Executive Coach & Leadership Consultant at Lee Hecht Harrison
Greater Pittsburgh Area
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- Executive Coach & Leadership Consultant at Lee Hecht Harrison
- Lecturer, H.J. Heinz III School of Public Policy & Management at Carnegie Mellon University
- President & CEO at Davis & Company: Human Capital Strategists
- Executive Council Member at Linked 2 Leadership
- Guest Lecturer at Robert Morris University
- Guest Lecturer at Geneva College
- Advisory Committee Member at Task Group International
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- Vice President, Human Resources - Sleep & Home Respiratory Group at Respironics, Inc.
- VP, Chief Human Resources Officer at Carmeuse
- Director, Human Resources & Staffing at Rockwell Collins
- Director, Human Resources Field Operations - Textron Automotive Company at Textron, Inc.
- Manager, Human Resources - Kautex/Textron at Textron, Inc.
- Manager, Personnel at Windsor Regional Hospital
- Administrator, Human Resources at TRW
- Education
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- Queen's University
- Queen's University
- Pine Crest Preparatory School
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R. Ian Davis (hrexecutive@comcast.net)’s Summary
Ian is a versatile HR executive with international experience in the medical device, automotive, aerospace/defense, health care and mining/metals industries. He is a citizen of Canada, Ireland, and the United States. A catalyst for innovative HR initiatives impacting as many as 17,000 employees. A visionary thinker, problem solver and decision maker. Demonstrated ability to align HR deliverables with business strategies to maximize the value and minimize the waste of the HR function. Positive, results-oriented leadership style that inspires excellence. Expertise in:
R. Ian Davis (hrexecutive@comcast.net)’s Specialties:
• HR Strategic Planning and Goal Alignment
• Performance Management
• Reductions-in-Force/Downsizing
• M&A – Due Diligence, Business & Culture Integration
• Lean Manufacturing & Waste Elimination
• HR Organization Redesign Leadership
• Compensation & Benefits Strategy & Implementation
• Employee & Labor Relations
• Recruiting & Retention
• Succession Planning/Leadership Development
R. Ian Davis (hrexecutive@comcast.net)’s Experience
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Executive Coach & Leadership Consultant
Lee Hecht Harrison
(Public Company; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
October 2009 — Present (2 months)
Deliver personalized Executive Coach and Leadership Develop Submission to address each clients' personal and organizational years.
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Lecturer, H.J. Heinz III School of Public Policy & Management
Carnegie Mellon University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
Lecture students on the Human Capital Implications of Entrepreneurial Tech Start-ups. Topics include identifying, managing, & evaluating a start-up team.
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President & CEO
Davis & Company: Human Capital Strategists
(Human Resources industry)
April 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)
Davis & Company: Human Capital Strategists is a boutique consulting firm that is committed to helping each client leapfrog its competition and fulfill its mission by making the workforce the single greatest sustainable competitive advantage. Additionally, we provide executive coaching services, third party neutral services, and can speak to subjects of leadership, human resources, and human capital management to a audience of your choosing.
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Executive Council Member
Linked 2 Leadership
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
March 2008 — Present (1 year 9 months)
Linked 2 Leadership is a virtual community of global professionals dedicated to leadership development, organizational health, personal and professional growth. This group strives to maintain and communicate the highest standards and disciplines involved in personal leadership effectiveness.
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Guest Lecturer
Robert Morris University
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)
Guest Lecturer on Human Resources Strategy
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Guest Lecturer
Geneva College
(Educational Institution; Myself Only; Higher Education industry)
2006 — Present (3 years )
Guest Lecturer on Human Resources, Leadership, Faith & Work
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Advisory Committee Member
Task Group International
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Management Consulting industry)
September 2005 — Present (4 years 3 months)
Provide advisory support in the area of Employee Performance, Leadership and Human Resources to a leading ergonomic consulting firm, Task Group International (www.taskgroup.net).
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Vice President, Human Resources - Sleep & Home Respiratory Group
Respironics, Inc.
