1. Dan P. Smith, SPHR
425 Eagle Street, Apt. 4
Fairport Harbor, Ohio 44077
(Cell) 570-506-6861 e-mail: dpsmith1971@gmail.com
SUMMARY
An innovative, hands-onHuman Resources professional withHR Consulting,HR Generalist and
Employee Relations skills necessary to drive positive business results.
HR Skills Inventory
Employee Relations
Union Avoidance
Labor Relations
Collective Bargaining
Arbitration
Recruitment, Selection and Retention
Training and Development
Performance Management
Employment Administration
Compensation and Benefits
Affirmative Action and Equal
Employment
Employee Health, Safety and Security
LEAN Manufacturing
Employee Engagement
HR Business Partner
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gregory Welteroth Advertising, Montoursville, PA 2014-2015
Human Resources Consultant (full time independent consulting assignment)
Key recruiting success including Network Administrator, Client Support Coordinators,
.Net programmer, and a dozen other recruits, while moving our job vacancies from print
to Indeed.com and CraigsList.Implemented Delegation Training for Managers.Revised a
variety of policies including facility evacuation and “dress code”.
Leclerc Foods USA, Montgomery, PA 2013 - 2014
Human Resources Coordinator (full time independent consulting assignment)
Accomplishments – resolved potential ADA issue, allowing employee to return to work
without accommodation. Successful hiring of key personnel in PA and TN.
Patterson – UTI Drilling 2011 - 2012
Human Resources Supervisor
Accomplishments – onboarding more than 140 employees and supporting rig managers
and employees across the northern tier of Pennsylvania.
Geisinger Health Plan Danville, PA 2010 - 2011
Human Resources Generalist
Accomplishments–Successful recruitment of employees across the organization.
Implementation of a multi-session on-boarding program designed to increase
productivity. Dealt effectively in resolving employee relations issues.
TJ Maxx Distribution Center, Pittston, PA 2008 - 2009
Employee RelationsManager
Accomplishments – maintained positive labor management relations including support
of contract negotiations, and introduction of incentive program. Worked with managers
and supervisors on all shifts, 7days per week as we set performance records. Dealt with
issues including drug, alcohol and lock down of facility during threat of employee who
had murdered 3 people outside of work.
2. Wirerope Works, Inc., Williamsport, PA 2006 - 2007
Manager- Human Resources, Health and Safety, Security, Recruiting
Accomplishments – reduction of grievances by 90%, 50% improvement of 2nd shift rope
mill turnover, Improved safety performance with addition of safety coordinator, and
increased active involvement of labor-management safety committee. Obtained funding
for training of leaders, supervisors and maintenance personnel.
Textron, Inc. (Lycoming Aircraft Engine Division), Williamsport, PA 1996 - 2005
Director/VP - Human Resources, Labor Relations, Health and Safety, Security, Recruiting,
Environmental Affairs
Accomplishments – Weathered 7 month strike by UAW replacing entire workforce.
Accepted UAW unconditional return to work with employees creating few if any problems
upon return.Led negotiations of 400+ sessions over 8 years between contracts, while
working to create a positive day to day working relationship.Worked effectively with DEP
and EPA on resolving superfund site, and issues with emissions of Anhydrous
Ammonia.Settled all outstanding NLRB charges.
Tampella Power Corporation Williamsport, PA 1990 - 1996
Human Resources Director
Accomplishments – recruitment of an international group of professionals including
those from India and China. Successful Start-up of two independent power plants, and a
boiler manufacturing facility in West Virginia. Successful defense of Company during
organization attempt by boilermakers; successful negotiation of collective bargaining
agreement.
Pennsylvania House Furniture Lewisburg, PA 17837 1984 -1990
Director -Human Resources, Training &Communications, Compensation and Benefits
Accomplishments – implemented organization-wide behaviorally based training for
employees at all levels. Acted as Company advocate for 22 arbitrations, with company
upheld 20 times.Worked with all 7 facilities, including defeat of Steel Worker organizing
attempt at Penn Yan, New York facility. Promoted from Training Manager to Director,
Human Resources during career.
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802
BS in Mineral Economics
Graduate coursework completed for a Masters in Public Administration
CERTIFICATION
Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification (SPHR) - 2007