MICHAEL GAREY

Email: abpwnw@r.postjobfree.com

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

City: HERCULES

State: CA

Zip: 94547

Country: USA

Phone: 510-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $140,000

Willing to Relocate

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Michael Garey, M.S., SPHR

157 Oneil Circle, Hercules, CA abpwnw@r.postjobfree.com C: 510-***-****

HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

Technology Medical Device Software Manufacturing R & D Startup Multi-Site Global

Accomplished Human Resource Professional experienced with manufacturing multi-site and international operations. Experienced in identifying, developing and communicating HR strategies to support business objectives. Manage all the necessary legal and regulatory HR issues including EEOC, Workers Compensation, ERISA requirement and filings. Collaborate with senior management to focus on the significant issues challenging the business including recruiting and talent management, total rewards programs, leadership and succession planning.

Established HR leader responsible for creating highly effective HR infrastructure and teams. I have held the HR leadership role for 10+ years in 3 different companies. I bring a unique combination of experience in HR, accounting and business operations to provide a professional responsive HR view and provide guidance and training to both management and staff.

Professional Background

HR Consulting-

THX, Ltd., and 2 startup companies Present

NovaSolar Technologies Inc., Fremont, CA Sept 2009 aaa April 2012

VP HR Startup-manufacturing company

NovaSolar was an equipment design and pilot manufacturing company in the thin film solar panel arena. I was responsible for establishing all the legal and HR infrastructure of the company including the development of the stock option plan, 401(k) plan, expatriate and relocation programs and managing the recruiting and developing the infrastructure to support corporate business structure.

aa Developed the Administrative and HR infrastructure, from handbooks, compensation, benefits, and expense reporting to performance review program, and the safety and security program.

aa Responsible for HR Administrator in the Hong Kong office, who also managed HR, Risk Management, Visa issues and travel.

Optisolar, Inc., Hayward, CA Sept 2006 aaa Sept 2009

Director HR Solar panel manufacturing 7/24 operations

Developed all aspects of Corporate HR for this fast-paced growth oriented company. Responsible for the development of the HR group of (5) in Hayward & (7) Sacramento, CA locations. Developed and delivered programs covering corporate culture & onboarding, performance management, staff development and training. Coached and counseled managers during the fast growth period. Developed compensation and bonus programs for the Compensation Committee. OptiSolar grew from 20 employees to 700 in 2 years.

aa Developed Total Rewards, Immigration, Budgeting, Performance Management Program, Employee Stock Options plan and 401(k) program.

aa Responsible for international HR for Canada and France.

aa Partnered with VP R&D to staff the group responsible for designing and installing solar manufacturing equipment in a 7/24 factory setting.

aa Technical staffing included software, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers.

aa Developed Talent Acquisition strategy to identify and hire 500 manufacturing employees in 15 months.

aa Collaborated with VP of Construction to recruit transfer and house key construction staff in Canada.

aa Established the expatriate program for France, Canada and domestic H-1/TN visa program.

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InVision Technologies, Inc., Newark, CA Company acquired by General Electric 2001 aaa 2005

VP HR Fast-growth provider of systems for airport security

Responsible for all corporate HR strategies and programs supporting 4 companies over a 3 year period of rapid growth. Developed and implemented HR plans and strategies to support new R&D programs while staffing the support of 7/24 manufacturing operations in Newark, CA. building CAT-scan and X-ray machines. Redefined the company culture during significant business transformation with new review processes and new staff development programs. Managed corporate stock, 401k program and corporate giving plan. Leader for HR in the first Sarbanes Oxley audit.

Developed and implemented strategic plan for R&D and engineering group, managed all benefits, compensation and legal compliance, while effectively planning the growth of our contingent workforce. Headcount reached a high of 1100 in thirteen countries and 25 states. Responsible for a budget of just under 6 million dollars.

aa HR leader for 3 company acquisitionaaas during a 3 year period, San Diego, CA, Eugene, OR and Hamburg Germany.

aa Reorganized US operations into 5 regions and staffed each region to support the airport installation of security equipment and staffing of engineering support and logistics.

aa Teamed with COO to outsource an entire product line to a local manufacturing group. Implemented a recruiting strategy that saved over $500K in recruiter commissions during 2002.

aa Championed 100% proficiency training program by collaborating with VP-Manufacturing. Operating costs were reduced $360K in first year.

aa Created and implemented a cohesive set of benefits and policies for three different US subsidiary companies. Developed, instituted, and monitored legal compliance and HR processes for multiple foreign countries.

aa Implemented leadership/internal training and development of employee college degree reimbursement.

aa Created new onboarding program, re-wrote employee handbook, maintained compliance with State and Federal requirements and managed Workmenaaas Comp program.

aa Appointed as Affirmative Action Plan Officer (AAP), 2002. Managed onsite OFCCP 2004 audit with no negative findings.

ABB Power T & D Inc., Santa Clara, CA 2000 aaa 2001

Director HR Provider of software for power distribution, electrical grid monitoring.

Reporting to Division Manager located in Raleigh NC. Directed the restructuring of the Santa Clara software engineering group into two separate divisionsaaa redefined manager and supervisory roles. Created separate but equitable compensation programs for the two divisions. Collaborated with U.S. HQ to roll out new performance review program. Continued successful recruiting of key positions during restructuring as headcount went from 225 to 160. Responsible for managing H1-B immigration program.

Provided HR support to the GM of new software group in Oakland, CA which was acquired by ABB as a stand-alone company. Developed and implemented first incentive awards program for the entire group.

BCN Data Systems, San Francisco, CA

Smart Meter Start-up Company. Established business office in London and small UK manufacturing facility.

Somnus Medical Technologies, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA

Medical Device IPO Startup Company, responsible for facilities and all HR functions, stock option plan, benefits, recruiting, compensation and performance reviews.

General Instrument, Inc., San Jose, CA Satellite Telecom aaa Acquired by Motorola

Servio Group, GemStone: Object Oriented Software Database

Education

Northern California Human Resource Association Board of Directors 2009

Golden Gate University MS Human Resources 1997

Human Resource Management Professional Certification Lifetime Certified 1996

Portland State University BS General Business 1986

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