Human Resources Resource

DAN KRZEWSKI B. COMM.

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VICE-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/MANAGER OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Innovative Strategic Thinker Delegates Effectively Results Driven

Combines extensive Human Resource, Health and Safety and Operational experience obtained in multiple business environments in Canada, the United States and abroad. A resourceful professional with a demonstrated ability to create and maintain a continuous improvement environment. A hands-on leader who is persuasive but at the same time takes great personal satisfaction in developing others.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

A successful leadership career in turning transactional Human Resource departments into value added and results driven leaders of best practices.

Implemented several types of continuous improvement and change methodologies.

Strong record of implementing internal Human Resource improvement processes.

Excellent negotiating skills and relationship building with both unionized and non-unionized workforces.

Ability to develop solid relationships with internal customers.

Solid track record of accomplishments in all aspects of the Human Resource profession.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Transformed the transaction focus of the H.R. Department into a value added business partner while dramatically reducing the cost of service. The H.R. function was viewed as a role model of excellence within the Company.

• Member and driver of the “lean manufacturing” steering committee and Executive Management team.

• Restructured the Human Resource function with an internal customer focus, significantly reducing the department staffing levels.

• Developed and implemented a total loss control program resulting in a significant reduction in accident severity and frequency as well as s sizeable rebate from NEER in Canada and WCB costs in the U.S..

• Successfully developed numerous collective bargaining mandates/strategies. Successfully negotiated initial and renewal contracts within mandate and without work stoppages.

• Developed and implemented the initial H.R. strategy for an automotive parts sub-assembler and a European gold mining operation integrated within the context of the overall business strategy.

• Redesigned the Corporate compensation programs (fixed and variable components) as well as establishing an Executive Stock Option plan.

• Redesigned the customer call acceptance protocols for a high tech company resulting in a dramatic improvement in average response time (from hours to ten minutes) and first call resolution rates (from 0 to 65%). This was accomplished with no additional expense or capital.

• Developed a Human Resource Planning activity encompassing human resource requirements, skills inventory and assessment, succession and developmental planning.

• Introduced a major Management Training Program "Management 1" involving 250+ supervisors/managers.

• Developed and implemented a "Performance Management Program" utilizing the Management 1 skills which linked Corporate objectives with individual key results and competencies.

• Chairperson for a major re-engineering program entitled "Work Effectiveness" which consisted of several multi-functional evaluation teams. Identified $6+ M in achievable cost savings.

CAREER HISTORY

1995-present

D.K. & ASSOCIATES

Independent H.R. and Operations consulting practice focusing on providing Human Resource and Health & Safety consulting services to small and medium sized enterprises. During these periods I was asked by several clients (T.V.X., Automodular, Legrand Canada and Dominion Citrus Limited) to join their firms to lead the Human Resource function on a full time but interim basis.

2007

URANIUM ONE

Vice President-Integration

Responsible for the development and successful implementation of integration plans for this global uranium mining company. Developed a replicable model of integration for all mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures.

2006-2007

POLLOCK NATIONALEASE

Director of Human Resources, Health, Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Responsible, through a staff of seven professionals, for the functional activities of Human Resources, Health and Safety, Payroll and Regulatory Compliance for this privately held multi million dollar trucking and logistics provider with six non union Service Centres in Canada.

2002-2005

AUTOMODULAR ASSEMBLIES Inc.

Corporate Manager of Human Resources

Reported to the C.E.O. and responsible for the entire Human Resource function for this multi location automotive sub-assembler and sequencer. With operations in both Canada and the U.S. the Company has total revenue in excess of $100 Million and over 1,000 employee associates in unionized facilities.

1997-1999

T.V.X. HELLAS (Stratoni Greece)

Manager of Human Resource Strategy and Continuous Improvement

Reported to the General Manager and responsible for developing and implementing the initial Human Resource & Continuous Improvement Strategy for this multi operation mining division of T.V.X. Gold.

1994-1995

CAMBRIDGE TOWEL

Vice-President, Human Resources

Responsible for the entire Human Resource function for this multi location unionized Textile Company with total revenue in excess of $50 Million. Established the first professional Human Resource function.

1992-1994

ASEA, BROWN, BOVERI INC

Manager, Human Resources

Responsible for all Human Resource functions for three major plant operations across Ontario.

1988 - 1992

SCHNEIDER CANADA (formerly Federal Pioneer)

Vice-President, Corporate Human Resources

Responsible for the entire Human Resource function for this multi-location $400 M company. The facilities were both non-union and unionized encompassing more than 3,000 employees across 14 manufacturing facilities, 20+ sales offices and 9 service centers located in Canada and the United Kingdom. In 1991, Groupe Schneider France purchased Federal Pioneer. Member of the senior integration team for Schneider Canada responsible for the integration and rationalization of the Schneider Canada Companies - Federal Pioneer, Square D, Merlin Gerin and Telemecanique

1982 -1988

TRIDON NORTH AMERICA

Vice-President, Human Resources

A start-up position responsible for the entire Human Resource function for this multi-location division of the Tridon Companies. The facilities are both non-union and unionized encompassing more than 1,000 employees located in Canada and the United States.

Held Various Personnel, Labour Relations, Safety and Employment Positions with Chrysler Canada Ltd., Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd., and Bendix Automotive in both the U.S. and Canada.

1973 - 1981

EDUCATION MEMBERSHIPS AND ACCREDITATION

University Of Windsor 1973 Member HRPA

Bachelor of Commerce Pursuing CHRP

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