VALERIA D.

ROBERTS
Duluth, GA 30097 Phone: 404/316-3753 Email: valrob730@aol.com www.linkedin.com/in/valeriaroberts

HUMAN RESOURCES SENIOR EXECUTIVE Senior level executive with proven experience leading, directing and consulting people strategies to successfully achieve business objectives. Broad strategic thinker who can build relationships, establish credibility, influence and collaborate with leadership and all levels. Expertise includes leadership development, org design, performance management, training, employee relations, talent acquisition, talent management, compensation (both design and administration) and benefits. Additional strengths: Diversity initiatives, change and project management.
Human Resources Contractor 3/07 - Present
Experienced executive consultant providing a full line of HR services/disciplines to corporate and government clients. Completed engagements in the healthcare information systems, consumer beverage, and retailing industries. Areas of expertise include: executive coaching, change management, talent development/management, and recruitment/talent acquisition. Clients include The Coca-Cola Company, Dell Computers, PepsiCo and State of Georgia Key Accomplishments Developed change management plan to successfully communicate company reorganization and redeploy talent Facilitated relationships with diversity organizations to assist with talent acquisition initiatives Designed and implemented $125 million dollar economic educational stimulus program Provide coaching to executive and mid level leaders to improve communication and relationships

NDCHEALTH, INC., Atlanta, GA Vice President of Human Resources

2/05 3/06

Provided leadership and strategic direction in the areas of talent acquisition, employee relations, leadership and talent development, organizational design, compensation, benefits, HRIS, compliance, and diversity initiatives. When NDC Health was acquired, the entire management team was disengaged under change-of-control agreements. Key Accomplishments Recruited senior level Talent Acquisition Team resulting in reduced agency utilization and cost savings Acquired top level healthcare IT talent from industry competitors Developed new structure for the HR Department better aligning human capital with business strategy Redesigned compensation program, including base and incentive pay. Developed philosophy and strategy, determined desired market position, performed external competitive analysis and internal assessment of pay. Recommended one benefit provider for all locations saving approximately $600,000 and enhancing benefit offerings for employees.

VROBERTS HR CONSULTING, Atlanta, GA Human Resources Consultant

5/00 - 1/05

Experienced and accomplished consultant providing a full line of HR services/disciplines to corporate clients. Completed engagements in the consumer beverage, manufacturing, technology and retailing industries. Areas of expertise include: recruitment/talent acquisition, compensation design, benefit management, organizational design and leadership development, employee relations, conflict resolution, change and project management and diversity initiatives. Key Accomplishments Designed and served as Project Manager for $3.7 million dollar college relations program focused on recruiting people of color and females. First year results include 200% increase with Intern participation. Collaborated with IT Department to create electronic intranet system improving clients requisition and posting process. Translated technical jargon into user-friendly language. System allows HR staffers to spend more consultative time versus transactional time with managers. Provided coaching to senior management regarding successfully managing executive leadership. Counsel enhanced relationships and improved communication among senior and executive levels. Conducted assessment and redesigned talent acquisition process. Redesign better leveraged financial and human capital resources and increased ratio of diversity candidates. Experience aligning human resource practices with business strategies delivering superior service and desired business results.

DR PEPPER/SEVEN UP, INC., Dallas, TX Human Resource Business Partner (4/98 4/00)

9/96 4/00

Served as HR Leader and directed organizational effectiveness initiatives for the Cadbury Beverages/Seven Up Division. The Division consisted of IT, Business Technology/Operations, Communications, Sales and Marketing. Subject matter expert in the areas of organizational and leadership development, training, project management, skill and competency assessment. Consultant for change management, team building and employee relations. Director level position reporting to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources.

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Key Accomplishments HR support resulted in 6.1% (1998), 5.0% (1999) and 1.1% (2000) company revenue growth. Increases outpaced major competitors and DPSU maintains its position as the third largest carbonated soft drinks company worldwide. Reengineered organizational structure of Field Sales and Brand Marketing Departments for Cadbury Beverages/7UP Division to enhance marketing efforts with consumers, and maximize support to retail and bottler customers. Structural change resulted in 2.3% (1998), 3.4% (1999) and 1.1% (2000) sales volume growth. Designed and implemented new Performance Management Process linking pay to performance and helping employees understand their overall contributions to DPSU. New tool created more developmental assignments. added validity to identification of high potential talent and increased IT promotions due to mandatory certifications. Recommended and implemented Climate Survey designed to help identify current level of employee satisfaction. 85% of employees participated in the Survey and attended Survey Feedback sessions. Since initial Survey, initiatives have been implemented to improve fair treatment, trust in senior management and internal communications.

Manager of Human Resources (9/96 3/98)

Recruited to establish new HR Department in response to company acquisition. Developed and directed all HR activities to meet continuing needs of an evolving beverage organization. Functioned as consultant on staffing, policies/procedures, legal compliance, performance management and career development issues. Functioned as coach and problem solver on employee relations, organizational concepts and cultural diversity initiatives. Chief liaison for affirmative action, equal employment and new site relocation transition programs. Reported to Vice President of Human Resources. Key Accomplishments Post Cadbury Schweppes acquisition re-staffed entire Cadbury Beverages/Seven Up Brand Marketing Department with top tier talent. Additionally staffed Sales, Operations, Promotions, Legal, Human Resources and Communications Departments. Developed and activated process to select recruiting agency partners resulting in 35% agency fee reduction. Recommended and integrated competency based selection system to support companys Managing for Value initiative that focuses on managing the business to maximize shareholder value. Integration enhanced recruitment and retention of talent. Led Business Process Review (BPR) sessions with Board of Management members and Senior Leadership Team. Provided coaching on the process, organization redesign and developed selection and termination procedures. The BPR resulted in significant performance improvement and $16 million cost savings.

PEPSICO Human Resources Consultant, Dallas, TX (3/96 8/96)

11/95 8/96

Provided HR generalist services to three Divisions Pizza Hut, PepsiCo Food Systems (PFS) and PepsiCo Restaurants International (PRI). Key Accomplishments Introduced new communication model to business units and departments. Model resulted in improved communications, enhanced employee morale and employee productivity. Developed college relations strategy focused on diversity recruitment. Strategy better leveraged Division resources, enhanced recruitment efforts and reduced costs.

Manager of Staffing for Taco Bell Corp., Irvine, CA (11/95 2/96)

Responsible for the recruitment of Field Market Managers and corporate managerial positions. Key Accomplishments Established staffing initiatives at the store and corporate level. Created an orientation program for headquarters, field management and crew positions. Newly designed orientation reduced turnover by 25% with crew level positions. HR CONTRACT SERVICES, Los Angeles, CA Staffing Consultant FINA OIL & CHEMICAL COMPANY, Dallas, TX Director of Minority Business Development 8/95 10/95 1991 1993 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 1980-1985 Program Director D/FW MINORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL 1985-1990 Deputy Executive Director (1988-1990) Associate Director (1985-1988)

FRITO-LAY, INC., Plano, TX 1990 1991 Manager of Minority Business Development (1991) Associate Manager, Minority Business Development (1990)

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal and Public Communications from North Texas State University, Denton, TX

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*Relocated to Atlanta, GA due to career development opportunity for spouse and the opportunity to launch HR practice. Recruited by former client NDCHealth, Inc. to help position and prepare company for sale transaction. NDCHealth, Inc. acquisition finalized.

2005

2006 2006 - 2007

Parent suffers illness requiring 24 hour care. As the only child, took time to care for parent. * No longer subject to spousal career considerations

Professional Affiliations Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR)