Dave Burns, SPHR

Past

Director, HR Programs at Orbitz
Director, Business Partner at Orbitz
Manager, Staffing & Relations at Orbitz

Manager, Employee Staffing & Morale at BidBuyBuild.com
Technology Recruiter at Heller Financial
Contract Technical Recruiter at Independent Contractor (Self-employed)
Technical Recruiter at New Boston Systems

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Education

South Dakota State University

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Connections

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Industry

Human Resources

Dave Burns, SPHR’s Summary

Human Resources leader adept at utilizing strategic and tactical leadership to support and meet the needs of and deliver value for my employer, peers, and customers.

Drawing from twelve years of progressive experience, coupled with a demonstrated understanding of human capital issues within high performing organizations, I bring diverse and innovative HR expertise to build a robust HR foundation and a proven ability to effectively interface and operate with executive level management.

Experiences span early stage start-ups, mid-size organizations, and Fortune 100 global organizations.

Dave Burns, SPHR’s Experience

Director, HR Programs

Orbitz

(Public Company; OWW; Internet industry)

October 2007 — December 2008 (1 year 3 months)

Responsibilities included leading and executing programs focused on employee capability and readiness in support of departmental and organizational objectives.
Director, Business Partner

Orbitz

(Public Company; OWW; Internet industry)

January 2003 — September 2007 (4 years 9 months)

In close collaboration with the CIO, partnered with the global technology organization responsible for development and execution of the annual HR plan in support of the Technology strategy and operating plan. Provided HR leadership and consultation for approximately 500 employees working throughout the United States, Europe, Israel, and Australia.
Manager, Staffing & Relations

Orbitz

(Public Company; OWW; Internet industry)

October 2000 — December 2003 (3 years 3 months)

Provided client-facing strategies, leadership and consultation within core HR disciplines to include: recruitment & selection, compensation, organizational change, learning & development, performance management, and employee relations.
Manager, Employee Staffing & Morale

BidBuyBuild.com

(Internet industry)

March 2000 — September 2000 (7 months)

Technology start-up organization providing web-based procurement services for the Construction industry. Business closed in September 2000. Responsible for the development, execution, and support of the HR roadmap.
Technology Recruiter

Heller Financial

(Public Company; HF; Financial Services industry)

September 1997 — February 2000 (2 years 6 months)

Managed the design and execution of technology staffing process, to include a successful campus program.
Contract Technical Recruiter
Independent Contractor (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Graphic Design industry)

February 1997 — September 1997 (8 months)

Sourced technology candidates for direct hire.
Technical Recruiter

New Boston Systems

(Human Resources industry)

August 1995 — February 1997 (1 year 7 months)

Sourced technology candidates for placement into various technical assignments.

Dave Burns, SPHR’s Education

South Dakota State University

BA , Political Science & Sociology , 1990 — 1994

Activities and Societies:

- College of Arts & Science Student Senator
- Weekly columnist for the Collegian (www.sdsucollegian.com)
- College radio station disc jockey