Human Resources Executive

Lisette Barrios Funke

T: 909-***-**** E: *******.*.*****@*****.*** Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739

Human Resources Executive

Professional Profile

Dynamic Human Resources executive with established history of revitalizing Human Resources departments, developing cross-functional teams, successfully aligning Human Resources with company goals and objectives, and providing strategic guidance to all levels of an organization. Passionate for identification, recruitment, and development of employees to provide talent necessary to achieve company’s vision and mission. Fluent in English and Spanish.

Excellent team builder and consultant on employee issues and organizational development

Creative change agent adept at coaching managers and leadership on skills to increase communications, clarify expectations and improve organizational performance

Areas of Expertise Include

Strategic HR Planning

Talent Management

Recruiting & Staffing

Compensation & Benefits

Develop/Deliver Training Programs

Contract Negotiations

Safety Program Management

Multi-unit management

Diversity Programs

Succession Planning

Professional Experience

Company Confidential December 2015 – Present

Director - Human Resources

Fast growing company specializing in distributing materials to clients throughout the Western United States.

Strategize with executive leadership on aggressive expansion plans, including target recruiting, hiring, and applicable state laws.

Develop strategic Human Resources plans, requires a high degree of education as the Human Resources role is relatively new to the organization

Design and implement talent management program to retain and develop future leadership

Educate site leadership on HR principles, allowing for both consistency and ownership across all locations

S3 Communications, Inc. August 2014 – December 2015

Senior Director Human Resources and Organizational Development (January 2005 – January 2007)

Start Up Company specializing in Human Resources consulting services for small to mid-sized businesses located throughout Southern California. Hired by company CEO to provide consultative guidance on Human Resources, including strategic direction for company.

Partner with business owners and executive teams to conduct assessment of current Human Resources department with the goal of developing specific actions to meet company’s mission and vision.

Evaluate training programs and provide guidance on in-house and outsourced training programs.

Respond to management and employee questions on human resources and safety matters, provide counseling, and conduct investigations in a friendly and approachable manner.

Diligent in ensuring company’s compliance with State and Federal Human Resources regulations.

C&F Foods, Inc. December 2013 - August 2014

Corporate Director of Human Resources (Consultant)

International foods distributer of primarily Latino foods. Hired by company owners to implement a Human Resources department for international company when none had existed prior. Partnered with executive management to conduct gap analysis and implement actions to improve and align Human Resources actions to with corporate strategy.

Directed Human Resources at five facilities across North America

Member of President’s Executive Council with the mission to lead improvement initiatives within the company

Worked with Vice President of Operations to develop strategic HR solutions to meet growing business demand

Developed and implemented a recruiting, hiring, and retention program for highly qualified candidates Incorporated Performance Assessment System (PAS) to ensure retention of qualified employees and develop action plans for underperforming employees

F. Gavina and Sons, Inc. January 2007 - December 2013

Human Resources and Organizational Development Director

International coffee company providing both company and private label brands to many customers, including Fortune 500 companies. Recruited by VP of Operations to establish, develop and sustain a true Human Resources Department for company with 250+ employees.

Provided strategic guidance to executives and department managers, including development of performance objectives that ultimately align with company’s mission and vision.

Identification and recruitment of qualified candidates, sustaining a 96% successful hire and retention rate.

Lead restructure and re-organization in 2011, saving company over $1.0 million through efficiencies and workforce reduction.

Implemented Performance Assessment System (PAS) and spearheaded employee appreciation program, including C.A.F.E. Award program (Character, Accountability, Friendliness, and Enthusiasm).

Lead team, which diligently identified specific role assignments and captured job responsibilities for accurate job descriptions, ultimately creating a Job Bank on our company’s Intranet.

Vigorously pursued improvements for safety department, effectively improving performance with an incident rate of 4.1 compared to industry average of 4.5, leading to an average savings of 32% over the past 3 years.

Oversaw SQF (Safe Quality Foods) implementation program averaging scores above 98.8% thereby ensuring our company remained main supplier for global customers.

Manpower Temporary Staffing January 2000-December 2004

On-Site Director

Manpower is one of the global leaders in providing talent solutions for organizations, including the majority of Fortune 500 companies. Selected by company CEO to represent site accounts in Riverside territory.

Devoted area leader, which resulted in growth of account from 135 to 1000+ employees on site.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology, Southern New Hampshire University

Masters of Science Leadership and Management, University of La Verne graduating Winter of 2018

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