RUBY BOWMAN

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Avon, IN *****

317-***-****

actmg6@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

An innovative, strategic and goal-oriented executive with an extensive background in leadership, organizational development, human resource management, and policy design. Key strengths include:

- Executive Leadership - Human Capital Management – Planning & Policy –

Contracts Administration - Project Management

CAREER SUMMARY

Executive Vice President, Martin University, Indianapolis, IN, 2012 – 2015

Vice President for Human Resources, 2011 - 2012

oExecutive Leadership: Served as senior level advisor and subject-matter expert on strategic leadership and operational matters critical to organizational compliance and accountability measures. Designed, implemented and managed leadership initiatives and streamlined policy protocols to ensure quality institutional effectiveness and efficiency across the institution. Second in command; acted on behalf of, and in the absence of, the President to manage operations institution wide. Maintained oversight and/or conducted various analytical studies and developed planning models for solutions that improved the programs, policies, practices and processes. Led institution’s compliance and retraining efforts for student enrollment management, resulting in institution’s removal from Heightened Cash Management status and return to standard operations for receipt of Title IV funds from the US Department of Education. Developed appropriate policies and procedures for the effective management and retention of an engaged and diverse workforce as well as student enrollment and retention initiatives. Instrumental in developing strategies to improve institution’s accreditation status. Developed budgets and maintained operations within budgetary guidelines.

oHuman Resource Management: Directed, managed, controlled and supervised 2 human resource direct reports in the performance of all human resource core functionalities to ensure maximum achievement of management initiatives. Implemented strategic initiatives and policy statements to ensure continuous quality improvement. Designed and implemented first-ever Classification Plan (position-, desk-analysis), Compensation Plan (salary survey) and Performance Management Plan. Reduced employment law contracts expenses by 80% by preparing in-house responses to employment claims (EEOC, DOL Wage & Hour). Served as Title IX Coordinator and EO/ADA Coordinator.

oOperations: Served as Contracts Administrator to develop contracts, monitor performance and ensure optimum delivery of services provided by professional/personnel services contracts. Provided administrative support to the Board of Trustees; designed Board Handbook; coordinated training; drafted policy to ensure continuity of operations during transition in the position of president. Maintained relationships with third-party business associates and vendors in order to manage budgetary and financial measures of the department. Served as Human Resources Liaison to President’s Search Committee to appoint Martin University’s third president.

oDepartmental Leadership: Provided supervision and management of the Department of Information Technology (3 staff) and the Department of Compliance (1 staff) to ensure delivery of best practices in technological and compliance matters across the institution.

oProject Management: Developed strategic plan for 2015 annual fundraising campaign goal of $2M.

Human Resource Director/Policy & Alternative Dispute Resolution Director, State of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN, 2008 - 2010

oExecutive Leadership: Designed, implemented and maintained oversight of policies and procedures to establish and maintain a high functioning organizational structure, including administration and management activities,

operations, methods and practices in order to ensure optimal functioning and oversight of Civil Rights laws. Strategically planned, developed and supervised all facets of human resource management and equal employment opportunity in several State agencies with varying missions and workforce initiatives. Facilitated greater employee involvement in management and planning activities.

oHuman Resources: Served as team lead for assessment of Indiana Department of Education centralization initiative for human resources integration with the Indiana State Personnel Department. Managed all human resource core functionalities for several State agencies.

oProject Management: Served on various Boards and Commissions and consulted with a wide range of internal and external sources on Civil Rights, fair housing, education, equal employment opportunity, fair credit issues, and economic & community development initiatives. Designed implementation plan and managed Indiana Department of Natural Resources Young Hoosier Conservation Corps (YHCC) summer employment program utilizing $32M ARRA funding stream. Recruited, trained and employed 2,000 youth to revitalize historic buildings, create and rehabilitate trails and restore acres of natural habitat throughout the State of Indiana.

oOperations: Directed the activities of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) division (2 direct reports), ensuring all parties in disputes have opportunity for mediation and conciliation services. Conducted mediation conferences under contract with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Indianapolis District Office and the City of Indianapolis.

Human Resource Manager, The CUBE Corporation/Horizons Youth Services, McKinney, TX, 2003 -2007

oExecutive Leadership: Strategically planned the development of human capital resources for recruitment, training & development, and career succession activities in an academic and vocational training, residential facility serving youth ages 16-24 years.

oHuman Resources: Championed the design and implementation of high performance practices and management tools throughout the organization; and introduced innovative strategies to drive prioritization and career paths. Managed aggressive recruitment activities to maintain staffing rates within acceptable levels. Reduced employee turnover by 10%.

oProject Management: Served on Education Committee responsible for research, design and implementation of high school diploma program and attainment of accreditation from State of Texas education commission.

oOperations: Managed $9M personnel and training budget and supervised 4 direct report employees.

CO-Owner & Chief Operating Officer, ARAB TRANSIT, INC, JACKSON, MS, 1990 – 2002

oExecutive Leadership: Strategically planned and directed operations involving nationwide transit of household moving/storage and freight.

oHuman Resources: Recruited driver talent; organized training initiatives. Managed benefits plans.

oOperations: Developed budgets and maintained operations within budgetary guidelines. Maintained insurance documents; filed claims. Maintained expense records, filed required reports.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration, Jackson State University

CERTIFICATIONS

Civil Mediation, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF)

Advanced Mediation, US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Supervision & Management Certificate, Georgia State University

AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

College & University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR)

Indianapolis Private Industry Council (Workforce Investment Board), former member

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