John Crawford Email & Phone Number

Orange, Ct, Us

Colony Hardware is a people first, high growth organization serving the construction market. We serve our customers’ needs by enabling our great team to do their jobs with the right tools and resources. As CAO I am proud to lead our HR, Safety, Legal, M&A and Program Management teams.

Orange, Ct, Us

Bloomfield, Ct, Us

Bristol, Ct, Us

Responsible for all HR activities in a $1B, 37 site, 4000 employee global segment. As part of a developing segment, driving business strategies into the organizations, creating alignment and engagement with our people. Utilized as a highly effective thought partner and business strategist for the segment President.

Norfolk, Virginia, Us

Director of HR for the 800+ employee Florida business unit. Also lead the Environmental, Security and Property Management teams.

Westport, Connecticut, Us

Recruited by owner for in-depth understanding of global markets and HR & Operational acumen. Charged with assisting high-potential clientele in developing operational and human capital business plans. Direct long-term, business-critical projects. Manage comprehensive due diligence for 12 clients in North America and three globally.* Developed human capital needs assessments for multiple clients looking to build or expand their business.* Managed three complex projects encompassing a broad scope of oversight, from securing capital and writing business plans to developing partnerships and elevating visibility through public relations tactics. * Played a key role in securing new funding for key clients.

Thrived in broad-based position at a $10B+ Japanese company, resolving issues with companies worldwide. Negotiated settlements from $500K to $15M, handling all U.S. and EU legal matters. Liaised between technology and product development teams in Japan and globally. Built expansive government and business support networks. Aided drafting of technology-based regulations for EPA and EU.* Traveled extensively to Tokyo, building relationships with senior members; contributed to strategic planning groups as first Western employee endorsed within exclusive Eastern corporate environment. * Promoted to more strategic, global role due to exemplary performance and unparalleled level of trust; selected as vital contributor to Three Year Plan, communicating ideas to Japanese leadership team. * Identified revenue loss and chosen to lead closure of Ireland manufacturing facility, negotiating exit packages with four separate unions and working closely with plant management and attorneys. Saved Mitsui $1M+ in annual losses and generated $16.5M through property sale—$7M+ more than projected. Thoroughly complied with all complex government regulations. * Initiated and nurtured creative and profitable partnerships for new lithium ion battery market development, including bonds with U.S./EU special interest groups, Fiat, GM, Ford, and Volkswagen (automotive), Motorola (wireless telecommunications), and A123 Systems (copper foil business). * Fostered relationships with principals at EPA, Directorate General of Energy at EU, and EU Commission for Enterprise and Industry during market development of urea diesel sensor. * Negotiated agreements and settlement with Horsehead Industries following a $14M judgment, which resulted from non-compete lawsuit. Subdued legal concerns of Japanese owners.* Chaired U.S. Pension Committee, overseeing $150M+ plan. Saved $250K annually by identifying and rectifying a U.S.-based discrepancy.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Directed Human Resources for a multi-state manufacturing facility. Collaborated with nine-person business leadership team. Established payroll, HRIS, pension, insurance, 401(k), and best practices subsequent to sale. * Played key role in enabling a smooth transition away from Honeywell, negotiating extended support as well as the business purchase by the minority partner. * Expertly handled change management during a time of intense upheaval. - Navigated 2001 collapse of electronics market—carefully crafted and delivered decision to reduce headcount at multi-state facilities. Restructured and readied workforce for organizational regrowth. - Devised crises management plans following environmental contamination, monitoring river clean-up and negotiating settlements with the EPA and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices. - Served on Leadership Team with CFO and General Manager, quelling Japanese owners’ concerns.- Worked with a public relations firm, performing community outreach in numerous high profile media appearances. Worked to build public trust and aid in crisis management.

Bolton, On, Ca

Hired to direct all-inclusive aspects of manufacturing facility shutdown, including human resources/employee relations/outplacement, budget management, and community outreach/public relations. * Worked closely with management team, ensuring stability of production requirements for six months. * Provided leadership during development of new 25-person technical support/installation team.

New Braunfels, Texas, Us

Handpicked to develop and coordinate company’s inaugural Human Resource Department. Collaborated extensively with business owners and General Manager throughout strategic planning and restructuring. * Supported rapid growth of company from 80 to 200+ employees across seven sites in four states. * Cut costs by $300K annually with new benefits system and instituted new recruiting/hiring techniques.

Consultant to a large manufacturing plant. Developed and introduced process changes.

Jd, Law

Ba, Psychology