Charlie R.

Perry
bruner@wildblue.net, (951) 326-4028
www.linkedin.com/pub/charlie-perry/36/64a/b7a

SUMMARY
Director of Human Resources / Vice President HR / Senior Human Resources Manager
exceptional communicator /employee relations expertise / labor relations expertise / union contract negotiator
Innovative, seasoned senior-level human resources professional with an MBA and more than a 20 year record of
achievement. Most recently worked as Director of Human Resources for NYSE-listed public company. Previously,
worked as Vice President of Human Resources for a highly-unionized manufacturer. Additional background in both
the public and private sector having interfaced with the Longshoremans Union as well as expertise with Riverside
County Court Systems as Director of HR. Numerous HR-related Certifications add depth.

Skilled in investigating employee complaints submitted to OFCCP & DFEH

Experienced making presentations to the Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team, Employees
Highly knowledgeable about labor negotiations, handling grievances, arbitration
Expert in management of Workers Compensation; negotiating labor contracts
Able to see the Big Picture of how the HR function is critical to achieving organizational objectives
Strong in providing guidance and recommendations on regulatory compliance; state, federal local laws
Capable of developing performance appraisal systems to identify individual performance issues
Proficient with employee dispute resolution, harassment & discrimination complaints

Human Resources Strategy

Recruitment & Retention
Performance Assessment
Policies & Procedures

CORE COMPETENCIES
Union / Labor Contract Negotiations
Pension Plans / Benefits Administration
Termination Efficiency Improvements
Arbitration / Grievances

Workers Compensation / Safety

Training & Development
Interviewing / Hiring / Training
Employee Relations

EXPERIENCE
American Vanguard (AMVAC Chemical), Newport Beach, CA
(NYSE: AVD)
2011-2014
AMVAC is present in more than 40 countries across five continents offering solutions for insect, disease and weed
control as well as the regulation of plant growth to maximize productivity of agricultural crops, forestries,
ornamentals and garden environments. Global sales of $400-Million.
Director of Human Resources
Reported to the Chief Administrative Officer, Corporate Counsel, and the CEO. Responsible for developing
strategic human resources functions for an organization with a minimal HR department. Duties included: Employee
relations, overseeing the administration of the stock program, 401k, workers compensation, healthcare, and salary
administration program. Supervised staff of 6. Position involved extensive travel.
Major Challenge: Set up a formal Human Resources Department where only minimal HR functions had previously
been performed.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Worked as a member of the Executive Team. Managed manufacturing-plant HR Managers; Result:
Professionalized and streamlined the HR function throughout the company.
Developed a new self-insured health care program during a period of uncertainty; Result: Significantly
reduced health care expenditures, yet maintained employee benefit levels.
Orchestrated the companys first official Performance Assessment program; Result: Installed
Halogens dynamic performance appraisal software company-wide to professionalize the process.
Upon arrival, noted that the Workers Compensation / Safety program was mismanaged;
Result #1: Aggressive claims management reduced workers compensation costs, and
Result #2: Improved safety programs; reduced workers compensation claims 20%.
Managed employee growth at the DuPont/AMVAC facility; Result: Increased employee numbers from 20
employees to over 400; maintained a non-union environment despite strong unionization efforts.
Identified talent, coached, and recommended the promotion of a payroll clerk into a human resources
management position; Result: She became HR Manager at the Axis, Alabama manufacturing facility.
Set up HR departments at various manufacturing facilities including: Los Angeles and Marsing, Idaho.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

