Fernán Ricardo Cepero is Chief Human Resources Officer for the YMCA of Greater Rochester. Fernán has also served an Employee Development Manager for The Perrier Group of America where his responsibilities include recruiting, employee development and ensuring effective succession planning. Prior to assuming this position he served as Human Resource and Employee Development Manager for The Document Company Xerox. He was responsible for the creation and implementation of a People Development Strategy, where in, he developed and maintained a pool of management talent to meet the companies long-term needs. Fernán is a thought leader in the area of human resources, empowerment and organizational development and is the author of a chapter in Linkage, Inc.’s "Best Practices in Organization & Human Resources Development Handbook (Linkage Press: 2000)." The chapter, Building a Better Document Company: The Road to Empowerment at Xerox, provides a high-level, detailed look on Xerox’s Empowered Work Groups Initiative. Based on Fernan's work, Xerox Corporation was recognized by Linkage, Inc. with a Best Practice Award for its "Empowered Work Groups Change Initiative." Linkage’s best practice award recognizes best-in-class organizations that have designed and championed exceptional organizational and human resources development initiatives. Mr. Cepero is also on the faculty at Medaille College, Roberts Wesleyan College, Monroe Community College and the University of Phoenix. Fernán is Past President of the Genesee Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management and is Immediate Past Director of the New York State SHRM. He is also an active member of the Senior Human Resource Executive Forum of the Rochester Business Alliance. Specialties:Fluent in Spanish, Internal Revenue Code §4958, succession planning, employment law, Instructional Module Development, Criterion Referenced Instruction, administrator Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®, the Kirton Adaptation Innovation®, & The PROFILOR®.

Human Resource Consultant @ Provide a comprehensive HR management advisory and consultancy service to staff and management. Manage operational human resources related issues, including development and communication of policies, training administration, human resources reporting and coordinating in recruitment process, remuneration and performance management processes. From December 2014 to Present (11 months) Fairport, New YorkChief Human Resources Officer @ Corporate officer who oversees all human resource management and employee relations operations for the organization. Roles and responsibilities can be categorized as follows: (1) workforce strategist, (2) organizational and performance conductor, (3) HR service delivery owner, and (4) compliance and governance regulator. CHRO is also involved in board member selection and orientation, executive compensation, and succession planning. Accountable to insure that advanced human resource systems, programs and policies are developed, utilized, and maintained within the organization. Responsible for the development, leadership and facilitation of benchmark and also progressive human resource systems and practices. I am the chief human resource officer for one of the largest metropolitan YMCA associations in North America. Reporting to the CFO, I serve as a central member of the executive management team, and provide leadership to all human resources functions in collaboration with my immediate staff and also support staff in 15 locations. Provide strategic consulting, including compensation planning & human resource strategy development to independent and association YMCAs nationally. From August 2002 to Present (13 years 3 months) Adjunct Faculty Member @ Adjunct Instructor / Adjunct Professor / Adjunct Lecturer / Sessional Lecturer): Part-time, non-salaried, non-tenure track faculty members who are paid for each class they teach. This position tends to involve professionals employed elsewhere full-time, and does not always require a completed PhD. Areas of expertise include Human Resource Management, Diversity, Global Business Strategy, and Organizational Development. From May 2014 to Present (1 year 6 months) Adjunct Instructor @ Adjunct Instructor / Adjunct Professor / Adjunct Lecturer / Sessional Lecturer): Part-time, non-salaried, non-tenure track faculty members who are paid for each class they teach. This position tends to involve professionals employed elsewhere full-time, and does not always require a completed PhD. Areas of expertise include Human Resource Management, Diversity, Global Business Strategy, and Organizational Development. From January 2006 to Present (9 years 10 months) Rochester, New York AreaCertified University of Phoenix Faculty Member @ University of Phoenix faculty member who has completed a comprehensive selection process and fulfilled the requirements necessary to become a faculty member. Recognized as certified University of Phoenix faculty member, having successfully completed these requirements. Areas of expertise include Human Resource Management, Diversity, Global Business Strategy, and Organizational Development. From May 2003 to Present (12 years 6 months) Phoenix, Arizona AreaProprietor, COO & Human Resource Manager @ Served as Chief Operating Officer of the grocery store: managed all aspects of the store operations including its activities and the relationships between the business partners, vendors, banks, legal counsel, employees, community, government and industry. Coordinated and administered the store policies as defined by its business partners. Developed operating policies and procedures and directed the work of all staff including business partners. Implemented and monitored the budget, monitored the quality