Performance-driven professional with over 17 years combined experience in Human Resources management, recruiting, and operations. Strategy architect in the development of innovative HR initiatives to streamline processes and capitalize on organizational growth opportunities. A creative thinker, problem solver, and decision maker who effectively balances the needs of employees with the mission of the organization. Strong communication, interpersonal relations, mentoring, negotiation and organizational skills.

Central Region HR Director at Grant Thornton LLP @ From July 2013 to Present (2 years 6 months) Dallas/Fort Worth AreaBusiness HR Leader @ Drive the people strategy on significant organizational changes that include reorganizations, downsizings, acquisitions, and start ups. Maintain organization effectiveness through ongoing organizational design, analysis and implementation, and change management consulting. Proactively partner with executive leadership team and recommend strategic HR solutions that have led to critical business outcomes. Contribute to and implement established HR strategy for worldwide organization to achieve business objectives and drive employee engagement. Lead talent management efforts for the organization including talent acquisition, development, succession planning and calibration among management. Consult with managers and employees on items including talent development (performance feedback and succession planning), performance management, facilitation of compensation programs, employee engagement, employee relations, and talent acquisition of key roles. Coach and mentor executive leadership and managers to increase their effectiveness as leaders which includes providing direct, honest and timely feedback. Coordinate and manage all workforce planning including recruitment, screening, and interviewing of applicants for vacant positions, and providing guidance on selection and placement of candidates. Communicate and interpret HR policies and procedures. Create an inclusive and diverse workforce. From 2010 to July 2013 (3 years) Director of Human Resources @ Responsible for all Human Resources functions for entire organization. Wrote and implemented employee handbook. Participated in negotiation of company-wide healthcare benefits with insurance provider. Developed, documented, and implemented plan with insurance provider for individual diagnosed with ALS. Overall responsibility for expatriate program (writing and implementing expatriate manual, new hire orientations, compensation, incentive compensation, mentoring, work-life balance programs, cross-cultural negotiation, etc.). Administered and calculated restricted stock unit (RSU) plan for entire organization. From 2009 to 2009 (less than a year) SVP of International Operations @ Led team of 19 Regional and National Leaders in key cities around the world. Part of Executive Leadership Team that ran the overall organization. Promoted from VP to SVP after only 5 months with the company. Initiated and led new strategic plan for WTB's global operations. Facilitated key strategic partnerships with other content providers. Increased independence and viability of global offices by increasing local funding and sales. From February 2007 to December 2008 (1 year 11 months) Global HR Senior Manager @ Facilitated strategic assignments. Improved staff satisfaction. Improved repatriate retention. Pioneered several best practices. Consulted with leadership. Worked with foreign partners. Maintained regular contact with employees. Led special projects such as performance and coaching, developing markets, Learning & Education programs, focus groups, etc. Known as a problem solver. Optimized revenue. Increased utilization, billable hours, and overall revenue by leveraging relationships with partners and managers facilitating teamwork and cross-line of service partnerships. Performed exit interviews, counseled out underperforming associates, negotiated and facilitated interoffice transfers, and performed new hire candidate interviews. Prepared annual budgets. Led the Annual Review process to determine overall performance of employees. Determined compensation and incentive compensation. Leveraged relationships with upper management. Developed and implemented policy and procedure changes as needed. From 1996 to 2007 (11 years)

Bachelor of Science, Accounting @ University of North Texas From 1993 to 1996 Ryan Walls is skilled in: Reliable, Self-motivated, Responsible, Ability to get things done quickly, Well respected, Can work alone or as part of a team, Problem Solver, Loyal, Willing to try new approaches, High Achiever, Gives 100%, Action-oriented, Highly professional, Very positive/upbeat, Very personable and good natured