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Joanne P.

Peake
16 Marker Drive
Wilmington, DE 19810
302-475-6269 / H.
562-243-1827 / M.
jp15bf1b8@westpost.net
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Human Resources professional with extensive generalist experience executing HR s
trategies with a practical understanding of business needs. Has served as a lea
d resource for strategic business initiatives, talent development, HCM analytics
, best practices performance measurement, government relations and communication
s. Strong strategic planning and people management skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Director, Human Resources (Corporate Officer) January 2006 to Present
The Leavitt Group, Cedar City, Utah (working remotely)
Overall responsibility for organizational Human Resources for the 12th largest
insurance brokerage company in the U.S. With 110 offices in 14 states.
Develop and execute strategies for managing organizational change that balances
the expectations and needs for the company, employees and shareholders.
Participate in strategic decision making and due diligence activities related t
o organizational structure and design.
Provide proactive HR support and guidance to the multi-state agency business ma
nagers and partners.
Instrumental in driving HR services while managing cost and influencing the cen
tralized specialty functions (staffing, compensation, benefits, training).
Developed and implemented workforce re-engineering programs using SWOT analysis
.
Benefits team corporate leader for $9M self-funded health plan.
Served as a senior adviser, counsel and confidant to the organizational leaders
hip team.
Vice President, Human Resources June 2001 to December 2005
LBS Financial Credit Union, Long Beach, CA
Responsible for company Human Resources and Training functions for a $1B asset
Credit Union.
Developed strong, effective and respected Human Resources organization to suppo
rt the growth of the CU business.
Provided proactive HR support and guidance to the branch offices, corporate man
agement and Board of Directors.
Developed and interpreted key HR metrics for branch management and Board of Dir
ectors.
Introduced and implemented cost savings measures by offering cash in lieu of be
nefits which resulted in CU savings of $100,000 in benefit costs. Reduced proje
cted premium increase of 19% to 7.8% while improving the employee benefit packag
e by adding two new employer paid benefits.
Utilized background in labor law, workers compensation and other regulatory iss
ues including ADA, EEO, FMLA and Fair Labor Standards.
Improved employee satisfaction by implementing innovative programs, thus reduci
ng employee turnover.
Director, Human Resources August 2000 to June 2001
Nissi Media, Inc., Software Solutions Provider, Torrance, CA
Coordinated global recruiting efforts for high growth, culturally diverse start
-up organization.
Ensured compliance of all matters relating to federal, state employment regulat
ions including
Visa, H-1B, I-140 and Green Card status.
Provided strategic guidelines and implemented practices for compensation, benef
it and stock option plans.
Advise to start-up Venture Capital management.
District Manager November 1998 to August 2000
R.D. Raab & Company, West Chester, PA
Opened first high tech recruiting / staffing district office on the West Coast.
Responsible for service delivery, profitability and development of resources.
Chairperson for the company Leadership Team. This team consisted of selected e
mployees who exhibited outstanding performance and were out-of-the-box thinkers.
The group was chartered to address the issues and challenges that a rapidly gr
owing organization faces in
current and future growth stages.
Vice President, Human Resources March 1988 to November 1998
Tidelands Oil Production Company, Long Beach, CA
Enhanced organizational effectiveness by analyzing and identifying current impa
cting circumstances; recommended new organizational circumstances.
Led the planning, development and implementation of the company talent manageme
nt process. Ensured that the company had the talent and commitment necessary to
scale effectively during a significant growth cycle.
Represented management in all labor relations issues including the administrati
on of grievance procedures, plus the interpretation, negotiation and administrat
ion of collective bargaining agreements.
Effectively resolved grievances and subsequently reduced them by 90%.
Successfully negotiated three labor contracts.
Helped reduce work related accidents by 80%.
Communicated with and maintained relationships with the CITY officials regardin
g business and community affairs. Active in community organizations.
EDUCATION:
UCLA Los Angeles, CA
Human Resource Management Professional Designation
Neumann University Aston, PA
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
AFFILIATIONS:
Past and Present
Society of Human Resources Member
International Foundation of Employee Benefits Member
C-U First, Ltd. Captive Workers Compensation Program Board of Directors, Treas
urer
Family Service of Long Beach Board of Directors Treasurer
Junior Achievement Consultants
Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors, Vice President Administration
Humanic Design Systems User Group National President 3 years
American Cancer Society Volunteer
AWARDS and RECOGNITION:
2002 HRD Network HR Professional of the Year - selected from the top 25 largest
credit unions in the State of California.
2008 Invited by the Society of HR Management and participated in the HR Execu
tive Delegation to Beijing and Shanghai, China.

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