LISA D.

COLLINS
San Jose, California
(408)373-0568
lc54b0ca@westpost.net
General Summary
Human Resources management background with emphasis on business partnership, org
anization development, employee relations, compensation, training and employee c
ommunications. Possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skill
s.
Professional Experience
July 2007 January 2010: Cadence Design Systems San Jose, CA
Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner
Business Partner to Global Customer Support and Marketing. Prior HRBP assignmen
ts include R&D and Infrastructure. Work with line group business partners to cre
ate and drive HR programs that address need of the business. Specific areas of
focus are compensation, organization development, training and employee relation
s. Participation in cross functional task forces that address HR programs and s
ervices. Certified instructor for Cadence Careers.
May 2000 July 2007: Synopsys Mountain View, CA
Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner
Business Partner to Synopsys General Manager Global Implementation Engineering G
roup and Chief Financial Officer. Consult with executives, managers and employe
es on a variety of issues covering all areas of Human Resources management. Hea
vy concentration in organization development, employee relations, group facilita
tion, and compensation. Roll out of corporate programs, participation on cross
functional task forces and special project assignments. Certified instructor f
or Managing Within the Law.
May 1999 May 2000: Philips Electronics, Center for Industrial Technology Sunn
yvale, CA
Human Resources Manager
Manage all aspects of Human Resources for North American regional branch of a Du
tch based organization. Reporting to the general manager, provide full support
in the areas of employment, compensation and benefits, expatriation, relocation,
training and development, organizational development, employee relations and a
variety of non-traditional HR functions.
March 1993 - November 1998: Applied Materials - Santa Clara, CA and Dallas, TX
Human Resources Manager, Dallas, TX and Santa Clara, CA (April 1995 - November 1
998)
Manage Human Resources function in support of TI Account team, including 250 emp
loyees globally. Act as business partner to executive team providing link to Co
rporate HR. Primary focus areas included; organizational development, training
and individual development, employee satisfaction programs, employee communicati
ons, employment and compensation.
Human Resources Generalist, Santa Clara, CA (March 1993 - April 1995)
Business partner to IBSS executive staff. Provide support in various areas of H
uman Resources to all levels of staff (total client base of 300). Special proje
ct work in the areas of employee satisfaction and Spares Quality System (ISO 900
0).
Education
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration - California State University, Los
Angeles