Human Resources Manager

ROD DHONE, SPHR

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Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 ********@*****.***

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER

Motivated, results-driven Human Resources senior leader with a proven track record over 14 years.

Experience includes contributing to advanced corporate performance and productivity in both union and

non-union work environments. Serves as an organizational change agent, championing continuous

improvement projects that align all Human Resource functions with the company strategic objectives.

Strategic Planning • Human Resources & Operations Management • Organizational Development

Change & Project Management • Performance, Reward & Compensation Management

EEO Compliance • Arbitration & Negotiation • Labor Relations • Payroll Management

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor • Team Building, Training & Leadership • Acquisitions

Professional Experience

Ruskin Air and Sound Control, Grandview, Missouri

Ruskin Air and Sound Control (owned by Johnson Controls) is one of the world’s largest and most innovative

manufacturers of air control solutions for the HVAC market. Ruskin, a $300M company has 21 production and office

locations worldwide and over 3,000 employees.

Director, Human Resources March 2000 to January 2014

Directly responsible for the overall success of Human Resources for the 15 United States, Mexico and Canada

locations by providing strategic and functional leadership to Human Resources managers and generalists as well as

Operations, and Finance leadership teams. Provided support for operations in the United Kingdom, and Thailand.

Operate as a Service Team in support of strategic business initiatives in both a matrix and non-matrix environment.

Led a multi-site Human Resources team responsible for all facets of Human Resources including compensation

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and benefits, and organization development

Acquisition Team Member for four acquisitions

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Introduced Human Resources Dashboard summarizing Human Resources Metrics to Senior Managers

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Reduced Workers Compensation costs by 25% in year one by managing claims between the field staff and the

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Third Party Administrator

Managed and prepared annual Affirmative Action Plans for all United States locations

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Reduced turnover at high turnover plants by 80% in less than a year

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Provided significant talent upgrades in key positions throughout the Company

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Reduced time to hire Year on Year by 50% through lean activities

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Completely rewrote all Company employee policies and handbooks

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Organized Labor:

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o Successfully negotiated labor contracts with the Sheet Metal Workers Union without any work stoppages

o Negotiated plant closing agreements

o Established and maintained professional relationships with union business agents

o Successfully negotiated the freezing of a pension plan at a major facility in 2011

Implemented a comprehensive Talent Management High Potential (HIPO), Emerging Talent and Mentorship

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program promoting 14 HIPOs from emerging talent pool in 12 months including two into Senior Management

positions

Directed the implementation of a comprehensive HRIS system for all locations

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Risk Management / Financial

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o Established Sarbanes-Oxley matrices identifying and resolving key risk elements

o W orked with Financial team developing annual budgets and monthly forecasts of HR related items

Process Quality Manager March 1999 to March 2000

Responsible for the implementation of a quality program achieving ISO 9001 Certification within 9 months

Information Technology Project Manager July 1998 to March 1999

Responsible for the implementation of a Year 2000 compliant purchasing and inventory control system in all US

production facilities

Résumé

Gear For Sports, Inc., Lenexa, Kansas

Gear for Sports is the pioneer in the custom decorated apparel industry producing over 70,000 garments a day with a

less than 1% return rate.

Production Financial Manager March 1996 to July 1998

Responsible for the budgets and cost standards for the embroidery and screen print processes

• Updated standard costs periodically

• Reviewed weekly production efficiency reports identifying areas for improvements with Operations Manager

• Prepared annual budgets and monthly forecast for the production departments

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting – University of Missouri, Kansas City

SPHR (Senior Professional Human Resources Certification)

AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Résumé

Recommendations from Linked In of Rod Dhone

Thomas Edwards - President of Ruskin

I had the pleasure to manage Rod during his tenure at Ruskin. Rod is a strong HR manager and leader. He

has the ability to look at both the big picture, as well as understanding where and when to dig deeply into

the details. His ability to lead constructive change management as well as his open and communicative

style allowed him to quickly gain the respect of the leadership team. He is a rare HR professional that really

understands the importance of being a true business partner to all levels of the organization and was

instrumental in helping shape positive changes within the organization. Rod developed a professional team

over the years and held himself and his team accountable to ensure the highest level of integrity and ethics

were followed. He successfully integrated multiple acquisitions into the Company earning the respect of the

acquisition team. He also has the ability to quickly assess issues and challenges facing an organization and

works well with all levels of the organization to create a solution. I highly recommend Rod as an exceptional

Senior HR leader and business partner that any organization would benefit from having on their leadership

team.

Ronald Mattia - Director of Human Resources at Hart & Cooley

Rod was my peer at one of our sister companies. I worked with Rod on the Air Distribution Technologies HR

Leadership team for over 4 years. During that time, I gained a tremendous amount of respect for his

knowledge of HR and the Ruskin business; his ability to get things done both within his company and the

overall corporation; and his common sense approach to issues. Rod has a keen understanding of both the

administrative side as well as the human side of HR. I used him extensively as a sounding board for ideas

that I had for my company and will miss the informal leadership that he brought to our team.

Bill Stout - President at Eastern Sheet Metal

Rod is a strong HR manager with extensive experience in integrating the HR functions of acquisitions. He is

able to clearly articulate the HR goals of the acquiring company while being sensitive to preserving the

unique culture of the acquired company.

George Helms - Human Resources Manager at Ruskin Company (Geneva, Alabama)

I reported to Rod with respect to HR issues at Ruskin. His background in accounting and HR equip him to

find solutions to problems at the plant level. Rod was always supportive and understanding. He has the rare

ability to balance the needs of the organization and the needs of employees. Everyone at our location

enjoyed working with Rod, and viewed him as a part of our local team, someone who was a valuable

resource to our company.

Warren Thomas - Louver Project Application Specialist at Ruskin Company

Rod was always professional and prompt with any inquiries I had. He was also very personable when

dealing with him in other capacities.

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