Human Resources Vice President

James V. Neblett, III, DBA

310-***-**** **********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/drjamesneblett/ Vice President of Human Resources

Organizational Development, Process, Design / Labor and Employee Relations/ Recruitment & Training / HRIS Project Management

Career Experience

Associate Vice President of Human Resources and Culture/Chief HR Officer 2024 - present Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood, WA

Led HR strategy across the institution, aligning HR initiatives with corporate goals to support aggressive growth plans. Negotiated 3 successful union contracts, reducing potential strike risks and ensuring operational continuity. Launched a company-wide engagement program, boosting employee satisfaction and participation these results were used in process improvement across the institution. . Developed and executed a strategic roadmap for Labor Strategy and L&D initiatives, aligned with the institution's strategy. In conjunction with leadership, established and led a cross-functional team, overseeing Employee Engagement efforts and L&D programs across the organization. Conduct regular assessments to identify gaps and opportunities for engaging the various Labor Unions and improve HR Operations, implementing necessary adjustments to improve effectiveness and engagement. Worked with leadership to implement data-driven metrics to measure the success and impact of HR processes and programs, providing regular reports and recommendations for enhancements. Serve as a Lead investigator and resource for labor relations, change management consulting, training, and organizational support.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Negotiated all four Collective bargaining agreements which contained operation costs .

• Designed and utilized multiple background packages which impacted onboarding and background process, maximizing compliance with workflow standards while mitigating risks. Professional Summary:

• Versatile Human Resource Management professional with 15+ years’ experience directing HR operations throughout diverse environments. Able to lead comprehensive change management in consultation with HR colleagues, initiating effective policies and procedures supporting business units.

• Talented leader, adept in positioning strategic and tactical planning with the ability to drive performance through employee relations, engagement, staff training and organizational development.

• Exceptional instructor, highly skilled in providing consultative and customized solutions addressing

workflow issues, providing timely resolution in increasing business performance.

• Highly dynamic leader, able to facilitate positive communications while enhancing organizational growth. Areas of Expertise:

• Recruitment/Retention

• Talent Acquisition

• Compensation Design

• Succession Planning

• Contract Negotiations

• Strategic Business Planning

• Teamwork/Collaboration

• Performance Management

• Learning & Development

• Cost Control/Reduction

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James Consulting Group LLC., Binghamton, NY

Optimize talent acquisition initiatives leveraging exceptional HR and business knowledge to drive organizational performance through knowledge in Human Resource management best practices and program management. Established organizational objectives within three main business lines, fostering leadership development through employee engagement, relations, and performance management. Sourced new HRIS system, successfully implemented system on time and under previous HRIS budget. The new HRIS has days to hire, cost of hire and improved talent acquisition and retention. Developed HR team professional development and tenure with focus stay interview process and systematic coaching. This process has helped other parts of the organization improve future recruitment, compensation and benefits for all team members. This HR intervention Integrates comprehensive HR programs utilizing strategic and tactical planning to execute business strategies. Design and launch new benefit offerings including an EAP program to help address employee well being enhancing long- term sustainability throughout business levels.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Directed multiple projects in alignment with company goals, surpassing organizational expectations in establishing HR deliverables on time and under budget. Was able to negotiate HRIS system which saved $1m over present contracts.

• Designed and utilized multiple background packages which impacted onboarding and background process, maximizing compliance with workflow standards while mitigating risks.

• Increased employee engagement through the creation and launch of a new HR portal for Learning and Development, leveraging feedback surveys in incorporating foundational management training.

• Initiated improvements in HR plans, collaborating with business partners in developing new plans for introducing integrated business solutions through employee training, and organizational initiatives. Developed HR COE to align with best practices and was able to retain high potentials. Associate Vice President, Human Capital 2016 – 2021 ImmunityBIO/Nantworks, LLC., Culver City, CA

Optimize talent acquisition initiatives leveraging exceptional HR and business knowledge to drive organizational performance through knowledge in Human Resource management best practices and program management. Establish organizational objectives within a large bio-tech organization, fostering leadership development through employee engagement, relations, and performance management. Lead the development of annual employee surveys, deploying feedback throughout senior levels in improving future recruitment, compensation and benefits for all team members. Integrate comprehensive HR programs utilizing strategic and tactical planning to execute business strategies. Design and launch effective planning success directives, enhancing long-term sustainability throughout business levels. Selected Accomplishments:

• Successfully manage external Executive Coaches in supporting employee-offered services throughout the workplace, introducing training sessions design to enhance employee retention rates.

• Directed multiple projects in alignment with company goals, surpassing organizational expectations in establishing HR deliverables on time and under budget.

• Designed and utilized multiple compensation packages disseminated throughout sales and service operations, maximizing compliance with workflow standards while mitigating risks.

• Increased employee engagement through the creation and launch of a new HR portal for Learning and Development, leveraging feedback surveys in incorporating succession planning and training services.

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• Initiated improvements in HR plans, collaborating with business partners in developing new plans for introducing integrated business solutions through employee training, and organizational initiatives.

Director, ACBSP Accreditation & Professor 2009 – 2015 Mt. St. Mary’s University, Los Angeles, CA

Successfully developed strategic HR plans for organizing and delivering member services throughout multiple business units for undergraduate and graduate programs. Led assessment and evaluation of all academic programs, providing oversight for cross-functional teams through HR best practices in meeting annual university objectives. Increased student outreach through communications, developing surveys and additional methods of data collection in achieving consistent process improvements throughout organizational levels. Promoted internal course content improvements throughout curriculum and workforce management operations, leading faculty committees throughout the organization. Facilitated continuous and sustainable academic improvements using key research and testing for new curricula, fostering the development of formal recommendations for administration review while collaborating with faculty to ensure optimal student learning. Selected Accomplishments:

• Designed and implemented 30 online Human Resource Management courses leveraging strong knowledge in HR methodologies utilized throughout synchronous and asynchronous environments.

• Coordinated efficient data collection methods in assessing associate, bachelor and master degree programs in collaboration with the Institutional Review Board in seeking ACBSP accreditation. Additional Experience

Adjunct Professor California State University, Los Angeles, CA 2012 – 2019 Professor of Human Resources Chapman University, Orange, CA 2005 – 2012 MBA Adjunct Professor City University of Seattle, Bellevue, WA 2003 – 2008 Senior Human Resources Business Partner AT&T Wireless, Redmond, WA 1999 – 2003 Human Resources Director Saks Fifth Ave., New York, NY 1997 – 1999 Educational Background

Doctor of Business Administration, Management Argosy University, Santa Ana, CA Master of Arts, Organizational Management University of Phoenix, Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Science, Financial Advising Management Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Certificates:

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR)

Human Resources Management, New York University, New York Technology & Tools

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