Simi Valley, California (805) 285-1412
Kevin@KevinPanet.com www.linkedin.com/in/kevinpanet
SUMMARY: Over 20 years of Human Resources experience and expertise, leveraging technology, providing timely results, while staying within budgets, and delivering measurable bottom-line results.
OBJECTIVE: To work with a world-class Human Resources team, highly valued and respected by both management and employees, where I can help set up the organization and its people for success.
EDUCATION:
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MS – Human Resource Management, Chapman University, Orange, CA
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BS – Business Management and Administration, Chapman University, Orange, CA
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AAS – Information Systems Management, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL
EXPERIENCE:
Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Dept. 08/12 – Present
Tierra del Sol Foundation (Sunland, CA)
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Responsible for a full range of Human Resources services, including recruiting, training, compensation and benefits, employee relations, suggestion program, safety, recognition programs and HRIS implementation.
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Reduced time-to-hire through process improvements, while improving the quality of candidates.
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Worked to dramatically reduce reportable injuries by Q4 of 2012.
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Implemented several new modules for the Sage Abra Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Trainer & Instructional Designer, Human Resources Dept. 08/10 – 04/12
OneWest Bank (Pasadena, CA)
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As a member of the Human Resources department, I was responsible for the design and delivery of training for banking and mortgage positions, as well as new product training for operations staff.
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Created several compliance related training programs for both classroom and online delivery.
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Used Adobe Captivate, creating web-based training for over 800 employees at 78 locations.
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Assisted VP of Benefits with sourcing Wellness vendors to reduce healthcare costs.
Account Manager, Multi-Family Dept. 04/09 – 02/10
CallSource, Telecommunications Industry (Westlake Village, CA)
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Helped manage a book of business with annual revenues over $1.6m, setting up new customers, training clients how use effectively use our services, and provided in depth business analytics.
Executive Recruiter, Staffing Dept. 11/08 – 04/09
Integrity Staffing Solutions (Camarillo, CA)
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Leveraged technology to source and present candidates for positions throughout the United States.
Used traditional recruiting methods, as well as on-line sources. Managed company web site.
Financial Advisor, Insurance Agent & Loan Officer, Sales Dept.(Closed) 01/07 – 04/10
Independent Licensed Agent, Financial Services Industry (Simi Valley, CA)
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Explored a career in sales, learned many new skills, found it was not the best use of my talents.
Manager, Marketing and Training, HR / Training Dept. (Closed) 02/06 – 12/06
Ownit Mortgage Solutions, Mortgage Industry (Agoura Hills, CA)
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Managed a $1.3 million budget, supervising 3 employees, while providing training and marketing support to over 600 employees at multiple sites across the United States.
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Combined and streamlined several functions and reduced departmental costs by 10%, saving over
$100,000, annually, while improving the accuracy, visual appeal and distribution of training and marketing materials. Reduced cycle time to produce and deliver collateral by 78%.
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Designed and delivered a 2-week sales training course at Ownit Mortgage for $33,000, enabling new employees to produce 123 loans, funding $45,957,713.
Corporate Training Manager, HR / Training Dept. (Closed) 11/02 – 02/06
WMC Direct, a General Electric Company, Mortgage Industry (Burbank, CA)
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Created a training department as company grew from 411 to 2,700 people in two years, at several locations across the United States , increasing the company’s value from $20m to over $800m.

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Provided customer service, management, process and sales training, launching the careers of over
1,500 employees, many new to the industry. Effectively trained employees “hit the ground running,” saving the company valuable time and money, averaging $2,400 per employee.
Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Dept. 02/01 – 10/02
Blue Cross of California / WellPoint, Health Insurance Industry (Newbury Park, CA)
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Provided Employee Relations services for an 850-employee client base, within a 2,000 employee population, quickly responding to ER issues, dramatically reducing the risks of costly lawsuits.
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Trained over 125 supervisors in HR policies, procedures and productive management techniques.
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Coordinated United Way campaign, including first e-Pledge, doubling previous year total over $1.6m.
Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources Dept. 08/98 – 02/01
The Boeing Company / Rocketdyne, Aerospace & Defense Industry (Canoga Park, CA)
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Developed several successful employee and team recognition programs, improving productivity and morale, measured by favorable employee feedback surveys.
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Worked with several unions to build and maintain positive labor relations. Worked closely with a group of “disgruntled” workers, resolving numerous conflicts, preventing a union from organizing.
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Facilitated several teams through problem identification and resolution, contributing directly toward overall RS-68 EELV engine cost reduction, from $50m to $5m, and increased speed to market.
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Trained and coached manufacturing teams building C-17 aircraft at The Boeing Company to win the
Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, with one team reducing costs by over 80%.
Training Manager, Human Resources Dept. 12/97 – 08/98
Special Devices, Inc., Manufacturing Industry, (Newhall, CA)
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Managed training and development for 1,100 people at locations in California and Arizona, in a 24hour, high-hazard, lean manufacturing environment with a diverse work force.
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Designed and delivered courses covering areas such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), World
Class Manufacturing. (WCM), Kan Ban Theory and implementation, Injury and Illness Prevention and Hazard Communications (HAZCOM).
Lead Organizational Development Consultant, Program Support 09/96 – 12/98
BD Systems, Inc., Consulting (Torrance, CA)
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Created a new consulting business unit with in the company, leveraging training and OD skills into services to be sold to existing customers, as well as in the development of new business relationships. Result: Increased revenue to company by over 300%.
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Facilitated strategic planning efforts for clients, resulting in significant process improvements throughout their organizations.
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Engaged in team building, communications improvement and employee relations. Supervised, trained and mentored two other Organizational Development practitioners.
Training Manager / Information Manager, Human Resources Dept. 04/96 – 08/05
146 th Airlift Wing, California Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Reserves
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Taught MS Office courses, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Instructed courses on records management, document and computer security.
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Instructed courses on information security & retention, as well as MS Office Courses.
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Managed the training program for the 146 th Medical & Dental Squadron. Worked with schools nation-wide to ensure medical personnel received all necessary qualification training.
CERTIFICATIONS:
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SPHR (Senior Professional In Human Resources) Certified by the HR Certification Institute
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SPHR-CA – SPHR California Certified, Human Resources Certification Institute
 “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” certified facilitator by Franklin-Covey
 “Zenger-Miller / Achieve Global certified trainer
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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) certified facilitator, by Consulting Psychologists Press
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
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Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
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Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA)
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National Human Resources Association (NHRA)