Human Resources Project Manager

Gwynn Simpson

Home Address: *** *. ****** **. ********, AZ 85224

Cell: 480-***-****

*******@*****.***

Executive Profile

CEO and Senior Manager possessing diverse human resources expertise in Retail, Education, Transportation, Healthcare, Government, and Human Capital Development Consulting.

Formal Credentials

Bachelors Degree, University of Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM, Education/Psychology

MSW, University of Denver, Denver, CO Psychiatric Social Work/Organizational Development

Doctoral Studies, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, Higher Education

Human Capital Management Certification- Harvard School of Business, Cambridge, MA

Core Accomplishments

HR Management - Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal employment laws, unemployment regulations, safety compliance, health, wellness and benefit administration, HRIS, exempt, non-exempt sourcing, selection, recruitment and on-boarding strategies, performance management and metrics,

Organizational Development – Organization and cultural assessment, strategic planning and organizational alignment, change management, workforce re-engineering, systems and process re-engineering, policy development

Retention and Capacity Building – Workforce analytics, succession planning, mentoring, coaching, talent assessment, training, professional development, total rewards

Budget and Project Management – Zero-based, variable, revenue, expense, profit, managing by results, balanced scorecard, on-line project management tools

Communications – Handbooks, social media; face book/twitter, blogging, Intranet, focus groups, all hands meetings, electronic bulletin boards, email blasts, smart phone messaging, town halls, video conferencing, iMovie

Faculty – Graduate School, post-secondary and secondary instructor, workshop and seminar facilitator

Research – Published through the National Academies of Science

CEO –Phoenix Rising Consultants-Human Capital Development 2000 to Present

Chandler, AZ (Full Client List Upon Request)

Research Contractor to the National Academies of Science in Washington, DC for Transportation Studies in Diversity, Workforce Development and Safety Culture published in February of 2015

Completed HR Policy Project for Dassian Inc. an international organization located in Scottsdale, AZ 2015

Contracted with Maricopa County Superior Courts to facilitate Executive Retreats and conduct planning activities for the Court Administration that will strategically align all cost centers with future targeted objectives, 2013

Contractor to MARTA, multi-million dollar bus and rail transportation agency in Atlanta, conducted Organization Audit, 2013, conducted Capital Improvement Process and Safety Culture Audits, 2016

Leadership Experience

Human Resources Manager- HDR/InfraConsult - Scottsdale, AZ December 2012 to January 2014

In June 2010, I accepted a retainer to provide human resources and employee relations’ expertise to InfraConsult, a firm with offices in Albuquerque, Scottsdale, Honolulu, Los Angeles and San Diego. In May of 2012 was asked to serve as the project manager for the merger and acquisition of the company to HDR a global firm based in Omaha. InfraConsult was acquired in July of 2012. I was asked to remain with the company in a permanent position of Human Resources Manager and permitted to maintain consultancy that did present a conflict of interest to the firm.

Human Resources Consultant – InfraConsult – Scottsdale, AZ June 2010 to December 2012

Conducted market position studies,

Designed the HR infrastructure for the company with office locations in AZ, NM, HI, and CA

Project Manager for the Acquisition by HDR

Vice President Human Resources –Sprouts Farmers Market 2006 to 2009

Paradise Valley, AZ

Provided human capital management and leadership for 5,000 employees in multi-states, supervised a staff of 22 FTE

Sprouts is a $2.0 billion dollar company

Implemented a flexible human resources infrastructure for a start-up natural foods retailer

Wrote strategic plans for national store expansion, expanded store count from 15 stores locally to 150 stores regionally

Designed employee handbooks to accommodate state employment and federal laws

Created communications, public relations and marketing strategies for new store openings

Sourced and placed executive staff hires, negotiated benefits with plan providers, adjusted benefit offerings based on utilization analysis and plan design

Prepared and conducted professional development workshops and seminars, instituted a wellness program and managed employee and corporate communications

Evaluated performance metrics, implemented change management strategies to align the human capital with the company's strategic business goals

Developed succession and retention strategies to identify and sustain critical talent

Implemented techniques for capacity building in a rapid growth environment

Reviewed and tested products and made recommendations for product promotions to VP of Marketing

Recruited by Board of Directors.

