Linda Fields is applying for a Workforce Planning Director position. She has 14 years of human resources experience, including 10 years in strategic workforce planning. She holds business and HR-related degrees and certifications. Fields believes she is well-qualified for the position based on her match to the requirements, areas of expertise, accomplishments, and leadership traits. Her strategic action plan outlines initial priorities for the role.

1. Linda Fields
Leadership
Integrity
Team Building
Strategic Vision
Leveraging Human Resources, Business Strategies, Tangible Results and
Formalized Training for Arcio’s Success
212-812-1918
LindaFields@yahoo

2. Linda Fields
Leadership, Integrity, Team Building, Strategic Vision
Workforce Planning Director - Position Requirements
 Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
 Ten or more years of HR experience
 Knowledge of HR staffing, recruiting, compensation, relocation, and visa
programs
 Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all
levels of internal and external customers
 Ability to manage a function requiring confidentiality, discretion, and
independent judgment
 Proficiency in MS Office suite

3. Linda Fields
Leadership, Integrity, Team Building, Strategic Vision
My Match With Position Requirements
 Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
• B.S. in Business Administration, Drexel University
• Ph.D. in Business Management, Penn State University
• AIRS (Advanced Internet Recruiting Strategies) trained
• DDI Targeted Selection Interview trained
• Certified behavioral analyst
 Ten or more years of HR experience
• 14 years in human resources and 10 years in strategically planning
workforces
• 14 years experience in implementing effective training programs
• Proven ability to design efficient workflows, improve productivity, and
expand utilization of available resources

4. Linda Fields
Leadership, Integrity, Team Building, Strategic Vision
My Match With Position Requirements
 Knowledge of HR staffing, recruiting, compensation, relocation, and
visa programs
• Expertise in HR staffing programs and recruiting all employee
levels in multiple functions within an organization
• Expertise in compensation pay grading, career ladder
development, and variable pay
• Designed relocation programs, partnering with real estate brokers,
and H1B visa coordination
 Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all
levels of internal and external customers
• Exceptional ability to influence and communicate effectively
• Master of Arts in written communication

5. Linda Fields
Leadership, Integrity, Team Building, Strategic Vision
My Match With Position Requirements
 Ability to manage a function requiring confidentiality, discretion, and
independent judgment
• Extensive expertise in working in confidential situations
• Excellent troubleshooter and problem solver
 Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Expert user of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project

6. Linda Fields
Leadership, Integrity, Team Building, Strategic Vision
Additional Areas of Expertise
 HR metric development
 Selection tools
 Senior-level recruitment
 Labor budgeting
 Internship and orientation programs
 Strong leadership

7. Linda Fields
Leadership, Integrity, Team Building, Strategic Vision
Outstanding Career Accomplishments
 Design of relocation program, including H1B visas
 Selected outstanding HR representative of the year three years running
 Implemented Career Ladder program, increasing retention by 20%
 Selected to represent company at global leaders conference

8. Linda Fields
Leadership, Integrity, Team Building, Strategic Vision
These Personal Traits Help Me Succeed on the Job
 Bringing out the best in people
 Collaborative problem solving
 Working well with cultural diversity
 Commitment to continuous personal improvement
 Big-picture approach and outlook
 Sensitivity to what is possible
 Ability to use resources and time effectively

9. Linda Fields
Leadership, Integrity, Team Building, Strategic Vision
Strategic Action Plan
30 Days
 Manage alignment of business
needs with current programs;
prioritize and develop new
programs
 Develop HR metrics to determine
most effective sourcing strategy
 Implement selection tools to
determine ideal profiles across top-
priority functions
 Monitor and manage 2009
headcount and staffing budget;
begin development of 2010 budget
 Implement a redeployment process
for contractors
60 Days
 Utilize HRIS or develop Access
database to track internal skill sets
 Align primary functions with
internship program
 Develop and roll out a new-hire
orientation program
 Evaluate relocation program and
update with current business
needs
 Develop and utilize recruiting
staff according to skill sets and
program priorities

10. Linda Fields
Leadership, Integrity, Team Building, Strategic Vision
Why Hire Linda Fields?
I Have All the Pieces
 14+ years HR experience
 10+ years workforce planning
 Effective influencing skills
 Exemplary business acumen
 Skill in candidate selection
 Proven track record for lowering turnover
 Results-oriented mindset
HRIS
Systems
Leadership
Integrity
Team
Building
Strategic
Vision

11. Linda Fields
Leadership, Integrity, Team Building, Strategic Vision
Closing Questions
Questions:
 What do you believe are Arcio’s three greatest accomplishments over
the past three years?
 What do you think are Arcio’s greatest talent challenges?
 Given the recent deregulation, where do you see the market moving?
 How is Arcio managing the shortage of H1B visas?
 Based on my background and experience, what do you think
would be the greatest challenges for me in this position?
 How and when should I follow up with you?
Thank you for your time and consideration.