DANIEL M.

JONES, MBA
720-315-4907
jonesdan525@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/dmjoneshr
BUSINESS UNIT EFFECTIVENESS RELATIONSHIPS EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Accomplished Human Resources Professional adept at identifying workforce opportunities, developing strategies and
applying tactical solutions. Strongly focused on HR initiatives that support workforce effectiveness and employee
engagement. Collaborates with leaders in support of organizational development plans that align corporate, business
unit goals with employee goals. Implements performance management and training programs that build constructive
relationships and evoke engagement and dedication.
Workforce Planning
Training/Development
Staffing/Recruiting

Performance Management
Effective Communication
Benefits Plans

Employee Relations
Project Management
Consultant/Coach to Senior Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MINERALS, LLC., Denver, CO
2011- Present
Human Resources Consultant

Technical consulting services and project management to 3 major oil & gas industry clients through the Mergers and
Acquisition/Due Diligence process. Includes culture-blend issues, workforce planning and expansion strategies in
both new and established prospects.

NEWFIELD PRODUCTION COMPANY, Denver, CO

Senior Human Resources Business Partner-Field Lead

2009-2010

(Pursued opportunity, see above)

Designed, delivered, and implemented the first formal Recognition and Reward program to 350 field employees and
based on STAR designation resulting in an 80% approval rating by employees.
Redesigned and implemented the Performance Management process for 350 field employees that delivered
Performance Improvement Plans with measurable results and a 100% approval rating by employees.
Designed and implemented module-based training program for 8 Drilling Engineers consisting of 4, 6-month
modules designed to develop them toward the specific characteristics of the development field in Utah.
In concert with a local college, developed a 3-tiered training program for all new-hires, 23 Leads, and 13 Foremen to
develop top field performance.

ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION, Denver, CO

Staff Human Resources Business Partner

2008-2009

(Job affected by commodity price spike/drop)

HR Business Partner to 4 General Managers and 69 supervisors/managers representing over 50% of the
corporations total assets and reserves. Responsible for front-line generalist support to 473 field employees in
Wyoming, Utah and Colorado.
Led supervisor training of 123 supervisors/managers, in 6 field location offices covering company HR
policies/procedures, harassment training, and HR best practices in 6 field location offices.
Coordinated and supported annual performance reviews for 473 field employees, processing, analyzing and
coaching bonus award criteria to 69 Field Supervisors over a 90-day period.

TERRA FIRMA PEO, Denver, CO

General Manager - Human Resources Operations
(Company was sold)

2002-2007

Leader of a team of 5 department managers, 3 HR Generalists and 6 external vendors providing seamless Payroll,
Benefits, HR, Client Services, Safety/Risk Management and administrative support service delivery to 3,000
employees across 250 worksite locations.
Facilitated company leadership on internal assessment analysis resulting in the identification of opportunities,
focused solutions and clarity of vision.
Developed internal HR strategic plans implementing talent management programs including succession planning,
workforce planning, performance management and companys first Focal Point Compensation plan.

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Daniel M. Jones
www.linkedin.com/in/dmjoneshr

Led the operations team through a period of 71% growth in annual revenues from $90 million to $154 million by
applying change management methodologies which increased operational capacity and inter/intradepartmental
efficiencies by 25% while maintaining the corporate culture and a shared business strategy and vision.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KINDER MORGAN, INC., Houston, TX

Senior Human Resources Manager/Manager of Qualified Plans
(Declined relocation to Houston)

Collaborator and team-leader of Business Unit leaders Finance and Legal in HR/employee relations issues resulting from
M&A activity including merger of bargained and non-bargained pension plans into a $200 million Cash Balance Plan.
ICG COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Englewwod, CO
Human Resources Manager-Benefits Manager
(Company filed Chapter 13, BK)

Successfully delivered staffing and Benefits Department management to 5,000 employees in 4 locations nationwide.
COORS BREWING COMPANY, Golden, CO
Human Resources-Senior Analyst
(Purused mgmt. position, see above)
Organized outside consultants and business unit leaders transforming the companys traditional self-funded benefit
structure to a flexible benefit model introducing managed healthcare affecting 10,000 employees.
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.S., College of Agriculture

EDUCATION
University of Colorado-Denver
Oklahoma State University

Denver, CO
Stillwater, OK

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Mile High Society for Human Resources Management
Society for Human Resources Management
Denver Association of Petroleum Landmen
American Association of Petroleum Landmen
PHR Certification scheduled for Fall 15