of the store products and services and ensured maximum customer satisfaction. Secured and protected the store assets, including facilities and equipment. Oversaw business development & developed business strategy and operations systems. Strategic consulting included business plan & sales strategy development. Advised business partners on formation of corporations and business structures, drafting human resource policies and structuring commercial transactions. From October 2006 to October 2007 (1 year 1 month) Adjunct Instructor @ Adjunct Instructor / Adjunct Professor / Adjunct Lecturer / Sessional Lecturer): Part-time, non-salaried, non-tenure track faculty members who are paid for each class they teach. This position tends to involve professionals employed elsewhere full-time, and does not always require a completed PhD. Areas of expertise include Human Resource Management, Diversity, Global Business Strategy, and Organizational Development. From 2000 to 2007 (7 years) Rochester, New York AreaAdjunct Instructor @ Adjunct Instructor / Adjunct Professor / Adjunct Lecturer / Sessional Lecturer): Part-time, non-salaried, non-tenure track faculty members who are paid for each class they teach. This position tends to involve professionals employed elsewhere full-time, and does not always require a completed PhD. Areas of expertise include Human Resource Management, Diversity, Global Business Strategy, and Organizational Development. From September 2002 to August 2003 (1 year) Rochester, New York AreaEmployee Development Manager @ Manage staffing including creating hiring plans, developing recruiting strategies, coordinating and executing selection and orientation processes. Manage succession planning and leadership selection programs. Manage training program including needs assessment, selection of content, and execution of organizational development and team building activities. Execute management skills assessment tools including 360 assessments and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator for senior management. Manage employee satisfaction and diversity programs. From April 2000 to March 2002 (2 years) Human Resource/Industrial Relations Manager & Other Management Positions @ Directed administration of all compensation programs. Monitored performance feedback and development processes. Provided counsel and direction to management on Labor Relations, and Human Resource management. Ensured consistent application and proper administration of the union collective bargaining agreement, including consistent application of the corrective action disciplinary process. Managed safety and security programs. Achieved affirmative action and balanced workforce objectives. Developed and delivered training to support business objectives. From March 1986 to March 2000 (14 years 1 month) Personnel Specialist @ Under general supervision, performed professional personnel work in any one or more of the designated areas in the Division of Personnel. Work required the use of specific acquired knowledge and analytical techniques in a variety of job assignments. Performed related work as required. The work was characterized by its complexity with broad discretion and strict accountability for results. Full responsibility was delegated for planning, organizing, and completing assignments within established procedural framework and time constraints. From July 1989 to July 1999 (10 years 1 month) Civil Litigation Analyst & Video Conference Administrator @ Civil Litigation Analyst - (CLAS) Assisted case managers, attorneys, and all legal professionals with the functioning of litigation support . Developed and maintained databases organizing information retrieved through research & discovery. Provided pretrial support, organized case files, and scanned relevant documents as needed. Providef general administrative support to legal and administrative staff as needed. Video Conference Administrator - (IBM Americas Far East) Reviews, designated Video Tele-Conferences (VTC), and planning conference facilitation prior to the exercise and all designated pre exercise conferences and meetings. From June 1984 to February 1986 (1 year 9 months) Patient Account Representative @ Under general supervision, was responsible for a variety of office/clerical tasks relating to claims processing; contacts patients and responsible parties to resolve past-due accounts; investigates account status and initiates collection. From September 1980 to October 1985 (5 years 2 months) White Plains, New York

MS, Instructional Technology/Human Resource Development @ Rochester Institute of Technology From 1992 to 1996 MA, Spanish & Anthropology @ American University From 1984 to 1988 BA, Spanish & Anthropology @ Fordham University From 1980 to 1984 Iona Preparatory School From 1976 to 1980 Fernán SHRM-CP is skilled in: Organizational..., Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Employment Law, Volunteer Management, Performance Improvement, Spanish, Personnel, Employee Relations, Employment, Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, Psychological Testing, Operations Management, Cultural Diversity, Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity Training, Diversity, Equality & Diversity, Human Resources, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Strategic Planning, Benefits Administration, Organizational..., Training, Career Development, Workforce Planning, Leadership Development, HRIS, Leadership, Management, Team Building, Succession Planning, Coaching, College Recruiting, Career Counseling, Program Management, Talent Management, Fundraising, New Hire Orientations, Employee Training, Conflict Resolution, Strategy, Labor Relations, HR Policies, Time Management, Onboarding, Workshop Facilitation, Executive Coaching