Human Resources Employee Relations

Louann Monahan-Pearce

Farmingville, NY ******@*********.*** Mobile 631-***-****

PROFILE

Perceptive and versatile Human Resources Executive/Partner with deep business knowledge of Distribution and Manufacturing across multi-sites throughout North America. Adept at learning the business, assessing needs, identifying resources and effectively implementing new programs. Consistently builds positive partnerships with leadership and Associates, assembling cohesive teams, well- suited to each project, getting the job done on-time and within budget. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Employee Relations • Benefits Planning • Payroll Management

• Business Partner • Employee Communications • Benefits Administration

• Compensation • HR Policy and Interpretation • Workforce Planning

• HRIS Implementation • Organizational Restructuring • Employee Engagement

• Talent Management • Leadership Coaching

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE, PORT WASHINGTON, NY 2005 – Present One of the fastest growing, global manufacturer and distributor of durable medical equipment in the home healthcare, medical/surgical, and rehabilitation markets. Owned by Clayton, Dubilier and Rice, Drive is well positioned for continued global growth. Vice President, Human Resources, Corporate and Manufacturing (2012 – Present)

• Senior Business Partner and trusted advisor to functional leaders within Corporate and Manufacturing facilities

• Assisted business leaders with organizational restructure and alignment exercises to right-size the organization

• Partnered with business leaders to educate them on budget and workforce planning initiatives

• Key project participant in the migration of a Bohemia Distribution Center, Part and Returns and Technical Services Center to Atlanta and Port Washington headquarters. Successful in redeploying over 15% of existing Associates

• In 2017, developed and deployed a compensation infrastructure including grades and ranges; consistent bonus program, annual merit review process to include a metric-drive MBO process with consistent, financially-driven annual bonus framework throughout North America

• Provided HR support for 5 acquisitions over 3-years each within a 5-month timeframe. Partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver on critical integration projects and initiatives

• Introduced HR Business Partner/Generalist function in all the distribution centers and created the Company HR infrastructure (grew from 1 HRBP to a 16-Associate HR team across 10 sites) to provide better business support

• Eliminated profit sharing and incorporated 401k match program Vice President, Human Resources, Corporate Functions (2008 – 2012)

• Provided HR support to the acquisition team and executed 6 acquisition over 4 years

• Developed and deployed HR policies, procedures and US-based Handbook. Policies included expense/travel policy, professional development, paid maternity leave, promotion/transfer program

• Moved from vacation/sick to PTO program

• Spearheaded an Employee Workplace Committee to increase employee engagement and morale

• Created and introduced behavioral based interview process. Significantly reduced agency fees and vendor mark ups

Director, Human Resources (2005 – 2008)

• Negotiated benefit renewal packages with broker which resulted in reduced costs to Associates. Organized and conducted educational meetings for open enrollment nationally

• Provided HR support to the acquisition team and executed 3 acquisition over 2 years

• Handled employee relations for all US locations and conducted conflict resolution training program

• Created corrective action structure and educational meetings for leaders

• Integration and implementation of iSolved HRIS system

• Responsible for facilities maintenance, including an 11,250-square foot expansion and remodel of the corporate office

JMM TYPE, KINGS PARK, NY 1985 – 2005

$50M Medical transcription service provider to North American Hospitals Human Resources and Office Manager (Direct report to President)

• Responsible for managing relationships with 12 hospitals and 35 hospital departments

• Managed and motivated 65 remote transcribers

• Full life-cycle recruitment (approximately 15 open positions nationally)

• Developed and delivered a 6-week, new hire training program with measurable performance criteria

• Created a point system for evaluating transcriber performance. Point system tied to an incentive plan to continue to motivate staff

• Researched, created and disseminated employee handbook and HR policies, as well as SOPs

• Designed and deployed instructional procedure manual/process for all onboarding new accounts

• Established new 401k savings plan which included Company match

• Implementation and training of new transcription software

• First point of contact for all new accounts: negotiated and reviewed contracts for all new hospital business; conducted site visits to set up all new accounts as well as training of Directors and hospital staff to access completed reports

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PROFESSIONAL AND CHARITABLE AFFILIATIONS

• Active Member: Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM-LI) (2006 to present)

• Notary Public (2005 to present)

• Participated in USPS Santa Mail - Operation Santa Corporate Event (2011 to present)

• Participated in organizing company-wide event for Red Nose Day (2016 to present)

• Organized corporate donations to local schools – Operation Backpack (2016 to present)

• Organized food drives through the year for Island Harvest, Long Island Cares – Harry Chapin Food Drive (2008 to present)

• Organized Toy drive for Toys-For-Tots (2008 to present)

• President - Parent Teacher Organization

• Kindergarten Readiness Program – Smithtown School District – Developed and deployed half-day program which introduced number and letter recognition, basic adding, letters, sounds (including beginner blending sounds) for basic reading; classroom etiquette and behavior skills. Basic introduction to music, art and gym (1989-1999)

• Personal Trainer (graduated Hofstra - Academy of Applied Personal Training Certification)

• Taught education labs for Academy of Applied Personal Training for two years, which included pre-exercise screening, health and fitness assessments, biomechanical principles and methods of analyzing and teaching resistance training exercise, as well as, practical assessment skills such as body composition analysis, blood pressure and resting heart rate measurement skills Page Three

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