Human Resources Manager

Francene K. Tata

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Winnetka, CA 91306

C 805-***-**** E-mail ******@***.***

HUMAN RESOURCES CAREER PROFESSIONAL

Extensive Corporate Experience and Expertise - In design, launch, and management of comprehensive

employee benefits, performance processes, exempt/non-exempt employee compensation programs for

1,100+ diverse sales, technical and manufacturing employee multi-state workforce.

Innovative Recruiting and Retention Programs - Providing ‘Corporate Competitive Advantage’

attracting qualified individuals during periods of diminished labor pools; operating within the annual HR

Budget.

Full Management Responsibility for Developing and Integrating all Corporate HR Programs -

Safety, preventative health, and morale programs to increase worker productivity and decrease employee

on-the-job accidents.

Complete Management - Of comprehensive corporate employer/employee mediation/arbitration process

for negotiating resolutions and settlements of conflict and disputes avoiding unnecessary litigation costs.

Multiple Large Corporation Management of all Employer Immigration Requirements – To include

I-9 Audits, U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify, and Calendaring all Employee Expiring

Documents.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Micro Solutions Enterprises (MSE); MSE Technologies, LLC Van Nuys, California

Human Resources Manager 05/2005 – 02/2015

Direct all Human Resource activities for this multi-state printing consumables company of over 1,100+ employees, including

recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, weekly payroll, tax credit administration, ISO, employee relations, benefit programs,

workers compensation insurance and claims management, performance management and terminations. Successfully on-

boarded 275 employees after an acquisition. Supervises a team of 4 associates.

The Home Depot Camarillo & Oxnard,

California

Human Resources Manager 01/2002 – 05/2005

Directed and managed the complete staffing of up to 410 employees, to include all phases of recruiting, on-boarding, hiring,

training programs, compensation and terminations for one of the largest U.S. revenue volume facilities ($92.5 million/year).

Additionally, conducted West Coast Corporate HR training sessions for senior management to trainees.

Core-Vent BioEngineering / Sulzer Dental Calabasas Hills, California

Director of Human Resources 10/1991 – November 2001

Built the HR Department and established the Company’s initial human resources function for the company’s initial fifteen

employees. Subsequently assumed responsibility for hiring 96% of the company’s workforce for all departments, to include

research and development engineers, precision machinists, sales and marketing personnel, information technology specialists,

and accounting and administrative employees.

The quality of personnel and the successful management of the HR function increased the intrinsic value of the organization,

which significantly contributed to the successful acquisition of the Company for $100MM+ in 2001.

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Created, amended, and refined all Corporate Human Resources policies, procedures and benefits for this ISO-9001

manufacturer of dental implant products. Developed and directed plans to minimize employee attrition during relocation to a

new corporate facility.

Designed and implemented new proactive recruiting programs to attract and hire skilled machinists, engineers and sales

personnel for high tech medical organization. Insured that the company maintained competitive benefit packages, open

communications policies, and employee programs designed to enhance morale and minimize employee turnover.

Conducted an intensive pre-acquisition HR due diligence of an outside competitor’s entire workforce. Post acquisition,

successfully integrated the employees of both companies, with particular emphasis made on conducting a seamless transition of

the sales/marketing and customer service personnel of both companies.

Conejo Circuits, Inc. Newbury Park, California

Human Resources Manager 1988-1991 Full Time &

1991-1999 Part Time

Directed all employment activities for manufacturer of printed circuit boards for defense and aerospace contactors. Revised and

strengthened the directives and guidelines of employee handbook. Assured compliance with all government regulations, EOE

and Affirmative Action programs.

Negotiated benefit packages and resolved all employee claims problems. Reduced Experience Mod Rate 50 pts. for both on the

job accidents/injuries and employee lost time costs. Developed compliant Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Conducted

recruitment from upper management to trainee.

News and Sun Sentinel Company Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Human Resources Communications Manager 1986 – 1988

Developed all employee communication activities for this major southern publisher, including weekly newsletter, annual

employee handbook revisions, and employee forums. Conducted weekly orientation for new employees; grievance sessions for

both union and non-union employees. Participated in union contract negotiations. Developed departmental budgets. Organized

employee social events, including Holiday Parties, annual picnics, appreciation lunches, award nights.

Additional employment experience:

Societe des Centres Commerciaux Paris, France

Douglas Oil Company Costa Mesa, California

Continental Service Company San Francisco California

B.A., University of Santa Clara Sorbonne, Paris, France

Languages:

French – ‘fluent’

Spanish – ‘working’ for 85% Spanish Speaking Employee Workforce

Certifications:

Certified Trainer by Achieved Global Training Programs Inc.

Computer Proficiency:

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); ADP, Paychex, and Intuit Payroll

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