DARRELL A. CARON

Greater Boston 617-***-**** ac7bis@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/darrell-a-caron

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic and innovative HR leader who translates business strategies into HR initiatives that enhance performance, engagement, profitability and growth. Genuine influencer who thrives on tough challenges and translates visions and strategies into actionable, value-added and measurable goals.

SIGNATURE QUALIFICATIONS

Legal Compliance

Policy Creation

Talent Acquisition

Leadership Development

Employee Performance Improvement

Coaching & Mentoring

Organizational Development

Change Management

Strategic Planning

Benefits Admin

Employee Relations

M&A Strategies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TOPCO ASSOCIATES, LLC Quincy, MA Provides innovative business solutions 2016 – Present

Human Resources Business Partner

Responsible for the effective implementation of best practices and proactive performance management tools and programs, while providing analysis that identifies trends and leads to data-driven HR solutions.

Ensure that HR programs, practices and policies are consistently aligned with Topco’s organizational goals and priorities.

On-going design and review of program dashboards and outcomes, resulting in the ability to report trends and recommend strategic changes to senior leadership.

Development and implementation of performance-based metrics and evaluation methodologies.

GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY Boston, MA International builder and developer 2015 – 2016

Corporate and Regional Human Resources Manager

Formulated solid partnerships across multiple functions to deliver value-added service to over 850 managers and employees that reflected the business objectives of the organization.

Managed the firm's HR Business Partner model and provided counsel and support relative to the identification and monitoring of key HR metrics.

Took the lead in implementing a full-cycle talent acquisition strategy.

Provided high level HR practice and policy guidance, interpretation and implementation.

WAGEWORKS, Inc., Providence, RI Administrator of consumer directed health plans 2013 – 2015

Director of Human Resources/Human Resources Business Partner

Drove various change initiatives to better align business objectives, along with developing HR metrics to measure and analyze results.

Collaborated with all levels of management to ensure strategic HR goals, policies, and programs supported current and future business initiatives. Reduced turnover by 25% and increased retention and engagement.

Provided senior level guidance to members of the HR team and the firm's leadership in the areas of performance management, organizational development and risk management.

MASSACHUSETTS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Concord, MA 126th Brigade Support Battalion 2010 – 2013

Company Commander – 182nd Medical Company (Area Support)

Commanded a company of over 100 soldiers comprised of medical and administrative support.

Oversaw $6 million in equipment (ambulances, tactical vehicles, weapons and medical supply).

Accomplished eight successful medical missions and prepared unit for a 2014 deployment to Afghanistan.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

U.S. CELLULAR CORP. South Portland, ME Owns and operates wireless telecommunications 2006 – 2010

Area Sales Manager (Promotion)

Associate Relations Manager

LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP Portland, ME Insurance and investment management 2002 – 2005

Human Resources and Facilities Manager (Promotion)

Human Resources Generalist and Recruiter

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration &

Master of Organizational Development

Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH

Bachelors of Arts, Criminology

University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AFFILIATIONS

Six Sigma Green Belt Society for Human Resource Management-Member

Emotional Intelligence Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA)

DiSC & Behavior Based Interviewing Rhode Island SHRM

Leadership Development

Facilitator Certification – Development Dimensions International

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Massachusetts Army National Guard 2010 – 2015

United States Army Reserve 1998 – 2010

Discharge: Honorable

Rank: Major

Last Position: Company Commander 2010 - 2013

Veteran: Operation Iraqi Freedom III 2005 - 2006

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