Project Manager Human Resources

Crawford M. Scott - SPHR

VP HR Transformation Leader

*******@*********.***

Summary

Senior level Human Resource Strategic Business Partner & Transformation Project Manager, skilled at aligning

HR platforms and services to the organization's mission and profit objectives. A servant leader passionate about

delivering positive bottom line results and team success.

Accomplished At:

* Collaboration with Executive colleagues to define/execute the Business Strategy

* HR Start-Ups and Transformation Project Management

* Instilling Service Team Excellence

* Creating market based Total Rewards platforms; framing globally and installing locally

* Sourcing & Retaining Talent

* Driving M&A Due Diligence & Business Integration

* HRO Vendor Selection & SLA's

* Serving as Chief Spokesman for Union Negotiations and third party inquiries

* Engaging human capital; inverting the decision making pyramid

Experience

VP Human Resources Consultant at C.M. Scott HR Consultancy

January 2011 - Present (3 years)

Consultancy focused on HR Strategy Development & Execution. I design and implement human capital

platform/service solutions in support of my client's overall business vision and profit mission. My project

delivery approach provides the strategic framework and a cost effective, hands-on delivery.

4 recommendations available upon request

Volunteer LinkedIn Group Facilitator at HR Executives In Motion

December 2008 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Paying it forward and managing on-line content for the HRxIM (formerly Kudzu) Atlanta HR network

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members in this LinkedIn networking group.

1 recommendation available upon request

Sr. Director Human Resources. Power Plant Services at Wood Group

March 2012 - April 2013 (1 year 2 months)

Wood Group is a UK based independent provider of services to the global power generation industry. With

38,000 people in 50 countries worldwide, annual revenues exceed $5BN.

The Power Plant Services unit of Gas Turbine Services provides market leading operations and maintenance

(O&M), industrial gas turbine overhaul/repair, and a range of engineering, production support services to

enhance operational performance and system reliability of power generation assets. This multi-national

presence engages 1200 associates and delivers approximately $600MM revenue.

Reporting to the President, I partnered with executive team colleagues to enhance profitability. My key

deliverable was assisting the successful re-organization of the Division into four distinct P&L focused

SBU's. Specific accomplishments included:

- Transitioning key management into new roles while paring down the layers of organization structure and

administering resulting redundancies

- Realigning the global HR team and imbedding "ownership accountability" into the line organization;

allowing for a more focused service delivery model

1 recommendation available upon request

Interim Compensation & Benefits Manager at Continuiti National Interim HR Staffing

December 2008 - November 2010 (2 years)

W-2 employee contracted to a $750MM multi-national manufacturing client preparing for divestiture.

Specific hands-on Strategic Consulting and Project Management focus involved:

- Design and Sourcing of a new Total Rewards platform, including payroll, T&A, benefits, and HRIS

functionality.

- Charter to Close project team leadership with stakeholder review/receipt of $2MM annualized savings.

Project Management, HRO Transition Services at IBM

May 2006 - July 2007 (1 year 3 months)

Employed as a senior level HR Transition project manager within IBM’s global Business Transformation

Outsourcing (BTO) business unit. Focus involved coordinating HR/IT platform transition projects for

mid-market clients. Additional accountability for SLA review and pre-contract hiring/on-boarding of tower

SME consultants.

1 recommendation available upon request

VP Human Resources Services at Heidelberg Americas, Inc.

January 2001 - February 2006 (5 years 2 months)

Executive HR business partner and management committee contributor for the $1.3B NAFTA region holding

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company operations. Built and led an HR Shared Services Center providing outsourced/contracted services

for payroll, benefits, relocation, and expatriate administration services. Customer base was four operating

companies with 4500 employees in Canada, US, Mexico, and Brazil.

4 recommendations available upon request

Vice President, Human Resources at ExecuTrain Corporation

June 1997 - December 2000 (3 years 7 months)

Senior HR professional, executive management team member, leading HR service platforms for this global

technology training company involving 2600 associates and 120 offices in 34 countries. Major focus was

organization re-design and movement from franchise operation to key geography/market company owned

service offerings.

