Robert A. Brown, Jr.

112 Beresford Road

Tyrone, GA. 30290

Telephone: 770-631-2933 (H)

404-7867819 (C)
Email: rbe1
981e@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a senior human resource management position in a manufacturing envi
ronment. An HR role that utilizes my professional experience and expertise in
employee development systems that contributes to making the organization a world
-class company through people processes, strategies and systems.

QUALIFICATIONS
Pragmatic, well-organized, results oriented leader offering progressive human re
source achievement and a reputation for influencing positive employee behaviors.
Specific experience encompasses:

Human Resources Administration

Employee Relations (Union and Non-union)
Negotiations and Contract Administration,
Union avoidance strategies/practices
Safety, Health & Workers Compensation
Recruiting & Staffing
Sales, Customer Service and Marketing Support
Salary, Benefits and Incentive Administration
Leadership & Talent Development
M&A project management for best HR practices

EXPERIENCE
GEORGIA-PACIFIC, LLC BUILDING PRODUCTS DIVISION, Atlanta, GA 30303
Sr. Human Resources Manager Corporate/Division
2006- Present
HR leader for Structural Panels group (9 OSB; 4 SWP and 3 Engineered Lumber pla
nts) including division environmental, safety and sales support
Consulted with business leadership on labor relations (union locations) and emp
loyee relation risk assessment (non-union locations) including RIF and curtailme
nts, closures, effects bargaining and WARN notifications
Led or supported Contract negotiations, CBA administration and arbitrations thr
ough location HR staff and Corporate LR
Investigated compliance complaints and misconduct issues impacting the performa
nce of employees and managers to mitigate risk and reinforce the MBM business ph
ilosophy and culture.
Co-developed with corporate labor relations and implemented Employee Free Choic
e Act (EFCA) union avoidance strategy and communication to non-union manufacturi
ng locations.
Successful acquisition of Grant Forest Products OSB manufacturing locations in
the US and Canada as HR project manager leading the due diligence and transition
teams.
Implemented performance management system (including 360 feedback) at all manuf
acturing facilities for salaried and hourly employees including the administrati
on of performance pay incentive system.
 Worked with plant management teams and location HR to develop site ABC analysis
including Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations (RRE)
Worked closely with division Safety and Environmental executives in the re-orga
nization and talent improvement.

GANNETT COMPANY, INC.GANNETT WISCONSIN NEWSPAPERS, Appleton, WI 54911

Director Human Resources 2004 to 20
06
Top HR leader for multi-site newspaper and non-daily publishing group in Northe
ast Wisconsin, reporting to the president/ publisher of the Gannett Wisconsin Gr
oup and served on the executive operating committee
Successfully negotiated a new CWA contract at The Post Crescent Newspaper
Restructured two production facilities and closed one facility due to rationali
zation of Bay Publications acquisition
Developed Career Development teams to focus on various task issues of the busin
ess
Realigned HR team to meet the future needs of the group organization by partner
ing and providing sound business solutions
Developed and implemented formal training and organizational development initia
tives for supervisors and managers
Implemented succession planning for top three levels of the organization
Developed and implemented group offered benefit and compensation policies and p
rograms

