Anthony M. Price, PHR

***** ****** *** **. ****: 951-***-****

Winchester, CA 92596 Mobile: 847-***-****

ac3qye@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

An Accomplished Human Resources professional with extensive experience and consummate achievements, building multiple best-in-class organization in the areas of strategic planning, workforce planning, recruiting/staffing, employee relations (union and non-union), leadership training, employee development, talent management, diversity and inclusion, policy development and implementation, government compliance, safety and security. I have proven abilities as a change agent with excellent communication and project management skills to gain the respect of employees at all levels of the organization. I am a Business Partner with a solid record of initiating and implementing human resource strategies to achieve business results, shareholder value, and employer-of-choice status.

Professional Experience

Amazon Fulfillment Center, Moreno Valley, CA 2016 –present

(Amazon, is an American electronic commerce and cloud computing company, founded in July 1994, and based in Seattle, Washington. It is the largest Internet-based retailer in the world by total sales and market capitalization.)

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

(Both a strategic and hands-on role that provides full cycle Human Resources support to our Amazon Fulfillment Centers. Critical in executing our people initiatives, providing great internal customer support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement. Ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company)

Provide HRBP leadership support for the following client areas/departments- Inbound, Outbound, and Support (Maintenance/Facilities, HR, Safety, IT and ICQA)

Train, coach and develop staff of 25 entry level HR associates as well as 4 mid-level HR managers

Facilitated, communicated and led all HR change programs and processes for site of 5500 associates.

Proposed new ways of delivering effective HR services for associate engagement, talent/performance management, and associate relations.

Commvault, Itasca, IL 2015 –2016

(Commvault is a publically traded Data Management and Information Management Software Company headquartered in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Commvault provides data and information management solutions to mid- and enterprise level organizations worldwide with a significantly better way to protect, access, comply and share data anywhere anytime, turning data into a powerful strategic asset.)

Senior Human Resources Generalist

(Provide HR Business Partner support to business leaders and corresponding Americas (United States, Latin America, and Canada) employee’ base for Sales and System Engineering. Support all phase of human resources activities including change management, onboarding, talent management and leadership development, retention, performance management; maintaining HRIS, employee relations, policy administration and organizational design. Develop and use workforce analytics and business metrics to track effectiveness of HR program)

Proactively sought creative ideas to enhance employee engagement

Provided coaching and guidance to leaders and employees, fostering innovative culture

Utilized knowledge of HR, legal, and regulatory requirements in conjunction with market best practices to ensure compliance and competitiveness.

Bunge North America, Bradley, IL 2014 –2014

(Bunge North America is an agribusiness and food ingredient company dedicated to improving the global food supply chain. From the farm to the table, Bunge supplies raw and processed agricultural commodities and specialized food ingredients to a wide range of customers in the livestock, poultry, food processor, food services and bakery industries)

Regional Human Resources Manager

(Provide Human Resources Generalist supports for multiple Bunge locations (500+ employees) by geographical regions and business unit. Such services will focus on leading the management and staffs at locations to maximize productivity, improve employee morale, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and promote the core values and capabilities by minimizing legal risks and ensuring compliance with laws)

Implementation and compliance of HR processes, program and policies for 3 Plant locations and 16 satellite locations for Grain and milling businesses.

Service delivery to regional managers, plant managers and roughly 500 salaried and union employee population. Union contract negotiation and labor relations.

HR staff development for 2 Plant HR Managers and Subject Matter experts for HR field and corporate processes.

Kellogg’s Company, Elmhurst, IL 2006 –2013

(Kellogg Company is the world leading producer of cereal and convenience foods. Brands include Keebler, Sunshine, Morningstar Farms and Kashi. Kellogg has products in 180 countries around the world with annual sales exceeding $12 billion)

Corporate Human Resources Business Partner 2011 - 2013

Responsible for implementation of HR processes for the professional Category Management organization (roughly 100 exempt employees) for the company. HR processes included recruiting/hiring, employee relations, training, compensation and benefits, talent management, Diversity and Inclusion and employee engagement/change management.

Supported the Vice President – Category Management, as well as Senior Directors. Acted as the HR Subject Matter Expert.

Conceptualized and implemented a leadership development and succession planning program, utilizing a custom designed Talent Management assessment tool. Achieve improved communication with executive management team and built a strong commitment to developing key competencies necessary for growth.

Counseled managers and employees regarding issues related to conflict, resolution, employee complaints and training requirements. Led successful change management initiative including alignment of organization employee relations practices.

Worked as facilitator to align HR priorities to the Retail sales team as well as other organizations of company.

Region Human Resources Manager 2006 - 2011

Responsible for implementation of HR processes for region which included 10 zone locations (roughly 2000 non-union exempt/non-exempt employees) within the Direct Store Door (DSD) network including distribution and account management.. HR processes include recruiting/hiring, employee relations, training, compensation and benefits, talent management, Diversity and Inclusion and employee engagement/change management.

Participated in the selection process for all District Managers and Account Managers within Zone locations. Offered guidance and training regarding interview skills and feedback. Streamlined process to ensure positions were filled in timely manner. Created internship programs to assist with staffing.

Successful planned, created, and delivered on-boarding training for all Territory Managers (TM) and Territory Service Reps (TSR) during projects that Added sufficient headcount to the region. Design a KBLM training activity to drive alignment with TM/TSR.

Monitored and suggested ways to improve employee moral and employee engagement. Counseled Region/Zone leadership teams on employee relation issues and resolutions.

Acted as a functional expert by delivering the results today while proactively planning the future. Liaison between the business and COE’s. Monitored the impact of programs.

