Employee Relations Human Resources

Dan W. Dukes, SPHR

**** ******** ****

***Missouri City, TX 77459

Phone: 281-***-**** E-mail: ********@***.***

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Extensive experience in recruiting and internal staffing; employee relations; conflict management and dispute resolution; training and development; legal compliance, including EEO and fair employment practices; performance and change management; personnel, compensation, and benefits administration; university relations; international human resources; and project management. Acts as senior HR business partner with key management in operations and support functions. Demonstrates superior interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills. Increases organizational efficiency and profitability through employee development and employee engagement. Industry experience includes energy services, energy resources, oilfield manufacturing, professional services, engineering and construction, and retail.

EXPERIENCE

LB Foster Energy

$250 million oilfield manufacturing and services subsidiary of LB Foster Company, providing tubular products, water well construction and services, and onsite oilfield inspection services to clients nationwide. LB Foster acquired Inspection Oilfield Services in 2015 and rebranded the company as LB Foster Energy in 2017.

Manager, Human Resources December, 2016 – September, 2017

Managed the human resources function for 400 employees in Texas and Louisiana.

Assisted the management team with restructuring the Energy business unit from a fully independent subsidiary to a fully integrated division of LB Foster Company.

Worked with LB Foster HR in Pittsburgh to transition policies, procedures and benefits programs to LB Foster Energy. Supervised the activities of one HR Generalist and one Recruiter.

As part of the restructuring and consolidation of functions and business units, the HR Manager position was eliminated.

Newpark Drilling Fluids

$960 million exploration and production services company providing drilling fluids products and technical services to clients worldwide.

Manager, Human Resources July, 2010 – June, 2016

Coordinated the human resources function for 900 employees in 48 locations throughout the United States.

Acted as senior HR business partner with key management in operations and support functions. Utilized knowledge of overall company and departmental strategy to support strategic and tactical goals in the areas of organizational development, alignment and effectiveness; talent acquisition; employee development; and employee engagement.

Partnered with the new VP, Global Procurement and Supply Chain to design and build an organization/function that had not existed at the overall corporate level.

Advised the Senior VP, Technology regarding a major restructuring and expansion of the technology function in support of Newpark’s strategic rebranding as a technology-driven fluids company.

Supported the General Manager, Product Manufacturing to move his group from a separate entity emphasizing third-party sales to a fully-integrated business unit supplying product to drilling fluids operations.

Supported the VP, Completion Fluids to restructure and reduce costs in a highly competitive market.

Supervised the activities of three generalists and one coordinator responsible for all domestic HR activity.

Enhanced the relationship with operations management and staff by significantly improving levels of HR service.

Participated in development and delivery of significant HR initiatives, including training and career development, succession planning, and development of a formal compensation structure.

Participated in the implementation of Oracle, including training of field personnel in the use of self-service modules for benefits, employee information changes, and manager handling of employee status changes.

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Baker Energy/The Wood Group June, 2006 – July, 2010

$5 billion international energy services company with 28,000 employees worldwide. The Wood Group acquired Baker Energy in October, 2009. Baker Energy was a $350 million international energy services company providing onshore and offshore labor and manpower services, onshore managed services, global training, safety and compliance, and applied technologies.

Manager, Human Resources, Wood Group Management Services September, 2009 – July, 2010

Facilitated integration of the Baker Energy human resources function into Wood Group Production Services. Established the HR function for Wood Group Management Services Inc. Provide ongoing HR support for all US corporate functions.

Created HR policies, processes and procedures.

Established a formal on-boarding process for new employees.

Updated and rewrote the paid time off policy to reflect current practices and procedures in the US.

Created an employee handbook for Wood Group Management Services.

Established the employee relations function for the corporate services groups.

Coordinated activity across US business units as required by the corporate headquarters in Aberdeen.

Manager, Human Resources, Baker Energy June, 2006 – August 2009

Directed the human resources function for 2,400 employees in 3 domestic and 10 overseas locations.

Assisted the President of the energy division to reorganize the unit along functional lines.

Supervised a staff of 15 HR generalists, specialists, associates, and recruiters located in Houston, TX; Lafayette, LA; and Sheridan, WY.

Revitalized the HR function – reallocated job functions, hired additional staff, established partnerships with management and operations staff, established processes and procedures, and fostered proactive communication.

