Human Resources Resource

David L. Ambruster

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SUMMARY

A dynamic and accomplished human resources leader, with demonstrated experience in employee relations, organizational development, succession planning, change management, compensation and benefits, employee communication, labor relations, talent management, recruitment and staffing. Works well with broadly diverse business contacts and thrives in both financially-stable environments and turnaround situations. Possesses a proven track record of accomplishments in identifying areas for improvement and implementing comprehensive strategies to position a company or organization for immediate and long-term success.

EXPERIENCE

HILL PHOENIX, INC., Colonial Heights, Virginia

Human Resources Professional & Corporate Recruiter –January 2016 –May 2016

Recruited by the new HR head to serve as the company’s dedicated recruiter for this 1,300 person operation. The focus was on exempt and professional positions for company in three locations in Central Virginia. Position relocated to GA headquarters.

FDH VELOCITEL, INC., Glen Allen, Virginia

Manager of Human Resources, 2014-2015

Selected as the first person to fill a human resources role in company’s Virginia office since opening in 2010. Handled overall human resources function in Richmond and Arlington, Virginia, King of Prussia and Lansdale, Pennsylvania, and Syracuse, New York, sites. The company moved the Finance and Human resources functions to the Chicago Corporate office in an economic measure.

PARTNERSHIP STAFFING AND EXECUTIVE SEARCH, INC., Richmond, Virginia

Senior Director of Executive Search Business, 1997-2014

Served as the corporate recruiter for a major financial institution and also international manufacturing company with US Headquarters. Handled recruiting assignments with a wide range of clients in several functional areas; including engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, human resources, MIS, Lean manufacturing, research & development, marketing, sales, safety. environmental, and other functions. Examples of success included hired staff for two independent power plants and three manufacturing facilities totaling over 1,200 people.

ALFA LAVAL, INC., Richmond, Virginia

Director of Human Resources, 1994-1997

Entrusted with total human resource function for this Swedish-based, $4.5 billion international division. Managed five direct reports, with responsibility for payroll, benefits, compensation, recruiting, labor and employee relations, Lean manufacturing initiatives, safety, training, executive development, and succession planning. Recruited over 125 professional, technical, and production positions, including a division CEO. Initiated diversity training program. Introduced DDI’s Targeted Selection system and minority recruiting effort. Negotiated EEO-OFCCP audit and served on business advisory group at Virginia Union University. Negotiated labor contract with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and closed two unprofitable service centers. This division was sold to an International Investment Group in late 1997 and the Human Resources function was re-organized.

TAMPELLA POWER CORPORATION, Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Manager of Human Resources, 1991-1994

Handled employee relations function for 600 people at corporate office and three satellite locations of this Finnish power equipment company. Managed three direct HR professionals. Directed start-up and staffing of two independent power plant projects totaling 105 positions and one manufacturing operation, with continuing multi-facility human resource responsibility. Conducted performance appraisal process revision and implementation company-wide. Entrusted with employee relations and training and development responsibility for all levels of the company. Company merged with Kvarner Corporation in 1994

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE FURNITURE, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, Key Account Manager, Field Marketing, 1988-1990. Managed sales and marketing in Virginia as special assignment. Negotiated contract for six new galleries totaling 45,000 square feet. Opened two new galleries totaling 15,000 square feet, and expanded four existing galleries. Conducted market research of territory to determine best distribution.

Director, Human Resources, 1983-1988. Handled corporate human resources activities. Implemented Hay and Frye compensation systems and developed performance appraisal system. Developed various staff development programs, including DDI Targeted Selection, Zenger-Miller Toward Excellence, Group Action, Supervision, and Working. Directed implementation of HRIS personnel and payroll system. Implemented MBO program for succession planning. Shared coordination of organizational development following changes in four corporate ownership and start-up of manufacturing facilities and several retail stores. Recruited 155 professional positions in five years. Designed succession planning program.

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, Pennsylvania, Program Director, Management Development, 1978-1983. Entrusted with academic and administrative supervision of 22 full-time and adjunct faculty members. Increased program income from $475,000 to $1,100,000. Handled management, sales, and marketing responsibilities, including recruiting, performance appraisal, program evaluation, salary administration, and staff development. Conducted needs assessment surveys and developed content program design for various industrial companies and other organizations.

Instructor, Business Administration 1972-1978. Handled business-related and executive education programs. Created program design and marketed educational offerings to business and industry in Pennsylvania. Conducted several management development workshops. Prepared proposals, needs assessments, program evaluations, budgeting, and academic administration. Increased program enrollment from 17,000 to 32,000 annually through creating marketing strategy. Oversaw real estate, CPCU, CLU, Credit Union, paralegal, and associate degree programs. Served as the Continuing Education Program Specialist in the Conferences and Institutes’ Division.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Richmond, Virginia, Adjunct Professor, 1995-1998. Taught various Human Resources Management classes.

EDUCATION

* THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, Pennsylvania, M.S. Degree, Higher Education Administration

* UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS, Conway, Arkansas, M.S., Counseling Psychology

* SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY, Magnolia, Arkansas, BBA, Business Administration and Economics

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Senior Professional in Human Resources, Society for Human Resource Management, 1998

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Society for Human Resource Management Program, Center for Creative Leadership

Targeted Selection and Managing Human Performance, DDI, Inc., and Assessment Designs International

Lean Manufacturing Principles and Implementation, Harbridge House Effective Management Program

Counselor Selling and Managing Interpersonal Relationships, Wilson Learning, Inc.

Supervision, Working, Toward Excellence, Group Action, and Quest, conducted by Zenger-Miller

Training for Internet Recruiting and Sourcing Active and Passive Candidates, AIRS

Legal Human Resources Training for EEOC and OFCCP Compliance, Hunton & Williams Law Firm

AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resource Management Alexandria, Virginia

American Society for Training and Development - Richmond Chapter

Director of SHRM Program Committee

Board Member, Henrico County Business Leaders

WHIMBY Networking Exchange Group

SHRM Veterans Organization, Metropolitan Richmond

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite of Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Proficient with ADP software for payroll and employee tracking systems, Salesforce, Workday, Taleo and Akken employee databases for employee tracking and research.

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