1 recommendation available upon request

Vice President, Human Resources at Hickson (USA) Corporation

January 1992 - May 1997 (5 years 5 months)

Senior HR professional with this $220MM, multi-site holding company for a UK based Specialty Chemicals

parent. Majority of effort and deliverables were tied to M&A activity; due diligance and integration of

existing businesses and platforms involving 9 US/Canadian manufacturing sites. Also served as Chief

Spokesman for multiple Labor Contract negotiations.

Earlier career experience includes Manager/Director HR assignments with consumer products and durable

goods manufacturers; highlighted by my leadership of two Greenfield site HR department start-ups.

Courses

Independent Coursework

Project Management Professional Certification

(Pre-Exam Course)

Skills & Expertise

Client Engagement

HR Transformation

Service Delivery

Benefits

Human Capital Management

Sourcing

Union Negotiations

Compensation

Talent Management

Employee Relations

HR Strategy

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Succession Planning

Employee Engagement

Onboarding

HR Consulting

Global HR

Organizational Effectiveness

Change Management

Vendor Management

HRIS

Vendor Relations

Shared Services

Workforce Planning

Benefits Administration

Performance Management

HR Policies

Organizational Design

Employee/Labor Relations

Talent Acquisition

Organizational Development

Human Resources

Personnel Management

Employment Law

Deferred Compensation

Employee Benefits

Labor Relations

Leadership

Mergers & Acquisitions

Negotiation

Team Building

Career Development

Training

Strategy

Outsourcing

Coaching

Management

Payroll

Compensation & Benefit

Technical Recruiting

Executive Search

Education

Capital College, Pennsylvania State University

BS, Social Science

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Honors and Awards

SPHR Certification

PMP (Pending)

Interests

* Results Delivery * Service Excellence * Collaboration * HR Strategy * Financial Turnaround * Total

Rewards * Employee Engagement * Operations * Shared Services * Mergers and Acquisitions * Metrics *

Talent Acquisition * Union Negotiations * Vendor Management * Consulting * Outsourcing * Global Mobility

* Executive Coaching * Client Facing * Project Management

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Crawford M. Scott - SPHR

VP HR Transformation Leader

*******@*********.***

12 people have recommended Crawford M.

"Crawford provided valuable insight and guidance through a period of change and transition. His expertise in

HR Benefits, Compensation and OD were valuable to the design and development of new cost- effective

offerings. His project management and negotiation skills were vital to discussions related to the development

of out-sourced solutions. I am happy to recommend Crawford as a consultant, advisor and project manager."

John DeSousa, SPHR, was Crawford M.'s client

"I have worked with Crawford on various compensation and benefit plan projects with multiple clients over

the past fifteen years. He continually delivers a solid business focus while leading market driven Total

Rewards initiatives. Crawford's personal integrity and results orientation would be a welcome addition to an

executive management team in need of an accomplished HR business partner."

Tony Cannata, Owner, CH Advisors, Inc., was a consultant or contractor to Crawford M. at CM Scott &

Associates

"I met Crawford when I first moved to Atlanta. Thanks to Crawford I was introduced to his vast network of

invaluable contacts. Crawford’s ongoing coaching and professional advice has allowed me to make

connections to continue on my career path in a new city. Crawford is sincere in paying it forward."

Dona Palmer, SPHR, Contract Human Resources Manager, Suniva, was with another company when

working with Crawford M. at CM Scott & Associates

"I have worked with Crawford regularly for over eighteen years. As a high level corporate officer making

strategic decisions, Crawford has always been decisive, attentive to details, thorough in communicating

accountability and authoritative in delegating responsibility."

Bill Newton, Senior Vice President, OI Partners, was a consultant or contractor to Crawford M. at CM

Scott & Associates

"Crawford is a focused, results oriented HR strategic leader and a true business partner. His depth of HR

knowledge helps ensure an organization's success. Within our HR network, he is viewed as one who "pays it

forward" the right way, expecting nothing in return. As a trusted and respected colleague, it is my pleasure to

offer this endorsement."

