CYNTHIA J. DAVIES, Ph.D., MBA, SPHR
Downingtown, PA ( *************@***.*** 610-***-**** (H) (
610-***-**** (C)
Results oriented Human Capital Management leader focused on maximizing
individual and organizational performance. Strong business acumen with
global experience. Skilled communicator; participative style. Effective
working with a wide range of people both individually and in teams.
Talent Management Performance Management
Talent Acquisition Compensation and Benefits
Employee Relations EEO/Affirmative Action
Training and Development Human Resource Information Systems
Change Management/ Quality Improvement Management Coaching
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, New Brunswick, NJ 2014-
preaent
Adjunct Faculty - School of Business-Management and Global Business
. Teach graduate Human Resource Management
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Phoenix, AZ
Adjunct Faculty - School of Advanced Studies
2007-present
. Mentor doctoral students through the dissertation process
AMBROZY ACCOUNTING, Philadelphia, PA
Human Resources Consultant (Contract)
2013
. Consulted with organization linking HR strategies to organizational
strategies, establishing HR practices and processes. Created Employee
Handbook.
NRGenergy, Princeton, NJ
Human Resources Consultant (Contract)
2013
. Recruited, selected and negotiated offers with Senior level Finance,
Risk Management and Accounting professionals in New Jersey and
California locations.
DUPONT COMPANY, Wilmington, DE
Regional Staffing Manager-DuPont Sustainable Solutions
2011 - 2013
Responsible for workforce planning and staffing for global consulting
business which provides customized solutions to help maximize workplace
safety, operational efficiencies, environmental management, and process
technologies.
. Crafted and implemented DSS Staffing solution.
. Created sourcing strategy for contract delivery resources resulting in
hires exceeding the objective by 200%.
. Initiated and implemented the DSS Onboarding process; leading sub-team
for Global Talent Acquisition Onboarding.
. Piloted successful ATS (Taleo) implementation in Canada.
. Enhanced staffing by expanding social media reach.
. Selected to Core Committee for Safety & Health Day reaching 3000
employees.
PARENTE BEARD, LLC, Philadelphia, PA
Talent Management Director
2003 - 2009
Accountable for strategic human resources consulting for super regional
public accounting and professional consulting services firm with employees
in multiple locations. Managed staff and third party providers.
. Created strategies, processes, and practices to align with and
accelerate business objectives while providing seamless delivery of
Human Resources services. Firm named "Best Company to Work For in PA"
in 2008.
. Designed firm wide recruiting strategy; recruiting Accountants and
Consultants, from executive to entry level, for East Coast offices;
hired 100 new employees on average each year.
. Developed Philadelphia marketing campaign, created recruiting brand,
and positioned firm for growth.
. Designed, developed and implemented the University Relations program.
Developed strategies to attract and retain entry-level talent
resulting in a 94% retention rate of Junior Accountants.
. Coached leaders on workforce planning, succession planning,
performance management, staff optimization, and behavioral
interviewing techniques resulting in improved organizational
effectiveness.
. Selected and implemented online Applicant Tracking system; increased
quality and quantity of candidates.
PNC-Wealth Management, Philadelphia, PA
Human Resources Consultant (Contract)
2002
. Recruited, selected and negotiated offers with Senior Financial
professionals for wealth management business in the Philadelphia,
Delaware, central Pennsylvania and Florida markets.
SAS, Wayne, PA
Human Capital Management Solution Strategist
2000 - 2002
Subject Matter Expert for Human Capital Management decision support
software solution
. Developed sales strategy. Designed sales tools to validate ROI.
Increased pipeline 80% in 6 months.
. Delivered presentations and demonstrations of HCM software to national
and international audiences
Chadwick Communications, Inc., New York, NY (brand positioning and
advertising agency)
Human Resources Consultant 2000
. Provided Human Resources consulting and advisory services
Mellon Bank, Philadelphia, PA
Human Resources Consultant (Contract)
2000
. Recruited professional staff for the Retail Division in the
Philadelphia region using online sourcing methods
PNC-Global Investments, a mutual fund servicing company, King of
Prussia, PA
Human Resources Consultant (Contract)
2000
. Recruited and fully staffed new department, in the transfer agency and
shareholder services, within six weeks of start-up
. Established the Co-op program with Drexel University
. Evaluated the staffing and recruiting process
SOFTWARE AG formerly IDS SCHEER, INC., Chadds Ford, PA
Human Resources Director 1997
- 1999
Strategic business partner responsible for establishing and delivering
human resources services to the North American subsidiary of an
international ERP software and services organization
. Created first HR role in company. Dramatically changed recruiting and
retention practices reducing turnover from 50% to 5%. Increased
qualified candidate pool by launching University Relations programs.