Provided counsel to management related to all employee relations matters
Oversaw administration of the 401k program
Supervised disciplinary process; terminations, downsizings, reductions-in-force
Counseled on all regulatory compliance, state/federal law, HR contractual agreements
Evaluated all benefit programs for effectiveness, compliance and competitiveness for recruiting
Developed credibility with employees as a trusted source to handle complaints or employee concerns
Wrote and delivered presentations to staff regarding HR policies and practices
TAMCO Steel Corporation, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
2004-2011
Joint venture between Amron Steel, Tokyo Steel and Mitsubishi Steel. Manufacturing facility made steel mini mill
rebar and other steel products. 500 employees. $400-Million revenues.
Vice President Human Resources, 2005-2011
Director Human Resources, 2004-2005
Reported to the CEO. Responsible for directing all human resources administration for the corporation, including
pension plan, 401k, salary, recruitment, workers compensation, safety and security. Supervised 8 employees.
Negotiated successfully with 3 unions. Communicated effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Implemented policies and procedures. Conducted arbitrations and resolved grievances. Liaised with local, state and
federal regulatory agencies to ensure the highest level of compliance.
Improved the Safety Program employee and management involvement; Result: Reduced the number of
safety accidents saving the company thousands of dollars while simultaneously reducing employee injuries.
Initiated a substance abuse program where none had previously existed; Result: Successfully identified
employees who were impaired. Terminated some, sent others to Rehab and returned them to work.
Installed and improved company-wide training programs; Result: Increased level of performance;
improved quality; reduced turnover.
As Chief Company Spokesperson, negotiated with United Steelworkers / Teamsters Union for a 3-year
contract renewal; Result: Negotiated a contract that contained cost savings and language issues.
Presented, as Labor Relations Advocate on behalf of TAMCO, and handled arbitration grievances with
unions; Result: Selected a panel for the arbitration process, and arrived at a binding decision.
Handled grievances between the union workers and the company as the first step in resolution; Result:
Resolved 90% at the grievance-level, without having to move to arbitration.
COSCO Agencies, Inc., Long Beach, CA
2003-2004
Leading international cargo shipping organization owned and operated by the Chinese government. Revenues in
the billions, with over 200 employees at the Long Beach Terminals. Headquartered in Beijing. Owns more than
550 vessels. 300 subsidiaries locally and abroad. Provides services in freight forwarding, ship building, ship
repair, terminal operations, container manufacturing, trade financing, real estate and information technology. 100k
global workers.
Director Human Resources
Reported to the CEO North America. Responsible for HR and employee relations functions including: recruitment,
hiring, salary administration, terminations, performance evaluations, pension plan administration, labor contract
negotiation, grievances, arbitration, succession planning, safety and workers compensation, as well as compliance
with local, state and federal laws.
Successfully negotiated labor agreements against the Longshoremans Union; Result: Improved culture
between management and labor represented employees.
Union President flexed muscles and turned around an incoming ship in retaliation against management;
Result: Flew in a helicopter to the ship; returned ship to port; resolved a very sticky problem.
California Superior Court, County of Riverside, Riverside, CA
2000-2003
Court serves over 2-Million residents with 3,000 employees in 15 court locations.
Director Human Resources
Reported to the Court Executive Officer. Responsible for managing the human resources department. Supervised
management level staff throughout a large geographic region. Developed and implemented HR policies. Advocated
for the Superior Court. Trained and mentored teams. Negotiated with unions. Ensured compliance with legislative
changes.
Chief Negotiator, First Chair of the Negotiation Team, for public employees unions; Result: Successfully
negotiated collective bargaining agreements with 2 unions.

Maximized efficiency and effectiveness through highly skilled negotiations, collaborations and
communications; Result: Enhanced positive communications throughout the entire organization.
Dealt with a Judge who ordered a clerk handcuffed when she returned late from lunch; Result:
Orchestrated the creation of an Ethics Committee; Judge retired gracefully; lawsuit successfully avoided.

Mead Corporation, Office Supplies Division, Garden Grove, CA

1985-2000
Division of a leading paper manufacturer with 500 employees at this location, and more than 10K company-wide.
Position also included 2 manufacturing plants in other states.
Regional Human Resources / Labor Relations Manager
Responsible for managing 2 HR Managers at 2 manufacturing plants, as well as the local facility in Garden Grove.
Managed, coordinated and facilitated the planning, development and implementation of human resources activities
designed to improve organizational effectiveness, produce a favorable work climate, to improve cost effectiveness
and foster management Best Practices through employee involvement.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Improved the Safety Program / installed pro-active procedures; Result: Reduced lost-time work day
incident rate (L.W.D.I.R.).
Initiated strong Assertive Management policies and procedures; Result: Got an effective handle on
Workers Compensation expenditures which had been spiraling out-of-control.
Empowered employees to make decisions regarding quality; even to stop the production line if necessary;
Result: Improved quality of products through active employee involvement programs.
Implemented a Dock-Lock System for employees unloading18-Wheel Trailers after accident left an
employee with both legs crushed; Result: New Safety Features enhanced the Safety Program.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
Represented the Company with all public agencies when concerns arose
Provided complete and accurate documentation of all personnel actions subject to compliance with federal,
state and local DEFH Commission, OFCCP, State Department of Labor Relations
Additional experience: Director of Human Resources for 4 years for K-12 Rialto School District. 8 years in
Employee Administration at Kaiser Steel Manufacturing Company.
EDUCATION
MBA - Master of Business Administration, California State University, San Bernardino, CA
Bachelor of Arts, California Baptist University, Riverside, CA
Political Science & Public Administration Major
CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA Safety Certification
Workers Compensation
Human Resources Salary Compensation
Labor Relations
Certified Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association
Teaching / Instructor Credentials
TRAINING
Behavior-Based Interviewing Techniques
Sexual Harassment Training for employees and supervisors
AFFILIATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS
Society of Human Resource Management
Professionals in Human Resources Association
American Arbitration Association
Steel Manufacturers Association
SOFTWARE
Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Benetrac - ADP