James T. Strahan Turnersville, NJ 08012 H (856) 582-9213 C (856) 723-3041 jamesstrahan@comcast.

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PROFILE:

Over 30 years of comprehensive Human Resources generalist experience. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and interface with all levels of an organization. GERRESHEIMER GLASS INC. Vineland, NJ 03/2003 10/2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Director, Human Resources, Moulded Glass Americas Business Unit (1/2012-10/2012) Provide daily support and direction to plants in Millville, NJ, and Chicago Hts. Ill. Day-to-day contact with Union representatives at the Millville facility. Provide daily resolution to union/employee issues. Co-spokesman for union contract negotiations. Responsible for all salaried and hourly recruitment. Coaching/counseling all levels of management and office staff. Policy development and provide direction on compliance. Primary interface with workers compensation carrier. Responsible for compliance with all federal and state reporting. Corporate Manager, Human Resources, Gerresheimer Glass Inc. (3/2003-1/2012) Provide daily support and guidance to corporate headquarters location and four field plants. Company co-spokesman for all union negotiations. Daily contact with union representatives of three locals at the Vineland facility. Responsible for corporate recruiting and senior mgmt. positions at field locations. Coaching/counseling/training for all levels of mgmt. and hourly employees. Developed corporate policies and provided direction to all field locations. Primary interface with workers compensation carrier, attorney, and consultants. Responsible for all federal and state reporting requirements. FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE Delran, NJ 05/1996 03/2003

Group Human Resources Manager Total responsibility for the HR Administration of 4 FDA-regulated manufacturing facilities in New Jersey, Ohio, California and Texas. Provide day-to-day guidance and support to plant management at all locations. Responsible for 200+ employees in the areas of Labor Relations, Wage & Salary Administration, Benefits, Employment, Safety, Counseling, Policy Development, Training, Organizational Development, and Computer Administration. Day-to-day contact with Union representatives at the New Jersey facility. Cospokesman for the team that successfully negotiated union contracts in 1997 and 1999. I was the second step in the grievance procedure. Co-developed a new incentive program, which dramatically reduced absenteeism and accidents. Hired as part of a new management team, who was charged with bringing the facility back into compliance and respectability. 12/1991 10/2003

SALINA WINE & LIQUOR Sewell, NJ

Co-Owner Managed a family-owned and operated retail liquor store with sales of over $1,000,000.

FREDA CORPORATION Philadelphia, PA

09/1990 06/1992

Human Resources Manager Responsible for the administration of over 200 employees in 3 locations. included Labor Relations, Employment, Safety, and Vehicle Administration. Organized and developed the department from the ground up. Successfully negotiated a new union contract within the owners g uidelines. Reduced workers compensation costs by over 50%. CRESCENT LIGHTING Barrington, NJ 08/1984 09/1990

Duties

Human Resources Manager Responsible for all Human Resource activity for this unionized manufacturing plant of over 200 employees. Duties included Employment, Wage & Salary Administration, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Environmental Control, Counseling, Policy Development, Safety, Organizational Development, Benefits, and Security. First Human Resource Manager ever hired by this Company. Organized and developed the department from the ground up. Part of a team that managed this facility for two years without a Plant Manager. Co-spokesman for two successfully negotiated union contracts. Day-to-day contact with union representatives. Developed their first apprenticeship program. Developed many formal policies and procedures for plant-wide use. Represented the Company in arbitrations. Became the Companys expert in dealing with State environmental laws. RCA SERVICE COMPANY Cherry Hill, NJ 11/1977 08/1984

Variety of positions including a Management position responsible for all Human Resource activities at a 400+ employee contract at Fort Monmouth, NJ. Earlier positions involved job evaluations and descriptions, wage surveys, new business cost proposals, and recruiting. The contract at Fort Monmouth was a new award for RCA. I was part of a six-person team who staffed the entire contract over a period of 2 months. Represented the Company at state hearings. Co-spokesman for contract negotiations. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Camden, NJ Taxpayer Service Representative Prepared tax returns, answered tax questions.

EDUCATION:

BS, Industrial Relations Rider College, Lawrenceville, NJ.