THOMAS K.

MENIER
5308 Beauty Street
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
239-220-1293
tmbf47fa@westpost.net

PROFILE
Expert senior level HR generalist offering 18 years of global leadership experie
nce. Poised for a dynamic, all-encompassing HR role that involves building teams
, driving productivity and enhancing ROI. True value is the ability to come into
an organization, identify training and development needs, and define innovative
programs that position the employees to succeed. Proven performance in turnarou
nd scenarios. Confident, competent leader who strongly believes in the team envi
ronment.

X Strategic Human Resources

X Organizational Development
X Recruitment / Talent Acquisition
X Talent Management
X Training & Development
X Employee Relations
X Performance Evaluations
X Corporate Culture Enhancement
X Succession Planning
X Project Management

EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

CSA LTD., Kuwait City, Kuwait 2008 to 2009
Senior Employee Relations Representative
Directed comprehensive employee relations for this government contractor, which
supported the US Armed forces with security, supplies, maintenance, housing, fue
l, mail and recreation at 3 military camps with 2,500+ multi-national personnel.
Continually identified opportunities to improve processes, prevent fine-inducin
g statement of work failures, enhance quality of life, and meet the mission. Int
erpreted policy and issued recommendations to management.
X Conducted departmental climate studies in cases of complaints, managerial misc
onduct, or unacceptable work conditions, and proposed remediation.
X Achieved monetary savings for the company and the government by providing trai
ning, encouraging a proactive environment, and supporting a more productive work
force.
MARCH PERFORMANCE, Naples, FL 2007
Human Resources Manager
Recruited to this aftermarket auto parts provider during a major growth phase. T
he number of employees had expanded from 21 to 61. The focus on the position was
to establish organizational infrastructure, define job descriptions, set up per
sonnel files, and manage reporting. Conducted a broad base of human resources fu
nctions on a daily basis, including staffing and employee relations.
X Captured a $100K savings on insurance coverage by restructuring agreements wit
h vendors and insurance brokers / agents.
X In the face of the economic decline, directed an organizational downsizing of
50% of the workforce, based on seniority, skills and abilities.
PREMIER ELECTRIC, Naples, FL 2006 to 2007
Electrician
Conducted the full scope of electrical work, and consulted with the owner regard
ing growth planning and business-critical operational issues.
X Defined a nationwide expansion plan to gain position as key supplier to the bu
ilding trades, 1st in FL and LA, where construction activity was highest, then e
xpansion into TX in year 2.
X Proposed a state-of-the-art inventory management system that would automate th
e inventory count, billings and order prompts when inventory was low.
X Instituted an inventory control process: returned discontinued / damaged produ
cts to vendors, re-set the warehouse with bin locations, started inventory taggi
ng and conducted 3 cycle counts.
THOMAS K. MENIER
239-220-1293
tmbf47fa@westpost.net

TRANSEASTERN HOMES, Coral Springs, FL 2005 to 2006

Field Trainer / Consultant
Designed a builder training program to position this construction firm to hire n
on-construction professionals and develop them into builders supervisors coordin
ating the trades, conducting inspections, and managing project schedules. Incorp
orating such professionals into the organization aimed to streamline processes,
avoid costly errors, reduce rework and improve overall productivity. Researched
building techniques and best practices, and surveyed key internal stakeholders t
o identify roadblocks and issue recommendations. Disseminated the program to the
Project Managers by demonstrating the benefits it would mean for their day-to-d
ay jobs.
CITY OF RICHMOND, Richmond, VA 1998 to 2005
Human Resource Consultant
Joined the organization to assess its training needs, as the City faced an inord
inate amount of grievances that cost senior managers time and thousands of dolla
rs worth of labor spent on issues other than City strategic initiatives. Identif
ied areas for managerial improvement, and built comprehensive training for manag
ers and supervisors. Also consulted with Directors and Agency Heads. Subsequentl
y advanced to full-time employee status, focusing on compensation, compiling sur
vey data and issuing recommendations, and mentoring a new generalist who was to
become the compensation lead. Also acted as mediator for the City of Richmond, S
tate of Virginia in Chesterfield and Hanover Counties.
X Designed management training on strategic business planning and process develo
pment so management could consistently achieve strategic goals, reduce delays an
d meet deadlines.
X Developed and facilitated training modules including Team Building, Succession
Planning, Customer Service, Leadership Development, and Planning for Change.
V Evaluated training at 90 days to find that grievances declined 80%, amounting
to a nearly $900K savings.
X Reviewed job classifications and reduced 600 titles to 400, to remediate up to
$20K pay differentials among employees holding different titles but performing
identical tasks.
V Defined competencies required for each job title, and consulted with managemen
t on the time they felt was required.
V Interviewed employees on what they actually did in the course of their work, a
nd to gain their buy-in, solicited their input in outlining new job descriptions
.
V Out of 2,500 employees, only 3 requested further review of their reclassificat
ion. To each of them it was clearly explained how they could advance from that t
itle to the next level.
V Built in merit bonuses, but kept salary flat under this reclassification syste
m, when the prior structure would have provided a 4% annual increase.
X Instituted performance management and evaluation systems, active, ongoing proc
esses to develop individual contributors into productive members of their teams.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PLUS, Midlothian, VA 1989 to 2005

