Larry Sherrell, Mba Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

At CMP, we're dedicated to helping organizations thrive through Executive Search, Talent Assessment, Leadership Development, and Outplacement services. As a minority and women-owned supplier, we specialize in developing both individuals and organizations, guiding them across the entire talent life cycle.

* Worked with more than 10 executives in the Business Navigators Executives-in-Transition Group to help ramp them up quickly for an effective job search and led an Accountability Team of four HR executives to help them stay highly focused on their job searches.* Participated as a panelist in Menttium's "Leading from the Emotional Side of Change" webinar on March 7, 2024, and recorded a Menttium podcast "Unlock Your Potential: Strategies for Organizational Change and Enhancing Your Leadership Skills" that was released on May 10, 2024: https://lnkd.in/gt6aE-nZ.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Reporting to the CHRO, supported three SVPs and their businesses of 200 employees in talent acquisition, organization design, compensation and benefits, HR systems, Employee Relations and DE&I. Developed and executed an important project as part of the conversion from ADP to iCIMS for talent acquisition. Planned an organization design meeting to help one business structure their organization for achieving strategic objectives.

* Worked with a Sr. Program Director to navigate through two sensitive employee issues in his organization: (a) a peer female director was given a layoff notice “in error” to encourage her to voluntarily leave the organization, and (b) a female manager’s position was eliminated after she disclosed that she had a disability.* Counseled a member of the Board of Directors of an Australian company regarding challenges the Executive Leadership Team was having with the CEO. I helped him create an executive coaching recommendation for the Chairman of the Board to discuss with the CEO. * Made many recommendations to a top tier leadership development consultant on how he could be more effective at teaching leadership programs online vs in person as he had done for many years. As a result, he was considerably more polished in a subsequent webinar I participated in later.

Frisco, Tx, Us

Member of Executive Leadership Team (ELT) reporting to the CEO. Recruited to join this private equity owned company that provides policy software for public safety organizations. Played a leadership role in employee communications, employee engagement, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, compensation and recognition, employee benefits and HRIS. Revenue increased 60% and EBITDA doubled in two years. Made a strong impact on the business. Attended quarterly Board of Directors meetings. * Worked with the ELT to plan and execute a successful two-day offsite All-Employee Meeting.* Led a talent acquisition initiative that resulted in the hiring of strong talent for senior level positions. * Implemented a performance management process with strong support from the ELT in which 100% of employees created performance goals and development plans and completed mid-year and year-end performance reviews.* Partnered with the CFO to determine annual employee benefits and then effectively communicated the final plan approved by the private equity firm to all leaders and employees. * Conducted an employee engagement survey, determined the top three areas of improvement needed, used tiger teams to determine specific action plans to improve employee communications, recognition and growth and development, then communicated the final action plans to employees.

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

Member of U.S. Leadership Team reporting to the CEO 2009-2012 and the U.S. President of Operations 2013-2017. Selected to join this midstream energy company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta and play a leadership role in improving the culture, strengthening the talent acquisition process, implementing an exceptional performance management system, developing leaders, managers and employees to achieve business objectives, and creating an effective talent management and succession planning process. The $300M business grew more than 60% in four years and EBITDA increased by more than 80%. Highly trusted and respected by the CEO and the President of U.S. Operations for making a strong impact on the business year after year. Consistently one of the top performers in the U.S. each year. * Created a Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan for U.S. Vice Presidents and sold it to the CEO of our parent company. * Implemented a very effective talent management process, including annual Talent Reviews and Succession Planning meetings, with robust development plans for high potential employees. * Developed leaders and managers by having 100% of them attend a two-day "Leading for Growth" program taught by a top tier external consultant. * Led an HR Integration Team in 2013 that integrated the HR processes of a 1,300 employee company the parent company had acquired in late 2012 with existing U.S. HR processes. The result was one benefit plan, one 401(k) plan and one Employee Handbook for all U.S. employees that became effective on January 1, 2014. * Strengthened the U.S. culture by implementing quarterly Town Hall Meetings and a recognition program across all businesses.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Member of Leadership Team reporting to the Vice President for two Application Specific Products (ASP) businesses with over 800 employees worldwide (50% in U.S. and 50% in Germany and India). Directed talent management, succession planning, leadership development and workforce planning globally so the business would continue its most profitable growth period in history. Planned and implemented a series of HR initiatives to strategically impact the business. * Launched a first-of-its-kind Technical Marketing Management Development Program to groom selected employees to become business leaders of $15-$20M new product development teams in five to seven years. * Instituted a mentoring program to guide top performing engineers with three to five years of experience in deciding on a career path in engineering, technical management, program management of marketing.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Member of Leadership Team reporting to the Vice President of the $300M DLP(tm) Products business with 350 employees. Directed organizational and leadership development, talent management and succession planning, employee communications, performance management, compensation, talent acquisition and employee relations. The business grew to 500 employees, 90% in the U.S. and 10% in Japan, China and Taiwan, and $900M in revenue in five years. Provided the HR perspective on business strategy. Guided a cultural shift from technology-centric to customer-centric. * Defined the communications strategy for a major reorganization to capitalize on the division's record revenue and promote top talent into senior level positions.* Conceived and launched a Program Manager Development Program to further improve execution as the organization grew. * Directed a talent acquisition initiative to land the top technical employees of a competing company that was acquired.* Co-led a highly successful diversity initiative to educate employees on the compelling business case for diversity and train them on effective communications. * Designed a recognition program that rewarded employees for putting customers first.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Consultant for four executive teams: the Digital Imaging business 1996-1999, and three corporate groups (R&D, Facilities, and Procurement & Quality) 1999-2001. Responsibility for organizational and leadership development, succession planning and performance management. Consulted with the Leadership Teams and focused on (a) communications of their vision and strategy to employees, (b) career development including 360-degree feedback, (c) goal setting, development planning and performance reviews, (d) interviewing skills and (e) a learning and development strategy emphasizing leadership skills, marketing, shareholder value and customer satisfaction.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

HR Manager for two organizations in Chicago (Sales & Marketing 1985-1988 and Product Development & Quality 1988-1989) and Dallas Operations (1989-1996). Responsibility for HR support and consulting in Leadership Development, Performance Management, Staffing, Employee Relations, Compensation and Diversity Management.

Mba, Organizational Behavior

Bs, Industrial Engineering