FERDINAND FRONDA SALON
City Address: ** Dona Ines Street, Alabang Hills Village
Muntinlupa City
Alternate Address: Block 6 Lot 10 Ralph Lauren Street, Villagio di Xavier - Mondo Bambini, Zapote, City of Binan, Laguna 4025
Tels (63-925-***-**** (HOME)
Mobile phone nos. – (091*-***-**** and/or (094*-***-****
E-mail Address: ************@*****.***.**
Alternate Email Address: **********@*****.***
JOB OBJECTIVE
To be able to contribute and fully utilize my HR core competencies by adapting best practices in a leadership role in diversified and progressive business organization that provides a long lasting, fulfilling, and a rewarding career until retirement.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over twenty 28 years of solid HR practice and exposure in a progressively more responsible position in various industries including 12 years in the manufacturing sector (Semiconductors/Electronics, Automotive, and other manufacturing businesses, 12 years in Energy/Power Generation, General Engineering Contractor, EPC for oil and gas, and 6 years in a BPO HR Shared Services and Technology, with simultaneous years of HR consulting (manufacturing, Engineering /oil and gas, retail, services) jobs on the side that provided me with the opportunities to gain significant, practical, and hands-on experience in Human Resources Management and General Administration, particularly in the field and function of:
Policy & CRR Formulation
Organizational Development & Succession Planning
Labor & Employee Engagement Relations
Skills Training & Learning & Development
HR & Talent Acquisition & Retention Management
Benefits and Compensation Management
Performance Management System
Wages and Salaries Design & Administration
General Administration Services
Corporate Affairs, Community Relations, & CSR
Very satisfactory academic background, results-oriented, excellent communication and inter-personal skills, creative, innovative, cost-efficient, persuasive, systematic, dynamic, strategic and a born leader.
PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT:
VICE PRESIDENT–HR & ADMINISTRATION September 2014 – Dec. 2015
G4S Philippines - Global Integrated Security Services and Cash Management Solutions provider to mining, oil and gas, aviation, and seaports, financial/banking, and other commercial industries.
ROLE PROFILE
A senior management and leadership role functionally reports to the Regional HR Director and operationally reports to the Country Managing Director. As VP, the role is a member of the Execom - the local policy and decision making body. It oversees the overall management and direction of the Human Resources and Administration functions with 4 direct reports and 36 team members composed of 2 senior HR Managers, 1 Corporate Training Manager, 1 HR Systems and CompBen Manager, 10 Senior HRBP’s, and 22 HRBP juniors, providing a Shared Services through strategic and functional HR and Administrative excellence support which includes, but not limited to Recruitment, CompBen, On-boarding process, Operational administration, Labor relations, Employees Welfare. Training and Development serving at least 11 G4S business units/subsidiaries with a strong workforce of about 7,000 HC’s operating in the Philippines, Guam, and Saipan markets. The job mandates to be a strategic partner to the business. Constant delivery of the SLA to all its stakeholders to exceed their expectations, partnering with all the BU’s across to make sure they succeed in their operational goals, safeguard that business processes and practices are aligned within local, regional and global policies, systems, procedures of G4S. The role is mandated as well to make sure employees are challenged, valued, recognized, and ultimately rewarded, thereby attracting and retaining talents and human capital at its best.
GM/COO (as Industrial Business Parner) December 2013 – August 2014
Rainnovate ICT Solutions, Inc. (Subsidiary of RainChem Group)
A technology based Information Communication Technology solutions provider in a wide array of videoconferencing products and services catering to BPO’s, industrial, and commercial business sectors.
ROLE PROFILE
The job provides leadership, management and vision to ensure proper operational controls, administrative reporting procedures, people systems in place to effectively grow the business in terms profitable growth and operating efficiency aligned with the business goals of the company. The role is measured on the following metrics: 1. Accelerate profitable growth and grow faster than competition. 2. Develop a culture of operational excellence to deliver lean management. 3. Strengthen capabilities to deliver excellent ICT solutions to the customers through people development and empowerment, and 4. The demonstration and role modeling the behavior of compliance to the company’s vision, mission, and corporate values.
COUNTRY HR MANAGER March 2008 – November 2013
Cummins Philippines
Cummins is a global power leader that designs, manufactures, sells and services diesel engines, generator sets, natural gas powered engines, and related technology. Cummins Inc. is into four distinct but complementary business units: Engine Business manufactures and markets a complete line of natural powered and diesel engines. Power Generation is a global provider of power generation systems, components and services in standby power, distributed power generation, and auxiliary power in mobile applications. Distribution Business as the sales and marketing arm of the group while Business Services is an in house shared administration services that serves all the complementary business units.
