Dr. Gregory M. Von Schleh

Chief Human Resources Officer

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LinkedIn • Seattle, WA, 98116

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Accomplished, versatile, and results-driven professional with comprehensive experience orchestrating strategic HR initiatives that drive organizational success.

Proven track record of optimizing workforce capabilities, leading large-scale recruitment efforts, implementing innovative talent development programs, and negotiating impactful employee benefit enhancements. Expert at optimizing human resource policies and procedures to boost operational efficiency and productivity at all organizational levels. Adept at directing vital talent management initiatives, encompassing promotions, employee benefits administration, training, workforce management, and compensation structure. Excel at devising robust financial plans, administering budgets, and controlling overall expenditures with precision.

Areas of Expertise

Human Resource Management

Strategic Planning & Execution

Project Lifecycle Management

Induction & Onboarding

Compensation & Benefit Management

Project & Program Management

Talent Acquisition Management

Team Building & Leadership

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusiveness

Policy Design & Development

Budget & Cost Management

Labor Law Management

Key Accomplishments

●Accomplished a 35% reduction in customer service errors by executing a training program, enhancing employees' skill sets to proficiently utilize a technology-based service request application.

●Enhanced productivity and competitive advantage for U.S. Embassy by increasing compensation and benefits offered to locally employed staff.

●Spearheaded international teams of 15 - 20, delivering human resources services to 15 overseas federal agencies and over 600 employees.

●Reduced recruitment time by up to 30% by implementing electronic recruitment application (ERA).

●Collaborated with regional security office to revamp organizational policies and procedures.

Professional Experience

U.S. Department of State – Ashgabat, TM; Manama, BH; Seoul KR; Addis Ababa, ET 2012 – 2022

Chief Human Resources Officer

Spearheaded visionary leadership in overseeing comprehensive HR operations from 500 to 1500 employees over 15 federal agencies, encompassing recruitment, employee training and development, performance management, employee relations, salary and benefits administration, career counseling, and position classification, leveraging the Computer Aided Job Evaluation system. Administered end-to-end hiring process by analyzing hiring needs, recommending a suitable recruitment strategy, and implementing an enhanced hiring plan to achieve organization’s objectives. Championed embassy's interest in delivering employees a rich work-life balance through creation and execution of an aggregate benefits program.

●Implemented enhanced systems to strategically compete for scarce high-skilled workers, creating a robust talent network to bolster organizational decision-making and ensure future growth.

●Reduced inconsistency and enhanced productivity and operational efficiency by identifying, creating, and implementing performance management guidelines.

●Accomplished a retention rate below 1% by meeting human capital needs of organization across multiple regulatory and labor environments.

●Successfully orchestrated negotiations resulting in a 27% pay raise and an enhanced health benefits package for locally employed staff.

●Negotiated impressive 27% pay raise and led augmentation of health benefits package for locally employed staff.

●Collaborated with diplomatic security to expedite onboarding of candidates, swiftly filling critical occupations.

●Managed an annual budget exceeding $6M and supervised additional funding of approximately $12M.

●Offered HR services and counseling to post management, executive office, and U.S. agencies at post.

●Achieved a customer satisfaction rate of 86% or above for the entire three-year period.

Additional Experience

Information Programs Officer, U.S. Department of State, Kinshasa, DRC; Harare, Zimbabwe; Managua, Nicaragua

oInitiated and led Program Management endeavors to enhance and uphold IT strategy and policies for two U.S. Embassies as well as managed classified and unclassified networks (LANs/WANs) to ensure optimal functionality.

oAdministered classified and unclassified telecommunications network equipment, including cryptographic tools, multiplexers, modems, routers/switches, and satellite equipment, ensuring seamless operational efficiency.

oDirected classified and unclassified telephone and wireless programs, overseeing equipment rollout, maintenance, repair, software development, software/hardware upgrades, and personnel training.

oSupervised emergency communications network, overseeing installation, testing, and maintenance of diverse wireless and satellite emergency communication systems.

Senior IT Project Manager, The Boeing Company – Seattle, WA

oGuided teams comprising process focal(s), Lean & Efficient (L&E) representatives, and vendor representatives to discern optimal system and data solutions supporting 787 final assembly shop floors.

oProvided decisive IT leadership to various projects, including integration with program common data warehouse and design of shop floor device graphical user interface.

oSupplied technical and process expertise, developed cost and schedule estimates along with affordability analysis to support project business cases.

oPrepared comprehensive status updates and presentations, delivering them to multiple levels of management.

oManaged multiple projects within 787 Production Operations Shop Floor sub-domains.

Software Quality Assurance Manager, Netstock Direct Corporation (ING DIRECT) – Bellevue, WA

oDesigned and implemented software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes, techniques, deliverables, and documentation, enhancing overall efficiency and quality in the development process.

oManaged day-to-day operations of quality assurance (QA) department, playing a key role in defining and expanding mission-critical quality processes, metrics, and product line testing.

oOversaw creation of test plans and specifications, designed and implemented test case implementation software, and defined and tracked quality metrics.

oDirected and coordinated QA and Test development staff, contractors, and vendors to ensure seamless collaboration.

oVerified user documentation to ensure accuracy of content, contributing to delivery of high-quality products.

Senior Management Consultant/ Project Manager, Fujitsu Consulting Group, Inc – Bellevue, WA

oActed as a technical consultant for The Boeing Company, delivering expertise in quality assurance and IT best practices to drive process improvement projects for the SEI CMM initiative.

oPrepared comprehensive estimates, proposals, reports, development plans, and documentation, ensuring clear communication and alignment with client objectives.

oTrained client personnel in quality assurance and productivity-plus (P+)/Macroscope methodologies, equipping them with essential skills for project success.

oDirected teams of architects, analysts, and other professionals, leveraging their problem-solving skills to provide valuable solutions to clients.

oManaged multiple projects, developing processes and procedures based on productivity appraisals to optimize project outcomes.

oLed evaluations to uphold standards in technical development, ensuring adherence to industry benchmarks.

Education

D.B.A., Doctor of Business Administration Walden University – Minneapolis, Minnesota

M.B.A., Business Administration City University of Seattle – Seattle, WA

B.S., Business Administration City University of Seattle – Seattle, WA

Certifications

Graduate Certificate Human Resource Management, City University of Seattle

Master’s Certificate IS/IT Project Management, Villanova University

PMP, Certified Project Management Professional

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