Linkedin.com/in/DifferenceMakerDave • 561.876.4876 • DavePittsFL@gmail.com

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Dear prospective employer, Happy New Year! Thank you in advance for your consideration. As you will see from my resume I have enjoyed a 17-year career with Cox Automotive. I have had the opportunity to work my way through various positions from location, market and regional Human Resource leadership roles. The last two years I spent with them I expanded my business acumen as a senior leader of a small start-up company. What a great experience and a chance to round out my knowledge of many other facets of business. Since leaving Cox Automotive at the end of 2015, I relocated to St. Pete and took an intentional six-month recalibration period to enjoy life, volunteer and get plugged in to the community. This past spring, I successfully graduated from a 10-week Entrepreneruial Academy program through the St. Pete Greenhouse which includes a one-year membership to St. Pete Chamber of Commerce. I have also enjoyed and attended various learning and networking events through organizations and events such as, International Coaching Federation (ICF), Association of Talent Development (ATD), Gasparilla Interactive 2-day conference, USF 2nd Annual HR Collaborative Forum, Tampa Bay Business Owner, Suncoast Business Leaders and St. Pete Chamber of Commerce. In late June I launched a business, Positive Infusion, LLC, focused on business coaching and a leadership development program targeting newer supervisors and managers – ‘Management Boot Camp’. Six months in, unfortunately like many entrepreneurs, I am realizing business ownership may not be for me. This experience has given me many positive learnings about myself and the entrepreneur world. With my extensive human resource background, hands-on experience and given my ability to connect with individuals and work through people challenges, I am looking forward to my second career chapter with a great company, is that with you? Let’s chat and find out! I can be reached at DavePittsFL@gmail.com or 561-876-4876. Regards,

Dave

Dave Pitts, SPHR

A T A G L A N C E

Experience 20 years’ human resources and

leadership experience, large

organization and start-up

experience, auction/

automotive, PEO,

predominantly customer facing

hourly workforces, Bachelor’s

degree, SPHR

Desired

Role:

HRBP, HRM, HRD, Regional HR

or talent development focused

Salary: Commensurate with role &

experience (>80k+)

Area: St. Petersburg/Tampa

Travel: Yes

Relocate: No

Company

Size: OPEN

Industry:

OPEN: Retail, Manufacturing,

Automotive, Hospitality,

Service, PEO, etc…

(Hospital and/or direct patient

care facilities not desired)

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www.Linkedin.com/in/DifferenceMakerDave • 561.876.4876 • DavePittsFL@gmail.com • St. Petersburg, FL

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LEADERSHIP • TALENT DEVELOPMENT • BUSINESS PARTNER Dedicated, compassionate, and decisive human resource leader with over 20 years of experience who shapes and influences strategy, fosters a positive internal climate, and cultivates a high-performance culture. Approachable, hands-on, easily builds rapport with others, and thrives in the field. Identifies, celebrates, and develops talent to increase engagement and drive results.

C A R E E R H I S T O R Y

POSITIVE INFUSION St. Petersburg, Florida June 2016 – Present Owner & Human Resources Consultant

Start-up company focused on leadership development, assessments and coaching. Created and delivered six 1-hour action-oriented management sessions for new to mid-level managers. Perform Birkman feedback sessions, conduct climate surveys and coach various leaders.

COX AUTOMOTIVE Atlanta, Georgia August 1998 – December 2015 Vice President • Go Auto Exchange, Incorporated A Cox Automotive Subsidiary 2013–2015

Selected to lead and implement strategy for start-up auto auction company to recapture lost market share for the $5K average vehicle price segment in the automotive remarketing industry. The team opened the first two locations in an incredible 90 and 120 days, from concept meeting to selling vehicles live at auction.

S I G N A T U R E S T R E N G T H S

Build relationships and effectively problem solved people issues with senior leaders. Quickly build rapport and trust with senior leaders throughout the organization. Through conversation discover root causes of people issues, brainstorm alternatives to address situation and implement realistic solutions to resolve the challenges facing the specific location.

Appreciate and understand start-up business journey. As a senior leader of a start-up spin-off company grew it from nothing to 4 locations with 120 employees and revenue of $20M selling 45k. Value the amount of time, energy and effort along with the various roles you perform to make a company successful.

