P.K.

Bowman, CEBS
Owings, MD 20736
410-474-5891
peekster.b1@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished Human Resources professional with a proven ability to develop and implement
strategies that support business and financial goals. Strong benefits, mergers and acquisitions
experience. Able to build highly motivated teams and form solid relationships with internal and
external clients.
EXPERIENCE
HR Director, Vocus Inc. (Cision), Beltsville, MD
April 2008 to September 2014

Developed and formalized the multi-unit Human Resources function for a rapid growth
technology organization growing the associate base 290% and the number of reports from
zero to nine
Planned, designed and executed Human Resources services and programs that were aligned
with business strategies
Directed all areas supporting the employment lifecycle including workforce planning, talent
acquisition and retention, performance management, employee relations, HRIS and
compensation
Remodeled overall benefit package including introducing self-funded medical plans, to take
advantage of employee demographics and plan designs to provide significant savings to the
company while also providing employees a highly competitive benefits plan
Provided leadership role in the integration of five acquisitions
Established three international locations creating policies, benefits and procedures adhering to
local customs and laws yet preserving company culture

Benefits/Compensation Manager, Radio One, Inc., Lanham, MD

April 2007 to April 2008
Developed benefit and compensation management function to support organizational goals
including the development of policies, procedures and management practices
Managed the administration of benefit and compensation function
Development and negotiation of new benefit plan design and cost with vendors
Developed formal compensation program to address salary structures, marketing pricing,
incentives, bonus and total rewards
Revising performance management program to align the organization, team and individual
effort to the achievement of business goals
Benefits/Compensation Consultant, UNIFI Companies, Bethesda, MD
September 2001 to June 2006

Managed benefits function for 3,000 plus associates and retirees including health, welfare,
qualified and non-qualified retirement plans

Developed, recommended and implemented benefit plan changes to support the company's
overall goals, business strategy and competitive climate
Analyzed and reported claims and expenses
Job evaluation and classification
Oversaw salary administration including benchmarking, market pricing and performance
evaluations
Managed vendor relationships
Designed communication and enrollment strategies including implementation of online
enrollment program

Employee Benefits Analyst, Marsh USA (Mercer), Washington, DC

Novemberer 1997 to September 2001

Worked on site with clients to develop HR processes and procedures to benefits and other
Human Resources functions, as needed, including functioning as an interim Benefits Director
Worked in conjunction with clients to develop a corporate benefits strategy
Evaluated existing programs and designed new benefit programs for clients
Marketed plans and analyzed vendor proposals including negotiating financials and plan
designs with vendors and implementing any vendor plan design changes
Advised clients on legislative compliance
Developed and managed formal intern program for department

Human Resources Manager, Bikes USA, Alexandria, VA

October 1996 to November 1997

Created Human Resources department and managed all Human Resources functions for a
250 employee organization including benefits and payroll administration
Developed department policies, procedures and best practices
Developed and implemented management training program for store management teams
focusing on recruiting, interviewing, performance
Revised Manager In Training program to include detailed Individual Development Plans

Merchandise Manager, Best Buy, Inc., Rockville, MD

August 1994 to October 1996

Hired, trained, supervise and managed performance of up to 130 associates

Managed staff to meet budgets in sales goals
Ensured proper merchandising standards in departments and store
Developed and implemented continued education training sessions for department supervisors
in the district

EDUCATION
College of Business and Management
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
B.S., Marketing, Concentration in Economics
CERTIFICATION
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)