Principal Consultant
Launched this consulting firm, which specialized in HR best practices for start-
up, growth, and turnaround businesses. Provided expertise on staffing requiremen
ts, personnel management, performance improvement, salary structure and employee
relations. Counseled business owners on specific organizational needs, leadersh
ip, training and quality assurance.
X Provided a key recommendation to a construction firm that raised their revenue
in year 1 and on an ongoing basis.
V Initially contracted for marketing consultancy as the business experienced rap
id growth by its 2nd year in operation.
V Proposed the firm increase price to slow demand, or hire 4 project managers to
administer and grow the business. The owner ultimately executed both proposals.
THOMAS K. MENIER
239-220-1293
tmbf47fa@westpost.net

X Consulted with AT&T employees experiencing downsizing, and every employee foun
d a new job, registered for school or completed a small business plan by the end
of 2 weeks.
V Arranged for employees to visit other businesses in the area that were hiring,
to complete applications and conduct interviews.
V Initiated contact with local colleges and met with counselors and admission sp
ecialists. Several employees registered that day.
V Guided employees interested in launching a small business in feasibility asses
sments and strategic planning.
SOUTHEAST PERSONNEL INC., Burlington, WI 1983 to 1988
Operations Manager / Vice President
Strategically directed operations, transportation and customer service for this
$30M dairy product distribution company. Ensured timely, cost-effective product
delivery to 150 stores and 7 distributors. Hired employees, negotiated union con
tracts and oversaw 5 direct reports.
X Achieved a $4 million operations savings in just 6 months, by identifying and
capitalizing on cost reduction opportunities in routing, fuel, leasing and other
business-critical areas.
X Slashed employee grievances from 20 per week to 1 in 3 years, by cultivating a
corporate culture in which management was open to communications with employees
.
X Instituted public recognition for workers who contributed positive recommendat
ions to improve productivity and safety, essential for motivating the work force
and upholding morale.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, Richmond, VA 1997 to 2001
Adjunct Professor
Developed Market Research and Small Business Management curricula. Instructed st
udents in Marketing, Marketing Research, and Strategic Management.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, Dulles, VA 1992 to 2005
Contract Training Specialist
Developed training programs based on clients needs. Served as nationwide corpora
te trainer and presenter.
MILITARY
UNITED STATES ARMY

Infantry Squad Leader, Section Leader, Platoon Sergeant, Field First Sergeant, D
rill Sergeant, Scout Section Leader and Supply Sergeant in Vietnam, Germany, and
Korea. Awarded Two Bronze Stars for Valor & Meritorious Service, and Three Army
Accommodation Medals for Meritorious Service. Trained at Ranger School, Drill S
ergeant School, Armor School and NCOA.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Averett College, Richmond, VA 1995
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, MARKETING
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 1992
TRAINING
LANGEVIN LEARNING SERVICES INC. 2000 to 2002
Master Trainer Certification, Designer Certification, Training Manager / Directo
r Certification