Director of Human Resources – Maricopa County 2003 to 2006

Phoenix, AZ

Maricopa County is the 4th largest county in the U.S with an operating budget of $4.2 billion dollars

Provided human resources project management services to 59 public agencies, 16,000 employees

Strategically aligned public agencies through SWOT Analysis, Balanced Scorecards and Managing For Results tools with Board of Supervisor approved budget and program goals

Supervised a staff of 65 and served as Vice President of HR for the County Hospital and 12 field clinics recruiting physicians, nurses and other medical personnel and served as a liaison to the County Health Department

Participated on the County Task Force to transition the hospital into Maricopa Integrated Health System and assisted with the writing of legislation to create a separate Taxing Authority

HR Project Manager for PeopleSoft HRIS system conversion, implemented in 9 months

Conducted executive searches for senior level positions, constructed talent pipelines through software applications, social media, smart phone-technology, community outreach programs

Designed and developed Maricopa County University; a professional development program building mid and senior level talent capacity

Implemented county’s first Diversity and Inclusion Program

Collaborated with county agencies in revising aged policies

Implemented county’s first Succession Planning Program

Conducted and managed executive search

Negotiated health and wellness benefits

Recruited via Executive Search

Assistant General Manager Finance and Administration – Veolia 1997 to 2003

Phoenix, AZ

Veolia; a French Transportation Company headquartered in Paris has a significant private sector presence in the U.S.

Supervise a staff of human resources, risk management, payroll and benefits, bus operations safety and training staff of 25 FTE,

Negotiated policy and procedures with city officials

Collaborated with the Region IX FTA Administrator to fund commuter rail for the Phoenix Metropolitan Area

Negotiated wages and benefits with multiple unions

Wrote the Five-Year Strategic Plan, Employee Handbook and Operations Manuals.

Developed the company's management training programs

Project Manager for HRIS conversion

Oversight for people and vehicular safety and risk management

Managed Executive Searches

Vice President Human Resources – American Public Transportation Association 1994 to 1997

Washington, DC

APTA has 15,000 member associates in North America, Europe, Canada, South America, Asia

Developed curriculum and designed programs for annual and international conferences

Designed Leadership APTA, to prepare second tier employees for executive level positions

Developed transportation advocacy and public involvement programs

Served as association’s human resources consultant to national and international member associates for talent management, performance metrics, collective bargaining, professional development, total rewards

Developed association’s Diversity and Succession Program models

Prepared Congressional Briefings and White Papers for members of Capital Hill

Performed executive search and sourcing for CEO positions

Recruited via Executive Search

Assistant General Manager Human Resources – Houston METRO 1988 to 1994

Houston, TX

Houston METRO, 7500 union and non-union employees housed in multiple facilities through Harris County providing transportation, roads, bridges and environmental services for the 5th largest county in U.S

Collaborated with union officials and non-union employees for strong workplace relations and manageable contracts.

Designed strategic human resources plans and programs for talent management, total rewards, employee communications, health, wellness and professional development

Negotiated executive wellness programs with Texas Medical Center

Managed college outreach and recruitment

Designed collaborative apprenticeship and internship programs.

Managed community advocacy and public involvement programs

Prepared data and presentations for city and county councils

Recruited via Executive Search

Assistant Director of Facilities Management- State Capital 1987 to 1988

Phoenix, AZ

Managed project construction of the State Revenue Building on the capital campus.

Supervised Capital Police, Maintenance and Grounds and several million square feet of building space on the state capital grounds.

Retrofitted buildings for energy savings, implemented new security systems for the Governor's office.

(Specifically recruited for position by Governor's Office).

Director of Human Resources –Arizona State University 1985 to 1987

Tempe, AZ

Supervised a staff of 20 and provided human resources leadership to 6,000 classified staff and 3,000 faculty members at the 6th largest university in the United States.

Developed new human resources policies, implemented talent management systems, collaborated with Deans and the various colleges on department alignment, performance systems, compensation, benefits and change management strategies.

Placed through open recruitment process).

