Human Resources Resource

Deborah G. Tumulty

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Ellisville, MO 63021

Phone: 217-***-**** E-Mail - abhj3e@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Senior Human Resource Professional with diverse experiences in private

and public sectors concentrating on serving as a Senior Staff member to

Directors, CEO's, Operating Managers and other personnel. Proactively

provided solutions to business issues and the attainment of goals and

objectives within context of Personnel Policies and Labor Contracts.

Outstanding problem solving and assessment skills that are a proven

ability to lead multifaceted human resources and Employee/Labor Relations

functions. Experience establishing credibility and successful

relationships at all levels of an organization.

Comtrea Community Treatment, Inc.

Vice President/Director Human Resources - Festus, MO, March 2009 to

present.

Senior Staff Member conducting and overseeing all Human Resources

functions for a Community Treatment Service in a Multi-County Area

servicing multi-disciplinary mental health areas.

. Develops policies and programs to attract, retain and promote a

diverse workforce for the agency meeting the needs and goals of

COMTREA consumers.

. Develops and implements personnel policies and procedures;

prepares, writes and maintains employee policies/procedures manual.

. Participates with Executive Staff in developing department goals,

objectives, budget and systems consistent with the goals,

objectives and systems of the agency.

. Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel,

students, and temporary employees; oversees new employee

orientations; benefits orientation and enrollment; monitors career

path programs, employee relations counseling, outplacement

counseling, and exit interviews.

. Oversees all workers compensation, unemployment compensation

claims, and monitors effectiveness of diversity initiative, EOE,

and affirmative action.

. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect

continual improvements in efficiency of department and services

performed.

. Conducts and addresses all employee relations issues with

employees, supervisors and department heads to settle work-related

conflicts through advice and recommendations.

. Maintains Human Resource Information System and Staff Training

Information System records.

. Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning

employment.

. Provides and conducts training to all levels within the

organization on Human Resources Policy and Procedures.

Edward Jones - Contractual Benefits Administrator - St. Louis, MO,

October 2008

Serving as consultant/contractual personnel during Open Enrollment

providing guidance and advice to Edward Jones employees on all aspects of

benefit planning.

Illinois Department of Revenue, Springfield, Illinois 2004 to 2008.

Director of Human Resources - 2004 to 2006

Managed and administered activities of the Bureau of Human Resources

including the Classification Division, Personnel Support Division,

Payroll, Benefit Support Division, Personnel Office, and the Labor

Relations Division for the Illinois Department of Revenue coupled with

its' legislative enacted "sister agencies": Illinois Lottery, Illinois

Liquor Commission, Illinois Racing Board, and The Illinois Gaming Board.

. Oversaw implementation of the hiring practices for union, merit

compensation, and exempt employees including selection and

recruitment.

. Researched and applied employment law relating to EEO, ADA, and

Workman's Compensation issues.

. Provided testimony as Chief Spokesperson on behalf of the

Department in all Civil Services, Arbitrations, and disciplinary

proceedings.

. Led development and execution of management training associated

with high performance to enhance business performance through

leveraging employee talents.

. Partnered with Divisions in guiding creation of developmental

processes and opportunities for employees, managers, and leaders

through succession planning and re-organization of union positions.

. Implemented and executed performance management programs and

procedures, including but not limited to performance appraisals and

performance improvement plans.

. Partnered with counsel and prepared cases for mediations,

arbitration, and other court proceedings.

. Implemented and executed proactive employee relations initiatives,

such as lunch hour workshops.

. Executed grievance procedures and disciplinary policies and

procedures to ensure fairness and consistency.

Director of Employee/Labor Relations-2006 to 2008.

Acted as Chief Labor Relations Director of the Department of Revenue

reporting to the Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue and

effectively identified improvements to the Labor Relations Department in

the context of organizational challenges and change.

. Consulted as confidant to Division Heads, HR Managers, Operating

Managers employee/ labor issues.

