OBJECTIVE
Seeking an administrative/managerial position in human or information
resources, which can utilize my program and research experience.
EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY
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ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Coordinated staff activities for various test development and
validation projects by evaluating project strategies, data collection
and job analysis requirements. Developed and implemented more
economical methods of compiling, computing, and presenting data
for classification, compensation, and attrition studies. Interviewed,
hired, and trained professional and technical employees. Evaluated
job performance and provided work force direction for a staff of
(14-37) employees.
RESEARCH/INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Developed proposals and procedures necessary for the preparation of
revised or new selection methods for all state job classifications.
Performed statistical analyses of job analysis and testing data
including correlation, regression, and factor analysis. Conducted
manpower forecasting studies affecting Title VI and Title VII employment,
and the effect of wage/salary rates on occupational preference. Collected
and assembled documentation evidence necessary for defense in EEOC and
Title VII litigation. Designed, documented, and served as systems
liaison for a variety of information systems projects, including State
Employee Information System, SEIS, rewrite, Applicant Information System,
AIS, Human Resource Management System, HRMS, Tennessee Employment
Application Monitoring System, TEAMS. Prepared components necessary
for the development and processing of computer programs including systems
analysis and data/information flow-charting. Designed and programmed
(Visual Basic 4.0) the State of Tennessee's computer administered
employment testing program, i.e., FxTest.
FISCAL MANAGEMENT
Prepared and monitored an annual 1.5 million dollar budget encompassing
statewide personnel programs, including employee performance evaluation,
applicant recruitment, test administration, and employee feedback.
TECHNICAL/ANALYTICAL WRITING
Prepared written instructional and procedural manuals for various personnel
program areas, personnel rules and regulations, etc. Published articles
in professional journals. Composed technical papers to be presented at
local, regional, and national conferences and seminars.
PERSONAL INTERACTION
Conducted oral presentations of personnel programs and technical studies
at state, territorial, and national professional conventions, conferences,
and meetings. Provided testimony in court proceeding at both state and
federal levels concerning state human resource practices. Acted as a
contracted consultant to other State and Federal agencies as well as
national professional organizations, i.e., State of Oklahoma, United
States Centers for Disease Control, Association of State and Territorial
Public Health Laboratory Directors, conducting classification studies,
salary surveys, and computer system design projects for human resource
management functions.
EXPERIENCE
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12/1987 - Present
Robert A. Perry & Associates
Owner
Act as a contracted consultant to other State and Federal agencies
as well as national professional organizations, i.e., State of Oklahoma,
United States Centers for Disease Control, Association of State and
Territorial Public Health Laboratory Directors, conducting classification
studies, salary surveys, and computer system design projects for human
resource management functions.
4/2007 – Present
State of Tennessee
NeoGov - Applicant Services Solution Liaison
Coordinate State of Tennessee efforts to modify and implement NeoGov - Applicant Services Solution software into normal State Applicant Services business operations.
Define program enhancements and modifications, data conversion needs and processes, data interface needs and processes, report requirements, and workflow configuration.
Insure that the NeoGov solution provides an On-line employment application process with Web-based job search features. Insure that the solution is based on automated workflow processes and provides for web based computer-administered testing and approval for admission to testing.
Define enhancements necessary to meet the State’s requirements for calculating scores based on required examination components and overall score rescaling. Define and construct the various required applicant notification letters.
Insure the solution can provide agency-specific applicant lists with multiple complex rules for candidate eligibility determination.
Define and Develop employee, position, and job information Interfaces for transfer of data both to and from NeoGov and the State’s Peoplesoft HR services product.
Insure solution provides a means to capture and retrieve historical applicant and job information.
7/1984 - 4/2007
State of Tennessee
Personnel Program Director IV
Coordinate staff activities for various test development and validation projects by evaluating project strategies, data collection and job analysis requirements. Develop and implement more economical methods of compiling, computing, and presenting data for classification, compensation, and attrition studies. Interview, hire, and train professional, technical, and clerical employees. Evaluate job performance and provide work force direction for a staff of (14 - 37) employees.
Develop proposals and procedures necessary for the preparation of revised or new selection methods for all state job classifications. Perform statistical analyses of job analysis and testing data including correlation, regression, and factor analysis. Conduct manpower forecasting studies affecting Title VI and Title VII employment, and the effect of wage/salary rates on occupational preference. Collect and assemble documentation evidence necessary for defense in EEOC and Title VII litigation.
Prepare and monitor an annual 1.5 million dollar budget encompassing statewide personnel programs, including employee performance evaluation, applicant recruitment, test administration, and employee feedback.
Prepare written instructional and procedural manuals for various personnel program areas, personnel rules and regulations, etc. Publish articles in professional journals. Compose technical papers to be presented at local, regional, and national conferences and seminars. Conduct oral presentations of personnel programs and technical studies at state, territorial, and national professional conventions, conferences, and meetings.
Provide testimony in court proceeding at both state and federal levels concerning state human resource practices.
Designed and programmed (Visual Basic 4.0) the State of Tennessee's computer administered employment testing program, i.e., FxTest.
6/1978 - 6/1984
State of Tennessee
Assistant Director of Research
Designed, documented, and served as systems liaison for a variety of information systems projects, including State Employee Information System, SEIS, rewrite, Applicant Information System, AIS, Human Resource Management System, HRMS, Tennessee Employment Application Monitoring System, TEAMS. Prepared components necessary for the development and processing of computer programs including systems analysis and data/information flow-charting.
Coordinated staff activities for various test development and validation projects by evaluating project strategies, data collection and job analysis requirements.
1/1973 - 6/1978
State of Tennessee
Personnel Analyst
Developed proposals necessary for the preparation of revised or new selection methods for all state job classifications. Performed statistical analyses of job analysis and testing data including correlation, regression, and factor analysis. Collected and assembled documentation evidence necessary for defense in EEOC and Title VII litigation.
EDUCATION
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12/1972
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with minors in Physics and Mathematics.
Completed management courses in employee relations, labor relations, management interaction and reinforcement, productivity measures and techniques, computer technology and analysis.
AFFILIATIONS
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1/1977 - Present
International Personnel Management Association, IPMA
International Personnel Management Association Assessment Council,IPMAAC
American Society of Personnel Administrators, ASPA
PAPERS & PUBLICATIONS
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Johnson, J.C., Guffey, W.L., and Perry, R.A.
When is a T and E Rating Valid?
Paper presented at the annual International Personnel Management Association Assessment Council's conference, (Boston).
Perry, R.A.
Innovations in Unassembled Rating Techniques.
Paper presented at the Great Lakes Assessment Council's Alternatives '80 conference, (Milwaukee).
Perry, R.A.
Public Sector Selection Specialist: A Survey of State and Local Government Utilization and Training Needs.
Article appearing in Public Personnel Management.
Perry, R.A.
Job Profiling and Applicant Placement.
Paper presented at the annual International Personnel Management Association Assessment Council's conference, (San Diego).
Perry, R.A.
Tennessee Workforce Analysis.
Keynote speech at the annual Tennessee Human Resource Management Conference, (Paris, Tennessee).
Perry, R.A.
Fxtest - Computer Administered Testing
Personnel Conference Presentation for MAPAC, IPMAAC, and States of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Perry, R.A.
Public Health Laboratory Personnel Salary and Benefits Report.
Technical report prepared for the Association of State and Territorial Public Health Laboratory Directors, ASTPHLD.
CONTACT ME:
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Robert A. Perry
111 Sunset Island Trail
Gallatin, TN 37066
rap1996@aol.com
Home Phone/Fax:615-230-8248
Cell Phone:615-483-5879
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