Mark Allen, SPHR, GPHR

Current

Interim Human Resources Director at Southwest Windpower

Past

Director Human Resources at Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC)
HR Consultant at HRx
Vice President Human Resources at LifeLock

Director Associate Services at Holsum Bakery
Human Resources Manager at Central Arizona Project
Compensation and Benefits Manager at E&J Gallo Winery
Vice President Human Resources at Fuller-O'Brien Paints

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Education

Fielding Graduate University
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Stanford University

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Recommended

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Connections

499 connections

Industry

Human Resources

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Mark Allen, SPHR, GPHR’s Summary

A collaborative HR leader, business partner, consultant, coach and teacher with 25 years of success and a passion for building best places to work.

Mark Allen, SPHR, GPHR’s Specialties:

Cultural steward, talent manager, strategy architect, compensation, benefits, total rewards, performance management, employee engagement and retention, legal and regulatory compliance, leadership development, organizational development, adult learning, training and development, human resources information systems and technology, knowledge management, chief negotiator, union avoidance, health and safety, security, process improvement and Six Sigma, college teacher, coach and mentor

Mark Allen, SPHR, GPHR’s Experience

Interim Human Resources Director

Southwest Windpower

(Privately Held; Renewables & Environment industry)

2009 — Present (less than a year)
Director Human Resources

Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC)

(Hospital & Health Care industry)

September 2008 — May 2009 (9 months)
HR Consultant

HRx

(Human Resources industry)

January 1994 — 2009 (15 years )

Human resources consulting practice specializing in building best places to work. Also assists individuals in job search strategies and tactics, resume writing and improving interview skills.
Vice President Human Resources

LifeLock

(Privately Held; Consumer Services industry)

July 2007 — May 2008 (11 months)
Director Associate Services

Holsum Bakery

(Food & Beverages industry)

October 2005 — June 2007 (1 year 9 months)
Human Resources Manager

Central Arizona Project

(Government Agency; Utilities industry)

July 1998 — September 2005 (7 years 3 months)
Compensation and Benefits Manager

E&J Gallo Winery

(Privately Held; Wine and Spirits industry)

September 1995 — May 1996 (9 months)
Vice President Human Resources

Fuller-O'Brien Paints

(Chemicals industry)

January 1988 — January 1994 (6 years 1 month)

Mark Allen, SPHR, GPHR’s Education

Fielding Graduate University

Human and Organizational Development 2003 — 2004

Courses toward Ph.D. in Human and Organzational Development
Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Stanford Executive Program 1992 — 1992
Stanford University

B.S. , Chemistry , 1971 — 1975

Additional Information

Mark Allen, SPHR, GPHR’s Websites:

Mark Allen, SPHR, GPHR’s Interests:

Best places to work, strategic planning, compensation, benefits, total rewards, talent management, performance management, organizational development, health and safety, human resources technology, adult learning, leadership development, employee engagement and retention, teaching, coaching, mentoring, parenting, wine making, saving the world

Mark Allen, SPHR, GPHR’s Groups:

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Human Resource Planning Society (HRPS), Northern California Human Resources Association (NCHRA), Valley of the Sun Human Resources Association (VSHRA), East Valley Human Resources Association (EVHRA), American Society of Training and Development (ASTD), OD Network, Stanford University Graduate School of Business Alumni Association

Executive Suite
Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group)
HRinIndia
India HR Forum
Lean Six Sigma
SHRM Networking Group
TopLinked.com (Open Networkers)
RecruitingBlogs
Bay Area Human Resources Network (BAHRN)
Southwest Job Network - SJN
LifeLock
The Human Resource Planning Society
Human Resources Professionals Worldwide - www.HRProWorld.com
Stanford University Alumni
SHRM Group
Human Resources Professional Network
Openreq.com (Recruiters & Staffing Professionals)
HR West: A community of the Northern California HR Association (NCHRA) and those passionate about HR
International Coach Federation
HR & Talent Management Executive
Stanford Business School Alumni Association
Human Resources Professionals: THE "Unofficial" forum for SHRM Members
Stanford University Alumni Association
St Patrick's Employment Support Ministry
HR Executive Network
SmartSearch Users
Ned's JOTW - A World in Communication
Christ's Church of the Valley
HRIS & Payroll Professional Network
Valley of the Sun Human Resource Association- VSHRA
East Valley Human Resources Association
Shareholder Value
Boomerz
Scottsdale Healthcare Recruitment
Manufacturing Professionals Career Network
ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation
TweetMyJOBS.com
Global HR Webinars
Predix PDP Client Administrators