JOANN M. DEAN

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Beacon Falls, Connecticut 06403

203-***-**** (mobile) // aczf9q@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Detail-orientated HR executive with hands-on and strategic global and cultural human resources background.

*Highly organized, dedicated HR. expert with a positive attitude

*Use business acumen to liaise with companies’ legal representation and HR. vendors

*Particular strength in relationship management

*Effective management of projects in pressure situations

*Supervise employees through professional integrity and ethical practice PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of HR Operations Jan 2015 – Dec 2016

EDAC Technologies, All Divisions

Cheshire, Connecticut

EDAC is comprised of four diversified divisions in North America, that markets precision aerospace components and assemblies worldwide. EDAC employs approximately 600 people with six locations in the North East.

Responsibilities focused on building organizational capability and effectiveness immediately after failed union drive.

o Oversaw recruitment and onboarding an average of 15-20 employees per month for 2-year period.

o Increased retention by 30%.

o Initiated Workforce Planning System

Annually reviewed and made recommendations to executive management regarding improvement of HR. policies and procedures including: talent acquisition, retention, legal compliance, compensation, benefits, and workforce planning strategies.

o Co-authored initial company-wide Employee Handbook as part of HR. centralization activities.

o Instituted Best Practices annual review process after exhaustive market research regarding compensation.

Maintained knowledge of all sources of employment legislation and ensured organization’s compliance.

o Overcame resistance and successfully brought all levels of employee classification into compliance.

o Faithfully attended annual legislative updates and took advantage of other professional development opportunities.

Joann Dean Resume 2

Director, Human Resources Sept 2006 – Dec 2014

Acme Monaco Corporation

New Britain, Connecticut

Acme Monaco Corporation is a manufacturer of springs, wire forms, stampings, snap rings and orthodontic & medical guide wires and employs approximately 200 people between three facilities, two in the United States and one in Singapore.

Managed full-cycle of HR duties at both corporate US locations. o Implemented efficiencies to maintain consistency between US locations despite lack of HR. resources.

Provided continuous improvement suggestions to management. o Revised company-wide bonus program to align with company profitability goals.

Worked directly with company leadership and department managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities with personnel matters. o Guided Operations Manager through difficult termination processes with eye towards minimizing potential exposure.

o Compelled c-suite to maintain uniformity amongst hourly staff in terms of compensation and disciplinary action.

Coordinate/negotiate health, disability and life insurance programs. o Shifted company from traditional lines to self-insurance program, with a net savings of 25%.

Human Resources Manager Sept 2005 – Sept 2006

Haynes Group

Seymour, Connecticut

Haynes Group is the support system to three separate companies, Haynes Construction, Haynes Development & Haynes Materials, which jointly employ approximately 200 individuals.

Responsible for ensuring equitable dissolution of existing company between partners in dividing human resource assets. Maintained all HR. operations during transition. o Created two distinct, remote HR. units to satisfaction of both shareholders.

o Originated shared Fleet Operations & Safety/Security functions. o Implemented participation in offshore Captive resulting in $200,000 WC

& GL insurance savings.

Joann Dean Resume 3

Human Resources Manager Aug 1998 – Sept 2005

Derby Cellular Products, Inc.

Derby, Connecticut

Derby Cellular was a manufacturer of rubber products that employed over 200 individuals in Connecticut and its numerous sales offices.

Oversaw staff of 5 in carrying out all aspects of HR. function, including both tactical and strategic initiatives.

o Brought system efficiencies resulting in ability to right-size staff by 50%. o Became 1 of 5 founding members of first US-based offshore Captive for WC & GL.

o Crafted and received approval for first Affirmative Action Plan. o Reduced turnover by 35% through heighted employee relations. Employee Relations Supervisor Jul 1995 – Aug 1998

Farrel Corporation, Ansonia/Derby, Connecticut

Farrel is a publicly owned manufacturing company of capital goods for the plastics and rubber industries. Farrel employed over 500 at two manufacturing facilities and 10 sales offices.

Responsible for maintaining HR. function during dramatic corporate downsizing in union and non-union environment.

o Promoted to Employee Relations Supervisor from HR Administrator after one year.

o Drafted severance agreements for 100 employees.

o Assisted with union contract negotiations.

EDUCATION

BA: Business Administration Major: Human Resources Management Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, Connecticut

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Proficient in MS Office

Expert in payroll systems: ADP, Paychex

Proven success in leading negotiations

Fluent in EEOC/AA requirements

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