collections

representatives and led team collection production for 14

straight months.

* Led supervisors in collection productivity and took on

additional responsibility of presentation of results to senior

leadership.

Accounts Receivable Analyst

1993 - 1995

Prepared all customer credit analysis and accounts receivable

reporting for Vice President of Credit.

Collections Representative

1992 - 1993

Resolved customer billing issues and negotiated payments with

credit customers.

Beneficial Incorporated, Akron, OH

1988 - 1992

A mortgage and personal loan company.

Associate Manager

Office Manager with direct supervisor responsibility, over $10M

in outstanding loans, and over 200 area customers.

* Responsible for loan and collection monthly goals and oversaw a

staff of four representatives.

* Analyzed credit applications for home equity and personal

loans.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Currently obtaining a Certified Compensation Professional

Certification

Columbus, OH

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Concentration in Management

Malone University, Canton, OH

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration and

Finance

The University of Akron, Akron, OH

Leader to Leader Training and Certification

Diebold Incorporated, Canton, OH

Myers-Briggs (MBTI) Training

Diebold Incorporated, Canton, OH

ASSOCIATIONS

American Cancer Society Volunteer

United Way Volunteer

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