Talent Acquisition Leadership Development
Resume:
Kenneth Ludden *********@*****.*** (***) *** – ***5
KENNETH L. LUDDEN
*********@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethludden
HUMAN CAPITAL EXECUTIVE
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, TALENT ACQUISITION, SUCCESSION PLANNING EXECUTIVE COACH / CONSULTANT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COO, CHRO CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Led talent acquisition M&A project team for absorption of two companies within global Fortune 500 organization
Responsible for benefits & contractor negotiations; net result of 25% cost savings and enhanced services
Developed new sales team commission plans; achieved results of increased revenue and alignment of objectives
Executive coach / consultant for several start up organizations and individual Fortune 500 leaders
Launched innovative strategy for development and succession planning in manufacturing business
Created & led communication and organizational plans for re structure of business units and teams
Reduced call center annualized turnover from 100% to 25%; created new career path & lean process
Recruited to lead turn around of underperforming region; increased sales from $2B to $5B annually
Streamlined operational processes, enhanced training programs, and significantly improved customer satisfaction
Developed intern, extern, & co op strategies with universities; established veteran outreach & diverse hire program PROFESSIONAL CAREER HISTORY
Executive Consultant, Various Projects / Companies 2020 – present
Interim VP Talent for commercial painting company – led efforts to re structure organization post purchase for private investment group; set up new HR organization, filled key positions, coached CEO through change process
Interim Talent Acquisition Leader for FINTECH company – built internal recruiting organization, led project team to install new HRIS system (Paylocity), operationalized key measurements and reporting Vice President, Talent Acquisition & Leadership Development, CRI 2019 – 2020 Privately held Government Contractor supporting Dept(s) of Education, Interior, Defense, & Energy
Led creation of leadership development program to train front line, managers, and executives
Streamlined recruiting process to reduce TTF from 100 to less than 30 days; gained new contracts as result
Led project team to install new HRIS system (ADP), operationalized key measurements and reporting Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Leadership Development, Hunter Fan 2018 – 2019 Global manufacturer of consumer, commercial, and industrial fans. Responsible for all talent acquisition and leadership development programs across three divisions.
Built new in house recruiting program; created new process to improve quality of hire & reduce costs
Established and launched leadership development program; worked with leadership team to create personalized career advancement programs for employees to align with succession plans; utilized LinkedIn Training Kenneth Ludden *********@*****.*** (303) 961 – 1535 Division Lead, Talent Acquisition Manager, ABB 2014 – 2018 Global Manufacturer of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and utility products, $50B revenue, 50,000 employees, located in 100 countries. Leader for the Electrification Products Division.
Built internal corporate recruiting team supporting electrical division and reduced TTF by 40%
Implemented process to reduce agency use from 60% to less than 10%; savings exceed $5M annually
Led project to enhance global recruiting program and negotiated vendor management contracts Human Resource Consultant & Recruiter, Ludden Consulting Services 2007 – 2014
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Chief Operations Officer, TPM Staffing (2013 – 2014) Colorado based temporary staffing agency
Led talent acquisition, training, and development for team of more than 1000 employees; established human resources processes, protocols, sales and marketing, website, and organizational structure
Developed small business diversity plan – led to the realization of several key government contracts
Gross and net profits doubled as result of adding new recruiting division; opened additional branch Chief Operations Officer, Smith Global (2012 – 2013) Colorado based, start up recruiting agency
Responsible for securing funding, investors, and advisors as well as relationships within primary focus industries; secured several major clients, expanded key alliances and partnerships, & enhanced diversity plan
Created strategic plan, budget, staff, policies, and procedures; hired and trained recruiters and sales team; opened business in record time and achieved profitability in first two months of operation Chief Operations Officer, Sentis (2010 – 2012) Australian based safety consulting company specializing in the improvement of safety and well being performance via cognitive psychologically based processes
Led company’s strategic direction in North America, full P&L accountability, management of strategic business unit; oversaw global operational activities including logistics, technology, customer service, & HR
Turned around business unit that had been losing $1M annually for more than three years in a row; grew revenue to $5M annually; established new business relationships throughout region Executive Recruiter (2007 – 2010) various clients and assignments EARLY CAREER (USAF, Captain, 1986 – 1996)
USAF Flight Officer, Combat Veteran, B 52 Radar Navigator, E 3 AWACS Instructor / Evaluator Navigator
Director of Flight Training Operations for E 3 AWACS Navigators and Flight Engineers; Wing Contingency Operations Flight Planner (E 3); first B 52 crew selected from wing to participate in Gulf War (25 combat sorties)
Combat experience: Cold War, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Gulf War, Iraqi No Fly Zone Enforcement, Operation Uphold Democracy (Haiti), additional classified conflicts/operations, TS/SCI EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Management, Webster University
Bachelor, Aviation Management, Oklahoma State University
USAF Certified Flight Instructor / Examiner
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