Bruce W.

Margine
6288 Clapham Lane
Johns Creek, Georgia 30097
770-622-1798
bm104a14c@westpost.net
www.linkedin.com/in/brucemargine

HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE: SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

15+ years successful/extensive HR leadership and management for global and nati
onal companies
Experienced Generalist with specialization in OD, M&A and Talent/Performance Ma
nagement
Established effective interpersonal partnerships with business leaders
Developed cutting-edge human resources teams to support business leaders and ma
nagers
Designed/implemented strategic human capital plans to maximize business potenti
al
Instrumental in organizational growth through setting multi-year HRas strategic
direction
Succeeded in building corporate environments that attracted, hired and retained
top talent
Minimized operational costs while increasing revenue generation
KEY CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
o Provided HR leadership for business executives and their teams resulting in
highly effective working partnerships
o Successful integration of numerous acquisitions to enhance market position
o Recruited, developed and retained cutting edge HR teams to support business
leaders and managers
o Proven OD professional; designed/implemented improvements in business struct
ures and job processes resulting in effective and efficient organizations and wo
rk flow
o Developed, improved, and implemented management systems and processes that i
ncreased employee performance and job satisfaction while reducing overall costs
o Achieved business expansion in Europe, Asia Pacific and Pacific Rim by devel
oping region-specific programs and services
TALENT & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
o Introduced effective/results-oriented job performance programs including sen
ior leadership development and succession planning
o A key force in restoring employee pride by authoring and developing the Unle
ashing the Pride Initiative (under the direct sponsorship of the companyas Chair
man and CEO)
o Initiated effective executive development programs, executive training, sale
s management, marketing, and basic sales training
o Built a team of effective trainers supporting global education
o Developed, managed and facilitated Colliers Institute, a residential week lo
ng sales training boot camp for sales professionals
MERGERS & ACQUISTIONS
o Led/participated in Merger & Acquisition teams resulting in successful integ
rations
o Developed/executed integration plans, including alignment of compensation an
d benefits for acquired employees resulting in smooth on-boarding
o Member of executive teams working on domestic and international market expan
sion through acquisition of local and niche companies
 ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
o Restructured two IT functions creating a modernized/streamlined one, reducin
g annual expenditures by $500+ million
o Member of team responsible for HR Transformation Project, resulting in a sha
red services model from a decentralized model
o Conducted best practices review resulting in the creation of the HR Business
Partner role
o Co-led a team to evaluate/implement the outsourcing of HR functions resultin
g in reduced organizational costs
o Directed a combined HR/business team to reorganize critical functions of an
11,000+ employee customer services unit, resulting in improved response time and
quality of interaction with clients
WORK HISTORY
Owner/President, Your Franchise First, Inc., 2007 a" Present
Vice President, Aetna, Inc., 2000 a" 2007
Vice President & Chief Organizational Officer, Colliers International, Inc., 19
98 a" 2000
Executive Deputy Director, International Development Research Council 1995 a" 1
998
Vice President, Cushman & Wakefield Worldwide, Inc., 1984 a" 1995
Manager, Management Development, Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 1979 a" 19
84
HR Director & Registered Sales Representative, First Investors Corporation, Inc
., 1975 a"1979
EDUCATION
Post Graduate Certificate in Marketing, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton
Post Graduate Certificate in Needs Assessment, University of Chicago
Master of Arts in Education, Fairfield University
Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy, Fairfield University
AFFILIATIONS
Member, Society for Human Resources Management
Member, American Society for Training and Development
Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce
Business 400 Inc.
COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEER WORK
Cross Roads Ministry, St. Benedict Catholic Church, Johns Creek, GA
Co-leads/supports the Cross Road Ministry for people in job transition.
Alpha Omega Group, Johns Creek, GA
Co-leads/supports this group for senior executives in job transition.
Knights of Columbus, St. Benedict Catholic Church, Johns Creek, GA
Officer of this fraternal organization serving the metro Atlanta area by support
ing many charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity.
Sons of the American Legion, Duluth, GA
Works with this veterans group to support the Legionas community projects and se
rvices.