Richard K Kramer

Experience

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  Trans-Lux Corporation

  Apr 1989 - Jul 2011

  -Led Human Resources and Administrative services for all business units worldwide with leadership of nine direct reports.-Drove Human Resources strategy and was responsible for the development and delivery of all HR services, policies and programs.-Member of the executive management team. Partnered with C-suite leaders to develop business strategy-Led large-scale organizational change to improve business performance.Responsibilities also included: labor relations (chief spokesperson), executive talent assessment and acquisition, employee benefits, executive coaching and counseling, and organizational effectiveness.Selected accomplishments:•Cultural transformation initiatives helped company achieve several prestigious awards including: Deloitte Technology Fast Fifty Award (rapid growth company that transforms the way business is done.) Awarded on two occasions. Combined Health Appeal’s Top Corporate Wellness Program in Connecticut (Awarded two consecutive years)• Benefit program redesign and cost containment initiatives resulted in a savings to the company of over five hundred thousand dollars.• Key member of executive leadership team that successfully integrated four M&As and developed and executed a strategic operating cost reduction program to restructure the organization.Demonstrated Competencies:Strategic Planning & Execution | Labor Relations | Multi-Site Team Leadership | Senior Team Adviser/Thought Partner | Restructuring | Talent Management | Change Management | Metrics | Wellness Promotion | Employee Development | M&A Due Diligence & Integration | Benefits Cost Containment | Performance Management | Executive Coaching Show less

  • Vice President Human Resources and Administration

    Jan 1993 - Jul 2011

  • Assistant Vice President Human Resources

    Apr 1989 - Jan 1993
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  Key Strategic Consulting

  Nov 2011 - now

  Senior Human Resources Officer/ Partner

  Key Strategic Consulting is a strategic human resources advisory and consulting service that focuses on a broad array of people, strategy and human resources program areas. Specific areas of expertise include: interim human resources leadership, talent and performance management, strategic planning and goal setting, employee benefits, team-building, and organizational effectiveness.Demonstrated Competencies:Team building | Talent Management | Change Leadership | Executive Advisor | Performance Management | Employee Relations | Cost Savings | Management Consulting | Strategic Operating Cost Reduction Show less