Managed the recruiting function, from development of job descriptions and initial identification of candidates through relocation and new employee on-boarding and orientation.

Coordinated all performance management and compensation activities. Administered employee benefits plans.

Significantly increased the level of HR support for international operations.

Coordinated immigration activity, including administration of visas and work permits.

Acted as primary contact for employee relations issues for all domestic locations. Advised international locations regarding employee relations as required.

KBR

$12 billion engineering, construction and services subsidiary of Halliburton.

Manager, Human Resources January, 2004 – May, 2006

One-year contract assignment at KBR regional office in Baghdad, Iraq, followed by permanent assignment at KBR headquarters in Houston.

Coordinated all human resources support for business units with 600 employees. Acted as lead for 3 generalists supporting an additional 1,000 employees in 2 domestic and 3 overseas locations.

Conducted support for 24 sites in Baghdad with 2,800 KBR employees and 6,700 subcontractors. Primary regional contact for employee relations at all sites. Acted as second-in-charge of department – 23 HR generalists and associates.

The Home Depot

$45 billion home improvement retailer.

Manager, Human Resources February, 2002 – December, 2003

Performed all human resources functions for a staff of 145, including salaried management and hourly personnel. Directed all external recruiting and internal staffing, including executive and non-exempt hourly personnel.

Partnered with divisional HR and operating management to drive the change management process and to evaluate and improve organizational effectiveness.

Developed and administered career development plans for all employees. Delivered in-house training programs and coordinated all external training. Drove the Performance Management process.

Developed and coordinated employee relations programs, including internal communication, community service, and wellness programs.

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Jefferson Wells International

$130 million international professional services firm providing operating, consulting, and training solutions in technology, accounting and finance, internal audit, and tax.

Director, Human Resources July, 2000 – September, 2001

Directed all human resources and administrative functions for the Houston office.

Managed day-to-day operations and developed and coordinated long-range strategy as an integral member of the leadership team.

Supervised a staff of four responsible for personnel and benefits administration, office administration and marketing administrative support for 150 professionals and management staff.

Developed human resources and administrative policies and procedures.

Recruited accounting, tax and technology professionals. Developed methods for sourcing external candidates and implemented improved processes for candidate screening and tracking.

Enhanced employee retention by developing new communications, orientation, and employee relations programs.

Unocal Corporation

$6 billion Fortune 500 international energy resources company.

Manager, Special Projects, Business Development June, 1997 – January, 2000

Established administrative functions in overseas offices. Advised business unit management regarding human resources issues and practices in overseas locations. Provided administrative support for business development teams by developing human resources and administrative policies and procedures. Performed contract and regulatory analysis. Conducted preliminary due diligence on prospective acquisitions. Provided human resources support for home-office staff, including personnel and benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance with all applicable labor laws and with internal employment policies and practices.

Led the cross-disciplinary team responsible for the project planning and development phases of an on-line employee development system.

Participated in the formation and staffing of a $300 million domestic business unit.

Developed human resources and administrative policies for a $600 million consortium in Azerbaijan.

Established the administrative and financial functions for a $50 million project office in New Delhi, India.

Manager, Recruitment and Development March, 1991 – June, 1997

Managed university recruiting and relations. Worked with department and business unit managers to optimize internal staffing strategies and selection processes and procedures. Acted as the human resources representative for the Comptrollers Department, with 900 employees located in California, Texas, and Louisiana. Administered the career development program for all financial professionals. Established and administered training programs.

Improved the career development process for 400 professionals by developing a comprehensive career path.

Established and coordinated in-house training programs utilized by more than 500 individuals over a four-year period.

Developed and coordinated a targeted scholarship program at nine universities in Southern California.

Increased organizational visibility by developing and delivering informational presentations to students and faculty, and by initiating and coordinating participation at recruiting-related events.

Performed job analysis and wrote approximately 50 job descriptions over a two-year period.

Served as an integral member of internal task forces that revamped educational aid policies and established a company-wide job posting system.

Coordinated and conducted employee relations, communications, and retention programs. Coordinated personnel and benefits administration in conjunction with the corporate human resources group.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

MBA – University of Houston

B.S., Business Administration – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), HR Houston

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