Lisa G. Morris

509-***-**** acrznv@r.postjobfree.com 224 Thayer Drive Richland, WA 99352

Summary of Qualifications

Detail-oriented, dedicated, and highly motivated SHRM Member with 20 years of Labor Relations related experience. Solid analytical communications, problem solving, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. Currently seeking a position in Human Resources (HR) which will effectively utilize all skills, abilities, and areas of expertise as follows:

Arbitrations/ Mediations

Labor/Employee Relations

CBA Negotiations

Interpretation

FMLA Eligibility/Entitlements

Employment Law

NLRB

Regulatory Compliance

Performance Management

Organizational Behavior

Disciplinary & Grievance Investigations

FMCS

Policy/Procedure Enforcement

Affirmative Action

Conflict Management

Public Speaking/Presentations

Problem Solving

Employee concerns

Career Highlights

Earned a letter of recommendation from the Manager of Labor Relations Department, and Employee Concerns Program Manager.

Improved labor management relations, resulting in increased productivity, better relations between crafts, and a reduction in grievances through improved communications, mediation.

Selected as a Health & Safety Training Instructor for four years. Also selected as a member of various committees including EJTA Committee for developing and implementing DOE site-wide policies and procedures.

Recognized by company management as a “go-to” person for HR issue resolutions.

Education

Columbia Southern University B.S. in HR Management, 3.8 GPA Honor Graduate

Texas State Technical College A.A.S. in Nuclear Technology, 3.5 GPA

Experience

WRPS Hanford - Labor Relations Chief Steward 1994 - 2013

Overseen bargaining personnel, participated in Contract Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations, prepared contract language, and interpreted the CBA, assisted in the administration of the CBA.

Proactively identified interventions to improve employee relations in a way that aligns HR and business strategies working closely with management and employees to improve relationships, building employee morale and increasing productivity.

Performed related duties, including conflict resolution, employee concerns, employment law, mediation, negotiations, policy/procedure enforcement while assisting managers and employees in the interpretation and application of corporate policies and procedures.

Participated in arbitrations, assisted in the preparations of case strategies, and case presentation.

Lead investigation teams, prepared comprehensive investigation reports, and provided recommendations to management and employees. Conducted on-site internal investigations often involving highly complex and sensitive employment matters including, but not limited to, harassment, discrimination, grievance and disciplinary investigations.

Provided guidance, assistance and resolution to managers and supervisors on employee/labor relations including harassment and discrimination matters, discipline, just cause determinations, collective bargaining agreements, local, state and federal regulations/compliance, leave administration, FMLA, and ADA.

Analyzed jurisdictional work assignments based on local precedents and practices.

Conduct informal and formal grievance hearings in accordance with applicable labor union contracts.

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LISA G. MORRIS

509-***-**** acrznv@r.postjobfree.com 224 Thayer DRIVE RICHLAND, WA 99352

WRPS Hanford - Health & Safety Trainer 2007 - 2011

Provided sound instruction, based on the approved syllabus, on various health/safety-related topics. Performed classroom instruction and demonstrations of techniques required for safety equipment.

Conducted, and coordinated training sessions, seminars, formal presentations and informal roundtable discussions

Conducted assessments on each student’s ability to learn required material.

Handled introductions of topics at the start of training sessions and provided courses in such a way to stimulate and motivate attendees.

Developed a means of measuring the effectiveness of divisional training programs through testing, developed higher skills from within the existing workforce.

WRPS Hanford - Radiological Control Technician (RCT) 1993-2013

Experienced in radiological control standards to direct the radiological aspects of a job and apply appropriate contamination and exposure control methodologies.

Provided radiological control leadership and coordination for major project activities supporting accomplishment of critical milestones. Participated in work planning and execution to ensure safety and compliance.

Served as a project lead for various initiatives as assigned by management.

Provided contamination and radiation exposure control, performed surveys, and conducted special studies in the evaluation of radiological protection for personnel, environmental, or plant areas.

Assessed and responded to emergent radiological conditions. Prepared and maintained accurate radiological records and documentation such as Radiological Survey Records, Radiological Work Permits, ALARA Management worksheets, and maintained records/documentation, participated in staff qualification/requalification programs.

Comet Cleaning Inc. - Manager 1985-1991

FOSTERED A CLIMATE OF OWNERSHIP THAT RESULTED IN CONSISTENTLY ACHIEVING HIGH LEVELS OF PRODUCTIVITY.

Developed and implemented operating procedures to increase business process efficiency. Provided oversight for self-assessments to ensure continuous improvement.

Responsible for advertising and sales plans.

Responsible for performance management and improvement goal evaluations. Provided day to day performance guidance including coaching, and counseling.

Responsible for providing a proactive, positive employee relations climate.

Responsible for assuring the company’s employment policies and practices were in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Responsible for compensation and benefits administration

Responsible for on-site administration for pre-employment processes, recruitment, and staffing logistics.

Handled employee concerns, and disciplinary processes.

Training & Development

Principles of Management (2014) Managerial Decision Making (2014) Intercultural Management (2014) Staffing Organizations (Oct. 2013) Training and Development (2014) HR Management (May 2013) Human Relations & Development (Feb. 2013) Employment Law (Sept. 2012) Leadership (Sept. 2012) Collective Bargaining (Apr. 2012) Organizational Communication (Sept. 2011) IBEW Steward Training (1996) Compensation and Benefits (2014) Information Management Systems (2014) Introduction to Hospitality (2014)

Microsoft Excel (2014) Microsoft Access (2014) Microsoft Power point (2014) Computer Essentials (Sept. 2012)

Affiliations

Society for HR Management (SHRM), National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)

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