Expert Details
Wages and Hours, Compensation, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, FEHA, and EEOC
ID: 729206
California, USA
Before founding RTR Consulting the Human Resources Experts, Expert served as the Vice President Human Resources for First Look Studios and Ventura Distribution, he also lead the Human Resources function for Cerwin Vega. He also led Human Resources for the Western Region for Freddie Mac, as well as a division of Monogram Industries. In addition to his Human Resources leadership role in industry, he has a unique
combination of operations and human resources experience. He spent 17 years leading human resources in both union and non-union environments. He has Human Resources experience a variety of industries, including entertainment, manufacturing, hi-tech manufacturing, professional services, and financial services, as well as consulting with non-profits, higher education and civil engineering.
Expert has expertise in all functional areas of HR. He has a track record of developing solid HR infrastructures which attract and retain top talent and performance systems which align employee performance with company objectives.
Expert holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of California at Los Angeles and a Professional Designation in Human Resources from the University of California at Los Angeles.
Develops the Human Resources systems of a fast growing Entertainment Company. Help the Company double in size in less than 6 months.Develop the Human Resources systems for a fast growing Security company. Write Handbook and developed the compensation system. Set up Compensation Committee. Developed company responses to claims of violation of wage and hour law.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1980 | Degree: BA | Subject: Political Science | Institution: UCLA |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2009 to 2010 | Employer: RTR Consulting, Inc. | Title: CEO | Department: Consulting |
Responsibilities:Provides outsourced Human Resources expertise to start-ups and small companies. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2008 | Employer: Employers Group | Title: Director Consulting | Department: Consulting |
Responsibilities:Develop a consulting practice for Employers Group. In addition he managed the Human Resources Consultants. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2007 | Employer: First Look Studios | Title: Vice President Human Resources | Department: Human Resources |
Responsibilities:Responsible for designing, developing and implementing the strategic human capital plans necessary to support and meet First Look’s fast growth as a full service entertainment company. Design programs that enable the company to attract and retain employees. Managed a budget in excess of $1 million and a staff of 3 employees.Developed and led programs to communicate the company vision, direction, and to encourage employees to function as a team. Led a comprehensive restructuring initiative that resulting in $4 million in annual cost savings. Developed and implemented policy for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. Reduced manpower by 20% with zero litigation. Reduced company’s exposure to litigation by designing, and implementing employee relations training programs. Developed benefit plans without increase in cost that improved utilization of plans and employee satisfaction. Designed and managed the first workforce plan to meet the company’s growth of 25%. Managed the workforce plan to save $850k. Reduced workers compensation cost by 30% within one year. Develop a total compensation program to achieve our talent management and retention goals. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 2002 | Employer: Cerwin Vega | Title: Director Human Resources | Department: Human Resources |
Responsibilities:Reported to the President of Cerwin Vega. Responsible for designing, developing and implementing the strategic HR plans necessary to support the strategic growth, of the company. Managed a budget of $2 million and a staff of 3 employees. Transformed the HR function from a necessary evil to a business partner. Made significant improvements in Organizational Development, Employment, Employee Relations, Compensation, and Training.Implemented the first program of its kind involving EDD to prevent the laying off 30% of the skilled workforce. Retained critical skills in production to keep the business running during a downturn. Saved the company 50% of its training cost while increasing critical skills of the workforce by training all employees in MRP and production employees in SPC and quality. Set up Steering Committee to create mission and values of the organization. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1993 to 1995 | Employer: Richard Rossignol | Title: Consultant | Department: Consulting |
Responsibilities:Consulted on all aspects of human resources to clients such as: Walt Disney Feature Animation Company, CALTECH University, Special Devices Inc., Frontier Systems Inc. Reviewed and updated policy and procedure manuals and handbooks. Provided technical expertise on employee relations and employment issues including compliance with state and federal labor laws. Conducted investigations.Used his technical skills to recruit employees in different industries: Walt Disney, CALTECH and Special Devices. Drafted responses for DOL, DFEH, and EEOC. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1991 to 1993 | Employer: FreddieMac | Title: Regional Human Resources Manager | Department: Human Resources |
Responsibilities:Managed the Human Resources function in the Western Region. Generalist duties included Employment, Employee Relations, and Benefits. Directed a staff of 3 employees and managed the employment budget for the Western Region.Transformed the Human Resources function into a solid business partner within Western Region. Successfully downsized and out-placed the Western Region with no litigation and preserved the morale of the survivors. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1986 to 1991 | Employer: Edwards Group | Title: Director Human Resources | Department: Human Resources |
Responsibilities:Reported to the President. Designed, developed and implemented strategic plans to manage the Human Resource Function in three manufacturing plants. Conducted due diligence for the acquisition of a division of Lockheed.Key member of the merger and acquisition team. Conducted the due diligence of the Human Resource programs. Reduced grievances by 80% and won all grievances during employment with Edwards. Reduced training cost by 50% TQM by partnering with EPT. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1980 to 1987 | Employer: Ball Corporation | Title: Assistant Quality Control Manager | Department: Quality |
Responsibilities:Oversaw five production lines and four shift supervisors. Duties included setting quality standards, line set up, manpower planning, and monitoring the quality of packaged goods. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Senior Human Resource Form, UCLA Alumni |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Certificate in Human Resources UCLA |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Developed response to the Department of Labor, and the Fair Employment and Housing. Never lost a claim. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Developed training for Wage and Hour Exempt/Non-Exempt. Developed training for I-9's. Develop Sexual Harassment training. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| He has conducted many RFP's for 401K, Benefits, HRIS, and compensation plans. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| He has broad experience in many different industries. He has in depth knowledge in developing Human Resources programs that attract and retain employees. |
Fields of Expertise
executive recruiting, hiring, human resource development, human resources, human resources policy, incentive compensation plan, interview, performance management, procedure, sexual harassment, human resource support, workplace safety and security, employee benefit, organizational development, organizational behavior, human efficiency, enterprise resource planning software