SCA NORTH AMERICA, TISSUE DIVISION (Acquired GEORGIA-PACIFIC Tissue; previously

owned by Wisconsin Tissue), Neenah, WI 54957
1999-2004
Vice President Human Resources and Organization Development,
Director of Human Resources, Georgia-Pacific Tissue (Set-Aside),
Human Resources Manager, Georgia-Pa
cific Tissue Manufacturing,
Top HR leader for a large multi-site AFH Tissue Division of SCA North America,
reporting directly to the division president/CEO and served on the executive lea
dership team.
Led the HR transition from Georgia-Pacific Corporation to SCA NA by building an
HR infrastructure to support the new business in North America by providing wor
ld class shared services to the organization
International experience with HR relationship and dotted line reporting respons
ibility to corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden and Munich, Germany.
Successfully negotiated with outside counsel four Collective Bargaining Agreeme
nts including preventing the union from pattern bargaining and stopping two non-
union converting mills from being organized by promoting a positive union-free e
nvironment
Led development and implementation of HR high performance work system, pay syst
em and staffing and hiring process for the start-up of a large green field paper
and converting mill in the Southeast
HR team leader on acquisitions, due diligence, pre-close, post-close, integrat
ion and rationalization
Provided HR support to sales and marketing including recruiting, staffing, sale
s assessment administration, incentive planning, sales training, etc.
Designed and implemented performance management system linking individual and o
rganization performance to annual salary reviews and incentive compensation syst
ems
Developed and implemented SCA NA Employee Relations Policy for union and non-un
ion facilities
Reduced staffing intensity through work redesign, position elimination, automat
ion and productivity improvements
Strong professional experience as a team builder and problem solver with manage
ment teams and employees.
WISCONSIN TISSUE A Chesapeake Company, Menasha, WI 54952 (Acquired by GEORGIA-
PACIFIC in 1999)
Manager, Human Resources and Organization Development
1998-1999
Led HROD support services for all tissue converting operations impacting 1000+
employees
Partnered with manufacturing VP, General Managers and line management to align
HR and operational practices, procedures and policies to ensure consistency with
the organizations mission, vision, values and behaviors
Labor relations administration through reduced staffing, work redesign, positio
n eliminations, automation and productivity improvements
Developed with management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and a process to i
mplement productivity target measurements (MPPs) on primary machines
Member of WT Organization Effectiveness Team in the development and successful
implementation of a performance management system; leadership assessment process
; development of cross-functional integrated team process; development and imple
mentation of standardized HR policies throughout corporation, etc.
Continually worked with multi-site locations on the development of strategies t
o maintain a positive work and labor environment
In collaboration with senior management, set operating strategies and supported
the development and achievement of short- term and long-term objectives to meet
business goals
Developed and implemented a technical training program in support of a compete
ncy based operator skills training system
Provided staffing, wage/salary and benefits administrative services to the orga
nization
CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Canton, NC 28717
Manager, Education and Organization Development, HROD Department
1991-1998
Provided leadership and direction of organizational development and related HR
activities for 1500 employees
Consultant to key organizational leaders (union and management) to design, plan
, and implement change strategies, structures, systems, competencies and culture
to help provide sustainable competitive advantage for the pulp and paper mill
Developed and implemented a joint union-management interest based problem solvi
ng process and a workplace mediation program
Assisted senior management in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KP
Is) for the mill and each operating department
Consultant to the Maintenance and Engineering Department for a new flexible mai
ntenance organization agreement to the contract
Led management to adopt competency based training system, trained material deve
lopers, managed development process and oversaw the implementation of the proces
s for skills training
BECKETT PAPERS, an International Paper Company, Hamilton, OH
Manager, Safety, Training & Security, HR Department
1988-1991
Directed, planned, developed, and implemented employee relations, safety, occup
ational health, training, and security programs for the paper manufacturing mill
, converting, and distribution warehouses for 550 employees
 Managed finances of the self-insured Workers Compensation Program
Ensured regulatory and environmental compliance
Participated in labor relation activities in a union environment
Developed progressive employee involvement program
EMERY AIR FREIGHT CORPORATION, Dayton, OH
Manager, Employee Relations, HR Department
1981-1988
Directed the overall non-union employee relations and safety of over 1600 emplo
yees
Planned, developed, implemented, and evaluated training and development program
s, safety and health, workers compensation, and governmental regulatory complian
ce programs
Served as human resources generalist in recruiting, staffing, affirmative actio
n, and employee relation programs to maximize employee participation and involve
ment
U.S. MARINE CORPS
Honorable discharge

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA, Pensacola, FL
Bachelor of Science
PENSACOLA JR. COLLEGE, Pensacola, FL
Associate of Science
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM); American Society for Safety Engine
ers; American Society for Training and Development
REFERENCES
References on request