D IANE L.
S MITH , PHR, SHRM-CP
Forest Hill, MD 21050 | (443) 326-6251
LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/DianeSmith-PHR-SHRM-CP
[email protected]HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE
Organizational Transformation | Solutions Development | Executive Collaboration
Accomplished, versatile Human Resources Executive with over a twenty-five year stellar career history of
achievement, driving organizational success through strategic leadership of expansive global HR operations.
Particular aptitude within the cyber security, healthcare, and financial services sectors with a broad array of
transferable skills suitable for any number of industries. Adept in complex, matrixed environments. Broad
knowledge base of international HR policies and laws. Repeated success identifying and addressing
underperforming operations; building culture; developing robust action plans to facilitate positive change, instill
corporate synergy, minimize expenses, and drive continuous process improvement. Exemplary leadership and
communication skills and excels in demanding, fast-paced environments.
Change & Turnaround Management
Policy & Procedure Development
Strategic Planning & Analysis
Budget Development
Global Operations
Employee Relations
Technology Implementation
Full Life Cycle Recruiting
Project Management
Risk Management & Mitigation
Stakeholder Communication
Problem Resolution
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HEXIS CYBER SOLUTIONS
Vice President Human Resources
2015 7/2016
Full accountability for defining and coordinating global HR strategy for this startup.
Effectively slashed expenses by $10M through strategic resource/labor allocation.
Defined and implemented comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure company compliance.
Integral member of executive team that facilitated sale of both divisions to 2 separate entities.
GEMALTO & SAFENET (ACQUIRED)
Vice President Human Resources, Director of Human Resources Director, & HR Manager
2004 2015
Began tenure as the Manager of Human Resources for SafeNet; rapidly advancing through a number of
specialized roles in recognition of exceptional capabilities.
Vital agent serving to facilitate the seamless transition/integration between legacy SafeNet and Gemalto.
Oversaw and managed daily global operations for Identity, Data and Software Services (IDSS) company
with 2,000+ employees. This included compensation, incentive programs, talent management, employee
relations, HRIS, benefits and employee development.
Streamlined programs and reduced overall benefits costs by $1.2M.
SafeNet had been featured in Baltimore Magazine as a Best Place to Work.
Throughout tenure, led M&A HR diligence and integration on 11 acquisitions and 3 divestitures.
Fostered and cultivated open and collaborative lines of communication with European Works Councils.
Served as Lead in managing extensive HR system migrations.
Continuously sought out and identified underperforming processes; designing and launching progressive
improvement programs to optimize performance and deliver cost savings.
Project Manager on implementation and rollout of companys first HRIS system, iAvantage.
Additional leadership experience in HR
D IANE L. S MITH
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EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Human Resources Concentration
University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
HRCI-PHR | SHRM-CP
Affiliations: Sigma Iota Epsilon, SHRM, CHRA
