Gloria Barber
Director Human Resources
*************@*****.***
**** ********** ****, *****, ** 34761
407-***-**** (h)/407-***-**** (c)
Professional Background Summary
Proven track record leading teams, coaching leaders in workforce transformation environments (merger & acquitions, matrix, COEs, divested, etc.) using change development techniques for U.S. and Global business divisions
Partner to Executive Team on HR complex initiatives (Change, Performance, Talent Development & Manager Development, Executive Coaching, Succession Planning, Focal Point Merit processes, Retention, Training, Compliance, Staffing/University Relations, Diversity Compliance, Six Sigma, Quality & CMMI Programs)
Exceptional Change Agent and Executive Coaching skills, Passionate Champion for Best Place to Work and Great Place to Work initiatives, survey development,implementation of results and action plans
Excellent People Manager with strong interpersonal, communications and team building skills
Strong strategic planning, budgeting, managerial, organizational design experience in (Fortune 100 -1000 industries) – multiple industry experience across various states and countries
Extensive HR Leadership background mentoring direct reports/colleagues across multiple U.S./Global businesses
Strong Project and People Management experience leading teams, special programs, M&A business transitions, while implementing intellectual capital initiatives
Highly experienced Program Director for CMMI programs/Certification at Fortune 500 firms
Executive lead Career Development Programs: migration of best-in-class portal across 22 counties,
Program Director responsible for integration of Talent Development Programs and Training (i.e. Career Development Initiatives, Leadership Academies, Corporate/Field/Functional training programs in matrix orgs.
Highly experienced HR leader managing numerous direct reports and teams of highly qualified HR professionals
Program Manager for corporate-wide survey implementation/evaluation of project plans to improve workplace, management style, job-related training, work environment and culture
Diversity Compliance Officer for Supplier Diversity/Workforce Diversity Programs in Fortune 500 global businesses; integrating Diversity Programs, conducting metrics and training for managers and colleagues
Develop Corporate Communications strategies related to M&A, HR Special Programs, Finance and IT
Highly trained, experienced leader and Corporate Training professional: OE/OD professional for Global firms
Professional Experience
Director Human Resources: Lee Hecht Harrison 11/2011 – Present (5 years 3 months) Maitland, Florida
Reporting to SVP, CHR leaders, responsible for implementation and integration of complex Human Resource strategies and programs in M&A environments; supported executive team in integration of Adecco Group and LHH processes to include PMP, Training, Learning, Processes and systems alignment across Corporate and Field.
Change management leader and Champion for Corp. Talent Development/Career Development initiatives to include: program integration and migration across 22 countries, providing program metrics and training programs for managers/colleagues; ensuring training platforms, LMS and systems integration; corporate training lead for HR. IT and Finance. Led efforts to improve culture and workforce transformation via surveys and action plans using Bridge Culture and GPTW tools; Consultant to Finance SVPs for process documentation/audits
Led integration of Compliance programs to include redesign/integration of Adecco/LHH Employee Handbooks to legal requirements in change oriented environment, designed HR process for Ethics ACE compliance, training monitoring and completions to contractual and company standards for Field, Corporate and Global units
Led Corporate Training initiatives to include: YOI Onboarding, New Hire training, Functional training for Finance.
Developed M&A Integration Communications to assist with integrations activities between DBM and LHH.
Support organization management and executive teams on complex projects, training/development programs for Managers/Leaders/Succession candidates, supported LMS systems/certifications, and implementation of Adecco HR programs and activities. Strong Employee Engagement emphasis. Integrated MAP programs.
Implemented HR-based programs to improve HR processes/skills, mentoring/training new HR professionals; while continuing to support HR duties ensuring maximal dept. functioning across business/regions/countries.
Director Human Resources/Business Consultant: B&L Management Consulting Group, Inc. 3/2008 – 9/2011
(3 years 7 months) Orlando, Florida
Responsible for design and implementation of all Human Resource services and programs, including but not limited to: Staffing, Employee Relations, Compensations, Benefits. Performed all HR management related duties for multi-layered teams. Supported joint venture activities and programs.
Extensive Program Management, Business Development and Training & Development Programs expertise required to integrate corporate partners and contractors in Construction related environments.
