PATRICIA J.

DOUGLASS
11811 Barletta Place * Moorpark, CA 93021
(mobile) 805.990.7425/(home) 805.222.5826 * pd56e606@westpost.net
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER / DIRECTOR
Combining generalist HR expertise, strategic HR planning, organizational develop
ment skills, and
change management initiatives to build profitable and high-morale workforces
Human resources professional with more than 15 years of experience in recruitmen
t, employee relations, and strategic planning for newspaper, manufacturing, tech
nology, and entertainment companies. Performance-oriented strategist who balance
s business goals with employment law to create environments that help employees
thrive. Influential change agent recognized for ability to deliver organizationa
l change that optimizes workforces. Characterized as an advisor and strategic bu
siness partner.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LA DAILY NEWS - Woodland Hills, CA 10/2007-1/2010
HR Consultant / Manager
Steer day-to-day HR operations to maintain productivity and morale within 600-em
ployee company experiencing job losses. Develop and implement company policies a
nd procedures, forecast workforce needs, and deliver executive-level presentatio
ns. Supervise 4 direct reports: Benefits Administrator, HR Coordinator, HR Assis
tant, and Receptionist. Direct broad range of HR functions including benefits, h
iring, training, and employee relations. Manage vendor relations.
* Succeeded in hiring qualified sales representatives and sustaining the morale
and motivation of new hires and existing employees despite declining outlook for
newspaper industry.
* Partnered with Sr. VP of HR to create and execute staffing and retention strat
egies, and complete special projects required by management.
* Safeguarded company with strong emphasis on documentation and meticulous inves
tigation of employee issues, resulting in reduced exposure to legal costs.
* Strengthened employee skills and knowledge by creating and conducting training
programs for managers, supervisors, and employees.
THE DOUGLASS CONSULTING GROUP, LLC - Moorpark, CA 11/2004-Present
Managing Director / Human Resources Consultant
Launched entrepreneurial venture to provide HR services to small- and mid-sized
clients, including organizational development, talent acquisition, employee rela
tions, and leadership coaching. Created application forms and job descriptions,
and assisted with outplacement.
* Developed and conducted web-based training for variety of topics: AB1825 Sexua
l Harassment Training, Ethics and Code of Conduct, Duty to Prevent Workplace Vio
lence, Interviewing Skills for Supervisors, Cultural Diversity in the Workplace,
and Employee Discipline.
* Protected clients from employee actions by performing HR audits, designing and
rewriting employee handbooks, conducting workplace investigations, ensuring lab
or law compliance, and training supervisors in proper interviewing techniques an
d sexual harassment laws.
* Improved client workforces by instituting effective performance evaluations an
d recommending performance improvement strategies.
* Managed through difficult economic downturn for clients by offering new paymen
t schedules that retained accounts and ensured timely payment.
VOLT CONTRACT POSITIONS - Torrance, CA 4/1997-4/2004
Employment Consultant * Contract Recruiter
Served as lead technical recruiter for American Honda Motor Company's new Projec
t Management Office (PMO). Collaborated with IT and e-Business managers to desig
n change management initiatives. Negotiated contracts and bill rates with vendor
s supplying IT staff and consultants.

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VOLT CONTRACT POSITIONS - American Honda Motor Company (continued)
* Developed PMO recruitment strategy for IT and e-Business professionals on asso
ciate, contract, and consulting basis. Resulted in hiring 800+ contract consulta
nts in 36-month period.
* Selected as member of team charged with designing training program for technic
al and nontechnical Honda Associates.
* Partnered with HR and technical managers on special projects including impleme
ntation of Honda's Telecommuting Plan and Vendor Management solutions.
* Influenced the growth of productive workforce by spearheading employee relatio
ns, conducting manager-level training, and orchestrating participation in techni
cal and diversity job fairs.
MICROPOLIS USA, INC. - Chatsworth, CA 1/1997-4/1997
HR Consultant * Contract Recruiter
Recruited diverse professionals for disk drive manufacturer, including software,
hardware, and firmware engineers, accounting / finance professionals, sales / m
arketing members, and non-exempt personnel.
* Directed recruiting efforts, including job fairs, advertisements, and creation
of company-wide College Relations program.
EARLY HR CAREER & OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HUGHES COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - Long Beach & El Segundo, CA
HR Consultant * Project Lead
Hired 100+ employees within 3.5 months for state-of-the-art broadcast center see
king DirecTV market share growth in Latin America. Worked with ad agency to deve
lop and implement marketing campaigns.
WARNER BROS. STUDIOS - Long Beach & El Segundo, CA
Employment Supervisor (Associate)
Managed in-house pool of 60 temporary employees that eliminated need for externa
l agencies. Worked with union representative to maintain positive labor relation
s and adhere to union policy and contracts.
DISNEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - Burbank, CA
HR Generalist (Contract)
Succeeded in advancing company's diversity goals with recruitment, screening, an
d interviewing of applicants for positions in Accounting/Finance, MIS/IT, and As
set Management.
PARAMOUNT PICTURES - Long Beach & El Segundo, CA
Sr. HR Generalist (Contract)
Strengthened company's business/education partnership program by managing High S
chool Internship Program. Collaborated on design and implementation of training,
succession planning, and diversity programs.
NORTHROP CORP. - Pico Rivera & Palmdale, CA
Organization Development Representative Sr. * Employment Representative Sr.
Defined and implemented Organization Planning Controls, policies, and procedures
. Assisted in plant downsizing.
JAKES SMOKEHOUSE STYLE BBQ SAUCE & SEASONINGS COMPANY - Irvine, CA
Director of Sales & Marketing/Business Development
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
EDUCATION
FIELDING GRADUATE UNIVERSITY - Santa Barbara, CA
(In progress) Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Development Systems (HOD)
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY - Upper Montclair, NJ
M.A. in Student Personnel Services (Counseling)
B.A. in Political Science
LEARNING TREE UNIVERSITY - Thousand Oaks, CA
Certificate in Human Resource Management
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BUSINESS CERTIFICATIONS
The Douglass Consulting Group, LLC is a certified Small Business with the State
of CA #43995 and also with the Metropolitan Water District of So CA #24672
The Douglass Consulting Group, LLC is WMBE certified through the Supplier Cleari
nghouse of the CA Public Utilities Commission under Business Certifications. CHS
Verification Order #: 7FN00041.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA) District 10
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)
Women in Technology International (WITI)
Human Resources Independent Consultants of So CA (HRIC)
Employer Advisory Council of Ventura County
Conejo Leadership Program 2007 - Thousand Oaks Westlake Village Regional Chamber
of Commerce
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office * Resumix