Performed as a strategic partner bringing HR data and expertise to business decisions. Optimized the organization design in support of the business plans. Offered input on projects related the region.

Dietrich Metal Framing, Hammond, IN 2004 – 2006

(Dietrich, a Worthington Industries company, is the leader in light gauge steel framing and finishing product in the US both residential and commercial construction with annual sales of $3 billion)

Plant Human Resources Manager

Responsible for implementation, management and support of all HR processes and service for an organization of 250+ employees (85% union employees) that includes four business units and two union plants. HR processes include recruiting/hiring, employee/labor relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, and safety. Managed, developed and conducted performance appraisals for direct reports (HR clerk, Payroll clerk and Asst. Manager)

Successfully negotiated collective bargaining agreements for the two plants and eliminated grievances by 85% by resolving most union disputes in the first step meeting with the supervisor or foreman prior to the written stages of the process.

Successfully increased staffing level for business units from 70% capacity to 105% capacity in a nine month period. Engineering recruiting included.

Planned, created and delivered all training programs for human resources, safety education and supervisor skills training as well as directed best practice training for production (6S program).

Improved the payroll processing (System used: Kronos, ADP, Ceridian and Reportsmith) by two days by consolidating reports and setting up tools available within the programs for standard use.

Increased participation in the company wellness programs to 80% from 56% by holding educational meetings and promoting healthy living during open enrollment.

Protectoseal Company, Bensenville, IL 2000 – 2004

(Protectoseal manufacture and produces flame and vapor resistant safety containers and vents made from metals for both industrial and consumer use with annual sales of $30M.)

Plant Human Resources/Safety Director

Provided strategic human resources and safety management support for the corporation which consisted of 225 lives including outside sales personnel –Ensure compliance with all federal and states (OH, DE, FL,IN, CA, TX, GA, PA) laws and regulations. Services included staffing, selections, compensation/performance, payroll/timecard processing, and safety including worker compensation, benefits, training, career development and succession planning. Payroll system used was Avante’ (Peoplesoft based) and ADP. No direct reports

Trained supervisors on employee relation issues (sexual harassment, discrimination, performance, appraisals, etc.), leadership skills (coaching and mentoring, conflict management, motivating teams, etc) and technical training (MS products).

Supervised all functions related to diversity including AAP programs as well as compliance with EEOC regulations.

Developed/Revised all job descriptions, employee handbook and policies/procedures including progressive disciplinary processes.

Researched, negotiated, presented (for CEO/CFO approval) and administrated all employee benefit programs saving the company an average of 10% per year (2001-2003)

Managed and audited all safety programs including OSHA inspection/logs and work compensation reducing accident rates by 95% from 2000 to 2003 resulting in lower rates for insurance. Maintained OSHA logs.

Assisted in the operating budgeting process: developed a tracking system for employees cost that included analysis of employee’s reports that combined both financial (payroll cost) and productivity for front line supervisors. Reduced overtime by 50% within one year.

Administered all benefit programs including 401k investing options, testing, and Form 5500 filing.

Successfully implemented N.A.F.T.A. provisions during restructuring of the organization and product line relocation.

HR Consultant Experience – (Paige Personnel) 1999- 2000

HR Project Coordinator BP/Amoco (Warrenville, IL)

HR Generalist/Recruiter Key Auto Finance (Westmont, IL)

Payroll Specialist Pepsi Bottling Company (Rolling Meadows, IL)

Best Buy Stores, Evanston, IL 1997 – 1999

(Best Buy, the nation #1 retailer of consumers’ electronics, has annual sales of over $1 billion and over 90,000 employees nationwide)

Operation/Human Resources Manager

Evaluated daily operation of front end/HR, develop forecast and strategic planning, update all employee info (personal and performance based), and made decision on staffing levels, promoted synergy within store and training/orientations. Manage all service tech (computer and electronic) and service desk personnel Scheduled all store personnel. Managed (7) direct reports.

Managed human resources, administrative, and customer service functions for Best Buy Store with $28 million in annual revenue and 120 employees. Maintained and reconciled P &L including sale/payroll forecasting and budgeting.

Established strategic partnership with supervisors to develop and implement operational plans to assure availability of appropriate resources to meet organizational goals and objectives. Introduced business ethics codes and periodical training for all employees that highlighted acceptable and unacceptable business practices. Achieved district honor for most productive front-end team 4 times in 1999.

Successfully implemented human resources at store level for District 10 by assigning the HR duties to all OPS Manager within the stores.

Target Stores, Champaign, IL 1995 – 1997

(Target, the nation’s #2 retailer of consumer goods with annual sales of over $16 billion and over 338,000 employees worldwide)

Guest Service/Team Relation Leader

Responsible for the daily operation of the front end (customer service), guest service desk, cash office and food court. Maintain and reconciled all over/short issues and prepared the P & L statement for other local managers. Partner with other manager to ensure staffing levels were appropriate. Managed (6) direct reports.

Managed HR and front-end function for Target Store with $34 millions in annual revenue and staff about 110 employees. Also, participated in the new store opening for location.

Empowered employees to provide superior customer service by creating a desirable working environment where employee feedback is encouraged.

Managed inventory and purchasing operation for food court and maintained appropriate level in cash/short cash office functions.

Other Professional Experiences

Customer Service Representative Call Center Prime Cable, Chicago, IL 1993 – 1995

Teller Representative Citibank, Chicago, IL 1992 – 1993

Teller Representative - Credit Union Drive –up John Deere CU, Waterloo, IA 1991 – 1992

Education

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls Bachelor of Arts, Communication Management 1990

Society of Human Resources Member Professional Human Resources Certification (PHR) 2002

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