Developed, trained, lead numerous Organizational, Leadership and Management Development Projects.
Assisted with certification and training of Small and Disadvantaged groups, conducting major focus groups and interventions for senior team and partners. Acts as Executive Consultant and Change Management expert to assist Executive team w/new business development initiatives, project management duties and responsibilities to ensure contract requirements completion on schedule and in compliance with city, state/government regulatory requirements. Performed essential HR duties as required.
Sr. Manager/Director Human Resources: The Home Depot/HD Supply, 12/2006 – 3/2008 (1 year 4 months) Orlando Florida and Atlanta, Georgia
Responsible to VP HR and CIO for all HR management/ generalist duties for a $12 billion organization. Led HR initiatives and program for IT, Finance, Business Development and HR in delivery of HR services for clients and senior management team. Implemented various new programs where non-existed, plus regular HRM duties.
Duties: Employee Relations, Performance Mgmt, Focal Point Merit processes, Succession Planning, Compensations Analyst, EAP, Benefits coordinator, Talent Management, Staffing, Compliance Review, M&A initiatives, Retention Initiatives, Change Management specialist, across Field and in-house divisions, etc.
Led special programs including: design and implementation of University Relations program, Mentoring, IT Leadership Development, Capital Management, Rewards & Recognition, Skills Development Assessment. Training junior HR professional in conducting investigations and handling disciplinary procedures. Heavy Employee relations function, 100% interviewing of candidates, Comps. EAP and Benefits administration. Social responsibility and corporate governess duties. Supported: PeopleSoft, Kronos, Staffing Management, ADP, etc.
Director HR: Lockheed Martin Corporation 9/1986 – 1/2004 (17 years 5 months) Orlando, Florida
Reporting to VP/CHR Officer, responsible for all HR/Employee Relations activities for $15 billion organizations. HR Leader/Manager for large HR organization in support of 3000 - 5000 plus employees across multiple states.
Developed and led 5 plus systems/processes: Performance Management, Talent Management, Succession Planning Systems, Career Development, CMMI, Leadership Development, Strategic Talent/Mentoring Programs, Leadership Development, plus normal HR duties: Compensations, Benefits, Safety/Security, Disciplinary and EAP.
Designed & implemented Fellow & Distinguished Member program, migrating across LMC.
Strong Executive Management, Staffing Management & University Relations, Human Capital Management and Training & Development background. Supported merger and Integration teams, Capital management and long range planning, including development of Enterprise metrics. ISO standards, Six Sigma and MBTI certification.
Diversity Compliance Officer: Led and managed Diversity/EEO/AAP programs, integrated/supported Supplier Diversity Initiatives, led Strategic Talent Development programs. Supported/ led M&A and Change management programs. Lead efforts to improve Staffing/Manpower planning. Won numerous rewards for efforts.
Policy and Procedural Compliance leader: reengineering 50% P&Ps, reduction at 50%.
Implemented Rewards/Recognition programs and led Celebration teams and responsibilities.
Expert OE/OD leadership and coaching skills partnered with strong interpersonal/ communications, team building and intervention skills. Talent retention programs and change management expert.
Training in People CMMI with Teraquest, plus Integrated several LMS systems and programs
Strong Management Development leader, designing major HR special programs, plus designed/trained 36 plus courseware for functional leaders and teams in support of CMMI certification levels 3-5.. Heavy Quality, Teambuilding and Coaching. Proven project leader for various strategic initiatives. Lead MBTI, DISC, Career Planning/Development programs. Trained, certified training specialist and program designed.
Education and Professional Certifications
Barry University: PhD, Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Learning 2014
Florida Institute of Technology: MSM, Business Administration and Management 1993
Florida Institute of Technology: MSHRM, Human Resource Management 1993
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University: BSEE Electronic Engineering 1985
Certifications:
MBTI (APT), DISC, Kepner-Tregoe, Looking Glass, Executive Coaching, Management/Leader Development, Business and Executive Coaching
Activities and Societies:
SHRM, ASTD, BHCOC, GOOD, Human & Social Concerns Commission, Writers Guild, Adecco Win4Youth, MS Society, BHCOC, Youth in Engineering/New Beginnings and STEM programs