JEFF QUADE, SPHR, SHRM SCP

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PROFILE

Internationally experienced, business driven Human Resources Executive recognized for developing creative strategic initiatives that significantly impact the bottom line. Diverse industry background including, Digital Media/High Tech, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Consulting. Success in leading teams through dramatic change. Particular depth in:

Mergers & Acquisitions

Executive Recruitment & Staffing

Business Analysis & Operations

Organization Development

Business Renewal & Growth

Performance Management

Union/Labor Management

Compensation & Rewards Systems

Senior Team Development

HRIS Implementations: People Soft, ADP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OPTIMUM HUMNATIX CONSULTING, Austin Texas 2017- Current

Principal

OHC provides expert business and organizational Consulting in: Culture Development, Senior Leadership and Team Development, Change Leadership and Human Resources Function Effectiveness.

COMMUNITY INTERVENTION SERVICES, Austin Texas 2013 – 2017

Vice President, Human Resources

Reporting to the CEO, led the HR function for this $140 Million, 2,500 employee Behavioral Healthcare Company. Positioned this Private Equity, M&A driven company for rapid, scaled growth.

Implemented the first annual HR plan for this start up Behavioral Healthcare business.

Integrated six rapid acquisitions through the development of: the core Due Diligence and Integration processes, HRIS, Benefits, 401K, compensation and HR platforms. Reducing total costs by 300K and raising efficiency and information accuracy.

Assessed and upgraded Operational Leadership and HR teams in all subsidiaries.

Rationalized pay and bonus structures in the business and right sized the acquisitions, reducing unwanted turnover by 25% and driving $1 million savings in operational redundancies.

Implemented the Performance Management and Management Development Systems.

Co-led a major rebranding effort for the largest subsidiary.

RETAIL ME NOT, Austin, Texas 2012 - 2013

Vice President, Human Resources

Led efforts to put into place the first Global HR function and team for second-stage digital media start up. Staffed company globally from 180 to 400+ employees and positioned firm for scalable growth. Positioned the business for a successful IPO in 2013.

Developed and Implemented: first multi-year HR plan, global staffing processes, on boarding processes, compensation systems, performance management system, employee and management development programs, and employee survey work.

Integrated 7 acquisitions globally, at a $70M value, while keeping turnover under 6%.

ACTIVE POWER INC. /LGE EXECS CONSULTING, Austin, Texas 2010 - 2012

Vice President Human Resources/Organization Effectiveness Practice Leader

Served as VP HR at Active Power, Inc. Developed Organization Effectiveness Practice for LGE, a global organizational consulting firm. Practice included four main offerings: Mergers and Acquisitions; Executive Team Effectiveness Coaching; Change Leadership Facilitation and Human Resource Functional Excellence. Clients/Industries included: Healthcare, High Tech, Manufacturing and Services.

HEALTHTRONICS, INCORPORATED, Austin, Texas 2007 - 2010

Vice President, Human Resources and Administration

Spearheaded major turnarounds in the HR, Facilities, and Compliance and Risk Management departments for $250M Healthcare service and equipment provider. Company acquired in 2010.

Developed and directed all corporate integration processes of all M&A targets across all company functions. M&A’s were valued at $400K+. Included facilities shut downs and construction.

Facilitated senior team in redefining company culture and guiding principles and drove consistency in management approaches, all HR programs, and company communications.

Saved $300K year over year by leading relocation of corporate office and Atlanta facilities into joint site in Austin, Texas. Included sale of properties, new site selection, vendor selection, and construction oversight.

Decreased average time to hire from 60+ days to 24 with cost reduction of 70%.

Reduced Benefit and 401K costs 20% while increasing employee satisfaction; revising associated programs.

Averted $200k excess salary costs and aligned all bonus programs with corporate strategy by upgrading Performance Management Program and driving pay for performance.

NETSOLVE, INC. / CISCO SYSTEMS, Austin, Texas 2003 - 2006

Vice President, Human Resources/ Director, Human Resources

Created and led organizational initiatives for $50M international provider of remote information technology management, including Security, WAN/LAN, IPT and applications services. Reported to CEO. HR leader for Cisco International Sales Organization and Remote Operations Services (ROS). NetSolve was acquired by Cisco Systems in 2004.

Directed HR integration ensuring business continuity and plan attainment. Results included Cisco ROS (NetSolve) plan attainment in first year with less than 7% voluntary employee attrition.

Facilitated reset of Cisco ROS senior team and ensured acquisition’s success by integrating two cultures.

Created Organizational and Talent plans for Emerging Markets. Upgraded/developed talent, planned compensation and drove workforce diversity. Netted a voluntary attrition drop of 60%.

GE INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS, Austin, Texas 2001 - 2003

Vice President/Director, Human Resources, Security Technologies Division

Drove HR and organization initiatives for (Interlogix) company grown from $400 to $700M, international provider of high tech safety and security systems. Company acquired by GE. Post-Acquisition led HR due diligence and integration for multiple international acquisitions valued at $300M+.

DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION, Austin, Texas 1999 - 2001

Director Human Resources, Home and Small Business (HSB) Segment

Supported six businesses with revenues of $9B and 5K employees. Reported to VP Worldwide HR and five GM’s.

BELL AND HOWELL CORPORATION, Durham, North Carolina 1994 - 1999

VP Human Resources & Administration – Worldwide Mail & Messaging Technologies

Led HR, Facilities, Legal, Labor Management and Health and Safety functions for this 350 Million dollar, 2,500+ employee company in 12 countries.

EDUCATION/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

MA, Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

BA, Industrial Psychology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

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