A N G E L M.

B E R R I O S
Cell: 864.449.0591
Email: angel.berrios07@hotmail.com

North Charleston, SC 29420

S ENI OR H U MAN R ESOU RC E S B U SINESS P ROF ESSI ONAL

DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT | LEADER | STRATEGIC PLANNER
A top-performing Human Resource Business Professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and outstanding
communication, team/relationship building skills. Possesses a unique talent for transitioning strategy into action.
Experience spans a broad spectrum, of manufacturing, technical services, and financial disciplines, to software,
engineering, and sales (plus others). Experienced with International establishments, subsidiaries and workers. Known
for being a hands-on Human Resources Business Partner, who successfully advances change efforts, engages team
collaboration, and maximizes employee engagement, creativity, and innovation. Looking to bring this HR Leadership
philosophy to a respected organization that rewards hard work and commitment.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Compensation Management
Leadership Training
HRIS Implementation
Problem Solving
Relationship Management
Labor Negotiations

Change Management
Employee Relations & Retention
HR Operations Leadership
Organizational Culture & Vision
Branding/Evangelization
Interactive Social Media

Cost Management
Strategic Planning
Fluent in Spanish
Project Management
Process Improvement
Regulatory Compliance

VALUE PROPOSITION
STRATEGIC LEARNING PERFORMANCE Develops strategic and tactical career development and workforce integrated
analytic strategies for improved decision making, selection, retention and succession. Consistently applies a practical
open-minded consultative approach to problem solving and implementation.
TEAM LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Identifies the strengths of others, and leverages untapped inner-potential to
maximize personnel and business opportunities. Committed to building championship teams by exchanging knowledge,
life experiences, and goal sharing to optimize people development initiatives.
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT Mentors and coaches for organizational effectiveness and change management,
facilitates training, and motivational methods.

P ROFESSIONAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Atlatl Software LLC a SixAxis Company
Human Resources Director:

2013-2015

Joined a company undergoing rapid expansion as the first ever HR Director. The Company lacked established HR
practices/procedures. Built the department from the ground up. Implemented HR infrastructure, established
formalized compliance processes consisting of; employee handbook, policies/procedures, job descriptions,
performance management system, compensation practices, and metrics. Developed recruiting strategies for multiple
locations across the company, identified multiple channels for candidate recruitment; including online and, social
networking media, brand marketing and integration to company intranet for easy accessibility and optimization. This
streamlined process saved 30% in recruiting costs.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Designed and implemented an On-Boarding program, creating a sense of understanding of the companys
strengths, brands, evolution and strategic direction.
Re-wrote the Employee Handbook implementing the most current up-to-date policies and procedures.
Developed job criteria, advertised, vetted, selected and hired over 150 employees for three separate
locations. Positions included; Production Welders, Warehouse Operators, Executive Sales, Senior and Midlevel Operations professionals, Engineers/Engineering Management, 3-D modelers, Designers, Drafters,
Software developers/ Architects and Principal consultants.

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Establish guidelines for BEST HR practices including maintaining the integrity of employee files, systems and
information.
Implemented staff retention strategies including; employee recognition, service awards, and employee
referral program.
Assimilate into the operation and be a resource in the development of the SixAxis subsidiary organization and
provide HR guidance, tactical/strategic advice and support as necessary.

DBW FIBER CORPORATION , SUMMERVILLE , SC

MANAGING AND HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR :

20112013

Spearhead business activities and development/execution of strategy for Global developer and manufacturer of highquality fiber and metal products for the automotive industry. HR administration and operational responsibility for
160 employees in 9 global locations servicing the North America market (23 Tier 1 Exhaust Technology customers).
Partner with European headquarters, as well as U.S. Sales/Engineering groups to expand market share and increase
revenue while launching new products and delivering quality parts. Drive strategic planning and execution of plans to
achieve key objectives, including annual achievement of 10% profit level above budget.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Drove high-impact turnaround of plant by instituting a solid infrastructure, as well as consistent processes and
standards, including MRP System, ISO 9001-2008 Certification, and development/implementation of new
management team.
Boosted sales revenue and margins for several parts 50% (from $10M to $15M) in 8 months by partnering with
sales to communicate directly with customers to negotiate price increases on part numbers.
Raised profitability 20% through targeted efforts to streamline operations, improved utilization and capacity
while introducing metrics and accountability to manufacturing operations.
Established DBW Fiber as the most responsive engineering resource and supplier to the Tier 1 exhaust
manufacturers, measured through customer metrics in areas including quotations, pricing, on-time delivery,
parts quality, and comparative costs.
Captured 20 new customer programs that helped supplement product offerings and increased revenues.

GRAMMER INDUSTRIES , INC. GREENVILLE, SC

VICE PRESIDENT , HUMAN RESOURCESNAFTA/SOUTH AMERICA

20032011

HR Leader for international supplier of automotive headrests and center consoles. Piloted team of 9 direct reports
driving Human Resources operations; acted as HR business partner for headrest business segment that employed
2.8K personnel throughout the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Poland, and Czechoslovakia. Created and implemented
strategies to support business objectives, while leading efforts to manage costs and enhance diversity throughout the
organization. Successfully implemented SAP HRIS and negotiated union contracts in low-cost countries.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Supported organizational goals through design of a HR strategy focused on human capital, ethics, diversity,
workforce/work-life balance, labor and employee relations, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Generated major reductions in overhead and fixed costs by driving relocation of business to Mexico, where the
company already had 2 manufacturing facilities.
Lowered insurance costs 21% ($1.2 million annual savings), far below the industry average, through successful
negotiation of term rates with dental, life, disability, and AD&D carriers.
Saved $900,000/year in temporary worker fees by eliminating all 3rd-party vendors.

BEMUSIC SERVICES, DUNCAN, SC

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER:

19992003

National distribution center of compact discs; division of Bertelsmann AG. Led team of 5 in delivery of HR services to
750 employees. Led efforts to enhance employee performance and job satisfaction, while driving consistency and
compliance through development of a comprehensive employee handbook. Established an open-door policy and
roundtables to encourage communication.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Transitioned HR presence from a reactive to proactive presence and creative, customer-serviced business unit
by restructuring the department to align with plants business strategy.
Optimized staff motivation through implementation of a pay-for-performance salary structure and variable
compensation system that recognized outstanding employee achievement.
Enhanced the organizational culture by implementing OD intervention strategies that delivered business results
through objective continuous improvement processes.

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STAIBILUS , AG, GASTONIA, NC

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER:

1998-1999

Designed and implemented new plant-wide job evaluation bid system and alternative work schedule.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Reduced absenteeism by 30% through strategic redesign of plants attendance policy to a structured quarterly
point system.
Overhauled employee handbook to reflect new operational procedures.

BOSE CORPORATION , COLUMBIA , SC/YUMA, AZ.

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER :

1996-1998

Managed all HR functions for three separate business units; responsible for staffing, training, compensation, benefits
and employee relations.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Hired 125 exempt Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, and Acoustical Engineering professionals and technicians
in less than 1 year. Saved over $500,000 in staffing fees by utilizing employment referrals and implementing
targeted recruiting, retention, and human resources enhancement programs.
Designed, implemented, and administered an aggressive recruiting strategy to meet plant startup and
expansions for the Columbia facility and the Mexican Maquiladora border plant.

PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS CAPTAIN IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY.

E DUCATION

MASTER OF ARTS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Webster University, St. Louis, MO

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY, St. Peters College, Jersey City, NJ