Kerry WilkinsonEmail: Kwilk11@yahoo.com

Mobile: 614-565-2980

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Strategic Human Resources Executive with more than 25 years of proven Human Leadership with focus in the areas including: Change Leadership, Strategy Development and Execution, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development Design and Implementation, and Acquisition & Integration Planning and Execution. Consistently delivering significant contributions to build strong organizations and improve bottom-line results in the Private (both publically traded and privately owned) and Public Sectors.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ODW LOGISTICS, INC. (SEPTEMBER 2015- PRESENT)

Vice President Human Resources- Columbus, Ohio (Present)

A member of the Senior Leadership providing Human Resources leadership for ODW Logistics, Inc. and its affiliates in the areas of Organizational Design & Development, Strategic Alignment, Talent Acquisition, Safety & Health, Compensation and Benefits, Leadership Skill Development, Succession Planning & Execution, Change Leadership, Performance Management, and Labor & Workforce Planning.

Lead a team of 15 HR professionals across the East, Midwest, and West Regions in North America and Headquarters responsible for Recruiting & Retention, Compensation & Benefits, Safety and Health, Employee Relations, Policy Development, Talent Acquisition & Leadership Development. Guides and supports the HR team to execute on prioritized initiatives to support short and long term Company growth plans, never deviating from Core Values and Strategic Pillars. Partners with peers representing Operations, Sales, Finance, Executives, Region Leadership, and Vendors.

THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY (SEPTEMBER 2000- SEPTEMBER 2015)

Human Resources Director- South America - Cleveland, Ohio (March 2015- September 2015)

Responsible for supporting three global divisions by leading targeted global organizational design projects to build organizational structures for sustainable, long-term growth and profitability in Latin and South America. These projects utilized my experience as an HR professional and core competencies including: Aligning with the Mission, Strategic Planning, Building Relationships, Communication Planning, Leading and Influencing, Driving for Results, and working effectively within a Matrix Organization.

Human Resources Director -Europe- Manchester, UK (April 8, 2013- March 1, 2015; Expatriate Assignment)

Led the development and execution of the global human resources critical initiatives to support profitable sales and volume growth across Europe. A strong business partner providing HR expertise and counsel to the GM & Sr. VP for Europe, 17 Country General Managers and functional EMEA Functional Leadership team members. Guided and supported 17 “dotted line” HR professionals across Europe to execute HR Discipline, Talent Development, Change Management, Engagement and Motivation, Performance Management, key initiatives.

Developed and executed sustainable organizational strategies and structural changes using change management techniques. Worked effectively in a complicated matrix

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Kerry WilkinsonEmail: Kwilk11@yahoo.com

Mobile: 614-565-2980environment covering a wide range of functions including: R&D, Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, HR, and Marketing 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 a new Global Learning & Development Group and team as a result of global acquisitions across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin and South Americas. 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. Delivered Sales Excellence, Operational Excellence, Organizational Development, and Leadership Initiatives for 3 global divisions. Human Resources Integration Advisor for Global Finishes Group acquisitions and integration planning & execution.

Human Resources Director, Acquisitions and Integration- EMEA (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.

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 Becker Powder acquisition and divestiture of coil business.

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Kerry WilkinsonEmail: Kwilk11@yahoo.com

Mobile: 614-565-2980Plant Human Resources Manager- Columbus, Ohio (September 2000- July 2004; position overlapped with

Regional 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 Assistant 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

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

PROJECT MENTOR- BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS- Central Ohio Current a Mentor and Adult Role Model for 6th Grade Student at Starling Middle School- Columbus, Ohio

Project SEARCH Brought Project SEARCH to the workplace to support recently graduated students with disabilities benefiting the individual, community and workplace.

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