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; RESP; Medical Devices industry)
July 2006 — March 2008 (1 year 9 months)
Leadership of the people function for the Sleep & Home Respiratory Group, approximately a $1 billion group within Respironics. As Respironics grows at north of 15-20% per year, the challenges of a helping rapidly growing company cope with and capitalize on change are paramount in this HR role.
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VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Carmeuse
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Mining & Metals industry)
May 2003 — August 2005 (2 years 4 months)
As a member of the Executive Team, this position provided strategic oversight to the HR function. Subordinate functions included Organization & Employee Development, Compensation, Benefits, Employee/Labor Relations, Field HR Operations, HRIS, Staffing & Recruiting.
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Director, Human Resources & Staffing
Rockwell Collins
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; COL; Aviation & Aerospace industry)
November 1999 — May 2003 (3 years 7 months)
Lead the Staffing Department of 20 and the Field HR Function of 10, covering some 30 facilities and 4,000 employees. Filled approximately 2400 requisitions per year, while reducing outstanding requisitions frmo 600+ to 60.
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Director, Human Resources Field Operations - Textron Automotive Company
Textron, Inc.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TXT; Automotive industry)
April 1997 — November 1999 (2 years 8 months)
Lead the Field HR Operations functions of some 25 facilities covering 10,000 employees.
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Manager, Human Resources - Kautex/Textron
Textron, Inc.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Automotive industry)
1990 — 1997 (7 years )
Lead the HR function for Kautex North America, one of Textron Automotive Company's most profitable divisions. Established the Canadian HR function from scratch, started two new greenfield facilities in the US and Mexico.
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Manager, Personnel
Windsor Regional Hospital
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
1990 — 1990 (less than a year)
Lead the HR function (except Union Relations) at a large regional hospital. Staff of seven.
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Administrator, Human Resources
TRW
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Automotive industry)
1986 — 1990 (4 years )
Greenfields startup of a Japanese-American joint venture located near Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Introduced leading-edge HR and management practices into the heart of the Canadian automotive capital.
R. Ian Davis (hrexecutive@comcast.net)’s Education
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Queen's University
Master of Industrial Relations , Collective Bargaining, Labour Law , 1984 — 1985
All coursework successfully completed, thesis incomplete.
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Queen's University
Bachelor of Commerce , Finance, Human/Industrial Relations , 1980 — 1984
- Activities and Societies:
- National Champion - Labour Arbitration competition of the Intercollegiate Business Competition (ICBC),
Class President - Commerce Class of 1984,
Speaker of the House - Commerce Society
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Pine Crest Preparatory School
Additional Information
R. Ian Davis (hrexecutive@comcast.net)’s Websites:
R. Ian Davis (hrexecutive@comcast.net)’s Interests:
Family, Sports Car Driving, Professional Development, Woodworking, Computers, Golf
R. Ian Davis (hrexecutive@comcast.net)’s Groups:
SHRM - Society of Human Resource Management,
HRPAO - Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario
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Human Capital Institute -
Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group) -
Queen's School of Business Alumni -
SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) UV SHRM Networking Tool -
SHRM Networking Group -
MBL University's Leadership Coaching Forum -
Linked 2 Leadership -
Textron Alumni (1,000+) -
Ireland Business and Professional Network -
Center for Creative Leadership -
TRW Automotive Alumni -
Labor and Employee Relations -
Linked Local Pittsburgh PA
R. Ian Davis (hrexecutive@comcast.net)’s Honors:
SPHR - Senior Professional in Human Resources
Certified Trainer - "Developing the Leader Within You" - John C. Maxwell
Certified Trainer - "The Laws of Teamwork" - John C. Maxwell
Certified Coach - CCL's Complete Suite of 360 Feedback Instruments ("360 By Design", "Benchmarks", "Executive Dimensions", "Prospector", and "Skillscope"
Certified Coach - PDI's "Profilor"
Canadian National Champion - Labour Arbitration competition of the Intercollegiate Business Competition (ICBC),
7th in USA - Oratorical Declamation (Pubic Speaking),
Florida State Champion - Oratorical Declamation (Public Speaking)
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