Kerry S. Wilkinson6110 Meadow Wood Lane

Columbus Ohio 43228Mobile: 614-565-2980

E-mail: kwilk11@yahoo.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Strategic, decisive, passionate, reputable, reliable Human Resources executive with more than 20 years of progressively responsible positions with focus in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Strategic Management, Project Management, Change Leadership, Learning & Development and Acquisition & Integration Planning and Execution.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY (SEPTEMBER 2000- PRESENT)

Human Resources Director Latin America – Cleveland, Ohio (April 2015- Present)Integration leader responsible for developing and executing a business model and organizational structure to accelerate growth in Latin America through a focused approach; align with USCA to leverage synergies and expand collaboration with SHW divisions supporting a matrix organization; identify and develop a strong talent pipeline; achieve key milestones; and execute a communication strategy built around transparency, honesty, integrity, and consistency of key messaging.

Human Resources Director Europe- Manchester, UK (April 2013-April 2015) Reported directly to the VP& General Manager for Europe Product Finishes Division and

provided counsel and support to Marketing, Facilities Management, Strategic Initiatives, Finance, Regional Sales Directors, and 17* Country General Managers. *Italy, Sweden, Poland, France, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Germany, Russia, Lithuania, Belarus, UK, Ireland, Spain, Czech Republic, Romania.

Executed strategic business strategies aligning with corporate values and global priorities while remaining flexible and understanding cultural nuances. Led the development and execution of the global human resources critical initiatives to support profitable sales and volume growth across Europe.

Guided and supported 17 “dotted line” HR professionals across 17 countries to execute HR Discipline, Talent Development, Change Management, Performance Management, and Engagement and Motivation key initiatives.

Developed and executed sustainable organizational strategies and structural changes using change management techniques, matrix management, and effective influencing. Worked effectively in a matrix environment to implement the key critical few to drive profitable sales and volume growth across Europe.

Global Learning & Organizational Development Director- Cleveland, Ohio (January 2011- April 2013)

Built alignment and partnerships in the areas of learning & development, global growth initiatives, and organizational planning to support division and enterprise-wide key strategic goals. Served as the Global Finishes Group Human Resources Integration advisor for Global Finishes Group acquisitions and integration planning & execution.

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Kerry S. Wilkinson6110 Meadow Wood Lane

Columbus Ohio 43228Mobile: 614-565-2980

E-mail: kwilk11@yahoo.com

THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY (SEPTEMBER 2000- PRESENT)

Human Resources Director, Acquisitions and Integration- *Europe (June 2009- January 2011)

Acquisition & Integration Human Resources Lead for two new European acquisitions. Responsible for the successful implementation of the Human Resources strategy from acquisition target identification, due diligence, integration planning and execution through assimilation and assessment. Specific tasks include building relationships, implementing communication & welcome strategies, human resources discovery of all policies & practices, sharing best practices, ensuring transparency throughout the process, training & development, developing proposals for organizational structure, talent assessment, and supporting integration team members. *Italy, Sweden, Poland, France, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Germany, Russia, Lithuania, Belarus, UK, Ireland, Spain, Czech Republic, Romania.

Human Resources Director- Global Finishes Group Operations and R&D- Columbus Ohio (June 2006-March 2010)

Responsible for Global Finishes Manufacturing, Research & Development & Supply Chain Group human business partner for 12 North America manufacturing plants. Supported VP Operations to drive organizational changes and provide expertise of HR performance management, talent identification and development, and employee relations.

Regional Human Resources Merger & Integration Lead-Columbus, Ohio (May 2002- June 2006)

Chemical Coatings Division human resource employee advocate & business partner for Midwest, Southwest, and East Regions (45+ facilities; 500+ employees; 100+ Sales Reps.; 30+ Technical Service Reps., 45+ Managers; 3 HR Coordinators). 5/02-7/04 HR Manager for both Columbus Ohio Manufacturing Plant and Regional HR Manager for Sales simultaneously. 2/06- 6/06 HR Integration Lead for North America Powder Plant acquisition and divestiture of coil business.

Plant Human Resources Manager- Columbus, Ohio (September 2000- July 2004; overlap with Reg HR Mgr. position)

Supervised Payroll Clerk, HR Coordinator, and Safety Manager. Provided human resource support and expertise to plant employees and strategic support to the plant manager and leadership team.

THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (SEPTEMBER 1988- SEPTEMBER 2000)

Human Resources Manager/Human Resources Analyst- Delaware, Ohio District Six (1997-2000)

Led HR in process improvements, personnel administration, safety, training, and union relations. Assisted business managers by analyzing existing work processes and implemented process improvements for greater efficiency.

Employee Relations Manager/Executive Asst. to the Director of ODOT- Columbus, Ohio (1990-1997)

Created and executed employee development programs statewide (88 counties). Addressed employee concerns, responded to constituents, and solved management issues.

Legislative Intern- Columbus, Ohio (1988-1990)Assisted the Legislative Director in drafting requests for funding, observed legislative hearings, miscellaneous errands between ODOT and the capital.

EDUCATIONMasters, Organizational Management (2004) – University of Phoenix

BA. Sociology (1990)- The Ohio State University Pre- Law Program (1988)- Oxford University, United Kingdom

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