Human Resources Manager

Judy M. Neff

Phone: 704-***-****

Davidson, NC **036

Email: *********@*********.***

OBJECTIVE/SUMMARY

I am seeking a position where I can continue my career as a highly energetic and creative Human Resources leader and proven business partner. I have a Masters degree in Human Resources combined with twenty plus years of HR Generalist experience with roles ranging from establishing the HR department in two high-technology start-up companies to running the HR department for a division of a global Fortune 500 technology enterprise.

SAMPLE AREAS OF EXPERIENCE

Start-ups Employee Relations Due Diligence/Acquisitions

Government Contractor HRIS Employee Benefits

Small Business Owner Compensation Corporate Downsizing

Global Responsibility High Volume Recruiting Administration & Facilities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Executive Recruiter – JP Source (Independent Contractor) 11/11-Present

Human Resources Manager – OrthoCarolina 2010-11/11

Oversaw all areas of HR as well as Patient Relations, Occupational Health and Safety and Physician Impact reporting for this 970 employee orthopedic practice with 21 clinics. Six direct reports.

• Achieved 80% participation on Employee Engagement Survey.

• Re-organized HR department to better align it with the organizational structure.

• Developed employee newsletter to improve communication.

• Implemented a number of Employee Wellness initiatives aimed at improving employee health and fitness.

• Recognized as one of Charlotte’s Healthiest Employers and Best Places to Work.

• Worked with management to improve the quality of performance reviews

Reason for Leaving: Manager did not want HR to handle Employee Relations issues

Ingersoll Rand, Industrial Technologies – HR (Temporary Assignment) 8/10-12/10

Temporarily provided HR support in a couple of different areas of HR until positions were filled internally.

Director of Human Resources - Tolt Service Group 2007-2010

A member of the executive team for this nationwide company providing IT services for retail chains. Responsible for; opening the Charlotte facility, employee relations, recruitment, compensation and benefits, training and development, HRIS and employee communication as well as facilities management for the Charlotte location. Three direct reports.

• Developed plan to in-source the IT function for a major customer. Structured the new employees’ on-boarding to Tolt. The customer was delighted with the level of support and the significant cost savings.

• Relocated the HR department to Charlotte at a cost savings while improving quality and client service.

• Implemented a variety of new processes, procedures, policies and systems to improve the quality of new hires, and provide better tools for management.

• Saved the company $25,000 in remodeling fees while at the same time managing the up-fit of 2,500 sq feet of existing warehouse space into office and meeting space. Changes resulted in an impressive, more professional looking office space conducive for meeting with clients.

Reason for Leaving: Company was acquired, and the new management wanted to hire own staff

Small Business Owner (Women’s Fitness Franchise) 2005 -2008

Director of Human Resources and Administration – NEC America, Inc. 2001-2004

Managed HR and Facilities for the Optical Networks Systems division of this global Fortune 500 enterprise.

• Served as a change agent to improve employee communication and the reputation of the HR department as well as the Facilities department. Reorganized both departments eliminating unnecessary positions and outsourced Facilities management to a professional management firm resulting in significant short-term and long term savings

Reason for Leaving: Relocated to North Carolina

Vice President of Human Resources – Scoreboard 2000-2001

Member of the Executive team for this start-up technology company that offers service assurance solutions to wireless carriers to optimize their networks.

• Implemented new compensation program as well as new programs and processes to improve the companies ability to attract and retain the “best and brightest” in an extremely competitive job market.

Reason for Leaving: Company downsizing in preparation to be sold

Director of Human Resources – Orbcomm 1998-2000

Member of the Executive team for this global satellite data communications company which was a joint venture of Orbital Sciences Corporation and Teleglobe of Canada. Ten direct reports.

• Brought previously outsourced HR functions in-house to improve the quality of the staff and the commitment to internal client service including a new employee orientation program and an Employee Stock Option Program.

• Developed a Leadership Development program for the Engineering Directors. Successfully transitioned the department from dysfunctional to a highly effective cohesive team.

• When the company went into Chapter 11, developed programs to retain critical staff and to eliminate non-essential staff, also created cost effective outplacement programs.

• Team member for the selection and implementation of LAWSON an ERP system.

Reason for Leaving: Recruited by previous CFO of Netrix and Orbcomm to work for ScoreBoard

Director of Human Resources – Newbridge Networks 1996-1998

Led the HR team for the US operations of the second largest independent telecommunications company in Canada with over 1,500 US based employees. Eight direct reports.

• Key member of the due diligence team for the acquisition of UB Networks from Tandem Computers. Responsible for the on-boarding, integration and consolidation of the UB Networks employees. As a result of the acquisition, the employee benefits program was overhauled resulting in a savings in excess of $1million/year.

• Implemented CYBORG, an ERP system .

Reason for Leaving: Completed acquisition and integration of newly acquired company

Director of Human Resources - Netrix Corporation 1992-1996

Established the HR department for this fast growing, International data and voice communications equipment manufacturer.

• Oversaw Facilities, Reception, Security and Mail Services.

• Assisted with the due diligence, acquisition and integration of Republic Telecom.

• Developed and rolled out employee attitude survey and developed improvement action plans.

Reason for Leaving: Company was faltering, and was eventually sold

Manager, Personnel - Software AG Federal Systems 1990-1992

Recruited from Software AG to establish the HR department for this Federal Government Contractor.

Software AG of North America, Inc. 1982-1990

Developers of the first high-performance transactional database.

Held a variety of positions ranging from Recruiter to Manager, Compensation and Benefits. Company grew in size from 150-1,000+ employees.

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Masters in Human Resource Management – Marymount University, Arlington, VA (GPA 3.97/4.00)

Bachelors of Individualized Study – George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Associates in Retail Business Management – SUNY Alfred State College, Alfred, NY

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Charlotte Chapter of SHRM

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