Human Resources Executive
Resume:
Debora E. Thompson
Human Resources Executive
Westerville, Ohio 43082 ************@*****.***
Organizational Leader, Strategy Architect and Change Champion
for Private and Public, Union and Non-Union, National and Multinational Organizations
Strategic Human Resources Leader with extensive operational experience focused on creating innovative, value-added, measurable results in support of business objectives.
● Performance strategist with solid record of developing organizational infrastructures that integrate human capital, operational, financial and investment outcomes designed for sustainable business solutions within complex work environments.
● Engineered HR processes and systems cascaded to the transactional level and established performance metrics to maximize revenue streams.
● Delivered effective strategic change management by striving to innovate, support a culture of collaboration, growth, learning, and engagement leading to improved business results – quality, service, and profitability.
Executive Competencies
Operations Management Organizational Development HR and Administration
Acquisitions and Mergers Tactical Goal Alignment Compensation and Benefits
Cost Controls and Budgets Leadership Development Learning and Development
Integration Strategies Performance Management Resource Management
Organization Effectiveness Succession Planning HRIS/Process Technology
Lean Six Sigma Methodologies Employee Engagement Mediation and Counseling
Career Chronology
Sequent Incorporated – Columbus, Ohio 2013 - Present
● Director, Human Resources: Direct responsibility for the Human Resources Service Center within this Professional Employer Organization. Leader for client-focused operations including organization development, executive coaching, employee investigations, conflict resolution, compliance, risk mitigation, consulting and business development.
Executive Coach/Consultant – Columbus, Ohio 2010 – Present
Strategic HR leader and executive partner with extensive experience focused on organizational development, change and transformation.
Bergstrom, Inc. – Rockford, Illinois 2006 – 2010
(Privately-held firm founded in 1949, Bergstrom is a leading designer and manufacturer of HVAC systems with operations throughout North America, Europe and Asia and staff operations of 1,300 employees during tenure.)
● Vice President, Human Resources: Direct accountability to the President and CEO, Human Resources lead for facilities in Illinois (3), Wales (2) and China in North America (1).
• As key member of the Executive Committee, worked with C-level team to develop operational initiatives in support of Critical Success Factors (CSF). Managed growth and acquisitions in a volatile market.
Debora E. Thompson
Human Resources Executive
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Federal Signal Corporation – University Park, Illinois 2005 – 2006
(NYSE: FSS – Founded in 1901, corporation is a global designer and manufacturer of products for municipal, governmental, industrial and institutional customers. The company operates four groups: Safety and Security Systems, Environmental Solutions, Fire Rescue and Technology.)
● Vice President, Human Resources – Safety and Security Systems Group: Reported to the President, Divisional Human Resources with direct responsibility for two U.S. facilities as well as oversight for operations in Spain and Britain. Scope of responsibility included 2,000 employees and five labor unions working to support corporate annual revenues of $727M.
• Appointed to quickly learn and assess operations at all facilities to establish HR strategy in support of global mission. Brought “World-Class” training and development programs with performance metrics for continuous learning and building of core competencies.
Robert Bosch Corporation – Farmington Hills, Michigan 1986 – 2004
(Headquartered in Germany and privately-held, Bosch is a global manufacturer of automotive technology, industrial technology, consumer goods and security systems. Employs 300,000 worldwide with annual revenues of €47.3 billion.)
● Vice President, North America Human Resources (2000-2004) *Held Dual V.P. Roles From 2000-2004
Vice President, Division Human Resources (1998-2004)
Director, HR (1993-1998); Manager, HR (1988-1993); Supervisor, HR (1986-1988)
• As V.P., North America Human Resources, bottom-line responsibility for development programs supporting 18,000 employees and international programs at 18 locations. Operational accountability included executive development, international exchanges and strategic positioning of talent in alignment with corporate vision. Initiated global strategic resource planning programs; designed performance management processes and established succession planning for the development of international leadership team.
• As V.P., Division Human Resources, responsible for 11 facilities (union/non-union) located in North America and Brazil. Managed a team of nine direct HR reports and 35 indirect. Key member of executive leadership team to direct operations and strategy. Served as North American lead with matrix reporting to multiple European facilities. Appointed to divisional V.P. role to manage the transition and integration of major acquisition of multi-site operations with 6,000 employees increasing core division revenues by 110%.
Education / Professional Development
● M.S., Business Administration, Central Michigan University, Troy, Michigan
● B.S., Business Administration, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan
M.B.A. / J.D. Program – Three Years Completed – University of Detroit, Michigan
Kettering University (General Motors Institute)
Carnegie Bosch Institute – International Executive Program
Certified Instructor for Kaizen, Meiers-Briggs, Kepner-Tregoe, PROfiler, AVA, Enneagram
Multi-Cultural Language and Assimilation Programs
SHRM-SCP, June 2015
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