DONALD J.

LAURIE, SPHR
4621 Oakden Lane * Memphis, TN 38125
* 901.754.3008 (h) 716.628.9687 (c) * dlad4848@westpost.net

CAREER SUMMARY
A highly engaged Human Resources Manager with significant related training and e
xperience and the ability to achieve measurable results. Possess a highly develo
ped Human Resources functional Skill Set, including Employee and Labor Relations
, Recruitment, Compensation, Performance Management, Total Rewards, Diversity, E
EO/AAP, Training/Organizational Development, Risk Management/Worker's Compensati
on/Safety & Health Management, and Mergers & Acquisitions. Computer literate, in
cluding Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Lotus Notes, SAP, ADP Payforc
e Payroll, and ADP Winflex Benefit programs. Innovative application of expertise
and leadership competencies in Human Resource Management with strengths to incl
ude the following:
* Strategic Planning * Customer Focus * Integrity & Trust
* Problem Solving * Priority Setting * Planning & Organizing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROBERT HALF MANAGEMENT RESOURCES, MEMPHIS, TN 2009 TO PRESENT
Human Resource Consultant
Retained to provide Human Resources Management consulting services to RHMR clien
ts.
* Performed FLSA audit, prepared Position Description and Human Resources Police
s & Procedure for the National Civil
Rights Museum.
THE GAVILON GROUP, LLC, OMAHA, NE 2008
Corporate Human Resource Operations Manager
Leadership role in transition from a Con Agra division to a standalone organizat
ion with over $1.5 Billion in Annual Revenue and 1000 Associates.
* Developed the Benefit Plans and Benefit Summaries for all domestic Health & We
lfare Plans and Retirement Plans, including seven Union facilities. The later re
quired ability to interpret provisions of Collective Bargaining Agreements.
* Played a key role in Policies & Procedures needs analysis, development and tra
ining.
VERSO PAPER CORPORATION, MEMPHIS, TN 2006 TO 2008
(Formerly International Paper)
Corporate Human Resource Manager of Administration
Provided HR leadership to Verso Paper as it became a standalone company with ove
r $1.5 Billion in Annual Sales & 3000 employees upon divestiture from Internatio
nal Paper.
* Prepared and presented a number of Training/OD programs including Code of Cond
uct, Policy and Procedures, Pay and Benefit Programs.
* Involved in Strategic planning, including M&A due diligence efforts in one mer
ger evaluation and two acquisition evaluations.
* Successfully performed role of Project Manager for Payroll & Benefit System tr
ansition. This included implementation of the Payroll Platform, web based H&W be
nefit open enrollment & self service platforms.
* Established and managed programs and vendor contracts and relations with Payro
ll, Retirement Plan and H & W benefit providers; this included ADP, Fidelity, He
witt Relocation Services, BC/BS, United Healthcare, Sedgwick CMS, MetLife, and C
IGNA. Responsible for all aspects of ERISA compliance for H&W plans with $30M in
 annual expenses.
* Managed Defined Contribution (DC) & Defined Benefit (DB) Plan contribution ca
lculation, funding process & ERISA compliance; this involved over $6.5M in annua
l Verso contributions for DB Plans and $20M for DC plans.
* Coordinated benefit plan designs and cost analysis resulting in four year labo
r contracts at two Mills in 2007. This included review of two Union multi-employ
er Pension Plans and Health & Welfare Plans. Also involved presentation role to
the Unions at the negotiation table during benefit related discussions.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER, JAY, ME 2005 TO 2006
Human Resource Generalist
Provided Human Resource management in a union-free paper mill with over 1000 emp
loyees. Performed HR functions for Maintenance & Engineering groups. Also had a
long term leadership assignment at IP's Bucksport, ME multi-union paper mill wit
h over 800 employees.
* Developed an integrated Disability Management Program at the Jay ME mill. This
helped reduce lost work time by 5%.
* Coordinated summer student program, successfully recruiting and training 90 su
mmer students resulting in cost savings of over $300K.
* Developed parameters and processes to resolve labor issues, including a signif
icant safety issue, at the Bucksport ME, mill.

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ENERGY CURTAILMENT SPECIALISTS, INC., BUFFALO, NY 2004 TO 2005
Director, Operations (Contract)
Served as the Liaison to Multiple NYS Chambers of Commerce & Trade Associations.
Directed Customer Relations, including Sales & Marketing programs development &
management. Worked for eight months as a consultant "Energy Agent" before full-
time employment.
* Procured new customer contracts exceeding $1M in gross revenue.
GLOBE METALLURGICAL, INC., NIAGARA FALLS, NY 1994 TO 2004
Director, Human Resources
Promoted to highest Human Resource position soon after Niagara Falls Plant site
acquisition by Globe Metallurgical Inc. Responsible for Human Resource Managemen
t, including Employment & Labor Law compliance, at four domestic manufacturing p
lants and one European manufacturing plant. Two Plants were union-free.
* Set up ADP Total Pay Web Based Payroll Platform and Managed Salary Payroll and
Payroll Management functions.
* Prepared and presented a number of Management training/OD programs including M
anagement Good Practices, Policy and Procedures, Retirement Plan and H&W Plan Be
nefits.
* Involved in Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, re-organization, staffing
and recruitment at all levels
* Leadership role in OSHA compliance and Health & Safety Management, Executive C
ommittee; active Management role in Safety & Health & Worker's Compensation. Sig
nificant percentage reduction in IR and DART Rates year to year.
* Coordinated and implemented modifications and improvements to Health and Welfa
re Benefit Plans and Pension Plans; resulted in an increased consistency between
and among plants and in annual cost savings in excess of $1M per year.
* Developed long-term partnering relationships with Service Providers and Consul
tants in the role of Trustee and Plan Administrator for Pension & Welfare Plans
with combined total of $40M in investment assets.
* Responsible for performing analysis & developing parameters for several succes
sful collective bargaining agreement negotiations. Served as company co-spokespe
rson at two domestic Union Mills in this position.
SKW METALS & ALLOYS, INC., NIAGARA FALLS, NY 1989 TO 1994
(Currently CCMA, Inc.)
Director, Industrial Relations (1991 - 1994)
Promoted to position of responsibility for all aspects of Human Resource and Saf
ety Management for union-represented plants in Calvert City, KY and Niagara Fall
s, NY, as well as Employee Relations responsibilities for non-union subsidiaries
in the USA and Canada.
* Served as company spokesman for several successful long-term union contracts w
ith the USWA and the UAW in the USA and Canada.
* Responsible for Contract administration, including grievance procedures as com
pany spokesperson. Won all five labor arbitration cases presented; issues includ
ed job jurisdiction, subcontracting and overtime distribution procedures.
Human Resource Manager (1989 - 1991)
EDUCATION
SPHR Certification Preparation Studies, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN (
2009)
Graduate Certificate, Human Resources, State University of NY at Buffalo, Buffal
o, NY
BA, Psychology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Management Training Programs - Variety of skill development training including E
mployee Relations, Labor Relations, Employment & labor Law, Organizational Devel
opment (OD), Supervisory Management (e.g. DDI Interaction Management), Safety/OS
HA Inspector & Industrial Hygiene certified, Lominiger Leadership and 360 Degree
Feedback certified, Problem Solving, Performance Management, and Strategic Plan
ning (ongoing)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Active involvement in several Human Resources Associations, including National &
Memphis SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management).