David Henry 16 Corniche Drive #C, Dana Point, California 92629

949-973-0271 ● davidhenrysphr@gmail.com

Human Resources Professional

An innovative and accomplished human resources and management professional. Possessing an uncommon depth of understanding of today's HR function and exceptional communication skills, allowing for effective leadership in organizational strategic planning, change management, policy development and implementation, and effective response to institutional challenges. Proven experience collaborating closely with senior management in setting and reinforcing standards of professionalism and excellence, consistent with the mission and culture of the organization. A creative thinker, problem solver and decision maker. The highest level of interpersonal relations, negotiation, mentoring, and problem resolution skills.

Core Competencies ▪ more than 20 years of accomplishment as a Director of Human Resources ▪ solid, strategic leadership through all stages of business ▪ systems evaluation, re-design and change implementation ▪ consultation, coaching and training at all organizational levels ▪ policy initiation, drafting and implementation ▪ design/implement systems for evaluation, promotion and compensation ▪ organizational, departmental and employee relations ▪ investigations and documentation of the highest quality and consistency ▪ negotiation, deal making and resolution of complex and difficult issues ▪ compliance, development and operation of compliance systems ▪ diversity, anti-discrimination and anti-harassment training and programs ▪ managing sensitive matters, confidential materials and HRIS ▪ recruitment, on-boarding and related matters ▪ benefit and payroll operations and issues ▪ labor relations, negotiations and issue resolution

Certification SPHR / Senior Professional in Human Resources HR Certification Institute / Society for Human Resource Management

EducationDoctorate, Business Law, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Emphasis on Employment, Business, Labor Law, Negotiation/Dispute Resolution Editorial Board, USC Journals; USC Undergraduate Admissions Committee Research: “Affirmative Action Systems and Effectiveness”

Bachelor of Arts, Honors Graduate, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude, Thematic Option Scholar USC President’s Advisory Council; Phi Sigma Alpha “Outstanding Graduate” Thesis: Understanding Gender-based Differences in Issue Salience

Professional Experience

Director of Human Resources, Human Resources Solutions, Dana Point, CA

Mar 2013 - Present

▪ Consulting with ownership and management on full range of human resources matters ▪ Day to day operational, employee-relation and functional issues ▪ Major initiative and issue assessment, planning and resolution ▪ Employer investigations, documentation and issue response ▪ Evaluation and development of plan for re-direction of operations ▪ Management of operational transitions (growth, contractions and more) ▪ Policy development and drafting to increase efficiency, productivity and retention ▪ Launch and refinement of required regulatory programs, procedures and systems ▪ Presentations and training – education, branding and culture refinement ▪ Spokesperson for implementing change initiatives ▪ Objective issue response, investigation and assessment

Vice President / Director of Human Resources, BIO Management, multiple sites throughout southern

CaliforniaMay 2004 - June 2014

Manage human resources and operational functions of full operation management company, focusing on “rescue,” transitional and turn around management. Evaluated operational performance, assessing business for investment and turn-around potential. Identification of critical changes needed to “re-vitalize” business and change operational outcomes. Revision of human resources department, policies, documentation and function. Resolution of claims, disputes and employee issues. Anticipation and correction of areas of potential or additional claims or issues. Establishment of new culture and tone for operational success and sustained function. Employment and operational contract re-negotiation. Successful management role through all phases of business and operations (mergers, structural re-design, exponential growth,

multi-site networking, contractions, separations, receiverships and dissolutions).

BIO Management Representative Roles / Accomplishments Resort Industries Investment Group Human resources and operational

lead in building a multi-site and multi-state business with hundreds of employees, responding to the full range of HR and operational issues in creating the structure, policies and oversight to merge the various locations and turn each site into a profitable component of the group.

Multi-State Manufacturing & Distribution Operation Director of Human Resources for operation’s seven manufacturing and distribution locations, across four states and totaling 1,400 employees. Labor Relations from inception, daily operations and major employer transitions. Management of all employee issues, response to union organization activities, contract negotiations, grievances, staff reductions.

Hospitality Industry Holdings Group Creation of central human resources operation for six hospitality industry locations, setting system-wide standards for excellence, implementing human resources approach fully supporting and conveying highest service standards throughout organization, consolidation of on-boarding, employee relations, benefits, payroll, and all other issues. Lead in all aspects of creating system wide programs and development of brand.