Passion for developing people. Continually focused on enhancing effectiveness of HR team through a variety of methods. Advocated, taught and supported development of leaders through speaking engagements, talent review and performance review process. While Director of Talent Development, prepared 50+ employees for leadership level positions; resulted in an 87% supervisor/management placement and long-term retention of 82%.

Oversaw seven direct HR reports supervising 40 locations. $1.1B in revenue with ~10,000 employees serviced by a field team of 40 Human Resource professionals. Responsibilities included Eastern US and Canada.

Served as key decision-maker and influencer on establishing culture. At Go Auto Exchange served as cultural architect and ambassador for driving the spirit of Make A Difference Every Day, which was a strong positive employee and customer differentiator in local markets.

Human Resources

Team Leadership

Training & Coaching

Engagement

Program Development

Relationship Building

Retail Operations

Public Speaking

Strategic Initiatives

Business Development

Marketing & Sales

Technology

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Direct oversight of HR, Technology, and Marketing. Partnered with leaders and influenced decisions regarding Sales, Strategy, Operations, Administration, and Business Development. Report to President.

Negotiated, selected, and managed vendor partners and specialists to assist with HR, Technology, and vehicle inspections; achieved a combined estimated savings of ~$500K+ annually.

Human Resources Leadership • Manheim, Incorporated A Cox Automotive Subsidiary Consistently promoted and served in multiple human resource leadership capacities: Regional Human Resource Director, East Operations and Canada 2011–2013, Growth Strategy Implementation Business Partner 2010, Regional Human Resource Business Partner (Central) 2009–2010, Director of Talent Development (National) 2006–2008, Regional Human Resource Business Partner (Florida) 2004–2006, and Human Resource Manager 1998–2004.

C R E D E N T I A L S

BS Business Administration University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida 1994

Summa Cum Laude, Human Resource Management Focus

Senior Practitioner of Human Resources Certification (SPHR) 2006–2018

Cox Leadership Program Graduate (one-year leadership program) 2011

Birkman Certification, DISC Facilitator, Effective Facilitator, Effective Consultant, Registered Corporate Coach (RCC) Various

Entrepreneurial Academy Graduate St. Petersburg Greenhouse 2016

Member of St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce 2016-2017

V O L U N T E E R W O R K

Woodson Elementary Mentor, Habitat for Humanity, Do Justice, Med Share, Senior Connections

N O T A B L E H R A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S

Partnered with leaders to determine HR needs and offer practical solutions including, but not limited to, Birkman assessments, 360-degree feedback sessions, team building sessions, new leader assimilation sessions, reorganization strategy, RIF consultation, employee survey consultation, and coaching sessions.

Executed reorganizational strategy during incorporation of Employee Service Center model resulting in a 49.4% reduction in East HR field staff (83 to 42 employees) and a $2.3M reduction in field payroll/benefits expenses.

Served as leader and advisor for field KPI implementation to handle all separations objectively and respectively. Consolidated four locations and reduced staff by 22% (13K to 10K). A 23% reduction in managerial staff decreased expenses by $11M.

Amidst organizational change, achieved outstanding Employee Opinion Survey results for 2012 East Operations): attained a 97.7% response rate (43 respondents) and 93% more favorable scores when compared to the overall company results.

Facilitated 2012 strategy session with business leaders and the five-year business planning sessions with the leadership of Manheim Metro Atlanta resulting in a realistic proposal to grow the business over five years.

Served as speaker and Subject Matter Expert for Talent Development. Created a National Leadership Development Guide offering practical development tips. Developed Journey to Your Success, a four-hour interactive course for trainees designed to prepare them for their career search and placement.

A full list of recommendations is available at linkedin.com/in/differencemakerdave

Tim Janego, President, Go Auto Exchange, managed Dave at

Go Auto Exchange - A Cox Automotive Subsidiary

May 31, 2016

"I have worked with Dave for the past 15 years - the last 5 of which have been side-by-side as we handled 40 locations

in the Eastern United States and Canada and then engaged in a start-up business for Manheim. Dave enthusiastically

tackled the role of VP for Go Auto Exchange, leading the areas of sales, operations, IT and HR. As a versatile leader, he

rolled up his sleeves, learned and led new areas, made decisions and made an impact quickly. Dave was passionate in

his quest to develop a culture focused on "Making a Difference" for the employees, the company and the community.