. Conducted series of Management/Labor Relations training to

management on contract interpretation, grievance and disciplinary

procedure under the Contract including the grievance process

through arbitration.

. Negotiated all policies pertaining to Labor, and writing and

implementing policies for departmental use.

. Liaison with all Senior Directors and H.R. personnel to ensure

coordination and implementation of business initiatives i.e. policy

changes, safety initiatives, restructuring/layoffs and downsizing.

. Negotiated the structure of the Illinois Racing Board as pertained

to unionization.

. Set objectives to meet compliance with State of Illinois Personnel

Code, rules, Classification Plan, Pay Plan, and all relevant

collective bargaining agreements.

. Conducted third level hearings; provided testimony ; and compiled

cases for 4th level arbitration cases.

Highland Supply Manufacturing Corporation,

Director of Human Resources, Highland, Illinois-2003 to 2004.

Reported to the CEO, and oversaw all human resource functions for 380

union and salaried employees for the Corporate Headquarters including

directing five Human Resource Mangers throughout separate international

locations.

. Complied with legal requirements: FMLA, Workman's Compensation,

ADA, EEOC, and all related personnel issues.

. Solely conducted all hiring and issued all disciplinary procedures.

. Provided training on applicable human resource requirements in

courses to all managers i.e. sexual harassment, EEO, and management

training.

. Kept abreast of employment laws and made recommendations for policy

changes.

. Developed implementation plans to ensure consistent change

throughout the organization.

. Worked closely with legal staff on all legal issues resulting from

employee relations including all potential legal ramifications

relating to Human Resources.

NCS Pearson/Federal Transportation Security Administration

National Contract Staffing Specialist, 2002.

As part of a national recruiting effort between NCS Pearson and the

Federal Transportation Administration recruited, interviewed, and hired

personnel for federal airport security on nationwide basis under

congressional mandate in various locations: Boston, MA, Denver, CO, and

St. Louis, MO on a contractual basis.

. Maintained and compiled information regarding applicant

backgrounds, qualifications, and abilities to complete federal

security training.

. Provided extensive training to employees regarding securities

measures under a complex interview and selection criteria.

Illinois State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor's Office-1989 to 1993.

Operations Administrator

Reporting to the Administrator and Director, spear-headed a federal

statewide program consisting of five budgets and acted as sole human

resource personnel adhering to all legal requirements.

. Completed statistical analysis on employees relating to salaries,

production, benefits, and quality of a statewide program in

comparison to other states.

. Wrote and implemented policies on all personnel related functions

including EEO, Sexual Harassment, and disciplinary proceedings for

the Agency.

. Oversaw all fiscal obligations: budget administration.

. Reported program effectiveness to the Department of Justice and

Illinois Criminal Justice Authority measuring program effectiveness

within federal compliance regulations.

. Administered and over-saw hiring practices, training, and adherence

with all duties performed under grant funds on a statewide level.

. Implemented a Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

. Ensured Agency compliance with all Title VII provision.

Implemented policy and trained employees in relationship to Sexual

Harassment issues. Established Employee Assistance Program and

implemented.

. Determined levels of demand for personnel assigned to various

organizational functions.

. Developed search plans, recruited and coordinated hiring in state,

federal and private entities.

. Developed performance appraisal performance and exit interview

instruments to assess personnel.

Other Work History

Flower Home Development, Manager, St. Louis, MO, 1998 to 1999.

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Auditor, Springfield, IL, 1993

to 1996.

Education

Master of Arts in Human Resource Management, University of Illinois,

Springfield, Illinois. 2002

Bachelor of Arts in Management, 1989 (High Honors)

University of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois.

Educational Affiliations

University of Illinois Department of Management Faculty Search Committee,

1989 and 1990.

Participated as voting member of two Faculty Search Committees for

Business Administration/Management Department.

University of Illinois at Springfield Faculty Review Committee, 1989.

Evaluated and reviewed five year performance for business faculty. Served

as a voting member.

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