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TOM PETERSON

612-***-**** ac0txf@r.postjobfree.com Chaska, MN

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Senior Human Resources Professional with vast leadership experience in multiple industries. Proven track record of building high-performance teams, cultivating relationships at all levels of the organization, and providing counsel to senior management and diverse multi-functional teams. Career history of progressive advancement, achievement orientation, high energy and personal drive. Strong organization, communication, and presentation skills with proficiency in change management, process improvement, technology systems, business operations, and financial management. Outstanding capacity for driving innovation, leading/interpreting organizational vision, translating strategic goals into clear actionable plans, and managing enterprise-wide projects to completion. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Change Management

Acquisitions & Mergers

Talent Acquisition/ Employee Engagement

Employment Law & EEO/AA

Performance Management / Succession Planning

Insurance Benefits Design / Administration

Compensation Strategy

Payroll Administration

Training & Development

Learning Management

Retirement Plan Administration

ADP, Cornerstone on Demand, Ceridian

Manufacturing Construction Financial Services Insurance Real Estate Food Service PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FARIBAULT WOOLEN MILL COMPANY – Faribault, MN 2015 – present Manufacturing facility producing fine woolen products with 120+ employees. Director of Human Resources

Highlights / Achievements:

o Brought in to start up the Human Resources functions for the company; member of the five- person senior leadership team including two owners, CEO, and VP of Finance charged with re-engineering all areas of the company, from operations to retail. o Created the Talent Management Strategy; assessed and restructured both the operations group and management team within the first year, and successfully recruited laborers and leaders from CA, OR, SC, TN, and TX, as well as locally. o Built HR infrastructure relating to job descriptions, evaluation systems, and grades. o Created people strategies to support a growing company and its need to add talent. Grew the work force from 60 employees to 120 in less than two years. TRU VUE, INC. – Faribault, MN 2014 – 2015

Glass manufacturing company with 150+ employees, running a 24 hour/7 days a week operation. Manager of Human Resources - responsible for all on-site Human Resources functions. Tom Peterson Page 2 of 3

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

MARQUETTE REAL ESTATE GROUP / NORTHMARQ COMPANIES – Bloomington 2008 – 2014 Real Estate/Financial Services/Construction company with 775+ employees nationwide. NorthMarq Companies replaced Marquette Real Estate Group as the parent company of NorthMarq Capital, Cushman & Wakefield/NorthMarq, RJM Construction, and United Properties. VP Human Resources / Business Partner, NorthMarq Companies (2014) Vice President Human Resources, Marquette Real Estate Group (2008 – 2013) Highlights / Achievements:

o Member of the management team, charged with leading the Human Resources function for the parent company, as well as meeting the unique needs of each individual company. Direct and daily interaction with the President of Marquette Real Estate Group as well as the individual Presidents and CFO’s of each respective company to ensure HR initiatives were tied directly to business objectives.

o Oversaw a 6 member team to provide HR services for the companies of Cushman & Wakefield/NorthMarq, RJM Construction and United Properties. Scope included administration of 401(k) retirement ($65 million), flexible benefit plans ($7 million), and payroll ($70 million). o Designed, implemented and managed self-insured medical plans to reduce costs without sacrificing coverage for employees. From 2005-2013, annual employee increases averaged 2.6% versus a market average of 8.9%, while building reserves of $1.3 million. o Created Talent Management Strategy and implemented Talent Management System – including Performance Management System, Succession Planning, Goals, Learning Management System, and a Compensation module.

o Successfully completed 30+ acquisitions (companies/contracts/people). o Service Achievements – annual employee surveys consistently delivered an average HR service score of 9.4 on a 10 point scale, both as a team and personally. o Cushman & Wakefield/NorthMarq was awarded Top Work Place designation three years in a row by the Star Tribune (2011 – 2013).

UNITED PROPERTIES – Bloomington, MN 1998 – 2008

Full service commercial real estate company focusing in real estate development and investments. Director of Human Resources (2001 – 2008)

Human Resources Manager (1999 – 2001)

Payroll / Benefits Manager (1998 – 1999)

Highlights / Achievements:

o Started the Human Resources Department and grew it from one to six HR professionals. o Created and maintained an employee centric culture by fostering opportunities, providing rich benefits, encouraging community involvement, and creating employee recognition programs. o Implemented compensation strategies, talent acquisition/management, and employee engagement; led leadership development and employee training & development. o Led Equal Employment Opportunity initiatives to foster increased diversity. o Initiated significant technology advancements, including Cornerstone on Demand. o United Properties was awarded Best Places to Work designation five years in a row by the Twin Cities Business Journal (2003 – 2007).

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

THE NORTHLAND COMPANY – St. Paul, MN 1996 – 1998

The Northland Company was the parent company to 14 subsidiaries (including United Properties) and other Financial Services, Real Estate, Mortgage Banking and Insurance Companies. The HR team provided Human Resources Services for these companies with 1,200+ employees nationwide. In 1998, all operating companies were sold and the parent company was dissolved.

Payroll / HRIS Administrator

INTERNATIONAL DAIRY QUEEN, Inc. – Edina, MN 1987 – 1996 Worldwide Corporate Headquarters for Dairy Queen, Orange Julius and Karmelkorn franchise systems. Led a two person team providing payroll and tax filing services for 450+ corporate employees nationwide. Payroll Manager (1991 – 1996)

Payroll Associate (1987 – 1990)

EDUCATION

Mini-MBA Program in Human Resources Management – St. Thomas University, St. Paul MN Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance – Metropolitan State University, Minneapolis MN Certificate in Accounting – Academy of Accountancy, Minneapolis MN PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

BOARD MEMBERSHIP

o Normandale Community College Foundation – Board of Directors (2009 – 2015) o Town Course Heights Home Owners Association – Board Vice President (2008 – 2015) COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

o Boys & Girls Club: Coordinated employee volunteer work days at Voyager Camp in Mound. o Pohlad Companies Annual Community Giving Campaign: Led the annual education/events to raise awareness and funds for five charitable organizations. o Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Corporate Work Study Program: Coordinated and directed work study program to engage students from diverse and under-resourced families. o Pohlad Companies Hurricane Katrina Volunteer: Participated with group to re-build homes in New Orleans, LA (2008).

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

o Twin Cities Human Resources Association (TCHRA)

o Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)

o American Payroll Association (APA)

AWARDS

Recipient: Champion of Excellence Award – Marquette Real Estate Group (2010) Award presented annually to the top employee of all the operating companies as selected by the leadership teams of Marquette Real Estate Group.

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