David Porter Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

The ESL FACEIT Group is the leading competitive games and esports company. At EFG we create worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. The company is built on the great legacy of the world-renowned ESL, FACEIT, DreamHack and DreamHack Sports Games brands. We harness this legacy to further innovate and develop the esports and gaming landscape worldwide. Working with our developer, publisher, brand, and media partners, we deliver products and experiences that accelerate gaming culture and make gamer communities come together. Join us on the journey as we help gaming communities thrive by creating worlds beyond gameplay that unite players, fans, and creators around the esports and games they love.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Greater New York City Area

Provide HR support to companies in need of an executive level HR professional. With a focus on infrastructure support. Assist with design and program implementation. Work with all levels of professional to assess and target career goals and objectives. From basic resume review to strategic planning and contract negotiations. Short and long term career and financial mapping. Guided resources and networking. Assist in development of decision making skills. Track progress and provide 24/7 support.

New York, Ny

Vice President, Human Resources •Lead the Human Resource function and provide direction to HR Staff within Universal Music Groups east coast labels, Including: Republic Records, Island, Def Jam, East Coast Shared Label group, Content Protection, Administration and Verve/Classics.•Provided strategic direction and input regarding overall HR initiatives that supports the culture, company direction, growth, and business needs of the organization. •Set HR Priorities and business strategy to individually align with each division’s business leaders and senior management.•Direct Management of employee relations, compensation, organizational development, recruitment / staffing, succession plans, corporate communications and benefits administration for a client base of 500+ employees including regional staff. •Cultivate and foster business relations through direct contact within a complex business and organizational environment.•Increased Employee engagement by 30% by creating an engaged and trusted HR team that had a valued presence at each of the labels/business units.•Directed all employee relations investigations.•Directed all recruitment activities and partner with staff to manage all new hires and negotiations related to employment agreements.•Managed annual cost of living increases and Bonus process.•Coordinated the effort with EC recruiting to centralize temp and intern staffing to cut costs by 1 million overall. •Managed ongoing Learning and Development efforts of the company to provide programs helping to improve performance and professional development at all levels.•Direct report to the SVP of Human Resources and provided support of all corporate initiatives for North America.

Greater New York City Area

Director, Human Resources/Generalist •Lead Human Resources function at Island, Def Jam and Classic Labels while providing additional support to other business units as needed. •Responsible for employee contract negotiations, managing contract renewals, option pick up notifications and monitoring deadlines. •Oversee Finance and Compensation with reporting including Headcount, Bonus and Leveling and Merit Increases.•Design, Drive and Coordinated performance appraisals directly with Business Units•Redesigned programs for Respect in the Workplace including train the trainer and provided employees with the sexual harassment prevention training on an annual basis.•Cultivate and foster business relations through direct contact within a complex business and organizational environment.•Partnered with Benefits and compensation to remain up to date on all employee offered programs while delivering, processing and troubleshooting as needed. •Manage relocation within the East Coast business including corporate housing. •Deliver prompt and necessary customer service to my client base.

New York, Ny

Human Resources Senior Manager/Generalist  June 2003 – March 2005 Managed Human Resources function within Warner Music Group’s Labels including Electra, Atlantic and Warmer corporate. Responsible for managing employee relations, compensation, organizational development, recruitment / staffing and benefits administration for a staff of 200+. Reorganized and manage the HR function, including: payroll, benefits administration and employee relations. Cut costs by 30k annually while overseeing Tommy Boy severance and benefits distribution and management. Liaison with Finance and Compensation to create scheduling to enhance year end workflow. Directly support Finance and Compensation with reporting including Headcount, Bonus and Leveling and Financial reportsManager Human Resources/Generalist  June 2001 - June 2003 HR support for office of the Chairman and senior management team at Electra Records. Provided Cultivate and foster business relations through direct contact within a complex business and organizational environment. Created a decline in department spending by readjusting compensation with new hires. Designed and implemented a new hire orientation, internship program, and mentor program. Work as a team to reestablish a previously challenged HR environment within the division. Facilitated the Reorganization of the company, including a Reduction in Force, Merger of the label and Transition.