Dave has a solid reputation for being an approachable, inclusive and respected leader. He gains quick rapport and

confidence with other leaders and has always worked hard to understand and balance the needs of the business and

functional areas. In his personal life, Dave's commitment to his community continues as he spends many hours

volunteering with various charities and mentoring inner city youth. Through our years of working closely together, I

consider him a trusted adviser, leader and friend. "

Shawn Arnold, Client Services Manager, Leapfrog Services, was a consultant or contractor to Dave at Go Auto Exchange - A Cox Automotive Subsidiary.

May 17, 2016

"Dave was our primary point of contact and managed the relationship between Leapfrog Services (managed IT provider)

and Go Auto. Even though Dave had very little IT background, he took full ownership of the IT function for Go Auto, was

a quick study in IT's primary roles, and demanded a high level of communication, response, and performance from me

and Leapfrog. David is a highly professional executive that was a pleasure to work with. Not only did I enjoy engaging

with him in our business relationship, I am personally fond of David and his approach and work ethic."

Karen Moriarty, HR Manager and Market HR Leader reported to Dave at

Manheim

April 30, 2013

"Dave is a dynamic coach and business leader. He has a continual strategic focus, which is often ahead of front line

leaders. His engaging style and ease in group presentations or executive coaching situations allows the team to get in

the pocket without letting up on the gas – a rare combination. He seeks to help his team be prepared to exploit future

opportunities or turn threats into opportunities. I enjoy learning from what he models."

Dianne Earley, Market Vice President, Manheim, worked directly with Dave at

Manheim

May 12, 2016

Dave Pitts, SPHR davepittsfl@gmail.com

561-876-4876

"Dave quickly earned my confidence as a strategic business partner when he recommended and facilitated a new leader assimilation exercise that totally accelerated my transition into a new senior leadership role. He remained accessible and responsive throughout our tenure together, and actively engaged in helping to maintain a positive work environment."

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Butch Herdegen, General Manager, Go Auto Exchange,

worked indirectly for Dave at Go Auto Exchange - A Cox

Automotive Subsidiary

May 17, 2016 "Dave is a solid and enthusiastic leader who always helped rally the team to accomplish our goals. Dave was always

just a phone call away when I needed advice regardless the issue. I would call him often just to bounce ideas and have

brainstorming sessions. He always helped me take an idea and follow it up with an action plan. His enthusiastic

leadership style was contagious not just to myself but it trickled down to all of the employees within the company.

Dave truly Made A Difference in my career and I will always carry the Make A Difference Everyday mantra with me

wherever I go. "

Denis Nazarenkov, Senior Director HR, Cox Automotive- Manheim Auctions,

worked directly with Dave at Manheim

April 29, 2016

"I have had the pleasure of working with David Pitts at Cox Automotive and Manheim, we were both responsible for

leading a large group of HR Business Partners for an organization of over 16,000 employees. David's leadership,

creativity and strategic thinking as an HR leader had a significant impact on the success of business leaders that he

supported and on the effectiveness and growth of our HR team. David is incredibly intelligence, makes decisions that

have long-term, strategic impact and not just short-term gain, he also has unparalleled skills to navigate through

tremendous change and manage a large project. David became close friend and trusted partner. "

Audrey Dorsey, MBA, Skylab, was a consultant or contractor to Dave at Manheim

April 13, 2013

"Dave get's my highest recommendation - I'm a big fan! He's smart, professional, and strategic. He's one of those rare

people who seems to have found the perfect balance between THINKING through an issue/ problem/opportunity and

TAKING ACTION - which all adds up to his being decisive and fearless. Finally, and importantly - he's just a great guy to

work with."

Jay Cadigan, VP of Industry Relations managed Dave at Manheim

May 2, 2016

“Dave is a great people person. He is very organized and an extremely devoted and hard working individual. Dave has a great vision for a company and goals while looking at the personnel and how they can move forward towards the goal and vision. Dave is a great leader and very well respected by his peers and employees!”

Dave Pitts, SPHR

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