Manager Human Resources

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Frank Zorbino *** Albany Drive Huntsville, AL 35811

256-***-**** *********@*****.***

HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER

High intensity Human Resources Leader backed by a proven track record in building Human Resources functions from the ground up, consolidating disparate teams, and turning around problematic situations. Supported a variety of industries including High Tech (contract manufacturing, warranty repair), Manufacturing (chemicals, plastics, Printed Circuit Boards, and high speed food processing). Provided HR support locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Realist who aligns HR strategy with business goals and works closely with executive management and line managers. Business-focused, hands-on and driven to flawless execution. Bachelor of Business Administration (Personnel Management & Industrial Relations), The University of Memphis Current US Government Secret Clearance

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Positive culture reflecting corporate values Employment Law/ Complex Employment Issues Coaching, mentoring, and people development Strategic Business Partnering Salary Structure and Incentives Compensation and Benefits Cultural Diversity/Equal Employment Opportunity Cost Containment/Budgeting Positive Employee and Community Relations Employee Health and Safety Policy Development through employee engagement Talent Acquisition and Retention CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Yulista Aviation - Huntsville, AL Project Lead, Missile Defense & Ground Support 2010-2014

~Led military projects for Department of Defense, involving prototype design and integration efforts to support troops with unmanned solutions

~Held private demonstration of one project for Joint Chiefs of Staff and military Generals

~Supported test activities at Top Secret locations Corporate Resource Solutions - Huntsville, AL Human Resources Defense Contracting Consultant 2009

~Conducted Government Contractor recruiting and screening, and participated in contract proposal writing Sanmina-SCI - Huntsville, AL Regional Manager, Human Resources (Southeast US) 2007-2008

~Contained costs through needs assessment and work load leveling to right-size HR department

~Managed HR and Payroll staffs at 3 locations in AL and NC

~Provided guidance and support to all levels of management to ensure consistent and sound human resources management and adherence to company policies

General Electric Company(GE) – Huntsville, AL Division Manager, Human Resources (US & UK) 2005-2007

~Directed HR departments with administrative staff located across multiple states and countries, supporting up to 11,000 employees

~Coordinated plant closures and start-ups for GE, complying with WARN Act and state guidelines while working with Mayoral offices and employment agencies to place employees

~Researched and implemented division-wide benefit packages to align with local labor markets for GE

~Trained in Public and Press Relations and Union Organization Process through GE’s Executive Training Programs

~Facilitated internal Employee Satisfaction Surveys and follow up meetings to discuss results BASF- The Chemical Company – Decatur, AL Regional Manager, Human Resources 2004-2005

~Championed Leadership Development programs for Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leads

~Aligned employment practices across multiple facilities to create internal equities and administrative consistency

~Averted unionization efforts by developing trust and reasonable policies

~Created equity by re-designing compensation structure for pay and advancement at BASF, resulting in workforce stability

~Implemented Performance Review process to site leadership Zorbino - Page 2 of 2

Hershey Foods – Memphis, TN Manager, Employee Relations 2000-2003

~Maintained industrial safety regulations and culture; directed on-site medical clinic at Hershey

~Substantially improved employee relations through no-nonsense approach to communication and inclusion

~Fostered safety record of over 2 million hours without a Lost Time Accident at Hershey, reducing insurance premiums by 12%

~Administered Gallup’s Employee Engagement Survey at Hershey. Memphis site ranked highest in the company for Employee Satisfaction

~Created/re-wrote Employee Handbook

IBM/Solectron Global Services – Memphis, TN Manager, Human Resources (US & Mexico) 1997-2000

~Served as key leader for Merger and Acquisition activities to transition high tech facility from IBM to Sequel and to Solectron Global Services

~Using 6-Sigma principles, saved $500k/year from Site Security budget by implementing electronic systems and redesign of security process

~Redesigned and updated compensation plans for non-exempt, exempt and executive levels, to include bonus and stock option distribution to all regular employees

~Averted unionization efforts by developing trust in company leadership through open communication and providing a forum for conflict resolution

~Wrote Employee Handbook with participation from employee committees

~Managed $1 million security budget along with $500k building maintenance budget

~Negotiated contracts for temporary employees and all site services RPS (Now FedEx Ground) – Memphis, TN Manager, Recruitment 1987-1997

~Served as Quality Supervisor, Shift Manager, Loss Prevention Manager, and Recruiter prior to becoming Recruiting Manager

~Responsible for start up HR department upon graduation from college

~Responsible for $200K recruiting budget

~Conducted Campus Recruiting, interviewing, and attended job fairs in a high growth environment

~Coordinated radio, television, billboard, newspaper and internet ads

~Hosted local PBS television series Employment Security Works PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Tennessee Board of Advisors, Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce Memphis & Shelby County Workforce Development Committee Memphis Partners youth work initiatives

Executive Officer, Tennessee State Guard

Alabama Decatur/Morgan County Chamber of Commerce

Decatur Personnel Manager’s Association

Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM)

AWARDS

Sanmina-SCI Cash Award for HR Department realignment and Cost Savings Given responsibility for two additional sites after 3 months of service GE Management Award for Outstanding Employee Relations Promoted from site HR Manager, to Division Manager supporting all manufacturing Hershey Special Award of Merit for successful transfer of product lines from Kraft Foods Solectron Global Awarded stock option package for implementation of Effective Site Security Program

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