Human Resources Manager

GREGORY DODGE

Lexington, KY 859-***-**** ****.*****.***@*****.*** http://careerwebfolio.com/gregdodge/ VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Restructuring Operations y Reducing HR Costs y Executing Global HR Strategy A Vice President of Human Resources – with a history of driving exceptional performance by scaling HR to meet company growth, decreasing expenses and enforcing compliance of federal / state laws governing employees in the food service, consulting and technology sectors including Stantec Consulting and Affiliated Computer Services. Expertise in union shops, operations, administration, outsourcing and management development initiatives. Strong developer and retainer of talent. Prolific collaborator and forger of meaningful stakeholder relationships. CORE COMPETENCIES

● Human Resource Management ● Team Building / Coaching ● Leadership

● Project Management ● Employment Law ● Strategic Planning

● Negotiations ● Reengineering ● Analytical

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Viamedia, Inc. Lexington, KY 2016 – Present

The largest independent cable TV ad management company for local, regional and national advertising, programmatic and ad tech solutions in the United States. Vice President of Human Resources

Led total HR function including Employee Relations, recruiting, benefits design and administration and technology. x Developed and implemented single sign on portal for benefits, recruiting, communications and links to all company internal and external sites.

x 33% saving on HSA fees and savings in overall costs attained by negotiating a 0% renewal premium for health, life and AD&D policies with no impact to coverage. x Time to hire reduced from 6 weeks to 20 days by implementing integrated approval, recruiting and hiring technology.

Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. Lexington, KY 2011 – 2016 A provider of professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences and project management for infrastructure / facilities projects. Director / Vice President Human Resources Services, US Led 25 HR team members. Advised on a wide range of HR topics, delivered generalist HR services and collaborated with all HR groups to align with operational needs and corporate direction. x Addressed the corporate strategic plan that included expanding the firm from 5,000 to 20,000 employees by creating a scalable HR service delivery model focusing key groups under centers of excellence (COEs) a service center and client services.

x Improved acquisition employee satisfaction survey results by forming and embedding a team into the acquired company to manage the transition.

x Developed a comprehensive crisis plan for job and non-job related employee death, assigning responsibilities for each department to provide a professional reaction to crisis situations. Affiliated Computer Services Lexington, KY 2001 – 2011 A provider of diversified business process / IT outsourcing services. Vice President 2005 - 2011

Oversaw the HR Department through multiple direct reports across several international areas. x $500,000 drop in severance and new-hire costs realized by placing employees released due to reductions in force (RIF) into alternate positions using a new concierge recruiting and placement group. Gregory Dodge Page 2

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x 80% exceptional performance attained on a state contract to create 500 new jobs within three years by building an operational 1,200 seat call center that included site selection, build out, client acquisition and staff recruitment, all completed in only six months.

x Streamlined the on boarding of hires through acquisition and re-badged employees by instituting a human resource integration program.

x 60% reduction in HR staffing needs and 50% decrease in the HR budget achieved through the design and launch of a new delivery model that reached a 90% satisfaction score within three months of operation. x Strengthened management development by installing online associate and bachelor degree programs in call center management in a partnership with Bellevue University. x 40-point improvement in the satisfaction levels of an international logistics client stemming from the strong recruitment and retention results in an international service center. x Enhanced succession planning and career pathing by designing an executive development program. x 10% in claims costs saved by developing and piloting the first on-site health and wellness clinic. Regional Director 2003 – 2005

Directed ten HR generalists across the northeast region. x Saved multimillion-dollar human resource outsourcing (HRO) client by analyzing and re-engineering the outsourced recruiting service to better align with the processes while maintaining a favorable cost structure. x Overcame multiple unionization attempts including two employee votes by implementing initiatives such as a SWAT team and the education of managers about unions. Manager 2001 – 2003

Managed employee relations, payroll processing and recruiting for multiple sites. x 50% reduction in turnover and 10% improved quality of work achieved by introducing courses in Business English as a Second Language for employees and Business Spanish for Managers. Aramark Uniform Services, Inc. Lexington, KY 2000-2001 A provider of uniform career apparel.

Manager Human Resources / Assistant Controller

Administered all sourcing, recruiting, orientation, hiring, training, disciplinary, and termination activities for a 300- employee unionized firm. Resolved staff inquiries and issues including personnel, confidential, and benefits-related issues. Managed payroll for union / non-union employees. x 50% decrease in training time and a 30% lowering of staff turnover realized by initiating outsourced background checks to screen applicants.

x Implemented policies to adhere to state and federal laws including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the American Disability Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and workers compensation insurance. x 12-day decrease in the hiring cycle recorded by training managers to use a web-based recruitment tool. Additional experience includes roles as a manager, human resources for Central Kentucky Lodging. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Arts

in Political Science / Business Administration

Eastern Kentucky University

Certifications in: EEOC Compliance, Professional in Human Resources, Microsoft Professional Society of Human Resources (SHRM) Talent Management Conference • Leading in a Global Environment Code of Business Conduct & Ethical Behavior • Civil Treatment for Managers SHRM, Member

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