JULIE L. GANIM
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Brecksville, OH 44141 440-***-****
Executive with extensive Human Resources/Organizational Development and
Communication experience with a focus on working with business partners in
the areas of talent management and related business strategies,
facilitation of strategic and organizational change at all leadership
levels including C-suite interventions; design and implementation of
complex enterprise - wide projects, cultural transformation and OD
diagnostics, which include design of an enterprise - wide competency
development and computer based process.
Collaborated and facilitated training and information exchange by working
closely with HR partners, business leaders and end users; worked closely
with project team members to implement organizational change. Excellent
understanding of adult learning and training; developed an enterprise wide
computer based competency identification and development process/system;
recognized as a leader in the implementation of high performing work
systems, succession planning systems, talent acquisition and change
management in global Fortune 500 corporations, entrepreneurial and start-up
organizations. Specific areas of expertise:
Lean manufacturing/transactional Black Belt Succession
Planning/Development High Performing Work Systems Merger and
Acquisition analysis
Competency modeling Executive Coaching and Mentoring
Organizational Development Change Management leadership
Performance Management Systems Talent Acquisition
EXPERIENCE and ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Consulting practice includes two
transitions into full time employment for client companies: General
Electric plc (Picker International) and Omnova Solutions Inc.
VisionaryHR llc,
2004 - present
Consultant in the areas of training, executive coaching, High Performing
Work Systems, and leadership development. Strong recruiting expertise for
executive positions, technology and scientific staff and manufacturing
and administrative positions. I have designed and managed the
implementation of mentoring programs, facilitation leadership and
extensive experience in both tactical and strategic Human Resource
management.
. Designed and implemented benefits programs, compensation strategies and
other HR baseline processes
. Created and implemented tactical and strategic recruiting programs
. Designed and implemented competency modeling processes and identified the
training and development necessary to increase competencies for current
staff and for use in recruiting models
. Change Management Lead for HR integration project. Led team responsible
for direction and structure around communication and training for the
integration of approximately 10,000 employees into a corporate shared
services model. The services included payroll, employee services and
centers of expertise such as Training and Development, Compliance and
Recruiting.
. Designed enterprise level organizational development programs and
processes involving performance management and succession planning
. Designed and led team responsible for implementing Greenfield High
Performing Work Systems - achieved an outstanding level 1 status as
evaluated by outside assessment
Projects:
Nestl : Lead Change Management Consultant: 8 month assignment; Led change
management team across multiple business units, responsible for design,
development and implementation of communication strategies, creating
employee and manager communications, training of HR staff, acquiring
specific technical implementation information and working with subject
matter experts to ensure that all materials, communications and timelines
were accurate. The change management responsibilities covered benefits open
enrollment, 401(k)/pension, payroll, HR functions such as recruiting,
compensation, and other areas where we identified with the subject matter
experts the gap between current and future state.
Nano-Tex llc: 2 year assignment: created and implemented high volume
recruiting methodology for scientists and technology staff including
competency modeling, selection model interview techniques, set-up HR
structure and processes, executive coaching for management staff and senior
level scientific staff. Hired approximately 70 people, conducted training
for staff on behavioral interviewing, established a grading level system;
researched competitive compensation and designed compensation program.
Established all HR processes including legal compliance requirements.
Metro General Heath System: 4 month project: Research project focused on
best practices for public hospital systems of comparable size and funding
methodology.
City of Cleveland/Cuyahoga County Commissioners: 5 month project: Benchmark
and recommend job descriptions, salary levels based on research of other
cities of like size. Project output: recommendations for structure changes,
staffing levels, and compensation ranges and matrices.
Delta Systems: 1 year assignment: created job descriptions and recruiting
strategies. Designed and implemented training programs for behavior based
interviewing. Developed competency modeling and recruiting strategies for
senior level technical and manufacturing executives, compiled a short list
of recommended candidates., led the interview, offer and on boarding
processes. Created HR processes and measurement metrics for use throughout
the organization and for reporting to the board of directors. Conducted and
led lean black belt processing and lean manufacturing projects.
KEY CORPORATE POSITIONS:
OMNOVA Solutions Inc 2001
- 2004
$1billion Performance Chemical and Building and Decorative Products Company
Senior Human Resources Manager - Decorative and Building Products division
- Fairlawn, OH
Responsible for all HR leadership programs and initiatives within the
organization; day-to-day responsibility for all aspects of HR processes and
development for $550 million manufacturing and distribution business.
Transitioned from consultant to employee at client's insistence. Initial
focus was to complete installation of High Performing Work System; achieved
world-class status with lean technical/functional team; under budget while
meeting production standards and marketplace requirements.
. Conducted organizational assessment of division resulting in savings
of $350K
. Lean Manufacturing Black Belt - led team responsible for $800K in
manufacturing and transactional process savings
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, p.l.c. - London, England 1997 - 1999
$18 billion aerospace, telecommunications and medical imaging company.
