Edward K.

Barrett
420 Cimarron Drive, Hiawatha, IA 52233 a (319) 573-9931
ebea3492@westpost.net
Career Summary
Analytical, results-driven business leader with a proven track record of improvi
ng company operations and meeting emerging challenges through innovative technol
ogy and process solutions that create lasting organizational change. Transforme
d underperforming human resources function into an award winning, effective depa
rtment. Created efficient marketing technology solutions. Led Mergers & Acquis
ition activities.
Professional Accomplishments
Human Capital Management
a Responsible for design and implementation of award-winning HR programs that re
duced voluntary turnover from 18% to 3%, while significantly increasing employee
engagement and improving firm-wide financial performance. Firm was awarded the
2010 national Professional Development Award from the National Society of Profe
ssional Engineers for its highly-effective employee programs.
a Designed and implemented succession and talent management programs. Navigated
transition of 24-year President/CEO with no resultant management talent loss.
Reduced turnover of high-potential and key employees from 14% to less than 5% an
nually.
* Established Green University, an industry-recognized career development progra
m offering technical, project management and leadership training. Implemented me
ntoring and business development/sales programs.
Mergers & Acquisitions
a Implementation program manager for the 2009 acquisition of SEC Group, Inc., wh
ich increased overall revenue by 40% to nearly $50 million. Integration was com
pleted with 100% realization of planned synergy/financial benefits and less than
2% voluntary turnover in the subsequent 12 months.
a Active due diligence team member for multiple acquisition targets.
a Responsible for culture integration and financial integration of benefits, 401
(k) and other employee programs.
Marketing
a Director of Marketing: Responsible for management of marketing and proposal d
evelopment organization during a record sales period in which contract revenue i
ncreased nearly 30%.
a Designed and implemented firmas first automated proposal management system, le
ading to significant improvements in both proposal development efficiency and qu
ality.
Financial/Operations
a Led a cross-functional team responsible for the execution of a major facility
consolidation process involving more than 2,800 employees and 12 facilities acro
ss the firmas multi-state footprint.
a Designed and modeled financial impacts of $50 million sales compensation/incen
tive program for 11,000 employee telecommunications firm.
a Implemented multiple technology platforms such as:
o Automated Proposal Management (significantly reducing cycle times and improvin
g retention/accuracy of project case study materials)
o Learning Management System
o Employee Self Service
o Online, custom-developed goal-setting and performance management systems.
a Implemented performance management processes linking reward systems directly t
o achievement of goals. Significantly improved line of sight to corporate goals
and drove individual accountability for results.
Employment History
December 2002 a" Present Director of Human Resources HR Green, Cedar Rapids, IA
2008 a" 2009 Director of Marketing (Concurrent Position)
1997 a" 2002 Senior Manager a" Compensation
McLeodUSA, Cedar Rapids, IA
1996 a" 1997 Manager a" IT Staffing APAC Teleservices, Cedar Rapids, IA
1989 a" 1996 Technical Recruiter/Staffing Manager Various Employers
Education
December 1989 BA a" Journalism
Coursework a" Masters in Business Administration Iowa State University, Ames, IA
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Awards/Affiliations
a Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
a Speaker a" NSPE CFO Conference 2008 aAligning Pay & Performance Systemsa
a Cabinet Member/Impact Committee Co Chair a" United Way of East Central Iowa
a National Society of Professional Engineers - 2010 National Professional Develo
pment Award.
a Professional Services Management Association - Human Resources Achievement Awa
rds
o First Place (Competency Based Selection) a" 2005
o Second Place (Performance Management Systems) a" 2006