CECIL J.
PERKINS
Phone: (210) 380-1919
San Antonio, Texas
Email: [email protected]
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR | VICE PRESIDENT
EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE:
Employee Relations
Leadership Coaching
Employee Engagement
Training and Development
Organizational Development
Talent Acquisition
Start-Up Organizations
Community Relations
Business Leadership
Performance Management
Change Management
Mergers and Acquisitions
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
CP Consulting
Human Resources and Business Consultant
2015 - Present
Provides human resources and business consulting to local business owners ranging from 10-500
employees on organizational development, brand awareness, and client and talent acquisition.
Advises business owners on cost-effective methods to market their business online, customer
relations, employee training, and recruitment.
Develops website properties using content management systems and social media platforms to
increase brand awareness.
Consults on search engine optimization strategies to improve the consumers internet search
experience and increase website visitor traffic.
Kohls Department Stores
Senior Human Ressources Manager
2012 - 2015
Managed HR business partner initiatives with leadership oversight of the Employee Assistance Program and
Wellness Center in support of a 1,300 employee Customer Service, Sales, and Operations Center.
Achieved the companys best engagement scores (2 out of 3 years) by leading weekly senior leadership
engagement meetings, providing high HR visibility to clients, and promoting on-going client
partnerships.
Reduced temporary staff turnover by 32% by analyzing past employee survey data, developing action
plans with business unit leaders, and coaching leaders on retention execution strategies.
Co-designed a career-path model and redefined job descriptions and job titles as part of a multi-site
initiative, resulting in improved definition on career progression for a division of 2,800 employees.
Organized, planned and developed on-boarding strategy to assimilate 700 new employees over a 6month period; representing 116% in employee population growth.
Winborne Refrigeration
Human Ressources Manager
2010 - 2011
Managed Human Resources, Safety, and Finance departments for a commercial refrigeration and
construction company.
Redesigned the companys benefits program following a 20% vendor premium increase. The redesign
resulted in a minimal cost increase to employees and employer, and a 15% increase in employee
benefits participation.
CECIL J. PERKINS
Developed job descriptions, compensation ranges, and career development roadmap for operations'
employees. Identified training gaps, recommended training, and coached management on the creation
and delivery of individual development plans.
Analyzed and restructured vendor service agreements, introduced new suppliers, and negotiated new
terms; resulting in a 50% cost reduction in facilities cost and 31% reduction in communications cost.
H-Capital Management
Human Ressources Consultant
2008 - 2010
Consulted with human resources and non-profit organizations on needs analysis, human resource
strategies, organizational development, market trends, and employee training and development.
Designed and facilitated 30 career development programs on emerging job market trends and the use
of social media in the job search process. Mentored over 70 job seekers in career transition.
Developed employment procedures, compliance program, employee handbook, career progression
model, and an employee on-boarding program for a client with 200 employees in seven countries.
Created web-based systems and instructional videos to facilitate the on-boarding process and to
introduce automation as part of the learning and development process.
Deep Marine Technology
Human Ressources Director
2007 - 2008
Corporate Human Resources Director for an Oil and Gas Services company with 230 on and off-shore
employees, specializing in subsea services.
Redesigned the companys benefits plan using business financials, workforce demographics, market
trends, and employee survey data.
Revamped pre-employment and unemployment claims procedures, resulting in a 50% reduction in
payment of inappropriate claims and over 30% reduction in pre-employment costs.
Shell Oil (Formerly Pennzoil Products Company and Pennzoil-Quaker State Company)
Senior Human Ressources Manager
1998 - 2006
Provided human resources leadership support to US and International Sales and Marketing clients, and USbased Manufacturing, Finance, Information Technology, Corporate, and Customer Service clients.
Established HR department in Puerto Rico within 60-days on idea conception. Staffed the
department, developed benefits and legal partnerships, and wrote employment policies and contracts.
Led leadership selection, performance management, talent management, and employee assimilation
projects for a company merger involving the Consumer Automotive Division and 1,200 employees.
Conceptualized and implemented a recruiting strategy for the integration of Pennzoil and Quaker
State companies. The strategy created synergies in excess of $1.3 million by reducing third-party
staffing services.
Provided business coordination and continuity of international HR services through five country
human managers in support of 500 employees.
EDUCATION:
M.S., Human Resource Management - Chapman University - Orange, California
B.S., Industrial Technology - Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, Illinois