ROLE PROFILE
The job directly reports to the Regional HR Director for Asia-Pacific, and dotted line reports to the Country BU Leader. The job basically is a business strategic partner which provides HR and Shared Services functional excellence support such as Recruitment, L&D, Payroll, ER & Welfare, Labor Relations, Legal, HRIS, HR processes and initiatives including, but not limited to ESS, ODR, Succession Plan, CSR, Global mobility, FGD, Townhall, to all its stakeholders including the DBU, Talent Acquisition and Training Center, CBS, and the Global Staffing Unit. It also collaborates with all Cummins HR Leaders in Asia-Pacific and periodically coordinates with the Corporate HR to ensure alignment of local, regional, and global HR and Shared Services processes. Provides leadership role in representing all the BU’s in civic, government, business, and other extra-curricular activities. The role demonstrates my impact as leader by coaching and mentoring employees and management as well.
HR & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGER October 2006- March 2008
VENTECH International Services Philippines, Inc.
A U.S. based international EPC company specializing in the oil and gas, and petrochemical industries.
The job directly reports to the General Manager, and is responsible for the overall management and direction of HR, General Affairs, and Office administration. It includes but not limited to implementing programs and projects in employee relations, training, recruitment, compensation and benefits, & general administrative services. Personally attends to employees’ concerns. Constantly conducts lecture on work attitude and values enhancement, guidance and counseling sessions with all the different levels of leadership.
HR & General Administration Manager Nov. 2001 to Sept. 2006
ROHM Apollo Semiconductor Philippines, Inc.
Rohm Apollo Semiconductors Philippines, Inc. a multinational company engaged in the manufacture of Monolithic ICs, Transistors, Diodes and Microchip Resistor. It is a quality company certified ISO 9001, TS 16949, and ISO 14001 evaluated as an enterprise with an excellent quality assurance system and advance manufacturing technology. .
ROLE PROFILE
The job directly reports to the General Manager, and is responsible for the overall direction and management of HR, General Administration, and General Affairs matters of the company. It includes direct supervision of two section heads for HR (employee-labor relations, training, benefits, recruitment, & employee discipline) and General Administration (purchasing, finance & employee general services), and fifteen (15) highly professional staff. It executes the job of the GM in his absence, and likewise represents the company in all professional, civic, and business involvement. Successfully guided the company in the attainment of ISO 14001 (EMS) & 9001:00 Certifications, formulated the employee’s handbook containing the company policies, rules and regulations, developed and implemented a practical Employee Relations programs called Corporate Affairs & Recreational (CARE) activities such as the sports development program, cultural program, special events, monthly General Assembly, Management Committee (MANCOM), Employee-Management Relations Council (EMRC), the employees’ multi-purpose cooperative, and a comprehensive cost-reduction program, developed the RASPI university center, CSR programs that have significantly contributed for HR development. Personally attends to employees concerns and complaints, constantly gives lectures on work attitudes and values enhancement, conducts guidance and counseling sessions with all the different departments and levels of leadership in the organization. Does a special or irregular tasks as may be deemed necessary by top management.
Deputy Manager, HR and Gen. Admin. Services Dec. 1999 to Dec. 2001
Sanyo Semiconductors Mfg. Phils. Corporation
A manufacturing company that produces vital component of audio-video products, communications and computer peripherals.
The job directly reports to the Chief Executive Officer/ President through the Director for Finance and Administration. Manages at least 17 staff, coordinates with all the department heads, and is responsible for the overall direction and management of the Human Resources and the centralized General Services Department for both units.
The job includes, but not limited to the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the company’s policies, systems, and procedures. I have installed and transformed the HRGS programs aimed at improving the quality of work force, such as the Dual Training System (DTS), and the Apprenticeship program. Designed labor-saving devices relative to administering all programs and activities of the organization. Introduced and formed the Employees-Management Cooperation (EMC) in order to maintain a union-free atmosphere, Employees’ multi-purpose cooperative to uplift the economic conditions of the employee, and intensified the Recruitment, Labor Relations, and all the Training programs. Represents the company in all HR organizations/associations.
I have worked on the corporate membership of SANYO Semiconductors to the Personnel Management association Philippines, and the realization of the baby projects such as SSMP University, Community Relations, and other productive labor-saving activities for the company. Performs special and important tasks as may be deemed necessary by the top management.
Simultaneous Part-time Faculty June - December 1999
Meycauayan Colleges, Meycauayan, Bulacan
Jesus Is Lord (JIL) Colleges Foundation, Bocaue, Bulacan
Private Tertiary Educational Institutions
Handled major management and marketing courses to third and graduating college students.
Personnel / Human Resources Manager July 1995 to Dec. 1999
Indo Phil Textile Mills, Inc.
Indo Phil Textile Mills largest multinational textile mill in the Philippines producing yarn for export and local markets. It is a multi-awarded company that has received all ISO certifications, local and national government awards, international recognitions for corporate governance, quality, CSR, and world class manufacturing practices.
