ANTHONY J. YADOUGA
Sparta, New Jersey 07871
Telephone 973-***-**** e-mail acz7rt@r.postjobfree.com
Performance Management
Employee Relations
Staffing
Employment Law
Labor Relations
Policy Development & Compliance
Operations
EEO/AA Compliance
Succession Management
Vendor Management
University Relations
Employee Development
Experienced Human Resources Management practitioner with a strong history of success across the full range of Human Resource disciplines (Employee Relations, Operations, Staffing and Retention, Succession) and within a wide range of organizations/environments (publicly traded, privately held, private equity managed, and turnarounds), mitigating risks and managing day to day Labor Relations and contract interpretation. Representative industries include manufacturing (chemicals and aerospace), service, and pharmaceuticals.
EXPERIENCE
OI Partner/Gateway International 2009-Present ExecutiveAdvisor
Executive Advisor managing a full client load of Senior level candidates in transition.
Manage HR Generalist outsource projects (handbooks; compliance documentation; staffing).
Select and mentor new Advisor staff.
Contract Consultant: 2000 - 2009
Novartis Oncology, Florham Park, NJ (Prime Time Personnel) – Staffing, Onboarding, Performance Management (2005-2007)
Johnson & Johnson, NJ (Clark Davis Associates) – Staffing, Retention, Onboarding, Engagement (2003-2005)
Medco, NJ (The Ayers Group)
Contract Consultant focusing on Staffing, Employee Relations, and Organizational Effectiveness (22001-2003)
● Managed full life cycle staffing activities for Area Business Specialty teams (component of US Sales unit – J&J) consistently within guidelines and resume lifecycle standards
● Counseled Management and Employees across functional units (Biostatistics, Sales, Management, etc.) on wide ranging organizational and policy issues.
● Developed and implemented phase I of a comprehensive turnaround plan ensuring continued operational viability for a 320-employee privately held manufacturing client.
● Managed high volume staffing and University Relations activities for Fortune 50 Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy Benefit Management organizations (Medco, Novartis Oncology, and Johnson & Johnson) in Sales, Technical, Field, and Managerial positions
● Reorganized Human Resources Group and managed all traditional functions, including Staffing, Compensation, Employee Relations, Title VII issues and Reductions in Force.
● Implemented integrated HRIS and Payroll system (Ceridian Source 500) enabling consistent and accurate processing and required reporting of a $1.2 million payroll.
● Revised and implemented comprehensive benefits program, expanding services and reducing costs by 25%.
● Generated a net bottom line contribution of $750,000.00 by successfully completing the sale of 2 commercial properties.
● Consolidated employee services programs increasing participation from 20% to 60% with no cost increase.
● Created and implemented coaching and team building programs improving overall organizational performance and productivity, management team effectiveness, and reducing turnover.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
International Specialty International Specialty Productsts,Wayne,NJ
Staffing Officer (Domestic Operations)
Generalist focusing on Selection and Placement, Retention, and Employee Relations
● Designed, acquired, and implemented comprehensive applicant tracking system reducing staffing costs 18%.
● Integrated Succession Planning and applicant tracking programs ensuring selection from within for growth opportunities.
● Developed, implemented and managed worldwide employee referral program expanding use from 2% to 23% utilization worldwide (approximate annual savings - $225,000.00).
● Developed and managed a comprehensive University Relations program resulting in company identified as “Employer of Choice” in 3 of the top 10 business school programs.
A. J. Yadouga Services
Principal
Provided full range of Human Resource consulting services with proven success in resolving harassment, hostile work environment, union avoidance, contract negotiation, and contract management issues. Clients included Granutec, EBS, Instruments & Equipment, R. Sheppard, and Dendrite International, LHH. Services included:
● Performance (Management, Appraisal, Improvement) and Productivity (Improvement, Management).
● Staffing and Compensation.
● Corporate Culture: Change, Management.
● Operations Management and Process Flow.
Zenith Laboratories, Inc., Northvale, NJ
Corporate Director, Human Resources & Administration
● Managed full functioned Human Resources Operations for this equity managed generic pharmaceutical manufacturer.
● Chief Spokesperson, responsible for all daily union contractual issues (Teamsters, Seafarers International).
● Managed staffing process for all organization levels, reducing costs by 30%.
● Established highly successful Ombudsman and open door program.
● Chaired company safety committee, which included the MSDS Program.
● Introduced company-wide training and development programs, which included employee/needs analyses and Succession Planning.
● Managed compensation and benefits programs to ensure budgetary integrity and establish benefits cost containment and program enhancements. Within two years, caused rebates in benefits area exceeding $175,000.
● Created initial Affirmative Action Program and served as EEO Officer.
Breeze-Eastern, Division of Trans Technology, Union, NJ
Director, Human Resources and EEO Officer
● Managed day-to-day contractual issues (UAW) reducing grievances to zero for 3 years.
● Provided full staffing support for all organizations and levels and successfully reduced cost-per-hire by 20%.
● Developed and delivered in-house training and development programs, including interviewing, performance appraisal and succession planning.
● Assumed control of plant services functions when key operations executives unexpectedly resigned.
● Managed compensation and benefits program and successfully enhanced benefits portion at no cost while ensuring company remained within compensation budget.
EDUCATION
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
Bachelor of Arts – Sociology and Psychology