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Vice President Human Resources @ Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company I am the top HR leader for the Space Systems Company of Lockheed Martin. The Space Systems Company (SSC) is one of five key Lockheed Martin Businesses with annual sales of $9 Billion and ~33,000 employees (includes wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures, and independent operations etc.). Space...

Vice President Human Resources @ Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company I am the top HR leader for the Space Systems Company of Lockheed Martin. The Space Systems Company (SSC) is one of five key Lockheed Martin Businesses with annual sales of $9 Billion and ~33,000 employees (includes wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures, and independent operations etc.). Space Systems, has major operations in Denver, CO., Sunnyvale, CA., Huntsville, AL., Cape Canaveral, Colorado Springs, Herndon VA and other U.S. based locations, along with operations in the United Kingdom and other Global sales offices.I am responsible for developing the Human Capital Strategy for making our workforce a competitive advantage. I provide leadership for delivery of all HR products and services, including; workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent management, succession planning, leader development, training, compensation, performance management, rewards and recognition, labor relations, diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunity programs. I have 14 direct reports, and ~150 core HR staff (not including affiliate organization HR staff) providing World Class HR services for approximately 33,000 employees, which includes about 19,000 affiliate organization employees of joint ventures, wholly owned subsidiaries and independent operations. SSC designs, develops, tests, manufactures and operates a full spectrum of advanced-technology systems for national security, civil and commercial customers. Chief products include human space flight systems; a full range of remote sensing, navigation, meteorological and communications satellites and instruments; space observatories and interplanetary spacecraft; laser radar; fleet ballistic missiles; and missile defense systems. Littleton, ColoradoVice President and Officer, Human Resources @ Gardner Denver Gardner Denver is a $2 Billion annual revenue business with over 6,400 employees in over 100 locations in 35 countries. The company grew rapidly from $300 Million in annual revenues to over $2B within a 3 year period and was undergoing a significant transformation to drive Lean and Six Sigma operations along with SAP implementation to optimize all aspects of the organization. As the CHRO for the company, I developed and executed the Human Resources strategy for all HR Services globally with leadership responsibilities for eight direct reports and ~80 HR staffDeveloped and executed the executive compensation strategy including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, (CD&A), for the Management Development and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. I met with the MDCC several times annually to provide CD&A updates, HR Functional updates, and leadership succession planning.Implemented the company's first HRIS system - SAP, globally for all employees.Implemented the company's first automated Performance Management system for all employees globally.Reduced U.S. Benefits expenses by over $2 million annuallyOptimized HR policies and processes globallyGardner Denver is the global leader in the design, production and marketing of compressor and vacuum products and fluid transfer products (compressors, blowers and pumps) for a wide variety of industries spanning oil and gas, transportation, chemicals, medical and general manufacturing. From September 2008 to May 2011 (2 years 9 months) Wayne, PAVice President Human Resources @ Honeywell Aerospace - Defense and Space Executed all HR Services globally, through the supervision of five direct reports and ~60 HR staff.Aerospace - Defense and Space (D&S) SBU, - development and manufacturing of electronic and mechanical avionics, guidance & navigation solutions, engines and other products for NASA, Military aircraft, helicopters, tanks, UAV’s, and labor services, as well as semiconductor chips used in consumer electronics. Annual revenue of $5.4B, with over 8,900 employees in over 130 locations with 30 outside of the U.S. From July 2005 to September 2008 (3 years 3 months) HR Director Positions @ Honeywell Aerospace - Defense and Space Director HR - Generalist, Minneapolis MN, 2004-2005* HR leadership for 1.7B SBE - Responsible for 6 HR Directors and 40 HR professionals for 7,200 ee’s in 11 U.S. locations and Maintal Germany. 3 sites with approx 1K represented ee’s in Teamsters, UAW, and IAM.Director HR - Generalist, Clearwater FL, 2001-2004* Over 3K ee's in FL, MN, AZ, & TX with ann. revenues of >$660M. Responsible for 15 HR staff.Director OD & Learning, Staffing and Diversity, Kansas City MO, 2000-2001* 2,700 ee's in Kansas and Albuquerque NM. Supervised 16 HR staff. From May 2000 to July 2005 (5 years 3 months) HR Roles @ TRW Systems Integration Group TRW Systems & Information Technology Group, now part of Northrop Grumman, ann sales of $3B, 16K ee's in >240 locations globally, performing commercial software development & systems integration.Sr. HR Manager Staffing and Retention, Reston VA*Responsible for leadership and development of group-wide talent acquisition & retention strategies. Hired 3,500 ee's globally. 4 HR staff, 10 Managers and over 50 recruiters with a $1.3M budget. Managed national print and Internet advertising strategies, college, diversity and professional recruiting, TRW’s Internet career system, employee referral program, student internships and staffing & turnover metrics.Sr. HR Manager for HR Policy, Diversity and Retention, McLean VA*S&ITG HQ leadership role to develop and manage group-wide HR policies, diversity, and retention strategies. Sr. HR Generalist, Vienna VA*Supv 2 HR Generalists with a $1.2 million budget. From September 1996 to May 2000 (3 years 9 months) HR Roles @ Lockheed Martin - Sandia National Laboratory Sandia National Laboratories has over 8,500 employees primarily engaged in research and development of nuclear & non-nuclear weapons, advanced energy systems and environmental programs. Prior to 1995, Sandia was a subsidiary of AT&T. Located in Albuquerque NM with a site in Livermore CACorporate Ombudsman Manager*As a direct report to the President of the Laboratories, I provided executive coaching to leaders, conflict resolution and mediation services.Compensation Specialist*Performed compensation analysis, job evaluations, re-classification projects, and statistical analysis for annual compensation review and litigation. Team Project Leader of the Executive compensation team, and ADA risk assessment project. From February 1993 to September 1996 (3 years 8 months) HR Roles @ AT&T - Sandia National Laboratory Compensation SpecialiistEEO/AA & Diversity Analyst and Corporate AT&T Recruiter*Developed ‘91-’93 AAP’s. EEO/AA Investigator of formal EEOC, DOL, and state agency, discrimination and sexual harassment complaints. Hispanic Leadership and Outreach Committee Chair of 120 engineers participating in college recruiting, building relations with national Hispanic organizations, implementing educational outreach and science awareness programs, and execution of internal in-reach and diversity awareness events. From May 1990 to January 1993 (2 years 9 months) Jobs while in College @ University of Texas at El Paso Jobs while in CollegeCompensation Specialist III - University of Texas at El Paso (1989-90)Personnel Analyst I - The City of El Paso, TX (1988-89)Internship - Personnel Analyst - The City of El Paso, TX (1988)Regional General Manager - Reeds Photo and Video, El Paso, TX (1983-85) From 1983 to 1990 (7 years)