Human Resource Resources

Milton J. Perkins, PhD ABD, MSHRM, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

**** ******** ** • Lewisville, Texas 75077 • Ph: 940-***-**** • acy4wn@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced Human Resources executive, educator, consultant and public speaker with extensive theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and exposure to all content areas of HR, seeking executive-level HR opportunities through which my extraordinary level of leadership, business acumen and people management adeptness can add quantifiable value to your human capital practice and organization.

EXPERIENCE

2015 – 2017 Vanguard Integrity Professionals Las Vegas, NV

Chief Accountability & Human Resources Officer

Privately-owned Cybersecurity 500 firm

As a key member of the executive leadership team I led efforts to develop, execute and manage of all organizational policies and human resource functional (talent acquisition, learning & development, total rewards administration, performance management/appraisals, etc.) practices. Collaborated with general counsel to ensure all HR-related efforts were executed in accordance with the most recent federal, multi-state and municipal statutes and regulations. I individually sourced for and rebuilt entire executive team without the use of external agencies. Solely developed, designed, and utilized a strategic planning methodology and facilitated strategic planning sessions. Oversaw all performance accountability efforts and outcomes. Completed organizations first compensation study, DCP and benefits analysis and executed initiatives to increase engagement, usage, and contributions. As an executive team member, participated in developing and executing strategies and activities which resulted in a record-breaking financial year in 2015 by decreasing operational costs, process improvements and employee engagement activities.

2008 – 2015 Agile•1 (The Act1 Group of Companies) Dallas, TX

Senior Director, Workforce Consulting Solutions (HR Consulting practice)

A $1.5B total workforce solutions and HR technology firm

As a hands-on director, managed global marketing, business development, relationship building, contract negotiations and workforce consulting activities for the human capital consulting practice. The practice specialized in Learning & Development (curriculum design & training delivery), Diversity & Inclusion, HR Strategy development, Organization Design & Development, Organization Capability Assessment, Change Management, HR Analytics, HR staff augmentation, Workforce Planning, Total Rewards (compensation, DC/DBP and general benefit plan analysis and design), and Talent Management solutions. Successfully managed P&L and led efforts to grow practice 300% over a period of five years. Successfully designed and delivered diversity and people management training solutions to clients and audiences in North and South America, the Caribbean, and EMEA.

2007 – 2008 EDS/ExcellerateHRO Plano, TX

Practice Leader – Recruitment & Staffing (RAS) Consulting Solutions

Role was eliminated immediately following the HP acquisition of EDS in August 2008

Provided overall management of RAS consulting practice and successfully operated as the primary interface between project teams, the executive suite, and client leadership, overseeing the end-to-end technology, process design, diversity talent strategies and implementation for Fortune 100 clients. Managed practice P&L and ensured all plans related to the practice were efficiently and effectively executed by (re)negotiating all project scope and/or scheduled changes. Supervised consulting staff and the achieved all project goals.

2002 – 2007 Kaufman, VonStuben & Associates Milwaukee, WI Managing Director

Developed and executed strategic plans and provided overall management for this general human resource consulting and executive search solutions provider. Provided oversight for all client engagements to include sales, discovery, on-boarding, delivery, and project conclusion activities. Established and managed partnerships with several external firms to ensure supplier diversity goals were met.

2004 – Present Society for Human Resources Management Alexandria, VA

Senior Faculty/Public Speaker, (2006 - present)

Director, North Central Region (2004 – 2006)

World’s largest professional human resources association

Senior Faculty/Public Speaker – When I am available I currently assist SHRM’s educational staff in developing and presenting offerings and presentations to HR practitioners and corporate clients, worldwide. One of a small cadre of faculty endorsed by SHRM to teach the SHRM HR-related courses in the content areas of SHRM-SCP and CP Certification Preparation, HR strategy, HR Business Partner I & II, HR Essentials, HR Metrics & Workforce Analytics, HR Generalist, Diversity & Inclusion (both for practitioners and leaders), Total Rewards, Risk Management, Employee/Labor Relations, Leadership, Workforce Development and Workplace Investigations. Actively worked with SHRM to secure several corporate clients for in-house content delivery.

Director, North Central Region – Made 2-year commitment, concurrent with work at Kaufman, VonStuden and Associates to provide advice, counsel, and oversight to over 38,000 professional members, 10 state directors and 300 volunteer leaders. Facilitated the creation of compelling diversity content for the profession as the Staff Leader, Diversity Expert Panel and successfully provided internal leadership as the Diversity Core Leadership Area Champion. Facilitated regional and state strategic planning and human resource training/sessions and participated in overall organizational global strategic planning. Supervised regional team and managed regional budget. Extended the SHRM brand into the general business community and with senior HR leaders.

2000 – 2002 Hewitt Associates Lincolnshire, IL

Director, Global Talent Acquisitions, and Talent Management

Managed department finances and oversaw the development and execution of global talent acquisition, talent diversity, talent management (career transitions) and workforce planning strategic plans. Successfully centralized talent acquisition services as a Center of Excellence in this matrix organization and partnered with line of business leaders on efficient and effective workforce planning. Member of Global Human Resource Senior Leadership Team, providing oversight for aligning cross-functional strategies, policies, procedures, work rules, total rewards, metrics and organizational human capital analytics.

1996 – 2000 Schwan’s Sales Enterprises Marshall, MN

Senior Leader, Training, Recruitment, and Retention, 2000

Director of Recruitment Operations, 1996-1999

Developed, implemented, and managed the North American talent acquisition program for this $6B global food manufacturer and distributor, to include employment branding, behavioral-based interviewing, and college relations programs. Ensure talent needs were met for multi-location retain outlets in North America. Oversaw activities to develop an internal, proprietary ATS and IVR technology used for talent acquisition and workforce planning. Worked with multiple external affinity groups to design and execute a diverse talent supplier programs, resulting in a more inclusive partnership with external talent supplier/vendors. Implemented and managed efforts to increase retention and the synergies between retention, training, recruitment, and workforce diversity, resulting in a 30% decrease in turnover. Helped develop and implement new hire orientation and field sales training rollout efforts in 12 North American divisions with over 150 distribution and retail locations.

1992 – 1996 Genesis Search Consultants Milwaukee, WI

President

1990 – 1992 The Pickering Group Mequon, WI

Executive Vice President

A mental health industry consulting and physician search firm.

1988 – 1990 Banc One Corporation (now Chase Bank) Milwaukee WI

Banking Officer, Assistant Branch Manager

Graduate of Executive Leadership Development Program

1978 – 1988 United States Air Force Worldwide

Human Resource Professional

EDUCATION

PhD – Management (Currently PhD ABD; anticipated graduation May 2017)

Walden University

Inducted into Delta Mu Delta, GPA 4.0 Minneapolis, MN

(Completing research/dissertation on organizational leadership activities that positively influence virtual employee engagement; dissertation in final stage)

Masters of Science - Human Resources (Cum Laude) 2001

Devry University

Keller Graduate School of Management Lincolnshire, Illinois

Executive Leadership Program 1997

Babson College Wellesley, MA

B.S, Management, Computer Information Systems (Summa Cum Laude) 1988

Park University Parkville, Missouri

CERTIFICATIONS

SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), HRCI Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Certified Personnel Consultants (CPC), Advanced Certificate in Employment Law, Advanced Certificate in Human Resources

PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Member, Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business

Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Member, Society for Human Resource Management

Task Force Member, Global Workforce Planning Standards Committee, Society for Human Resource Management

Member, Academy of Management

Member, HR Executive Forum

Member, Forbes HR Council

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