1. Venita M. Simcock
40 River Woods Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074 vsimcock@vmsconsultinghr.com (207) 415-1150 (cell)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Human Resource Executive providing exceptional human resource consulting services utilizing over
twenty years’ experience in HR leadership positions. Ability to bring fresh ideas and improvements in diverse and
ever-changing environments using excellent communication, analytical and technical skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
July 2013 to Present VMS Consulting, Scarborough, Maine
HR Consulting services including:
Ÿ HR Software Implementation Ÿ Employee Handbook Development
Ÿ Compensation Studies & Analysis Ÿ Policy Development and Execution
Ÿ Career Coaching and Resume Writing Ÿ Job Descriptions
Client: Vets First Choice, Portland, Maine (July 2014 to present)
• Provide consultation on job description, compensation/grade level structure; paid time off policy; employee
handbook and general HR-related questions and concerns.
Client: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Westbrook, Maine (July 2013 to June 2014)
• Interim Human Resources Business Partner, Information Technology Department
• Various Compensation and Benefits Projects
• Provide consultation and onboarding to new HR Business Partners
October 1998 to July 2013 IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Westbrook, Maine
Senior HR Business Partner –July 2005 to July 2013
Ÿ Provided senior-level support to Corporate Vice Presidents leading various business units and functions across
the organization encompassing up to 1000 employees and management of HR Business Partner team.
Ÿ Managed the organizational development process within areas of responsibility to include complete assessment
of leadership teams as well as succession planning and resulting reward programs.
Ÿ Program management of the annual Employee Engagement initiative working closely with leaders and line
management to ensure effective action planning and goals established resulting in year-over-year improved
engagement results.
Ÿ Lead the recruitment effort, selection and integration of senior-level management positions.
Ÿ HR Liaison for the Asia Pacific Organization to ensure Corporate and strategic alignment.
Ÿ HR support and liaison with Corporate HR Centers of Excellence to ensure business unit and function
objectives are aligned as necessary.
Ÿ Serve in the capacity of IT Liaison and HR Leadership for the successful delivery of the implementation of the
SAP HCM global HRIS.
Senior HR Manager, Europe –September 2002 to July 2005
• Expatriate assignment located in the Amsterdam Headquarters and part of the European Leadership Team,
provided a full-range of HR operational and service-level support in offices located throughout Europe.
• Managed a team of HR Managers and support staff for successful delivery of organizational design, payroll,
compensation, benefits, employee relations and recruitment efforts in a growing environment that began with
250 employees throughout Europe and grew to 800 employees within the two-year assignment.
Compensation/Benefits Manager – January 2002 to September 2002
• Design, plan, and implement corporate benefit and compensation programs, policies, and procedures
• Manage the development and design of the department HR system needs to include the HRIS and other
software systems, data integrity, efficient secure access to information and sophisticated reporting to support
management planning and decision making.

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• Developed cost control procedures to assure maximum benefit coverage at the least possible cost to company
and employee
• Manage Executive Compensation reviews and recommendations ensuring best practices are reviewed on an
ongoing basis.
Compensation/HRIS Manager – July 2000 to December 2001
• Developed and maintained world-wide compensation programs including base pay, variable pay, ISO, ESPP,
and expatriate compensation functions.
• Managed the development and design of the department HR system needs to include the HRIS and other
software systems, data integrity, efficient secure access to information and sophisticated reporting to support
management planning and decision making.
• Reviewed and made recommendations for international compensation strategies/issues
Sr. Compensation Analyst – October 1998 to June 2000
• Analyzed job descriptions and completed market evaluations to determine appropriate compensation and grade
levels throughout organization.
• Evaluated and made recommendations to assist in promotion, merit and administrative market increases.
• Administered employee-wide bonus programs, employee incentive stock option and stock purchase programs
and developed training materials for employee communication.
• Coordinated expatriate and inpatriate assignments and ensured compliance on all tax consequences for the
organization and employee.
January 1997 to October 1998 Coastal Bank, Portland, Maine
Vice President/Human Resource Manager responsible for all human resource facets for over 100 employees.
• Developed an equitable compensation system both internally and compared with external industry markets.
• Prepared budgetary recommendations regarding compensation and benefits expenses.
• Administered Section 125, 401(k), and defined benefit pension plans.
• Managed and reviewed employee relations to include recruitment, performance management, and company
policies and procedures
March 1996 to January 1997 Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine
Compensation & Benefit Analyst administering programs for over 4,500 employees.
March 1993 to March 1996 Brighton Medical Center, Portland, Maine
Human Resource Specialist coordinating hospital-wide recruitment and benefit activities for over 800 employees.
November 1990 to February 1993 Pierce, Atwood, Scribner, Portland, Maine
Human Resource Assistant/Legal Secretary
January 1986 to November 1990 Coastal Bank, Portland, Maine
Assistant Treasurer/Human Resource Assistant
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Ÿ Human Resource Association of Southern Maine (past Board member)
EDUCATION
Southern New Hampshire University, Brunswick, Maine
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
New Hampshire College, Brunswick, Maine
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Studies with a Concentration in Human Resource Management