CEO –Phoenix Rising Consultants-Human Capital Development 2000 to Present

Chandler, AZ

Research Contractor to the National Academies of Science in Washington, DC for Transportation Studies in Diversity, Workforce Development and Safety Culture published in February of 2015

Completed HR Policy Project for Dassian Inc. an international organization located in Scottsdale, AZ 2015

Contracted with Maricopa County Superior Courts to facilitate Executive Retreats and conduct planning activities for the Court Administration that will strategically align all cost centers with future targeted objectives, 2013

Contractor to various private and public sector clients providing human resources, training and professional development, strategic planning and change management services to multiple industry clients for talent management solutions, total rewards, organizational development, performance metrics and capacity building

Contractor to MARTA, multi-million dollar bus and rail transportation agency in Atlanta to audit organization and design change management strategies, 2013

Client List-Phoenix Rising Consultants - Human Capital Development

Health Industry

King-Drew Hospital, Los Angeles, CA – Keynote Speaker, Women’s Health Conference, conducted workshops 2000

Women’s Health Conference, Denver, CO – Keynote Speaker 2002

Contractor Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara CA, Environmental Scan and Organizational

Assessment of Nursing Employees and Hospital Departments to determine challenges and recommend strategic plans for addressing Gap Analysis for the hospital. 2003

Tri Vita, Scottsdale Arizona, Conducted Organizational Assessment, 2004

Research and Government

Contracted with Arizona Supreme Court, Managing the New Age Workforce, 2007

Contracted with Maricopa County Judicial Branch, Managing Millennial and Diverse Employees, 2007

Contracted with New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women, Team Building 2008

Panel Chair for National Academy of Sciences, Managing the Workforce in the New Millennium, 2002

Contracted with New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women, Facilitated the Executive Board Retreat’s Strategic Planning for 06’through 10’, June 2006

Contractor for Arizona Employers Council and Gila River Indian Reservation, Project Manager for Work-Force Development Project; reorganization, position development, compensation and benefit strategy, November 2008

Contractor to the National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC, Sole Researcher for Diversity 2003

Contractor to the National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC, Senior Researcher for Safety Culture, Published May, 2015

International

Belgrade, Serbia – Conducted workshops for private and public and sector businesses on Human Resources, Leadership, and Organizational Development 2005

Toronto, Canada – Conducted numerous workshops and facilitated meetings for American Public Transportation Association 1989 -1994

Dassian Inc. a worldwide technology group – 6900 E Camelback, Scottsdale, AZ, 2015

Transportation

Conducted Study for sub-contractor to Dulles Airport, Virginia – Systems Analysis of Employee On-Site Airport Transportation 1998

Conducted Study for sub-contractor to Reagan International Airport-Washington, DC to re-engineer business processes for human resources. 2000

Subcontractor to Booz-Allen-Hamilton conducting an Organizational Audit for the LA MTA and devising a change management plan to reduce an estimated 45 million of workers compensation costs and to re-engineer return to work processes. Reviewed and audited all organizational departments to determine strengths and weaknesses and develop pro-active strategic planning responses. LA MTA is the second largest transit authority in the U.S. next to NY MTA. 2000

Conducted Climate Assessment Study for Santa Clarita Transit System. Analyzed data to pre-empt union negotiations and insert policy and processes that improved safety and safety culture for the system. 2000

Contracted with McGlothin-Davis, to develop public sector processes for Succession Planning for Hartline, Tampa, FL 2004

Contractor for Denver RTD, McGlothin-Davis, Workforce Development to assess organizational culture, safety culture and strategically plan for regional expansion in the transportation district, June 2008

Contractor with McGlothin-Davis to APTA, Credentialing and Certification in the Transportation Industry, 2010

Tips for Aligning Organizations to Strategic Goals, Conference of Minority Transportation Officials, Denver, CO Training Session for Executives, 2012

HR Consultant for InfraConsult LLC Scottsdale, AZ – HR Consultant for transportation infrastructure management firm with offices in Scottsdale, Los Angeles, San Diego, Hawaii and New Mexico, 2010 to present

Contractor to Generator Group, Portland, OR, Organizational Assessment

Contracted with McCloud Transportation, Tampa, FL to conduct Organizational Assessment for MARTA in Atlanta GA, October 2013 to March 2014

Currently contracted with MARTA for Safety Culture and CIP Assessments

Work Related References

Alan Wulkan, CEO The Wulkan Group, 6900 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251, supervisor, 602-***-**** or Debbie Moffett 602-***-****

Phil Hanley, Former Supervisor, Maricopa County, Court Administrator Maricopa County Courts, 201 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ, 602-***-**** *******@*******.********.***

Gwen Chisholm Smith – Project Manger, National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC, supervisor of research projects, 500 5th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001 443-***-**** ******@***.***

Bill and Elaine McCloud, McCloud Transportation, Tampa, Florida 813-***-****

Dr. Lorrie Henderson, CEO-Gila River Health Care 480-***-****

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