Authored first employee handbook. Implemented Consultant Career Path
program to enhance performance management training and development.
. Redesigned compensation and benefits packages. Re-launched group
employee benefits plan. Created fixed variable and incentive
compensation programs.
. Managed, with IDS Scheer AG, the IPO of company stock traded on the
German Stock Exchange; instrumental in the design of the stock option
program for North American employees
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CORP. formerly AETNA, King of Prussia, PA
1995 - 1997
Provided integrated human resources services to 500+ Claim employees of
insurance company in multiple locations. Delivered core human resources
programs designed to develop individual and organizational capacity to
achieve performance goals and align employees' behavior to the
organizational vision and values.
Human Resources Manager
. Revamped performance review and career development process with focus
on multiple source feedback, succession planning, and training.
. Key member of merger team. Conducted change management, manager
assimilation, pay for performance, union avoidance training to support
the integration of Aetna employees into the Travelers organization.
. Established an Outplacement program with Career fairs for former Aetna
employees resulting in a 75% placement rate.
CORESTATES BANK, N.A., Philadelphia, PA (formerly INDEPENDENCE BANCORP,
INC., INDEPENDENCE RESOURCES INC., LEHIGH VALLEY BANK) Perkasie, PA
1987 - 1995
Managed the human resources function, reporting to the CEO of $2.6 billion
multi-bank holding company with a network of 55 branches, a mortgage
company and an operations center, during the merger and acquisition by a
$27 billion multi-bank holding company.
Sr. Vice President-Human Resources Director 1994 - 1995
. Played key role in acquisition; integrated the Independence franchise
into CoreStates aligning all HR services and support systems.
. Implemented "Lend-Lease" program for Independence employees to work in
CoreStates pre-merger.
Vice President-Employment and Training 1992 -
1994
. Directed $1M annual operating budget and team of HR professional
servicing 1500 employees.
. Managed corporate staffing. Reduced headcount by 6%, centralizing and
standardizing functions, while maintaining high quality service.
. Developed training and development function. Created management and
ADA training. Increased training by 3 days a year per employee.
Assistant Vice President-Human Resources Management
1990 - 1992
. Established the human resources department for the start-up operations
processing and data management subsidiary, Independence Resources,
Inc.
. Recruited 20 key professionals making company operational within six
months.
. Designed compensation program for 250 employees including senior level
executives.
Assistant Vice President-Quality and Human Resources Management
1987 - 1990
. Designed total quality improvement process "QUEST". Improved
teamwork, streamlined operations, and established Customer Service
Center. Coordinated training for executives, facilitators, and teams.
. Improved benefits with shared services model. Introduced numerous cost
reduction programs. Realized savings of 18.5%.
. Initiated common payroll for all employees. Saved $5000 per month.
Relocated Payroll to Finance.
. Implemented program maximizing teller force during peak hours;
increased customer satisfaction.
PREVIOUS RELATED EXPERIENCE
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES formerly AT&T-MICROELECTRONICS, Allentown, PA
Market Research Associate-Lightwave Strategic Planning;
Employee Relations-Technical Professional Relations;
Recruiter-Technical Professional Employment
LEHIGH CARBON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Schnecksville, PA
Human Resource Director
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Organizational Development Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2003
M.B.A., Finance and Marketing Wilkes University, Wilkes Barre, PA
1988
School of Law, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
1983-84
B.A. in Business and Management DeSales University, Center Valley, PA
1983
ADJUNCT FACULTY EXPERIENCE
University of Phoenix Rutgers University
Strayer University University of Maryland
Rosemont College DeSales University
Villanova University Immaculata University
Chestnut Hill College Cabrini College
Muhlenberg College Wesley College
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Certification: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Philadelphia Society for People and Strategy (PSPS)