Mary Knight-Cherry, Independent Contractor (Executive Coach & HR Consultant), MDK

Consulting, worked directly with Crawford M. at HR Executives In Motion

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"I had the pleasure of working with Crawford Scott at the Wood Group. Crawford is a dynamic Human

Resource professional, with a wealth of knowledge and insight. I watched him tackle some very difficult

challenges while he maintained his poise and rallied the team. Besides having the ability to be very serious,

Crawford has a wonderful sense of humor. He cleverly knows how to metamorphisis a hostile situation to a

harmonious solution."

Clarence Foster, CPC, Human Resources, Americas, Wood Group, reported to Crawford M. at Wood

Group

"I had the pleasure of working with Crawford for more than one year at IBM as HR consultant transitioning

complex "8 & 9 figure" multi-service global HR outsourcing deals. The challenges were considerable and I

came to rely upon his deep HR experience to convey solid direction and insightful strategization to both

strengthen our own approach and provide priceless direction to our clients. I believe he was key to our

success. He navigated difficult clients and management with ease with his uniquely personal and comfortable

style. I also came to appreciate his ability to maintain an appropriate sense of humor throughout our

engagements and have valued his friendship such as to have kept in touch long after moving on. I would have

no hesitation to hire him or work together again one day."

Matthew Heffron, Sr. Transitions Manager PMP, IBM Corp., worked directly with Crawford M. at IBM

"Crawford Scott is a top notch Human Resources professional with whom I had the pleasure to work with at

Heidelberg. His dedication to employees was impressive and he ensured resolution of situations was handled

with fairness. Any company would benefit from Crawford’s expertise and spirit."

Roxanne Clement, HR Specialist, Heidelberg USA, reported to Crawford M. at Heidelberg Americas, Inc.

"I want to highly recommend Crawford as one of the top HR Professionals I was able to work with in the

past. As a former expat, working for Heidelberg Americas Inc., Crawford was an outstanding personal coach

for all kinds of expat needs, always prompt, reliable, courteous, and very supportive. Crawford clearly

understands and extraordinary supports all key support areas for an expat and their families, typically

managing the whole process of expatriation and repatriation, being a consistent contact and source of

information, and keeping them on people's agendas. If you are looking for an HR Professional, Crawford

would be on the top of my list."

Andreas Schattschneider, IT Manager, Heidelberg, worked indirectly for Crawford M. at Heidelberg

Americas, Inc.

"Crawford is a strong effective HR leader who combines focus with practicality."

Phil Merdinger, Principal and Worldwide Partner, Mercer, was a consultant or contractor to Crawford

M. at Heidelberg Americas, Inc.

"When I applied with Heidelberg for their Global IT Security Manager position, I met Crawford on the

phone. He was very professional, and I was truly impressed by the broad and in-depth HR experience he

possessed. As the hiring process in this case was a transatlantic one, involving different cultures, behaviors,

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expectations etc., Crawford smoothed the steps, and really supported my family's move from Germany to

Atlanta. I relied on his honesty and leadership, and over time built even more respect for his exceptional

personality. Crawford is a true *human* resources person who, while acting in a company's best interest,

handles employees fairly and responsibly. In this regard, I believe that many companies could learn from his

approach in delivering exceptional, and cost effective, HR services."

Michael Oberlaender, Global IT Security Manager, Heidelberg Americas Inc., worked with Crawford M.

at Heidelberg Americas, Inc.

"Crawford Scott is a business professional who happens to work in human asset management. His strengths

are in aligning HR strategy with corporate strategy and helping organizations succeed. He is also adept at

building teams and mentoring. He is a fantastic teacher of business and HR. He has helped me gain an

understanding of the linkage between strategic HR: performance measurement systems, compensation/reward

policies and sustainable competitive advantage. I first met him 9-years ago and he has been instrumental in

my growth from tactical HR Representative at ExecuTrain to Vice President of Human Resources at Medical

Doctor Associates Inc. I would endorse him for any senior HR leadership role."

David Mafe, SPHR, Human Resources Manager, ExecuTrain, reported to Crawford M. at ExecuTrain

Corporation

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