1. SABRINA BATES
Katy, Texas 77450 | 281.468.7318 | sabrina.bates@sbcglobal.net |
Strategic HR Executive, a catalyst for building top-performing HR organizations. Partner with business units and a key
member of management teams, skilled at aligning HR and business activities with established objectives. Motivating
leader, building and retaining high performance teams by hiring, developing, empowering, and inspiring employees to
become actively engaged in the organization.
CORE SKILLS
Strategic Planning & Execution | Talent Management | Program Development | Team Building & Training
Talent Recruitment & Development | Performance Management | Policy Development | Negotiations
Salary & Benefits Administration | EEOC, HIPAA, OSHA, EPA, & ADA Compliance | Payroll
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BATES HR CONSULTING-Houston, Texas 2016–Present
President
Deliver Human Resource counsel and support to clients for strategic initiatives, projects, talent development, and mergers
and acquisitions.
GARDNER DENVER, INC.-Houston, Texas 2007–2015
Repeatedly promoted to positions of increasing responsibility based on building top-performing HR organizations, leading
strategic change, developing leaders, and aligning HR and business activities with corporate objectives.
Vice President, Group Human Resources (2013–2015)
Performance-based promotion to a newly created leadership role to meet company growth initiatives; retained all former
responsibilities. Supported 3,200 global employees within the Energy group. Created and implemented long-term strategic
HR initiatives in collaboration with corporate HR and operational leadership. Drove alignment of people management and
development, compensation, benefits, recruitment, succession planning, employee relations and strategic restructuring
programs including acquisitions. Reported to the President & CEO on operational and commercial strategy execution. Led
team of 25 and managed a $750,000 annual budget.
• Retained sales and customer service workforce during organizational changes.
• Developed new sales incentive and field service bonus plans, resulting in a transparent, automated, and simplified sales
model; plan was implemented globally in 2014 based on success.
Director, Group Human Resources (2009–2013)
Promoted and became the only female senior executive within the Energy division. Navigated ambiguous environment as
company moved from public to private equity; achieved 100% executive team retention and 6% attrition across the group.
• Implemented 360 assessments for key leaders to help prepare for career changes and growth opportunities.
• Developed and promoted 75% of all direct reports into Director or VP level roles within two years through inspirational
motivating coaching and mentoring, thwarting external recruiter efforts.
• Negotiated a 4-day UAW labor contract with 100% success.
• Created employee focus groups to monitor engagement, morale, and perform overall temperature checks.
Division Human Resources Manager (2007–2009)
Trusted business partner to Vice President/General Manager of the Fluid Transfer Division. Supported 400 employees in 13
countries. Led team of 7 field HR professionals. Developed long-term strategic HR initiatives with corporate HR leadership
and executed initiatives through the team. Managed compensation, benefits, recruitment, succession planning, bench
development, and employee relations programs.
• Led restructuring efforts to overhaul the HR team; reduced and rebuilt with a highly productive, up-skilled, and
upgraded HR team aligned to meet the needs of the organization.
• Eliminated $500,000 per year in legal fees over ethics complaints by transitioning from a tactile support function to a
strategic business partner model.
• Reduced hotline calls 20% and union grievances 5% by establishing the Positive Employee Relations (PER) program.

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AKER KVAERNER-Houston, Texas 2004–2007
Director, Human Resources (2005–2007)
Promoted into newly created Director position based on performance excellence. Controlled $650,000 budget and served as
sole generalist to 280 employees in 5 states.
• Reorganized the HR division, consolidating 5 business units into a shared services model within 3 months, resulting in a
cohesive and collaborative work environment.
• Developed and facilitated the leadership development program; trained 5 employees to become first-line supervisors.
• Reduced turnover from 15% to 6% through improved corporate communications.
• Increased employee morale 34% by building a collaborative culture and opening lines of communication. Created service
level agreements, performance management programs, and explained benefits of a shared service model.
• Integrated 100 employees into AK Strategic Operations (AKSO) successfully maintaining continuous pay and benefits
functions; transferred all employees back to previous business unit one year later with same success.
Manager, HR Shared Services (2004–2005)
Managed budget of $1.3 million and signing authority of $500,000 while supervising complex issues for 350 employees
across 5 business units and 7 states. Led team of 13 in HRIS, Payroll, Benefit Administration, EEO, and International HR
divisions. Executed the compensation program; developed and updated HR policies.
• Raised morale by 34% in 2 years by building a collaborative culture and opening lines of communication; created service
level agreements, performance management programs and explained the benefits of a shared serviced model.
• Implemented a competitive and consistent compensation program that was adopted across the U.S.
• Improved benefit offerings while lowering employee costs through benchmarking.
• Updated and completed job grade ranges for the first time in several years.
CLOVER CORPORATE SERVICES-Houston, Texas 2002–2003
Manager, Human Resources and Benefits
Coordinated and administered health plans and 401(k) for U.S. and international oil and gas employees. Directed HR, Payroll,
Recruiting, and Records Management Departments with 7 direct and 22 matrixed reports. Developed and implemented
compensation plans and executed all employee relations functions.
• Spearheaded and rolled out a new ERP system in a record 3 months.
• Realized 15% increase in 401(k) participation by selecting a new vendor to firm with excellent investment opportunities.
LYONDELL CHEMICAL COMPANY-Houston, Texas 1993–2001
Human Resources Manufacturing Consultant-Channelview, Texas (2001)
Supported 800 employees at the Equistar plant. Managed compliance, policies and procedures, compensation, discipline,
and staffing. Led and participated in corporate staffing and policy teams. Designed and implemented new discipline policy.
• Drafted and delivered HR training on EEO and sexual harassment issues to hourly workforce, supervisors, and
superintendents.
Human Resources Corporate Consultant-Houston, Texas (1993–2001)
Lead generalist supporting 9 officers in HR, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, IT, and Corporate Affairs divisions. Provided counsel
and influence on conflict resolution, organizational design, staffing, compensation, and EEO objectives at corporate, plant,
and international sites. Primary compensation consultant in U.S. during M&A, salary reviews, bonus calculations, and
distributions and re-pricing of jobs using SAP. Managed succession and strategic workforce planning for client organizations.
• Designed and restructured the 220-person Finance Department resulting in optimal efficiency.
• Led SAP HR and compensation module implementations.
• Centralized and streamlined professional staffing implementation to one group.
• Received 13 awards for exceptional volunteer efforts, innovation, productivity, and creative suggestions.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science, Human Resources
Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

3. Member, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Member, HR Management Association (HR Houston)