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LISA E. MORRIS 6476 Timber Leaf Lane Indianapolis, IN 46236 lmb8fbe8@westpost.

net (317) 823-1490 PROFILE Over 15 years of broad-based Human Resources experience in Fortune 500 manufactu ring and corporate environments plus 10 years work experience with Defense Contr actors. HR management responsibilities for multi-site operations, engineering f acility, and manufacturing plants. Skilled in human capital strategic planning, staffing, training/facilitation, workforce diversity, and labor relations. Com prehensive experience working with senior executives through plant level employe es. Highly effective in motivating, directing and influencing employees/stakeho lders. Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills. Change agen t and problem solver. Areas of Expertise: * * * * * * * * Staffing and Employee Relations Affirmative Action/EEO Diversity and Inclusion Team Building Labor Relations Key Business Partner Talent Management Cost Control

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE NAVISTAR, INC., Warrenville, IL 1999 - 2009 Global manufacture and marketing of International Brand medium and heavy-duty di esel powered trucks, school buses, diesel engines, chassis and replacement parts in North America; distributes these products in selected export markets. Multi Site Human Resources Manager, Indianapolis Campus (2005 - 2009) Directed Human Resource services for up to 3,000 employees at IEP (Indianapolis Engine Plant), AME (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering), Q&R (Quality and Reliab ility) and ICC (Grey Iron Foundry) which included human capital strategic planni ng, budget preparation and forecast. * Managed human resource functions including Staffing, EH&S, Medical, Loss Preve ntion, labor relations (3 UAW locals and IAM - Patternmakers), EEO/AA, Compensat ion, Training/Education and Employee Relations. * Supervised fulltime staff members including HR professionals comprised of seni or human resource generalists, senior labor relations specialists, security/loss prevention professionals, doctor, nurses, health/safety manager, environmental manager, on-site fitness center and physical therapists, disability/workers' com p specialist, training/development manager, cafeteria staff and administrative support. * Improved labor relations reducing grievances filed by 50-75% and EEO complaint s. * In partnership with the UAW, developed pilot program for laid off union and no n-union employees to provide career planning and literacy training through the T AA funds. * Successfully worked under constraints of Consent Decree monitored closely by h igh powered appointed members of Oversight Committee (discrimination attorneys, federal judges, law professor, etc.).

Human Resources Manager, Ft. Wayne Operations (2003 - 2005) Managed human capital of 1100 employees at the truck development truck technolog y site (truck product development/core engineering) and satellite engineers at v arious manufacturing facilities. * Directed all human resource functions including staffing, communications, Envi ronmental, Health and Safety; Loss Prevention, labor relations (UAW, IFPTE, patt ernmakers), EEO/AA, compensation, OD, training/education, and employee relations . Executive advisor to site Diversity Council, five University Relations teams and four employee network groups. * Directly supervised 14 staff members comprised of senior human resource genera lists, labor relations specialists, security/loss prevention professionals, nurs e, health/safety manager, training/development manager, communications, staffing manager, on-site contract services manager, cafeteria manager, and administrati ve staff. * Reduced grievances to zero by working directly with the local union leader. * Ensured promotion and support of Health & Safety and Wellness programs. Reduce d loss time accidents, worker comp cases and recordable injuries. * Converted HR function to a customer service support group. Recognized through various initiatives (i.e., modernization of cafeteria) as concerns identified an d addressed through addition of employee surveys. Diversity and EEO Manager, Warrenville, IL Corporate Headquarters (2001 - 2002) Developed and drove corporate diversity strategy, initiatives, and programs for a global corporation with over 17,000 employees. * Led/coordinated 11 site specific Diversity Councils and four Employee Network Groups (affinity groups). * Successfully served as diversity subcommittee chairperson in 2002 UAW labor ne gotiations. First ever signed diversity agreement with the UAW. * Successfully partnered with Executive Leadership (CEO and direct reports), Cor porate Legal, and Corporate HR to champion culture change and diversity initiati ves. * Managed EEO/AA program manager and all compliance initiatives for corporation. * Certified Diversity Trainer EEO/Staffing/HR Generalist, Springfield Operations Truck Assembly Plant (1999 2001) Provided program management/direction/oversight of International Springfield's E EO and AA Programs for over 4,700 employees. Advisor to, and member of, the Sp ringfield Site Diversity Council. * Developed and administered strategies designed to attract, retain, and motivat e quality employees in a competitive industry and tight labor market. * Conducted employee investigations, resolved employee issues, and composed posi tion and/or settlement papers in response to OCRC, OFCCP, EEOC or other regulato ry agencies as required. * Performed HR generalist activities including labor relations (UAW, guards), st affing, recruitment, applicant screening, interviewing, and selection of employe es. BECHTEL JACOBS COMPANY, LOCKHEED MARTIN, MARTIN MARIETTA, Piketon, OH 1990 - 1999 Managing/Integrating Defense Contractor (s) for Environmental Management/Enrichm ent Facilities over three sites; regulated/contracted by the Department of Energ y (DOE). Delivered all services at same location. Promoted four times. Held sec ret security clearance. Contracts Manager (1995 - 1999) Directed site DOE award fee review and strategy with multiple contractors includ ing USEC (United States Enrichment Corporation). Finance Manager (1992 - 1995)

