Strategic Human Resources Business Partner

1. BARBARA DAVIS CHARLES, SPHR
1383 Fairway Drive, Grove City, Ohio 43123
bjd1057@aol.com (614) 512-1520
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Successful Strategic Human Resources Business Partner with progressive experience and excellent track record
in managing HR functions for industry leading for profit and non-profit organizations with multi-site locations.
Implemented a new benefit design at Mid-Ohio Foodbank that saved over $200,000,00 in the first year while
providing a robust benefit plan for employees. Created competency based recruitment, coaching and
performance management tools. Led business line restructure and integration efforts at Akzo Nobel/ICI Paints,
NA. Established Jo-Ann University, internal recruiting department and companywide performance management
process within 90 days in position. Attained 90% retention rate for salaried employees hired during my tenure.
Managed HR administration for union and non-union employees in United States, Canada and Mexico. Key
areas of expertise and applied knowledge include:
 Talent Management  Facilitation and Training
 Leadership Development  Change Management
 Acquisition Integration  Employee Relations
 Succession Planning
 Compensation Design
 Executive Coaching
 Strategic HR Planning
 Organizational Restructuring
 Benefit Design/Administration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MID-OHIO FOODBANK , Columbus, Ohio 2013-Current
Director of Human Resources
Strategic Business Partner responsible for all facets of the HR function including, but not limited to
performance management, compensation, recruitment, coaching, workers compensation, benefit design and
administration, employment law compliance, wellness initiatives, staff training and development and
statistical/analytical reporting. Implemented a new benefit design at Mid-Ohio Foodbank that saved over
$200,000,00 in the first year while providing a robust benefit plan for employees. Establish, implement, oversee
and evaluate HR strategies, processes, programs and policies and work collaboratively with the management
team on implementation. Partner with the Executive Leadership team on the delivery of value added
policies/processes/solutions to achieve the organizational strategic goals and objectives of ending hunger one
nourishing meal at a time.
LANE BRYANT, Columbus, Ohio 2011-2012
Human Resources Director-Stores
Strategic Business Partner for the Field organization and internal Store Operations team charged with creating
and implementing Human Resource programs designed to drive an engaged, sales culture in 700 stores.
Responsible for driving the Lane Bryant strategic plan through cross functional leaders and their respective
teams by coaching, training, talent management and leading the Field Human Resources team. Led the
recruitment, hiring and onboarding of 20 District Managers and 2 Regional Directors within first 12 months in
position.
FORTUNE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, Columbus, Ohio 010-2011
Ohio Human Resources Account Manager
Manage all HR functions for Florida based PEO moving into Ohio and Midwest market.
SAVAGE RIVER OUTFITTERS, Swanton, Maryland 2008-2009
HR Business Partner/General Manager
HR Business Partner in start-up vacation destination/Orvis fly fishing retail store/vacation home rental business.

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AKZO NOBEL /ICI PAINTS, NORTH AMERICA, Strongsville, Ohio 2007-2008
Human Resources Consultant/Interim Human Resources Leader
 Strategic Business Partner to CEO and Executive Committee.
 Successfully created and implemented new Business Line Organizational Structure of company within 90 days
 Led integration efforts due to sale of ICI to Akzo Nobel.
JO-ANN STORES, INC., Hudson, Ohio 2005-2007
Director of Human Resources (Recruiting, Training and Organizational Development)
Director of Human Resources (Corporate, Distribution and Field Development)
Regional Human Resource Manager, Midwest
Managed all HR functions, processes and procedures at 3 Distribution Centers (1 Union facility), 800 retail stores
and Corporate office. Strategic Business Partner to Corporate Leadership Team members.
 Led creation and implementation of company-wide performance management tool and subsequent leadership
development/succession planning process endorsed by Executive Leadership Team.
 Established Jo-Ann University, delivered company-wide training program and assessment system. Led HR team
responsible for SAP implementation. Identified as one of top 7 achievements for second half of 2006.
 Created internal recruiting process including sourcing, interview guides and candidate assessment forms. Led
team responsible for all Field, Distribution and Corporate staffing. Average time to fill was 45 days.
 Successfully led Field succession planning process development and implementation including regional
meetings to identify and develop future leaders.
OATEY CO., Cleveland, Ohio 2003-2005
Corporate Director of Human Resources
Managed all human resource activity for 875 employees in 11 U.S., Canada and Mexico locations. Hired to rebuild
Human Resources department at leading private manufacturer and distributor of plumbing products.
NESTLÉ, Solon, Ohio 1998-2003
Givaudan Flavor Corporation, Solon, Ohio
Formerly FIS North America, Inc. (division of Nestlé, SA)
Human Resource Manager
Managed administration of Human Resource processes, procedures and programs for 275 Salaried and Hourly
union and non-union employees in United States, Canada and Mexico.
NESTLÉ USA, Solon, Ohio
Employee Service Center Representative/Lead Trainer
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Social Work, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia - Magna cum laude
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), DDI-Certified Facilitator, Certified DISC Personal Profile
System Trainer, SHRM HR Generalist Certification, EEAC Human Resources and the Law certified, and HR
University Advanced Track Graduate. Member of SHRM, HRACO, HRACO HR Mentoring program and Co-Chair of
HRACO HR In-Transition Networking Group. Lifetime member of West Virginia University Alumni Association and
Central Ohio WVU Alumni Chapter. Habitat for Humanity volunteer, Broad Street Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
volunteer, Dress for Success volunteer.
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