Cynthia Thomas

acxwiu@r.postjobfree.com 305-***-****

Progressive Human Resources professional with over 25 years experience. Expertise spans all

functions of human resources serving international and multicultural environments. Aerospace

(engineering and manufacturing), transportation/logistics, and high-tech software industry

experience. Proven ability to drive strategic business objectives.

July 2016 - Present. Human Resources Consultant, Pacific Northwest

Independent Consultant and Project Leader

Design and Implementation of defined processes for Performance Management, Talent

Acquisition and Onboarding; Implementation of PayCom software; Confidential

executive search and selection; AGC AeroComposites

November 2014 July 2016. CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense, Corona, California

$200M global manufacturer of highly-engineered valves (NYSE: CIR)

Vice President Human Resources. Site locations: United States (3), United Kingdom, France

(3), and Morocco 800+ Employees.

Reported directly to the President CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense

Maneuvered legal and social constraints of consolidating three locations in France

Exceeded 80% retention goal during California machine shop closure

Staffed six of the eight VP roles reporting to President. Upgraded HR talent

June 2006 November 2014. B/E Aerospace, Inc. Miami, Florida

$3.8B aircraft systems, components and distribution company (Nasdaq: BEAV)

Director Human Resources Business Jet Segment. 15 Site locations: United States (7),

Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, Brazil & India. 3,000+ Employees.

Partner with VP General Manager of Business Units to define strategic HR initiatives

Succession Planning, Talent Development & Performance Management

Due Diligence/Merger/Acquisition/Business Development:

Ten domestic and nine international business integrations

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Indian engineering support services business from concept to reality

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Development team for Maquiladora manufacturing in Mexico

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Multiple due diligence explorations

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Technical Design Lead for key HR systems: Success Factors (full suite: ATS. LMS, EC,

Compensation, & Talent); TMS (Monster based ATS); Ceridian (HPW, Self Service,

Health & Wellness)

Managed economic downturn with swift reductions of 45% in 15 months

Oversaw immigration strategy in United States, Canada, India and Mexico

Successfully met all established targets for CBA/Union negotiations, USW

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October 1997 May 2006. Heath Tecna Inc., Bellingham, Washington

$110M aircraft interiors company providing engineering solutions for commercial airline

applications. (200 600 employees)

Director Human Resources, Training and EH&S. September 2002 May 2006 (sites in

Bellingham, USA; Camberly, UK; and Avalon, Australia)

Reported directly to President. Responsible for all HR functions

Advised management in consistent application and interpretation of policies &

procedures, employee relations, disciplinary actions, and terminations

Negotiation and compliance of benefit plans exceeding $4.2M annually (converted to

self-insured in 2004 with over $500K first year savings)

Successfully negotiated and settled out of court five significant employment law cases

Replaced Seniority-Pay-System with Pay-for-Performance system in U.S. manufacturing

Managed plant EH&S that obtained self-insured status and One Million Safe Hours

Implemented Abra (HR & payroll information system) and Unitime (automation of time

collection). Successful introduction and acceptance of first time clock in plant history

Human Resources Manager/Talent Acquisition Rep. October 1997 September 2002

Recruited in competitive NW Washington aerospace engineering employment market

Increased direct employment from 212 to 356 in two years; secured over 400 engineers

for contract work in three years; managed on-site direct labor temporary provider

Created Retention and Reward plan for high turnover positions

Coordinated right to work requirements and visa applications

January 1996 August 1997. StarCom Technologies Inc. Seattle, Washington

Manager. Recruited to launch the Human Resources, Marketing and Facilities of this start-up

high-tech venture (meteor burst communication systems) which closed in August 1997.

Established HR policies and procedures. Negotiated and administered benefit plans

Recruited in highly competitive high-tech engineering fields

Marketing design of company logo, brochures, and presentations

Project Manager new facility build-out, construction, furniture and phone & data

December 1991 January 1996. Fritz Companies Inc., Seattle, Washington

Global transportation and logistics company (2001 purchased by UPS)

Human Resources Representative/Marketing Services Representative /Administrative

Assistant. Fast track promotions through a series of increasingly responsible positions.

Designed, implemented and administered sales commission plan for U.S. sales force

Administered HR policies at local level from corporate HR direction

Designed and produced flyers, brochures, news releases, and presentations

October 1990 December 1991. Logistics Representative. Contracted position to coordinate

details of 30+ off-site seminars per month for Microsoft. Bellevue, Washington.

Education & Certifications

Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR)

Global Professional of Human Resources (GPHR)

Leading for Organizational Impact, Center of Creative Leadership, 2013

Masters of Business Administration, City University, Seattle, WA June 2001

(two years full time while working full time & commuting to Seattle for classes)

Bachelors of Arts, Business Administration, Eastern Washington University, June 1990

Double Major: Management and Human Resources. Emphasis: Communication

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