Human Resources Talent Acquisition

CYNTHIA J. DAVIES, Ph.D., MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Downingtown, PA 19335 § *************@***.*** § 610-***-**** (Mobile)

Award winning Human Capital Management leader focused on maximizing individual and organizational performance. Strong business acumen with global experience. Skilled communicator; participative style. Effective working with a diverse range of people both individually and in teams.

Talent Management

Project Management

Workforce Planning

Performance Management

Talent Acquisition

Compensation and Benefits

Training and Development

Human Resource Information Systems

Change Management

Organizational Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EVB Service Center, Conshohocken, PA 2020 – 6/2025

Human Resources Director (Part-time)

Initial Talent Management role established for privately owned logistics firm.

Created HR role delivering core services with focus on talent acquisition. Implemented recruiting and staffing practices; increased staff by 50% in one year. Implemented employee benefits package.

RISKFREE TAX, LLC, Downingtown, PA 2021 – 2023

Human Resources Director (Consultant)

Talent Management Advisor to nationwide firm specializing in Corporate, Partnership, Individual and Trust Partnership tax returns and full-service accounting and business consulting services.

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, New Brunswick, NJ 2019 - 2020

Adjunct Faculty - School of Business-Management and Global Business 2014 - 2017

Teach graduate (MBA) Human Resource Management classes. Online Platform-Blackboard.

VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY, Richmond, VA 2018 - 2019

Adjunct Faculty - School of Business

Teach undergraduate Employment and Management Relations and Buyer Behavior classes online and in person. Online Platform-Jenzebar.

ACCENTURE formerly CAMELOT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, INC., 2016-2017

Conshohocken, PA

Talent Management Director

Strategic business partner recruited to establish and deliver talent management for U.S. operations of a global consulting firm specializing in value chain management supported by SAP software.

Created initial HR role in North America. Implemented recruiting and staffing practices; increased qualified candidate pool by launching University Relations programs. Enhanced retention with Onboarding program. Authored employee handbook.

Designed compensation plan creating fixed and variable components.

HEALTH FUND TRUST

Talent Acquisition Consultant (Contract) 2015

Developed and executed project plan for recruiting and selection of Executive Director-Health Fund Trust for Philadelphia Fire Fighters & Paramedics’ Union, Local 22.

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Phoenix, AZ 2007- 2023

Adjunct Faculty – College of Doctoral Studies

Mentor and coach doctoral students through the dissertation process. Online Platform-Blackboard Ultra.

AMBROZY ACCOUNTING, Philadelphia, PA 2013

Talent Management Consultant (Contract)

Consulted with organization linking HR strategies to organizational strategies, establishing HR practices and processes. Created Employee Handbook.

NRGenergy, Princeton, NJ

Talent Acquisition Consultant (Contract) 2013

Recruited, selected and negotiated offers with Senior level Finance, Risk Management and Accounting professionals in New Jersey and California locations.

DUPONT COMPANY, Wilmington, DE

Regional Staffing Manager, North America-DuPont Sustainable Solutions 2011 - 2013

Responsible for workforce planning and staffing for global consulting business that provides customized solutions to help maximize workplace safety, operational efficiencies, environmental management, and process technologies.

Crafted and implemented DSS Staffing solution.

Created sourcing strategy for contract delivery resources resulting in hires exceeding the objective by 200%.

Initiated and implemented the DSS Onboarding process, leading sub-team for Global Talent Acquisition Onboarding.

Piloted successful ATS (Taleo) implementation in Canada.

Enhanced staffing by expanding social media reach.

Selected to Core Committee for Safety & Health Day reaching 3000 employees.

HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, LLC, Downingtown, PA. 2010 - 2011

Principal

HR Consulting specializing in Talent Management, Executive Coaching and HR Risk Management

BAKER TILLY, LLP formerly PARENTE BEARD, LLC, Philadelphia, PA 2003 – 2009

Talent Management Director

Accountable for strategic human resources consulting for Top 15 public accounting and professional consulting services firm with employees in multiple locations. Managed staff and third-party providers.

Created strategies, processes, and practices to align with and accelerate business objectives while providing seamless delivery of Human Resources services. Firm named “Best Company to Work for in PA.”

Designed firm wide recruiting strategy; recruiting Accountants and Consultants, from executive to entry level, for East Coast offices; hired 100 new employees on average each year. Selected and implemented online Applicant Tracking system, increased quality and quantity of candidates.

Developed Philadelphia marketing campaign, created recruiting brand, and positioned firm for growth.

Designed, developed and implemented the University Relations program. Developed strategies to attract and retain entry-level talent resulting in a 94% retention rate of Junior Accountants.

Coached leaders on workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, staff optimization, and behavioral interviewing techniques resulting in improved organizational effectiveness.

PREVIOUS RELATED EXPERIENCE

PNC-Wealth Management, Philadelphia, PA

Talent Acquisition Consultant (Contract)

SAS, Wayne, PA

Human Capital Management Solution Strategist

Chadwick Communications, Inc., New York, NY

Human Resources Consultant

Mellon Bank, Philadelphia, PA

Talent Acquisition Consultant (Contract)

PNC-Global Investments, a mutual fund servicing company, King of Prussia, PA

Talent Acquisition Consultant (Contract)

SCHEER AMERICAS formerly IDS SCHEER, INC., Chadds Ford, PA

Human Resources Director

TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CORP., formerly AETNA, King of Prussia, PA

Human Resources Manager

CORESTATES BANK, N.A., Philadelphia, PA

(formerly INDEPENDENCE BANCORP, INC., INDEPENDENCE RESOURCES INC., LEHIGH VALLEY BANK) Perkasie, PA

Sr. Vice President-Human Resources Director

Vice President-Employment and Training

Assistant Vice President-Human Resources Management

Assistant Vice PresidentQuality and Human Resources Management

LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES formerly AT&TMICROELECTRONICS, Allentown, PA

Market Research AssociateLightwave Strategic Planning; Employee RelationsTechnical Professional Relations;

RecruiterTechnical Professional Employment

LEHIGH CARBON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Schnecksville, PA

Human Resources Director

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Organizational Development, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

M.B.A., Finance and Marketing, Wilkes University, Wilkes Barre, PA

School of Law, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

B.A., Business and Management, DeSales University, Center Valley, PA

ADJUNCT FACULTY EXPERIENCE

Rutgers University

University of Phoenix

Villanova University

Virginia Union University

Rosemont College

University of Maryland

Muhlenberg College

DeSales University

Chestnut Hill College

Immaculata University

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Certification: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Certification: SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Sig Sigma – Green Belt Training

Philadelphia Society for People and Strategy (PSPS)

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