Food And Beverage (Restaurant, Bar , Banquet) Company All aspects of food and beverage human resources and operations, from organizational planning and change, recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, training, reviews, investigations, coaching, exposure response and containment, daily management and more.

Limited Partnership Investment Group Assumption of control upon

buy-outs, voluntary surrender to investors, receiverships and related actions. Formulated and implemented staffing, organizational and budgetary changes, merging newly acquired entities into group, reversing losses and increasing operational profits. (E.g., in one year, taking operation from receivership and losses of more than $820,000 to net operational income and capital improvements of over $650,000.)

Director of Human Resources / Title IX System Designer and Coordinator,

Whittier College, Whittier, CA May 2013 - November 2013

Human Resources Department: Daily operations, assessment of department role, re-directing department and developing comprehensive new approaches to employee performance standards, reviews, discipline, compensation and promotions. Re-design, drafting, re-drafting of employee, compliance and organizational policies. Establishment of investigation processes for disciplinary, grievance, and compliance functions. Handling all forms of employee, inter-departmental and organizational matters. Implementation of key HR operational initiatives.

Title IX System: Conceptual design and drafting of Title IX protocol and standards. Created and implemented investigative and documentation processes to fully comply with rapidly evolving federal mandate. Coordinated contingencies to develop organization-wide acceptance, involvement and promotion of program objectives. Developed and established confidential record keeping and reporting systems to fully comply with standards and any anticipated challenge of sufficiency of institutional response, programs or documentation.

See The Quaker Campus, “David Henry Concludes 6 Month Contract With Human Resources”

http://www.thequakercampus.com/2013/11/07/david-henry-concludes-6-month-contract-with-human-resources

Director, Human Resources and Operational Management,

HRMC, Southern California

May 1987 - May 2004

• Evaluate, organize and direct the workforce and HR operations • Manage operational transitions, mergers, growth, contractions and more • Pro-active in containing and resolving workplace issues, claims and disputes• Investigation and documentation in compliance with the highest of legal standards• Employee Relations lead, managed full range of ER issues • Author and update employment manuals and procedural documentation• Implement effective job expectation standards, review and coaching methods• Policy development and drafting to increase efficiency, productivity and retention• Interactions with unions, NLRB, Labor Commission and other agencies • Review, revise and introduce benefit programs• Analyze, design compensation programs for optimal hiring and retention• HRIS documentation management, confidential record systems• Compliance management, oversight and review • Office management, operational planning and staff lead

Management and consulting focused in the following areas: Resort and hotel operations Medical – hospitals and practice groups Education – Colleges and universities Entertainment Manufacturing and distribution Financial services Technology and engineering Rescue and change management

HRMC Representative Roles / Accomplishments Director of HR and Management Consulting Lead in

client relations and contract management, identifying potential clients, establishing relationships, delivering services, client relations and billing. Emphasis in full out-

sourcing of HR function, response to major claims and issues, and guiding human resources function through mergers, reorganizations and other major changes. Handling all aspects of HR function, including fully functional HR on-site services, policy evolution and development, employee relations, and more. Labor relations matters, collective bargaining, contract management, and all manner of unionized labor issues.

Litigation Services Division Managed and directed all aspects of HR related services interacting with claims, potential claims, litigated individual claims, class actions, and more. Developed and refined record keeping, documentation and investigation approach to provide organization with consistent investigatory systems, protocols and reviews to withstand regulatory compliance scrutiny in closely monitored settings.

Executive Recruitment Division Led executive recruitment and search operations, building on client network and expanding contacts, taking division from initial relationships and contracts to full function as a highly active executive recruiting group. Specialized in senior management recruitment and new client development.

Employment and Labor Division Negotiations and interactions with union representatives, agreement administration. Appearances in mediations, arbitrations, negotiations and settlement meetings, all forms of ADR. Handling of employee claims, NLRB matters, workforce reduction, and “special issues” falling outside of operational norms. Containing and resolving existing issues, designing human resources policies and procedures to limit further exposure, and evaluating training and other issues relating to reduction of the total costs related to the workforce.

Tools & Technology Proficient in broad spectrum of relevant computer programs and

technologies.

Publications Employee policies, procedures and other Human Resources related

documentation.

Affiliations SHRM - Society for Human Resources Management

Volunteer Work Young adult career and educational “coaching” in career paths, college

admission and more

Swim coach/meet manager for community and school based programs