DAVID MATTHEWS 914-***-****

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Port Chester, NY 10573 Linkedin.com/in/davidmatthewsny

Highly skilled and accomplished human resources executive with Fortune 500 and Big Four experience, linking human resources functions to broader strategic objectives, working with global business units, serving as a change agent and consensus builder.

HR CORE COMPETENCIES

AA / FMLA/ EEO/ OFCCP Reviews

ER/ EEO Investigations

Compensation

Cross-Functional Team Building

Employee & Staff Relations

Ethics & Compliance

Executive Training & Development

Global HRIS Initiatives

Goal Setting/ KPIs

HR Department Startup

HR Policies & Procedures

Human Resources Executive

Internal Collaboration & Partnerships

Lean & Six Sigma Restructures

Negotiations & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Organizational Improvement

Orientation & On-Boarding

Regulatory Compliance

Staff Recruitment & Retention

Strategic Planning

Succession Planning & Diversity

Transformation Management

WORK EXPERIENCE

MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES, LLC 2016– Present

VICE PRESIDENT, Human Resources & Business Development

Developed job success profiles to align talent with job requirements to aid clients' selection processes.

Facilitated the use of our Behavioral, Cognitive and Emotional Intelligence Assessments for my clients to implement directly into their talent recruitment, selection and development process.

Designed and implemented on boarding, recruitment, leadership development and succession planning programs.

Presented and negotiated with C-level Operations, Sales, HR, Product Development and IT professionals by offering consulting services and a solution to drive a tangible return on investment.

Supported clients in their talent management and engagement efforts. Achieved 20% increase of retention for largest client representing $2,000,000 cost savings.

GARTNER CONSULTING, Stamford, CT (Onsite Maternity Leave Replacement) 2016-2017

DIRECTOR/ HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

Directed a professional human resources staff in support of company business units.

Oversaw key human resources functions including employee relations, policies/procedures, workforce processes,

Talent development/succession planning, recruitment and retention, compensation, commissions, benefits, training and 401(k) plans.

Aligned HR efforts, talent and resources with strategic objectives and the needs of the business units.

Provide executive and management coaching and leadership development.

Led change management, performance improvement and organizational design projects, working in collaboration with key stakeholders. Linked succession planning to employee retention and workforce competencies.

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Spearheaded transformation management initiatives to improve the company’s competitive position through performance management, talent/leadership development and structural changes.

Implemented human resources metrics, aligning human resources goals with focused business unit objectives.

Introduced human resources strategic planning to convert the Human Resources team to a value-added relationship with business units.

PLUGOUT, New York, NY 2013 – 2016

VICE PRESIDENT, Human Resources

Directed a professional human resources staff.

Guided key human resources functions including policies, procedures, employee relations, recruiting, compensation, employment laws, bonus/commission structures, option grants, and 401(k) plans.

Collaborated with business units to position human resources as agents of positive change.

Established a correlation between human resources and the corporate vision and needs of business units.

Provided executive coaching to improve leadership skills to formulate a consistent proactive and positive work culture.

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Designed and implemented innovative programs/initiatives including succession planning, 360 performance management, along with implementation of a comprehensive diversity strategy.

Changed the paradigm of human resources from a cost center to a value-added group by sharing ownership and accountability with business units for goal attainment.

IBM CORPORATION, Armonk, NY 2011 – 2013

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST, Workforce Diversity

Worked with key executives, business leaders and human resources professionals to establish diversity goals and performance metrics.

Provided training, coaching and consultative services to assist business units with exceeding business goals.

Improved on our ability to achieve diversity goals through ongoing team facilitation and use of metrics.

Developed and monitored initiatives to source-out and recruit key diversity talent in conjunction with a world-wide Veteran’s strategy.

Realigned Account Managers by business unit.

Used Account Managers concept to build collaborative working partnerships between human resources and business leaders.

MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, Port Chester, NY 2008 – 2011

VICE PRESIDENT, Human Resources/Business Development

Consulted with clients on a variety of human resources issues including employee relations, recruitment, leadership development, EEO/AA, diversity, change management, restructures, and process improvements.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

SEQUA CORPORATION, Hackensack, NJ 2002 – 2008

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR, Employee Relations & Diversity

KPMG, LLP, Montvale, NJ 2001 – 2002

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR, Employee Relations & Diversity

EDUCATION

CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Ithaca, NY

Bachelor of Science in INDUSTRIAL LABOR RELATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSES

Leading Professional in Ethics and Compliance

Employee Relations

Diversity Management

Labor and Employment Law

Discrimination Law

Collective Bargaining & Alternative Dispute Resolution

New York State Notary Public

Class A Commercial Driver’s License, NY

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

New York Musical Festival, Executive Board- Treasurer

Cornell University ILR Alumni Association Board

Compliance and Ethics Leadership Council- Corporate Executive Board

Corporate Leadership Council- Corporate Executive Board

Human Capital Media Advisory Group CLO Business Intelligence Board

President’s Committee on Employing People with Disabilities- Employer’s Sub-Committee

Bergen County Urban League, Executive Board – Treasurer

Northeast Region Corporate Industry Liaison Group- Executive Board- Chairman

EEO Food Industry Group- Executive Board- Vice Chairman

Faculty Student Association, Executive Board- President

Alpha Beta Gama, Executive Board- Vice Chairman

Student Senate- Executive Board- Treasurer

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resources Management

International Association for Human Resource Information Management

National Association of Corporate Directors

Multicultural FoodService and Hospitality Alliance

Human Resources Capital Institute

National Industry Liaison Group

Ethics and Compliance Officers Association

MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES, LLC - CLIENTS INCLUDE:

STARBUCKS

FAMILY DOLLAR

JARED

KAY JEWELERS

ZALES

SIDNEY THOMAS JEWELERS

MICHAELS

SALLY BEAUTY SUPPLY

ZINBURGER

HOLLISTER

ABERCHROMBIE &FITCH

OLIVE GARDEN

TACO BELL

ZINBURGER

LA QUINTA INN

INTERFACE

NU-TECH NATIONAL

WENDY’S

PANDA

BILLY BEEZ

PANERA BREAD

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