Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Brian G. Dumford
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
ab84r1@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Motivated to achieve exceptional results supported by the ability to comprehend objectives, devise and execute strategies.
Strategic with managerial skills and extensive knowledge of: Human Resources, Business, Operations Management.
Strong task oriented background complemented by intuitive problem solving and the ability to make the most effective
use of available resources.
Key Expertise
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Employee Relations Benefits / ADA / FMLA Administration
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Strategic Planning / Execution HR & Compensation Analysis
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Leadership Development / Inspiration Critical Thinking / Decision Making
• Organization Development / Training
Professional Experience
Essex Group, Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana 2010 – Present
Manager, Human Resources
• Negotiation team member for collective bargaining agreement with long-tenured bargaining committee
• Develop and grow relationship between Union workforce and management resulting in a 52% reduction in grievances
• Facilitate lunch & learn workshops presenting management development courses
• Recruit salaried and hourly employees in Engineering, Materials, Purchasing, Production
• Conduct webinar and in-person harassment prevention training for hourly and salaried employees
• Analysis of HR metrics for strategic planning and development
• Development team for Division-wide Recruiting Standard Operating Procedure
Allen County Government, Fort Wayne, Indiana 2000 - 2010
Director of Human Resources
Personnel Manager / EEO Officer (2000 – 2003)
• Total Human Resources Management including: policy development, revisions, implementation, management and
governmental compliance for over 1800 employees and oversight of a $430K annual budget
• Negotiated with Federal Department of Justice reductions in ADA corrections to 40 programs/buildings
• Collaborated with City HR department to develop best practices and identify opportunities for synergy
• Hosted monthly roundtable meetings of elected officials & department heads to foster communication, enable resource
sharing, and build relationships
• Developed and presented over 25 workshops ranging from time management to strategic planning
• Conducted position classification and compensation analysis across enterprise
• Restructured departments based on gap analysis findings to better align resources to strategic goals
• Benefits administration including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Short Term Disability
• Developed equity analysis and pay for performance compensation systems
Brian G. Dumford
13808 Piedmont Cove
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
ab84r1@r.postjobfree.com
• Promoted Cooperative Education / Internship programs to County departments
Brian G. Dumford
13808 Piedmont Cove
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
ab84r1@r.postjobfree.com
Cavanaugh Consulting Group, Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana 1999 - 2000
Management Consultant
• Assisted companies with basic Human Resources and Environmental Safety & Health activities. Developed new and
existing clients through networking and sales activities
• Developed and delivered custom training programs on various Human Resources subjects
• Completed narratives and performed statistical analyses for government contractor’s Affirmative Action Plans and assisted
client with an OFCCP audit
• Conducted organization analyses
• Facilitated strategic planning for public school School-to-Work implementation team
• Created monthly Human Resources workshop series in conjunction with the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce
The Dumford Company, Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana 1995 –
1999
Specialty Products Operations Manager - Sales & Marketing Manager
• Extensive Customer Sales and Service
• Production Scheduling and Production Management
• Manufacturing costing and pricing
• Established and managed corporate outside sales accounts
• Identified and developed vendor relationships for specialty gift products
• New Product Development and New Product Launch
Education, Special Skills & Training
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Human Resources / Entrepreneurship
Indiana Institute Of Technology, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Interpersonal & Public Communication
Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification
Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
Awarded in 2006
Member - Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) since 2005
Member - Northeast Indiana Human Resources Association (NIHRA) since 2003
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Voluntary Outreach Program – 1999
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