SUMMARY • results-oriented professional with demonstrated excellence in; teaching, advising and motivating others, coaching executive level staff, solving organizational problems and communicating effectively with all levels of personnel. • a fun, creative and productive individual with a proven track record in developing and implementing comprehensive programs and innovative systems. • a visionary who provides leadership by instilling an organization’s mission, values and culture through key organizational objectives and communication strategies. PROVEN ABILITIES AND SKILLS LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT • providing leadership in strategic planning and business direction of human resources function in support of overall Company business plan. • conducting comprehensive assessment of corporate culture, developing and implementing action strategies, which affect positive change and create sustained value. • facilitating organizational restructuring, growth and/or reductions in force as needed to strengthen corporate viability and market position. FISCAL RESULTS • designing and implementing compensation, performance management, and benefit programs for each level in the organization resulting in increased management effectiveness and utilization of personnel resources. • maintaining very low levels of attrition even in times of high demand by developing strong recruiting and hiring practices, providing effective orientation training and fostering inclusion and growth within the organizational culture. • systematizing policies and procedures to guide management and minimize potential legal actions.

Director of Human Resources @ Strategic business partner providing leadership in areas of talent management, compensation, change management and human resource services. Built flexible organizational structures that increased profitability, reduced costs and met changing business needs. Recognized as trusted advisor and partner to Company’s leadership team. Designed compensation plans aligned with business objectives. Directed budgets and delivered hr services to +1000 employees. From 2007 to Present (8 years) Manager of Human Resources @ Overhauled the recruitment process, built organizational structures that met budgetary demands, designed and implemented new hire training programs, managed employee relations issues. From 2003 to 2007 (4 years) Human Resources Generalist @ Recruited top talent, compiled yearly data tied to compensation analytics, designed and implemented the performance management system and tools, cultivated and maintained a unique and vibrant corporate culture through times of change. From 2001 to 2003 (2 years) Manager of Benefits, Payroll and HRIS @ Managed the Company’s Benefits Programs, Payroll Department and HRIS systems. Researched and implemented system enhancements with no disruption in data or service. Researched and implemented new benefit carriers resulting in better plan offerings and fiscal controls. Provided leadership through a Company-wide restructuring in severance planning and change management tied to benefit offerings. Successful management and integration of staff through the acquisition of 2 Companies. From 1999 to 2001 (2 years) Benefits Manager @ Managed the Company’s Benefits programs including design and implementation,communication, bill reconciliation, employee inquiries, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all employee data tracked through the Company’s HRIS systems. Managed workers compensation claims. Managed the data collection process and submission for all surveys the Company participated in including Fortune Magazine and Working Mother Magazine’s Top 100 Company’s to Work For. From 1998 to 1999 (1 year) Store Manager and Retail Training Manager @ Responsible for opening the Melbourne Store including: fixture purchasing, visual merchandising and hiring all staff. Once store was established, provided training to all staff in both the Sydney and Melbourne Stores on Company culture and history, retail operations, and best in class in store experience. Acted as a Grassroots Marketer through the attendance of various events educating participants on product and the brand. From 1996 to 1998 (2 years) Assistant Store Manager, Santa Barbara Store @ Fiscal responsibility for a +1M business, staff training and development, event management, environmental education. From 1995 to 1996 (1 year) Sales Associate and Environmental Point Person, Santa Barbara Store @ Provided best in class customer service to all, possessed excellent product knowledge on all goods sold in the store and greater outdoor marketplace, store organization and cleanliness, product presentation, local environmental initiatives represented. From 1994 to 1995 (1 year)

Bachelor of Science (BS), Geography @ UCSB From 1990 to 1994 Bachelor of Arts (BA), Environmental Studies @ University of California, Santa Barbara From 1990 to 1994 Shannon Ellis is skilled in: Human Resources, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Coaching, Leadership, HRIS, Customer Service, Talent Management, Training, Retail, Performance Management, Personnel Management, Change Management, Deferred Compensation, Management, Program Management