David Cunningham

About David Cunningham

I am a passionate and trusted global Human Resources Executive known for building strong partnerships across an organization and being an instrumental contributor to solving critical business decisions. I am a solutions-oriented leader with deep functional knowledge and experience in turnaround and growth environments in both high tech, manufacturing and construction organizations. I have a well established track record of acquiring and developing talent, building high performing teams, coach / mentor executives, and successfully aligning business strategies with human resources approaches. Areas of expertise include:• International Human Resources leadership and capabilities• Acquisitions & divestitures (including successful integrations)/ global M&A activities• Organizational design & effectiveness skills (OD & OE)• Employee Development and training (creating a greater awareness that we > me)• Executive coaching and mentoring (helping leaders maximize their moments with employees)• Workforce planning/strategy and retention• Employee engagement• Succession planning• Staffing (including executive level)• Total Rewards programs (compensation, variable pay programs, equity)• Employee / Labor Relations• Benefits & compensation (including variable pay plan) administrationI can be reached through LinkedIn or at d••••••••@gmail.com or by phone e at 51••••••03.

Experience

1. EVP and Chief Administrative Officer

   FlatironDragados

   May 2025 — Present

   Member of the executive management team responsible for shaping and executing the company’s long-term strategy and strengthening the overall value proposition. Responsibilities include providing executive oversight for all Organizational Development (OD), Organizational Effectiveness (OE), Change Management, and Integration initiatives aimed to optimize the organization and scaling the business for sustained future growth. Additional responsibilities include employee communications and employee engagement activities to foster an inclusive work environment where employees have a strong sense of belonging, do their best work, and achieve their career aspirations.

Education

• California Lutheran University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• University of Virginia Darden School of Business

  Executive Development Program

  2008 — 2008

• California State University, Northridge

  BA, Counseling and Interviewing in the Work Setting

  1984 — 1988

Skills

• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Strategic HR
• Diversity
• Onboarding
• Human Resources
• Deferred Compensation
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Employment Law
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Workforce Planning
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Metrics
• Coaching
• Change Management
• Recruiting
• Acquisition Integration
• Mergers
• Peoplesoft
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Temporary Placement
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Team Building
• College Recruiting
• Executive Management
• Technical Recruiting
• Employee Engagement
• Diversity
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• HR Consulting
• Organizational Development