Ron Sowadski, SCP, PMP, CSS 630-***-****
Visionary ~ Strategic Planning ~ Product Roadmap Development
Human Resource Executive Profile
Entrepreneurial, innovative executive with extensive business development experience within highly competitive markets. Analytical strategist skilled in successfully navigating corporations large and small through periods of accelerated growth. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships and promoting synergy across business lines to drive positive change, comprehensive business approaches and enhanced profitability.
Experience
RWS Human Resources Consulting and Marketing • September 2006 - Present
Human Resources consultant / CEO (Self-employed)
Small boutique consulting firm focusing on assisting companies with mergers and acquisitions, lead generation and information mining. Providing due diligence and reaching at the highest level so clients can make informed decisions. Set up and structure of Human Resource legal department protection.
Key Contributions:
• Human Resource Compliances Strategy
• Employee Coaching and Training
• Workers Compensation Claim Management
• Handbook and Manuals Audit – Job description review
• Recruitment and Selection (Talent Acquisition)
• Reporting and Analysis (Critical Evaluation)
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Change Management
• Risk Management
• Family Medical Leave Management (FMLA)
• Public Relations and Perception Management
• Global & Cultural Effectiveness
• Employment Law & Regulations
• Employee Engagement
Safari Childcare • August 2015 – January 2016
Director of Human Resources and marketing
Manages human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, workers comp, compliance strategy, change and risk management, family medical leave management, payroll, counseling, and disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff job contributions; maintaining compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change.
Key Contributions:
• Responsible for all eight locations and 500 employees
• Successfully oversaw the hiring of all positions from basic entry to directorship level
• Operated the ATS (applicant tracking system) for the company and managed the relationship between the many venders of CareerBuilder, Monster, and Indeed.
• Developed corporate hiring strategy
•Oversaw all Employee Engagement and Onboarding Processes
• Developed Compensation Strategy
• Structured HR legal department; EEOC, DCFS, FMLA, Unemployment, Law Suits
Global Resources, LLC. • June 2006 – July 2015
Senior Executive –Human Rescores & Talent Acquisition
The HR processes of team building/development, staff alignment with operating values and performance management procedures all exist to provide the framework to achieve your business goals.
GR focuses on marketing strategies, strategic planning and business development. GR, and the companies it represents, works to increase the sales, customer bases and market shares of small- to medium-sized companies. GR consults on over 5,000 projects per year.
Key Contributions:
• Cultivate excellent relationships with analysts, executive officers, and consultants.
• Successfully oversaw the hiring of 1,000 appointment setters / telemarketers, 1,400 outside sales reps, 352 analysts every year as well as executive officers and directors.
• Operated the first ATS (applicant tracking system) for the company and managed the relationship between the many venders of CareerBuilder, Monster, and Indeed.
• Developed corporate manuals and training programs.
• Set forth the change management strategic for company structure change.
• Safety Program tactics and strategies development.
Global Resources, LLC • June 2003 – June 2006
Vice President / Director of Ecommerce
Mergers and acquisitions firm dedicated to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Provided corporate financial advisory services, mergers and acquisitions expertise, valuation services, and financial opinions to publicly and privately held businesses. M&A transaction execution and strategy, Equity and debt for early-stage and middle market companies - strong focus on emerging technology and manufacturing.
Key Contributions:
• Produced 32 million dollars a year in revenue with 12 employees creating the most profitable LLC in company history.
• Created the first systems and controls to managing the tracking of FDA approval for technology companies.
• Researched and conducted the analysis on potential companies for merger or acquisition.
Volunteer work & Notable Contributions
Human Resources Management Association • December 2015 - Present
HRMAC Member
Service providers and business executives charged with designing and delivering workforce strategies to drive superior business performance in the organizations they serve.
Northwest Human Resources Council • December 2015 - Present
Council member
A group of personnel professionals, representing local, private and public organizations, began to meet for the purpose of sharing information and discussing mutual human resource issues
The Bridge Youth & Family Services • August 2015 - Present
Board member
The Bridge has been an advocate for the development of other community services and a leader in collaborative efforts
Countryside Association • December 2015 - Present
Executive Board member
Countryside Association for People with Disabilities has offered a variety of support services with one goal in mind a better quality of life for the people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Illinois Daycare Owners Association • July 2015 - Present
Director of marketing and social media
Deliver the best services for children and families. ILDCOA will achieve its mission through advocacy, education, communication, policy development, partnerships and a united voice.
Education
Concordia University - Wisconsin
Master of Business Administration – Management – MBA 2016 (pending)
Northern Illinois University
Human Resource Executive Management – SHRM-SCP
New Mexico State University
Bachelor in Computer Science – Information Technology
In. Institute of Science / Technology – Alison
Six Sigma – Management - CSS
Solution Supply Chain Management - SAP
Alison Advance Learning
Social Media Marketing (Marketing Executive) – SEM / CME
Project Management – PMP
Manufacturing Product Design – CMD
Accounting Advance Controls and Transactions – CCTA
Legal Studies – CLS
Nursing Leadership Care Management Professional – NLCMP
Workplace Safety and Health (Master Safety Administrator) – MSA
Operations Manager Professional – CCOM
E-Business Professional – SEO / EBP