LARRY W.

GREEN
808 Whetstone Court
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Home: 937.592.9983 greenbuckeye@msn.com Cell: 937.243.4044

PROFILE

Results oriented, hands-on Human Resources professional with a track record as an effective
communicator, facilitator of change and expertise required to lead the Human Resources function.
Proven abilities in both non-union and union environments and successful in maintaining union free
environments. Highly skilled in recruitment and retention. Background includes: strong employee
relations experience, performance management, governmental compliance, compensation and benefits
administration, training, organizational development, succession planning and policy and procedure
development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DUREZ CORPORATION, Kenton, OH 3/2007 – 10/2008

Human Resources Manager
Responsibilities for two manufacturing sites engaged in the production of phenolic molding compounds and
resins. Production employees represented by United Auto Workers and United Steelworkers.
* Improved labor relations climate through communication, education and training.
• Developed, assisted in negotiation and implemented plan to restructure Kenton facility through the
offering of Early Retirement Incentives and Buyouts to over half of workforce.
• Devised and implemented plan at Niagara Falls site to strategically align workforce with company goals
and objectives, thereby improving production efficiencies and on time deliveries of products.

GKN SINTER METALS, Gallipolis, OH 6/2006 – 3/2007

Human Resources Manager
Responsibilities for facility of 200 employees involved in the manufacture of precision powered metal
components as Tier I and Tier 2 supplier to the automotive industry. Production employees represented by the
United Auto Workers. Objective was to initiate changes in labor agreement to preserve live of plant.
• Reduced the frequency of grievances through training of supervisors and establishing closer
communications with local union leadership.
• Developed and negotiated contractual changes during the term of agreement that allowed plant to continue
to operate.
• Led team-building efforts of management group to better equip them for the challenges of a business
turnaround.

PHELPS DODGE MINING COMPANY, New Mexico Operations – Hurley, NM 9/2004 – 5/2006
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Responsibilities for two divisions employing 750+ employees involved in open pit copper mining. One
division represented by the United Steelworkers.
• Directed ramp up efforts of both divisions – recruiting and hiring 300+employees in 13 months.
• Conducted extensive supervisory training to improve operational effectiveness.
• Redesigned new employee orientation and new employee evaluation process which improved retention.
• Developed and implemented supervisor in-training program.
• Developed skilled trade’s scholarship program.

GREEN & ASSOCIATES, Versailles, OH 8/2002 – 8/2004

Consultant
* Provided Human Resources expertise for small businesses. Projects included: staffing, retention, union
avoidance, training, organizational development, performance management, compensation, benefits and
development of policies and procedures.
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SPINNAKER COATING, LLC, Troy, OH 8/2001 – 8/2002

Human Resources Manager
Human Resources leader for a small converter of pressure sensitive coated paper. During period of Chapter 11
had responsibility for all human resources functions for 300 employees.
• Maintained effective Human Resources functions throughout period of Chapter 11- Bankruptcy and
into reorganization after bankruptcy.
• Established trust and positive work environment which led to successful decertification of local union.
• Developed organizational structure, staffing requirements and timetable to support the sales and
marketing forecasts of the reorganized company which included a greatly reduced role for Human
Resources .
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MIDMARK CORPORATION Versailles, OH 3/1996 – 11/2000
Manager of Human Resources
Human Resources leader for non-union manufacturer of medical and dental equipment. Responsible for two
locations. Activities included staffing, retention, compensation and benefits administration, employee relations,
safety and workers compensation, EEO/AAP, college and community relations, management and
organizational development, succession planning.
* Led Human Resources department from a traditional transactional department to a highly effective team
adding value as a strategic business partner.
• Integrated two acquisitions into the main stream of organization.
• Instituted succession planning and management development for future growth.
• Developed and implemented organization’s first formal salary administration plan and performance
management system.
• Maintained union-free environment by implementing proactive efforts that developed trust and
confidence.
• Successfully defeated union organizational drive.

LONG-AIRDOX COMPANY, Oak Hill, WV 10/1989 – 3/1996

Human Resources Manager
Human Resources leader for manufacturer of underground coal mining equipment. Responsible for seven
manufacturing plants, two union and five non-union.
• Negotiated two labor agreements without work interruptions and within plan.
• Converted organization from fully insured medical plan to a managed care self-insured plan generating
first year savings of $127,000.
• Reduced Workers Compensation costs by 30% over a three year period through utilization of an
aggressive managed care program, modified duty return to work effort and proactive, and well trained
safety committees.
• Integrated major acquisition that doubled the size of the company.
• Successfully defeated two union organizational drives.
• Successfully managed the entire HR process of a new plant start-up
o Recruited, hired and helped train all employees and management
o Developed and led the HR efforts for an all salaried workforce.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

M.A., Human Resource Management, Almeda University – Boise, ID
B.A., Human Resource Management, Almeda University – Boise, ID
A.A., Management Science, Franklin University –Columbus, OH
SPHR Certification

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS – SHRM and WCOMA