MICHAEL F. GAMBLE

Cleveland, OH 216-***-**** ad2zb7@r.postjobfree.com

Human Resources Executive

Human Resources Executive with measurable experience steering HR initiatives, developing strategies and managing employees across domestic and international locations and Fortune 500 companies. Blend insight and strategic planning skills to identify gaps and inefficiencies, designing and implementing new processes to improve recruitment, retention, employee relations and performance management in compliance with all labor and organizational regulations. Excel in consulting and advising on department strategies, showcasing problem-solving skills to implement creative solutions. Respected and enthusiastic leader in guiding staff to achieve positive results. Proven success in organizational analysis, forecasting and reengineering to support acquisitions. Willing to relocate.

Areas of Strength and Expertise

Employee Engagement

Talent Acquisition/Management

Lean Six Sigma

Mergers & Acquisitions

Change Management

Strategic Planning & Analysis

DEI

Leadership Development

Total Rewards

Key Achievements

Selected to participate with 10 CEOs and 15 Senior Human Resources leaders in a Knowledge Share Symposium in China and Mexico.

Achieved $2.3M in cost savings by leading 30-person, cross-functional team to redefine business processes.

Significantly grew employee engagement scores achieving high levels of participation and accountability by applying expertise to champion cultural enhancement initiatives.

Streamlined recruiting process and slashed contingency fees by using social media to recruit five management-level employees in 60 days.

Demonstrated aptitude for strategic planning to provide leadership and roadmap for deployment of 10 organizational realignments, two acquisitions and two new start-ups, domestically and internationally.

Partnered with CEO to drive dynamic organizational change through restructuring the business, driving expense control initiatives, and building lean six sigma capabilities which ultimately funded employee incentive program.

Saved $2M in annual labor costs by streamlining operations and boosting productivity.

Reduced turnover by 25% year over year and attained cost avoidance of $1.2M by implementing Affordable Care Act and leading project to optimize staffing model and FT to PT ratio.

Professional Experience

G3 DIVERSIFIED CONSULTANTS, LLC, Cleveland, OH 2010 - Present

CEO/President

Leverage industry expertise in steering boutique business consulting enterprise through provision of exceptional human resource functions and business process improvements. (Ongoing)

Strategically design and implement HR best practices to optimize business in a PE turnaround. (GenNx360 Capital Partners 2015-2017)

Constantly work on reducing annual recruiting expense and agency fees by $600K by using social media sourcing tools. (GenNx360 Capital Partners 2015-2017)

ROSS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., Elyria, OH 2017 – 2020

CHRO/VP Human Resources

Serve as a member of leadership team to develop and drive continuous improvement initiatives for corporate and field business segments in a five state footprint.

Continuously integrate acquisitions and restructure business for greater transparency and accountability and drive employee engagement.

Reduced turnover by 50% resulting in 2.3M cost savings in first year.

MEIJER, Grand Rapids, MI 2011 - 2014

Senior Director, Corporate Human Resources

Steered five direct reports and 15 indirect reports in addition to 13 manufacturing and distribution facilities across six states.

Boosted team performance by offering constant guidance, mentorship and direction on operations, compliance and standards.

KRAFT FOODS, INC., Northfield, IL 2008 - 2011

Senior Director, Corporate Human Resources, Snacks Business Unit

Applied leadership and strategic planning to steer a $5.4B business, directly supporting president of snacks and managing seven direct reports and 25 indirect reports, serving 17 manufacturing facilities with more than 5000 employees across the US, Canada and Mexico.

Served as subject matter expert to advise on human resources initiatives, organizational mapping and $1.4B acquisition of Cadbury; Tactfully identified issues and risks, crafting and implementing solutions.

Enhanced organizational capability to produce effective turnaround and improve manufacturing network by applying in-depth knowledge of organizational needs to recruit six senior management employees in six months.

WILLIS, New York, NY 2008

Vice President, HR Willis North America

Influenced senior-level decision making by providing direct support to president of North America business and managing 25 direct reports across the US and Canada, involving 4,300 employees across 70 locations.

Achieved significant business growth and expansion by leading due diligence and initial integration planning for the HRH acquisition, doubling organization.

Generated impactful processes and improvements across 17 work streams including talent management, succession compensation, employee relations, severance and payroll, resulting in easier navigation and transparency of HR functions.

REVLON, New York, NY Oxford, NC 2004 - 2008

Senior Director, Corporate Human Resources (2006 – 2008)

Drove organization success by supporting the finance, marketing, legal, sales and operation functions and leading two direct reports

Advised and consulted on all talent management and process improvement initiatives, acting as primary corporate resource, communicating effectively to achieve a range of objectives.

Director and Senior Director, Human Resources (2004 – 2006)

Showcased advanced leadership skills to direct all human resources activities for 3,700 employees in largest manufacturing division, producing 75% of company’s global product.

Revitalized organization, drove business strategy and improved productivity by realigning talent and developing organizational framework.

Education, Credentials and Affiliations

Bachelor of Arts, Marketing and Communications

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY Bowling Green, OH

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

SHRM’s Professional Human Resources Certification

Member, Society for Human Resource Management and the Human Resources Planning Society

10 Years of Service in the US Army National Guard

Board Member, Board of Directors New Jersey Food Bank

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