ROLE PROFILE
Reports directly to the Senior Vice President, and coordinates with all units and department heads. Backed up by six staff, and is directly responsible for the overall direction and management of all personnel and human resources management. The job includes planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling Personnel and HRD related programs and activities. The HRD specific functions include, but not limited to the implementation of the plant-based projects and programs such as World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Organization Health (OH), 5S System, Quality Circle Movement, Kaizen Suggestion Scheme, Total Productivity Maintenance, Total Quality Management, induction and mentorship of new employees through counseling, training and development, and MIS reporting to name a few. Personnel and Industrial Relations functions include but not limited to, recruitment, selection and placement of qualified applicant, participation in the negotiations and administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement in order, efficient and systematic records keeping and management (201 files, company policies, memoranda, etc.), conducts, investigations on CRR violations, monitoring and implementation of personnel transfer and movement, employee benefits (SSS and Pag-ibig), compensation management, performance appraisal system, employee discipline, LMC activities, Labor Union coordination, and a direct management of the employee’s sports and recreational activities.
Monitors and coordinates the company’s administrative concerns, such as efficient security supervision, janitorial, canteen, messengerial and communications management.
Prepares monthly Activity Plans, Management Time Plan, and Accomplishment Reports on HRD-MIS, manpower strengths, recruitment status, attendance and tardiness monitoring, CRR violations, etc.
Recommends to top management the formulation of personnel policies, development of systems and procedures. Actively participates in regular and special management meetings.
Recruitment and Employee Relations Officer (Section Head) June 1993-July 1995
Philippine Aluminum Wheels, Inc.
Philippine Aluminum Wheels, Inc. (PAWI) is the Philippines' pioneer and leading alloy wheel manufacturer, consistently listed in the country's top 600 corporations. It specializes in a single product branded as Rota alloy wheel. Through innovations and technology, Rota wheels became the product that it is today - A world-class quality wheel, meticulously designed, and superbly engineered., a product that can compare with the best of bests - in style and performance.
ROLE PROFILE
Reported directly to the HRD Manager with two staff, and was responsible for the overall direction and management of the company’s Recruitment and Employee Relations programs through the efficient implementation and monitoring of its activities. Achieved significantly higher employee morale levels resulting in good employer-employee relationship highlighted by the following marked accomplishments:
As an Employee Relations Officer
Founded the Employee’s Multi-purpose Cooperative, being the first elected Chairman.
Installed a Spiritual Development Program and initiated the establishment of a Chapel to provide the employees with a place of worship and veneration through First Friday Mass, and other spiritual services activities.
Organized a Peer Counseling Team through educational lectures of Productive Work Attitudes and Values Enrichment.
Implemented a Sports Development Program with year-round sports activities such as mini-Olympics, sports festivals, socialization, and other recreational activities.
Promoted the value of a functional Labor-Management Cooperation (LMC) with different committees on complaints, community relations, special and general services, sports, etc.
Introduced and implemented the programs on the Japanese 5S System of Housekeeping, Health and Safety, and Cleanliness thereby promoting a healthy environment that is conducive to work efficiency.
Introduced the “Mag-isip at Magkamit” Program through suggestion boxes, conduct of an “Hour with the President”, and special meetings for any contribution geared toward total customer satisfaction.
Handled efficiently the annual Company Outing, Christmas Programs, and other company special occasions.
Initiated the Question and Answer portion every after the Monday flag-raising ceremony with the objective of maintaining the corporate culture on a No-Union Environment, and served as venue for important general announcements, Food for Thought of the Week, physical exercises, prayers, etc.
Introduced the use of Bulletin Boards as an effective management tool for Management Information System Program.
Organized the company’s Boys Choir and Dance Troupe who performed during corporate gatherings.
Coordinated all Security, Janitorial, Messengerial, Company Service Vehicle, Canteen, and other General Administrative Services with all departments concerned.
Assisted the HRD Manager in the formulation and implementation of the company’s Wage & Salary Administration through the conduct of job analysis, job leveling, position reclassification, job pricing, etc.
Complemented the training and development officer in Coordinating, Conceptualizing, and Conducting training programs through its departmental activities.
As a Recruitment Officer
Assumed responsibility on the Sourcing and Steady Supply of manpower requirements, and the proper Disposition and Systematic Filing of manpower bank, and other recruitment-related matters.
Conducted Interviews, Employment Tests, Evaluation, and Orientation to prospective candidates who showed ability and aptitude for the jobs to which they will be assigned.
Checked, updated, and recommended Trade Tests, Technical Tests, and Final Interview for selection and placement of job applicants.
