JOHN PTOLEMY
1156 St Julien Drive
Eutawville, South Carolina
work: 803-492-7347
Ptolemy@hotmail.com
CAREER SUMMARY
A strategic Human Resources executive with over 20 years of experience with world class
corporations. Known as an employee engagement and internal communication specialist
utilizing a holistic approach linking business goals to employee motivation that consistently
exceeds expectations. Seasoned in the area of operational human resources with a focus on
shop floor reality.
A proven track record of re-engineering management teams and
organizations. Strong expertise in developing and implementing industrial strategic plans that
can achieve results. A motivational leader with a passion for continuous improvement and a
sincere belief in the tremendous impact human resources can have on the success of business.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING
2013
Working with various clients to meet their human resources objectives.
SAUDI ARAMCO
World’s largest producer, refiner and distributor of oil based in Saudi Arabia.
2009-2012
Strategy Policy Analyst
Responsible for determining corporate policy and procedure gaps and to design and
Implement solutions. Designed and implemented the first harassment program in the
Gulf region. Designed and implemented the Employee Value Proposition program and
trained leaders on the unique demographic challenges of the employees they lead.
Performed customer surveys to determine effectiveness of human resources and
implemented the corrective actions to address identified weakness. Lead key aspects of the
employee performance management function, this involved employee surveys, creating and
running the leadership courses to change leadership behavior to result in effective
employees performance engagement. Worked directly with all parts of Aramco (50,000
employees globally) and was in the field working directly with management on specific
performance issues.
AMERICAN LAFRANCE
North American designer and manufacturer of fire trucks and vocational vehicles.
2008-2009
Vice President of Human Resources
Lead the exit strategy from chapter 11 and restructured the organization from 5 sites and
1200 employees to 1 site and 400 employees. Extensive involvement in all aspects of the
business to accelerate break through initiatives such as shop floor organization and defining
front line leadership roles and responsibilities.
KEIPER LLC
Global automotive Seating and component design and manufacturer
2006-2007
Director of Human Resources
Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources in North America for a 350 million dollar
organization. Leader of the initiatives to create a continuous improvement environment
using tools such as DISC, problems solving, 5S and visual management systems.
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FAURECIA, Auburn Hills, MI
Global automotive seating and interiors design and manufacturer.
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2003-2005
Vice President of Human Resources, Seating
Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources for a $550 million, ten site, 2400 employee
North American organization. Coordinated North American three Divisions with 21 sites and
over 6000 employees and $1.5 billion in sales.
 Achieved $10 million per year of savings in two innovative UAW negotiations.
 Identified $1.9 million in benefit savings by consolidating all U.S. benefit plans.
 Successfully closed one factory and launched three factories and exceeded all cost,
retention and recruiting targets (over $1 million in grants achieved).
 Assessed and upgraded executive and middle management teams to support business
plan to double sales in three years.
 Defeated seven attempts by the UAW to organize non union plants.
VALEO, Auburn Hills MI, Paris, France
Global designer and manufacturer of automotive systems.
1991-2003
Director of Human Resources, Global Motors and Actuators
2000-2003
Responsible for all Human Resources activity for the global business located in Europe,
North America, Asia and South America.
 Successfully led all HR aspects of a chapter 11 bankruptcy which exceeded all goals and
saved the corporation over $300 million.
 Designed a global branch and established the new Human Resources team. The new
branch exceeded every budget and met all business plans.
 Designed and implemented a management & organizational assessment methodology
for a 3000 person site which subsequently resulted in dramatic performance
improvements.
Director of Human Resources, Climate Control U.S.A.
1998-2000
Responsible for establishing a new Division and developing and establishing a divisional
Human Resources function.
 Created a new Division and assessed, developed or recruited the new divisional team.
 Reengineered the Program Management function with customer involvement which
resulted in regaining customer confidence as program targets were exceeded.
 Performed an assessment of employee relations issues in an engineering site of 250
which resulted in a reduction of employee turnover from 35% to 5% in nine months.
 Reengineered the Human Resources system in a 400 employee plant that saw hourly
turnover reduced from 30% to below 5% in one year.
Director of Human Resources, North American Truck Division
1995-1998
Upgraded the leadership team and human resources systems of a 70 year old organization
to support the tripling of sales. Supported the advanced engineering and manufacturing
requirements of a global engine cooling truck business.
Manager of Communications, Global Headquarters, Paris, France 1994-1995
Developed and implemented the global communications strategies for an organization of 17
sites and over 10,000 employees. Led benchmarking activities and troubleshooting
initiatives in Sweden and Italy.
Human Resources Manager, Stratford, Ontario, Canada
1991-1994
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Initiated a team based organizational redesign involving the Canadian Autoworkers union
and a traditional management team that resulted in the winning of the global Valeo
corporate award for continuous improvement.
BOEING, Toronto, Canada
Design and manufacture of airplanes.
1988-1991
Senior Employee Relations Specialist
Introduced the human resources function into an advanced engineering department of over
600 employees.
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Led the re-engineering efforts that changed a traditional legacy leadership culture to the
Boeing management leadership approach.
Developed and launched a competency based engineering training and development
system that resulted in effective training and career management for employees.
Recruiting project leader for a new airplane launch involving the hiring of over 200 critical
skill engineers on schedule over a 12 month period.
PRATT AND WHITNEY, Mississauga, Canada
Design and manufacture of airplane engines.
1981-1988
Human Resources Administrator
Career management and recruiting for two sites with 1000 employees. Part of the team that
started a new organization that grew to 1000 employees and successfully remained non
union.
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE, Mississauga, Canada
1980-1981
Police Officer
EDUCATION
MBA, Business Administration, City University, Seattle, WA
1997
Honors Bachelors, Political Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Can
1978
Management Studies, Human Resources emphasis, Sheridan College, Mississauga, Can 1986