Supervised 10 accountants preparing division budgets in excess of $20MM as Finan ce Manager. * Interviewed and hired Finance Officers/Accountants and worked with merit based pay system preparing and presenting performance reviews. * Served as Division EEO/AA representative, which included defining and implemen ting diversity strategies in order to attract, retain and motivate an increasing ly diverse work force. Procedures Manager (1990 - 1992) Managed 15 procedure writers adhering to deadlines and ensuring procedure accura cy for five technical divisions. Selected as team leader travelling to Knoxville , TN to represent the Operations and Support Procedures Writers Group at the Ann ual Awards Night ceremony. CITY OF CHILLICOTHE, OHIO, Chillicothe, OH 1988 - 1990 Municipality consisting of approximately 25,000 people governed by City Mayor. Local civil service commission laws/regulations applied. EEO/Fair Housing Program Leader/HR Generalist Provided program direction/oversight of the EEO/Fair Housing Programs for all Ci ty municipal employees and the public. * Hired City's first minority and female firefighters and female police officers . * Participated in labor contract negotiations for Fraternal Order of Police (FOP ), Firefighters union and local American Federation of State, City, and Municipa l (AFSCME) employees and served as third step grievance-hearing officer. * Investigated discrimination complaints and prepared position papers for extern al agencies. Recommending corrective actions including discipline as necessary t o Mayor and city law director. * Led Mayor's Summer Youth Employment program to ensure equity in representation of minorities/females. ROSS CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE, Chillicothe, OH 1988 Medium security penitentiary, housing approximately 1,500 adult male inmates. Case Manager/HR Generalist Managed case management activities of 300 adult male medium security level inmat es. ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Columbus, OH 1983 - 1988 Contracted by United States Air Force to manufacture B-1B aircraft, maintenance manuals, and associated parts. Promoted two times. Held restricted security clea rance. Quality Control (QC) Supervisor Supervised QC staff members. * Reviewed and approved 50-page B-1B job guides and technical manuals. * Traveled monthly to various East Coast technical locations as the Rockwell rep resentative handling In Process Reviews (IPRs) conducted by USAF. GOODYEAR ATOMIC CORP., Piketon, OH 1977 - 1982 Contracted by DOE to perform uranium enrichment. Positions included chemical op erator, environmental/health physics surveyor, procedures writer, and shift supe rvisor. Promoted three times. Held secret security clearance. TEACHING EXPERIENCE OHIO UNIVERSITY - CHILLICOTHE, Chillicothe, OH 1999 Part-time Trainer Taught management and supervision classes to new supervisors at the Chillicothe

Ken worth Truck Plant through their Continuing Education - Training and Developm ent department. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Indianapolis Urban League Board Member Former Advisory Board Member Navistar/IPS Diesel Engine Technology Vocational Pr ogram Finance Council Vice President/St. Rita Catholic Church EDUCATION MBA, University of Findlay; Findlay, OH - Summa Cum Laude Masters, Labor and Human Resources; The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Alpha Kappa Mu and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Societies BA, Psychology; Ohio University, Athens, OH Certified Mediator 2003, Mediation Training Institute International; Albuquerque , NM

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