Coordinated with the Contracting Agencies on Casual Employment Contracts, conducted Orientation to casual employees, and provided Recommendations for better management of agency-related matters.
Prepared Endorsement of employment contracts to the respective departments, Monitored Employment Contracts, prepared Clearances, and Replacements of casual workers.
Personnel and Administrative Officer July 1987 – April 1993
Power Arms Systems Services Corporation
A local engineering company engaged and specializing in electrical and mechanical job contracting and into boiler and power plants installation, commissioning, and maintenance operations catering to big industrial and commercial business sectors.
Reported directly to the President, and was responsible for the implementation of all personnel and administrative programs of the company such as recruitment, employee relations, training and development, and benefits management.
Monitored the daily tasks of employees and ensured that they are in order.
Facilitated the delivery of services to personnel in accordance with policy guidelines.
Conducted interviews, testing, and orientation to applicants who demonstrated ability and aptitude for the jobs to which they will be assigned.
Monitored SL / VL applications, timekeeping, attendance reports, employee discipline, counseling, and employee development.
Assisted in SSS matters and payroll.
Performed tasks that were assigned by the President from time to time.
Faculty Member, Guidance Coordinator Nov. 1988 – March 1990
Saint James School of Parañaque, and Saint Francis Academy
Private High and Grade Schools Learning Institutions
This was a part-time job simultaneous with my PASS Corporation employment, which enhanced and honed my communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. This was undertaken not only for financial considerations but more importantly for my personality development, professional, and career advancement.
Reported directly to the principal / directress, and performed daily classroom activities in the intermediate and secondary levels, teaching Communication Arts (English and Filipino), Social Studies (Civics and Cultures), and other elective subjects.
Presided over counseling sessions with students, faculty members, and parents.
Implemented a sound and effective guidance program.
Recommended disciplinary and policy measures for general implementation.
SPECIAL TRAINING AND COURSES ATTENDED
Certificate in HR Planning and Acquisition, Graduate School, San Beda College, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, February 10, 2011.
Certificate in Labor Relations, Graduate School, San Beda College, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, June, 18, 2011
Certificate in Organizational Development, Graduate School, San Beda College, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, December 6, 2006.
Thomas DISC Systems International Certifications Program, Singapore, February 22, 2008
Spectrum Diversity Certification Training Program, Cummins, Melbourne, Australia, July 7, 2010
Certification Training Program, Association for Overseas Technical Scholars (AOTS), by Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry & The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Philippines), October 24, 2003.
HONORS / AWARDS RECEIVED
Outstanding Alumnus for Organization Management conferred by the School of Arts and Sciences, Saint Paul University, Tuguegarao City, during its Centennial Celebrations September 28, 2007.
Plaque of Appreciation as International Resource Speaker On the Dual Training System-TESDA International Congress, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines, October 25- 26, 2000
Recipient of a special citation as Commencement Speaker with the theme “BAYAN MUNA BAGO ANG SARILI” on March 27, 1991, given by the Alumni Association and Administration of the Iguig National High School in Cagayan Valley during its graduation exercises.
Three-time gold medalist in oratorical and declamation contests during college at Saint Paul University in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, and an awardee of certificates of merit on extra-curricular activities, campus leadership, campus ministry, and community relations.
Consistently in the top class from kindergarten to college.
ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Regular Representative, to Personnel Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) local and national gathering and networking activities.
Member, Meycauayan Toastmasters (International) Club, July 1999 District No. 75-8390, Meycauayan, Bulacan
Member, Rotary Club International, Meycauayan uptown chapter, Meycauayan, Bulacan
Member, LMC Practitioner Association, Bulacan chapter, 1998 NCMB, Malolos, Bulacan
Member, Psychological Association of the Philippines, Commonwealth, Quezon City
Officer and Member of Good Standing of the Alumni Association of Almamaters from the Intermediate, Secondary, and Tertiary levels.
EDUCATION
Graduate Studies
2006 Master in Public Management (on-leave)
University of the Philippines
2006 Diploma in Organizational Development
2011 Diploma in Labor Relations
Diploma in HR Planning & Acquisition
Graduate School, San Beda College
1982-1987 Bachelor of Science, major in Psychology
Saint Paul University Philippines, Tuguegarao City
PERSONAL DATA
Born on January 01, 1966 to Mr. Domingo Canapi-Salon Sr. and Mrs. Lina Fronda-Salon of San Jose, Baggao, Cagayan, male, Filipino, stands 5’7 1/2”, weighs 85 kilos, generally healthy, and a Roman Catholic by religious affiliation.
SSS/UMP ID number: 33-0121435-6
BIR Tax Identification number: 160-229-847
Philippines Passport number: EB9882817
Philippines Driver’s License no.: C11-01-146178
Philippines Health number: 13-050031958-6
PAG-IBIG Fund number: 030*********
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