TIM CAHAL, SPHR 321 Lake Meadow Court, Martinez, CA 94553 /T: 925-286-5603/E-mail: tcdc4386@gmai l.com www.linkedin.

com/in/timcahal SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Human Resources Director Results-oriented Human Resources Executive and effective business partner with a demonstrated ability to build a top-performing Human Resources department that delivers productivity and profitability. Employee Relations - Developed and implemented workplace relationship strategies , programs, and policies that resolved employee relations issues in a collaborat ive team environment. Consistently negotiated complex employee relations situat ions to successful outcomes. Compensation & Benefits Design - Implemented a new company-wide total rewards co mpensation program. Established a company benefits philosophy and strategy that resulted in savings of over a $1 million. Strategic Planning & Execution - Planned and executed HR programs to strategical ly fulfill on organization's vision and mission. Effective project management a nd leadership skills with a proven ability to implement enterprise wide initiati ves. Implemented corporate communication strategies. Performance Management - Designed and implemented a company-wide performance app raisal system. Provided performance management counseling to executives and mana gers in the successful management of their operations. Development & Training - Designed and lead company-wide training programs: Super visory Training Program, "Management 101", Sexual Harassment Prevention Training , Performance Evaluators Training and Interview Selection Training Program. Organizational Development - Created global programs that enhanced Landmark Educ ations ethos and business operations. Acted an agent of change to transform a business unit's culture. Implemented human resource programs that develop and m aintain Landmark's values and beliefs. Talent Acquisition & Retention - Created company-wide talent acquisition strateg ies to ensure that staffing is aligned and managed to achieve the division and c ompany objectives. Leadership Skills - Skilled Human Resources tactician. Coached and counseled ex ecutives and managers in the successful management of their operations. Ability to skillfully communicate Human Resources concepts and ideas. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE LANDMARK EDUCATION, SAN FRANCISCO, CA A privately held for profit $80 million global training and development organiza tion with 54 locations in 13 countries with 450 employees and 10,000 volunteers whose clients include Apple, Reebok, Johnson & Johnson and Walgreens. Director of Human Resources November 2004 to Present

Direct oversight of HR strategic planning and execution, workforce planning, rec ruitment, organizational development, employee relations, compensation and benef its, training and development, payroll, HRIS, facilities and performance managem ent. Direct employee arbitrations, disciplinary actions, and support strategic, and policy development initiatives. Ensure compliance with federal, state and l ocal employment regulations and laws in the United States and internationally. * Coached leaders on effective team building and performance management. * Branded Human Resources programs to increase participation and understanding o f the 401k, ESOP, Pay for Performance compensation and Performance Appraisal sys tems. * Mitigated $100,000s in potential liability through investigation and resolutio n of sexual harassment complaints, ensuring all documentation and subsequent act ions were indisputable and in compliance with HR policies and procedures. * Reduced payroll by $750,000 by analyzing hiring patterns and working with the VP of Operations to restructure the hiring process for temporary employees. * Sourced executive and management candidates, saving $100,000s in placement fee s. * Reduced employee headcount by 6 % with no pending litigation after researching and complying with local and international employment laws and creating clear t ermination plans. * Managed cross functional teams to implement new workforce regulations in Austr alia. Human Resources Manager September 1994 to October 2004 * Built a professional Human Resources department by using Human Resources best practices and establishing new processes, systems and practices that served our customers. * Implemented a new HRIS system and created for the first time executive and man agement reports. * Implemented disciplinary processes and procedures across the organization resu lting in a reduction in potential claims. * Created Human Resources metrics - cost per hire, turnover, headcount, and comp ensation ratio. * Partnered with the India management team to create a total rewards compensatio n program to attract and retain high quality staff, resulting in the lowest turn over and highest retention in the company. * Established a company benefits philosophy and strategy that resulted in saving s of over $1 million. * Managed 3 separate DOL investigations to successful completion. * Opened offices, established compensation and benefits programs and Human Resou rces best business practices in the Netherlands, Denmark, China, Hong Kong, Japa n and Singapore. Assured compliance with local labor laws. SHARP HEALTHCARE, SAN DIEGO, July 1993 to August 1994 A $1.5 billion Healthcare provider in San Diego with over 9,500 employees with 7 hospitals. Senior Benefits Specialist * Managed FSA, COBRA and retirement benefit plans and all government reporting r equirements in support of the company's strategic goals, objectives and values. Senior Workforce Planning Specialist * Identified workforce requirements with senior management for the Marketing, Ac counting, Operations, Information Technology and Nursing divisions and developed and evaluated sourcing, recruitment and hiring strategies to achieve divisional and corporate goals.

* Led the development and enhancement of the company's recruitment systems. * Designed and implemented strategic recruitment plans. Managed recruitment sta ff to achieve company objectives. OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE HILLSIDE HOSPITAL, SAN DIEGO, CA A 133-bed hospital with 250 employees. Reported to the CEO and managed the Huma n Resources function. Human Resource Director * Redesigned Sick Leave and Vacation policies saving the hospital $10,000's. * Managed difficult employee relations issues to successful outcomes. GENERAL INSTRUMENT, SAN DIEGO, CA VideoCiper Division, a $200 million manufacturer of satellite encryption and des cramblers for the cable industry with 1,800 employees. Employment Manager * Identified workforce requirements with senior management and developed and eva luated sourcing, recruitment and hiring strategies to achieve corporate goals. CIPHER DATA PRODUCTS, SAN DIEGO A $217 million international computer peripheral manufacturer with 2000 employee s. Staffing Manager * Created a corporate recruitment brand and reduced cost per hire. * Developed, implemented and evaluated sourcing, recruitment and hiring programs . M&M/MARS, HACKETTSTOWN, NJ A $2.6 billion consumer products manufacturer with over 5,000 employees. Corporate Compensation Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Corporate Human Resour ce Supervisor, Corporate Staffing Supervisor, Recruiter and Sales Representative . EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / TRAINING Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Arizona State Univer sity Certification: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certificate in Employee Relations and Law from the Institute for Applied Managem ent and Law, Inc. Training: Professional Interview Training. Effective Managerial Coaching and C ounseling. Managing Organizational Change. Wrongful Termination. Job Analysis, Job Documentation, Job Evaluation and Quantitative Analysis in Compensation. E ffective Interviewing. Total Quality Management. Direct Sourcing Methodology. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

* Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM) * Northern California Human Resource Association (NCHRA)