1. Karla D. Clark
5790 Great Northern Blvd. Apt. G2 • North Olmsted, OH 44070 • (216) 357-4627 • karla_clark@cargill.com
Human Resource Professional
Strategic & highly accomplished Human Resource Professional with ten years’ experience. Proven dedication and
passion for developing individuals, highly effective and engaged teams. Strong reputation for implementing policies
and procedures, problem solving, and decision making. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
of the organization. Project management skills, as well as practical experience in due diligence and acquisition
integration.
Core Strengths
• Employee Relations • Process Improvements • Coaching & Development
• Staff Recruitment & Retention • Team Building & Leadership • Regulatory Compliance
• Conflict Resolution • Union Relations • Communication
Professional Experience
Cargill, Inc. January 2009 – Present
Client Human Resource Manager, Cleveland & Akron February 2016
Client Human Resources Manager, North Olmsted, OH September 2014
Human Resources Manager,Butler,WI September 2012
Senior Human Resources Generalist,Wichita,KS September 2011
Assistant HR Manager,Fort Morgan, CO November 2010
Human Resources Generalist,Fort Morgan, CO March 2010
Human Resources Associate, Fort Morgan, CO January 2009
Business Partner/HRLeadership – Proven commitment to accomplishing results through building relationships
and promoting inclusive environments with employees, supervisors, superintendents, plant managers and Business
Unit Leaders to effectively advise decision making, coaching, and leadership decisions. Proven ability to effectively
build teams that are process honoring and drive organizational success. Established ability to collaborate with HR
Teams and business leadership teams to facilitate seamless execution of HR solutions.
Talent Leader - Responsible for identifying, assessing, calibrating, and developing talent at multiple levels of the
organization and multiple functional areas. Adept at partnering with leaders to identify and promote stretch
assignments and cross training of key individuals. Proven ability to develop high performing and truly cross
functional teams. Translate industry trends by coordinating and developing plan for business areas through
anticipating changing needs and understanding market data. Provide leadership around compensation to achieve
location and business unit goals.
Change Leader/Culture Steward – Leader in demonstrating openness to new approaches by fostering an
environment where one can have a healthy dissatisfaction with the status quo. Proven flexibility and resilience in
response to obstacles, constraints, by taking risks and withstanding personal discomfort to do what is best for the
business and promote acceptance of needed change. Responsible for understanding desired culture and business
unit engagement goals to effectively lead discussions and decision making through creating objectives and
developing effective action plans to cultivate desired culture and engagement.
University ofArkansas Graduate School June 2001 – August 2007
Coordinatorof Diversity Initiatives& Outreach
 Developed, implemented and assessed recruitment strategies,programs, and marketing plans to recruit
prospective master’s and underrepresented students which resulted in a 14% increase in students
 Directed and coordinated an eight week research program; identifying and recruiting qualified interns;
developing strong relationships with multiple universities and campus summer programs which resulted in

2. the recruitment of the 3 largest classes in the program history; an increase in research opportunities by 50%
and an increase in grant funded research programs
 Developed and presented presentations specific to institutions, programs, and recruitment needs, which
resulted in an increase in partnership institutions by 42%
 Managed, supervised and trained staff; developed multiple procedural manuals
Project Coordinator
 Managed multiple cost centers for recruitment budget totaling over $100K annually in accordance with
University of Arkansas and state guidelines
 Planned and coordinated campus visits and large scale recruitment events
 Researched and analyzed recruitment data; prepared reports outlining findings and recommendations
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. June 1997 – June 2000
Buyers’ Assistant, US Division 1999 - 2000
 Assisted in overall category, brand, and item strategy development and maintenance by managing item
development through quality specifications, value proposition and price negotiations
 Assisted buyer in monitoring category, subcategory, and item-level financial performance by referencing
and utilizing the financial plan and forecast; executing item strategies: running reports from Retail Link
 Assisted buyers in managing supplier and source development by establishing and maintaining
relationships with category suppliers; negotiating prices with suppliers; analyzing market conditions;
identifying product availability logical efficiencies and product specifications
Global Sourcing Merchandiser, Intl. Division 1998 - 1999
 Assisted in overall category, brand, and item strategy development and maintenance by managing item
development through quality specifications, value proposition and price negotiations
 Assisted buyer in monitoring category, subcategory, and item-level financial performance by referencing
and utilizing the financial plan and forecast; executing item strategies: running reports from Retail Link
 Assisted buyers in managing supplier and source development by establishing and maintaining
relationships with category suppliers; negotiated prices with suppliers; analyzed market conditions;
identified product availability logical efficiencies and product specifications
 Developed and activated an in-country plastics product program for Mexico
Sales Associate Store #144 1997 - 1998
 Provided customer service by acknowledging the customer, identified customer needs, assisted with
purchasing decisions, located merchandise, resolved customer issues and concerns,and promoted products
and services
 Maintained area of responsibility in accordance with company policies and procedures by properly
handling claims and returns zoning the area,arranged and organized merchandise/supplies, identified
shrink and damages, and ensured a safe work environment
 Worked multiple areas of the store i.e. cashier,customer service, layaway, tire lube express
Education & Certifications
Master ofEducation,Human Resource Development, University of Arkansas
Bachelor ofScience,Human Resource Development, University of Arkansas
PHR (Professional Human Resource Certification), Society of Human Resource Managers; 2010 -2013
VP, Diversity & Inclusion, Cleveland SHRM Board, Cleveland, OH
References Available Upon Request