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| Human Resources - contract, projects, hourly (fremont / union city) |
| Hobbies & Kids : Toys |
| 03/15/06 |
Donald L. Bierman Jr.
SUMMARY
Strong, broad thinking analytical, strategic planning and leadership skills to enhance involvment as a key player in overall business strategy. Advanced organizational development expertise to serve a key role in corporate success. Solid legal experience to keep an organization current and compliant with applicable Federal and State regulations, OSHA, FMLA, Workers Compensation, benefits administration and ERISA. Certified Compensation Professional.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Compensation/Bonus Programs
Benefits Administration
Labor Laws
Conflict Resolutoin
Mediation Training
Workers Compensation Negotiations Development/delivery of corporate training programs
Recruitment/Screening & Hiring
Negotiation
Professional Presentations
Supervision & Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BIERMAN FIRM, Fremont, CA, (1992 present)
Local firm providing legal and consulting services in all areas of Human Resources.
Owner/Consultant
Financial and estate planning guidance to over 300 individuals.
Workers Compensation negotiations for over 50 injurred workers and several employers.
Mediated settlements in over 50 disputes.
Consulted on employment matters with over 30 different employers.
GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY, Walnut Creek, CA (1994 present)
Major university with over 6,000 students, over 700 faculty members.
Adjunct Professor teaching advanced graduate and undergraduate courses both in class and online including:
Compensation and Benefits Administration
Employment Law
Labor Relations
Business Law
Personal financial Planning
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX ONLINE, Phoenix, AZ, (2001 present)
Major university with thousands of students and faculty members.
Adjunct Professor teaching online undergraduate and graduate courses in Business Law and Employment Law.
OHLONE COLLEGE, Fremont, CA (2004 present)
Local community college serving Fremont, CA and neighboring communities.
Adjunct professor teaching Business Law.
SYMANTEC, Cupertino, CA, (1993)
Major computer software company with over 1,000 employees in multiple states.
Contract Compensation Consultant; Acting Manager, Compensation and Benefits.
Managed input to semi-annual salary surveys, implementing process improvements to streamline efficiency.
Analyzed salary offers to over 200 employees.
Recruited and screened candidates for Compensation/Benefits Manager.
Created web based performance measurement system.
Spearheaded enchancements to web based Benefits information system for employee use.
CHIPS AND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., San Jose, CA, (1989 1992)
Major semiconductor manufacturer with 730 employees in the US, Far East and Europe.
Manager, Compensation, Benefits and Staffing.
Managed staff of four in compensation, benefits and staffing.
Managed compensation and benefit programs for 730 employees in 7 different countries.
Managed annual performance measurement program for 730 employees in 7 different countries.
Implemented self-funding for health insurance benefits, saving over $200,000 in annual premiums.
Orchestrated four reductions in force, reducing staff by approximately 50 percent over seventeen months. Implemented process improvements to empathetically reduce staff.
BANK OF THE WEST, San Jose, CA (1979 1989)
Major California bank with $1.2 billion assets and over 1,200 employees.
Assistant Vice President/Manager, Compensation and Benefits.
Started as a Bank Management Trainee in 1979 followed by progressive advancement in the Human Resources Department.
Managed staff of seven employees responsible for employee records, benefits administration, payroll, compensation and benefits for over 1,200 employees.
Managed a defined benefit retirement plan with over 150 retirees and over 200 former participants with vested benefits.
Sprearheaded enchancements to benefits programs to implement a Section 125 plan, elevating employee satisfaction and reducing employer tax liabilities.
Managed semi-annual and annual performance measurement program for over 1,200 employees. Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency.
As a member of a four person team delivered the workforce analysis, jobgroup analysis, eight-factor analysis and related adverse impact studies for three compliance reviews by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
Represented the bank as the Chairman of the California Bankers Association Salary Survey Committee from 1985 to 1989. Published surveys with current salary information to smaller banks throughout California.
MERVYNS, Hayward, CA (1975 1979)
Major regional (now national) retail department store.
Department Manager.
Managed various departments including Womens clothing, Boys, Toys and Shoes.
Supervised staff ranging from 5 to 20 employees providing top notch customer service.
Participated in the opening of three new stores managing various departments.
Opened and managed the first shoe department owned by the company.
As a member of a team created and acted in a training video for use with new employees.
Created and provided customer service and sales training for new employees.
EDUCATION
LL.M. Taxation, 2000,Washington School of Law.
Juris Doctor, 1991 (8th in class), Santa Clara University School of Law, (Book Review Editor, Santa Clara Law Review).
MBA and BS/Accounting, 1979/1975, California State University, Hayward, CA.
PUBLICATIONS
Law Review Comment - "Employment Discrimination Against Overweight Individuals: Should Obesity Be a Protected Classification?" 30 SANTA CLARA L. REV. 951 (1991).
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
American Compensation Association (Certified Professional, CCP).
Formerly with Bay Area Human Resources Executives Forum
(Government Affairs Director-1990).
Formerly with Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the Society for Human
Resource Management (President-1987/1988).
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Appointed by Mayor to City of Fremont Recreation Commission.
Rotary International, Mission San Jose Chapter, Club Secretary.
Member Board of Directors for Highlands Swim Club, Fremont, CA.
Member Board of Directors for Mission San Jose Little League.
Youth sports coach for Little League Baseball and Soccer.
Basketball coach for Chadbourne Elementary School.
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