Don A.

Briggs
7616 Kilmichael Lane
Dallas, Texas 75248
(972) 994-9950 Home (214) 558-8289 Cell
rbriggs352@aol.com

Overview:
A seasoned Human Resource professional with broad experience in all major Human Resources disciplines. A
background in both functional management and strategic planning in areas such as Training, Compensation,
Employee Relations, Facilities Management and Organizational Development.

Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Virginia Military Institute

Experience:

Human Resources Consultant

OSIYO Communications LLC 2012 to Present

Responsible for consulting projects related to recruiting, training, employee relations, benefits and HR
administration.

Director of Human Resources 2002 to Sept 2012

Director of Compensation & Benefits
Director of Administration
Locke Lord LLP

Responsible for function and staff in human resources and facilities management department for this
Dallas based Amlaw 100 law firm.
Direct firm wide activities in the following: compensation, employee relations, benefits administration,
retirement plan design and administration, HRIS administration, facilities planning and construction.
Responsible for vendor selection and management.
Lead and direct management and support staff in multiple locations.
Create and manage human resources and facilities budgets
Accountable to business owners and executive director for execution of plans and achievement of
objectives

Director of Human Resources & Administration 1998 to 2002

Barrett Burke Wilson Castle Daffin & Frappier LLP

As head of human resources and administration for this multi-company, multi-state, foreclosure and bankruptcy
firm, responsible for all human resources, payroll, facilities and services support functions. Create strategic
direction for departments and direct and lead a staff of 20 in the activities necessary to achieve department and
company goals.
 Lead extensive Organizational Development activities to improve effectiveness and reduce costs.
Create and implement all policies and programs related to Human Resources, facilities and support services.
Responsible for delivery of Payroll and Benefits administration to seven different companies.
Responsible for vendor management and associated cost savings
Responsible for 401K, Training, Employee Communication, Employee Benefits committees
Act as mentor to subordinate managers and operations management staf

Manager, Human Resources 1992 to 1998

Greyhound Lines

Human Resource Manager for nations largest Interstate bus company. Responsible for customer group in over
100 locations, consisting of more than 4,000 employees.

Responsible for all human resources activities for the customer service and food service organizations in
over 40 states, nationwide.
Traveled extensively conducting training, resolving employee relation issues and recruiting and hiring
operations management positions.
Designed and managed incentive programs for both hourly and salaried employees.
Member of the management team responsible for union avoidance programs.
Successfully reduced turnover in bus stations by improving training, increasing career opportunities and
improving health and welfare benefits.
Represented the company in all employment related matters with outside agencies.

Human Resources Representative 1991 to 1992

Micrografx, Inc.

Responsible for recruiting and employee relations for this graphic software firm.
Created new programs for college recruiting, affirmative action and vendor management.

Pension Specialist 1987 to 1991

Transamerica/Safeco Insurance Companies

Managed a broker network consisting of four states selling, designing and administering qualified retirement
plans to for-profit and non-profit organizations.

Field Artillery Officer 1980 to 1987

United States Army

Served in leadership and staff positions in both the United States and overseas.
Separated from service with the rank of Captain.