PATRICK ABBOTT

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HIGH-IMPACT HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Driving strategic HR initiatives to realize bottom line results and enhance employee engagement

in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

Performance-driven professional with 15 years of combined expertise in Human Resources management,

recruiting, corporate and employment laws. Strategic architect in the development of innovative HR

initiatives to streamline processes and capitalize on organizational growth opportunities. A creative

thinker, problem solver and decision maker who effectively balances the needs of employees with the

mission of the organization. Strong communication, interpersonal relations, mentoring, negotiation and

organizational skills.

CORE SKILLS & SPECIALTIES

Talent Acquisition & Retention Project Management

Workers’ Compensation

Safety & Security

EEOC Compliance

Compensation & Benefits

Performance Management

Process Improvement

Conflict Resolution

Organizational Development

401K Administration

Employee Development

ACHIEVEMENTS IN HUMAN RESOURCES

Entered a company undergoing rapid expansion as the first ever HR Director; lacking in organizational

effectiveness, with no established HR practices, built HR department from the ground up to implement

HR standards and compliance, revamped employee handbook, policies and procedures, job descriptions

and introduced a performance management system.

Reduced overall company benefit costs by 11% after researching and implementing plan and tier changes;

made recommendations that were accepted, to initiate a 100% employer paid benefit plan for a final

savings of 8%. Included in this expansion of services were Domestic Partner benefits and an Employee

Assistance Program that included dependents of domestic partners as well.

Successfully navigated the maturation of an employee stock ownership plan which included initiating a

payoff schedule and collaborating with outside counsel to ensure compliance.

Restructured recruiting efforts for multiple locations across the country through the creation of an

interview guide, applicant guide and recommended channels for candidate recruitment; integrated to

intranet for easy accessibility by all directors which streamlined the process and saved 30% in recruiting

costs.

Resuscitated struggling organization by reducing overstaffed workforce by 25%, addressing and resolving

compliance issues and facilitating extensive training programs.

Stepped in as the Operations Manager during corporate sale to foreign entity, covering 4 locations and

1400 employees, directing three site Managers, cyclical high levels of turnover requiring strategic

management and a business ally with hands-on direction.

Perfect record in representing all organizations in litigation and regulatory agency matters resulting in no

losses in 15 years.

Human Resources Lead - 9/13 - Current (Contractual)

Universal Screen Arts, Hudson, OH

• Oversee all HR functions for seasonal employees in warehouse supply chain and distribution roles.

Responsible for all onboarding and training as well as all HR functions regarding payroll, benefits, discipline

and succession planning.

Human Resources / Operations Manager 08/10 – 01/13

Facil North America, Twinsburg, OH

• Oversaw HR and Operations for three US locations and Mexico. Transitioned over from Flexalloy during

buyout from Belgium Company in July 2011. Mastered complexities of foreign business objectives and

spearheaded integration. Restructured organization to meet foreign policy demands for personnel,

compensation and benefits, plus long and short term strategic planning.

Human Resource Manager 07/05 – 08/10

CT Consultants, Mentor, OH

• Managed Human Resource functions for 135 employees at engineering firm. Executed cost effective changes

to existing benefit plans and evaluated HR systems to initiate strategic systems plan for improved efficiency.

Conducted a comprehensive analysis for executive team of compensation methods with benchmarking data

for comparison. Streamlined hiring process saving 30% in recruitment costs.

Human Resources Director 02/01 – 07/05

HCR Manorcare, Mentor, OH

• Performed all aspects of HR for two nursing facilities including staffing, training, associate relations,

recognition programs, performance review, benefits, payroll, succession planning and leadership initiatives.

Increased retention from 55% to 97% in two years, negotiated contracts with nursing schools to maximize

revenue through efficient staffing and labor cost controls. Reduced EEOC claims by instituting manager

education programs and established Union avoidance program, resulting in deflection of four organized

attempts within six months before takeover.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, English

Slippery Rock University

VOLUNTEER

Member – Missions Board – Church in Aurora (Term 2013 – 2017) Aurora, Ohio

Food Pantry Coordination – Thea Bowman Center - 119th & Union Street; Cleveland, Ohio

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