Director, Human Asset Development (Picker International, Inc. - Cleveland,
OH)
Designed and implemented leadership development programs aligned with
business objectives. Responsible for all individual and group behavior
assessment, modification and development; change management and
facilitation for this $1.5 billion manufacturer and distributor of medical
diagnostic imaging equipment and supplies with 5,000 employees.
Transitioned from consultant to full time regular employee
. Leader of team responsible for designing and implementing global employee
development and organizational effectiveness programs and processes.
. Led initiative and facilitated process for competency assessment and
modeling throughout the global organization.
. Leader of team responsible for attaining world-class levels of leadership
and human resource initiatives, utilizing Malcolm Baldrige criteria.
. Assessed employee satisfaction through employee survey process, utilizing
focus group team process
. Created and led cross-functional global team responsible for establishing
an employee directed development process.
THE BFGOODRICH COMPANY - Cleveland, OH 1993 -
1997
$2.1 billion aerospace and specialty chemicals company with 14,000
employees.
Director of Human Resources (Tremco, Inc. - $400 million division within
specialty chemicals. Global manufacturer and distributor of sealants and
coatings with 2500 employees.)
Senior Human Resources Executive responsible for global operations
including the design and implementation of strategies and programs aligning
the business direction; utilizing common platforms and company wide
competency modeling providing a basis for succession planning, performance
management, team building, talent acquisition and career planning. Served
as internal expert for organizational development needs within Specialty
Chemicals. Responsibilities also included management of Facilities and
Health and Safety functions. Reported to the President/CEO.
. Member of the executive operations team responsible for global business
operations, designed, communicated and implemented 3 year strategic
direction plan for the business including growth, change issues, mergers
and acquisitions. Implemented HR strategy in support of the strategic
plan.
. Directed the design and implementation of compensation programs including
sales compensation based on contribution margin, gain sharing, and
variable pay.
. Integrated competency assessment and analysis into: succession planning
process, recruiting and development planning.
. Managed consolidation of several sites onto one campus; completed the
project under budget.
. Created reward/recognition systems aligned to business needs.
. Designed union avoidance strategy; implemented training programs, lead
team responsible for designing strategy during union organization
attempt.
. Designed strategy for contract negotiations with the United Steel Workers
providing a more flexible union contract, (including continuous operation
clauses and elimination of pay for time not worked) while holding wage
increase to region competitive levels.
. Reduced workers compensation by $170,000 per year.
TELXON CORPORATION, Akron, Ohio 1985 - 1993
1985 - 1993
$350 million leader in design, manufacture and distribution of
microcomputer systems.
Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Communications (1989-1993)
Senior level executive reporting to the President/CEO with global
responsibility for leading Human Resources, Investor Relations and
Corporate Communications. Member of the senior leadership team during a
period of significant growth and stock volatility.
. Served as member of cross-functional team working with McKinsey & Co. to
develop a process and conduct analysis of company strengths primarily in
Research and Development, and Marketing.
. Member of team responsible for designing and implementing TQM/ISO9000
platform including training and employee communication.
. Led the initiative with the Board of Directors to design and implement
executive compensation programs.
. Designed and implemented new benefit strategies, saving $200,000 with no
increase to employee contribution levels.
. Managed, as part of senior team, all aspects of assimilation of
acquisitions into corporate structure.
. Evaluated, selected and installed HRIS platform.
. Created a formal sexual harassment training program.
. Increased stock value from five to twenty-four by securing coverage with
specialty brokerage firms such as Hambrecht and Quist, and William Blair
& Company.
. Generated the design and content of 10K (business section), press
releases and award winning (Silver Tower, DESI, APTC) annual reports.
. Improved local and national press relations. Managed several crisis
situations involving decline of stock price and change of key personnel.
Acted as primary corporate spokesperson helping to rebuild company
credibility with Wall Street community and major investors. Resulting in
significant increase in stock value.
. Initiated new corporate program for internal and external communications,
such as employee newsletters and financial information.
Director, Human Resources (1985 - 1989)
Responsible for compliance and development of Human Resources programs such
as compensation, benefits, performance management, recruiting, training and
development.
. Saved $100,000 in temporary agency and search fees by developing a
recruiting strategy.
. Rebuilt HR organization to meet company's strategic needs and growth
without increasing staffing levels.
Manager, Benefits Planning and Recruiting
Manager, Marketing Services: Responsibilities included business
development, market research, trade show management, and literature/video
design and production
EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS
BA, History/Sociology and Secondary Education, John Carroll University,
Society for Human Resource Management, Program Director 1991-1992
HR Planning Society, Junior League of Cleveland, Women's City Club
Current and past service on several not-for-profit boards