Human Resources Management

Kimkea' L. Harris, Attorney at Law

**** *** ****** ****** **** ( Memphis, Tennessee 38128 901-***-****

*******@*****.***

Letter of Application

The attached resume outlining my experience and education is submitted

for your review. I am targeting a position where my background will

allow me to make a significant contribution in Labor Relations

Management or as a Corporate Attorney.

I am a results-oriented attorney with more than ten (10) years

experience in labor relations, employee law, litigation, equity

compliance and human resources.

I recently served as the Coordinator of Labor Relations for Memphis

City Schools. In that position I served as Chief Negotiator for seven

(7) collective bargaining agreements, which covered over 14,000

employees

In the course of my employment history I have also been responsible

for conducting EEOC investigations, issuing employee discipline,

litigating administrative hearings and assisting Human Resources with

benefits and staffing needs.

I am willing to relocate and am very interested in acquiring a

position where I will be able to use my experience and talents to make

a difference in your organization.

I would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your company, and

to present my qualifications in person. Thank you for your time and

consideration. I look forward to hearing from you in the very near

future.

Sincerely,

Kimkea' L. Harris

Attorney at Law

Kimkea' L. Harris, Attorney at Law

2640 Bay Pointe Circle East ( Memphis, Tennessee 38128 901-***-****

*******@*****.***

Professional Objective

Labor Relations Management . Corporate Attorney

Results-oriented professional combines extensive labor relations and

experience in administrative law to create a civil, harmonious environment.

An effective communicator; works well with all levels of people. Organized,

detailed, and thorough, can accommodate a demanding environment.

Exceptional problem-solving skills; analytical but creative in resolution.

Astute in identifying areas in need of improvement, with the vision to

develop and implement successful action plans. Both flexible and versatile,

a well-rounded performer committed to continued excellence.

Core Competencies

LABOR RELATIONS Time Management Skills Union Experience

Administrative Law Employer/Employee Mediation Skills

Strong Planning Liaison High Integrity

Skills High Pressure

Environment

Professional Experience

JOHNSON & BROWN, P.C. - MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 2009 -

PRESENT

Attorney

. Primary focus is to manage a general practice with emphasis in

litigation, specifically labor, employment law, administrative law,

family law, special education, business law, and criminal defense.

MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOLS - Memphis, Tennessee 2004 -

2009

Labor Relations Coordinator (2007 - 2009)

. Chief Negotiator for seven (7) formal labor agreements which covered

over 14,000 employees, ranging from hourly employees, skilled

craftsman, and professionals.

. Responsible for contract administration which included contract

interpretation, contract compliance, contract practice and Supervisor

training.

. Managed grievances procedures at all levels for over 17,000 employees,

both covered and uncovered by a collective bargaining agreement.

. Successfully served as representative or legal counsel in all employee

related arbitrations, tenure hearings, and mediations.

. Operated as in-house legal counsel to Human Resources staff in

relation to interpreting and implementing ADA, FMLA, FLSA and

conformity with an array of state and federal employment, and labor

laws.

. Managed a staff of three (3) Labor Relation Specialists and

Administrators.

Key Accomplishments:

> Maintained excellent relations with five (5) individual unions.

> Successfully negotiated collective bargaining agreements with

each union within budget constraints.

> Skilled in interpreting contracts for all levels of Management

to comply with contracts, ensuring there was no contract

violation.

> Successfully represented the Employer in mediation, tenure

hearings, and arbitration.

> Implemented procedures that put Memphis City Schools in

conformity with ADA, FMLA, and FLSA.

> Processed grievances for 17,000 employees after making

procedures more legally sound.

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LABOR RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR (2004 - 2007)

. Acted as 2nd chair for seven (7) collective bargaining agreements

which covered over 14,000 employees.

. Implemented, interpreted, and trained Supervisors as it related to the

formal contract agreements.

. Investigated and administered employee discipline for over 17,000

employees in conformity with contract language, state, and federal

laws.

. Conducted investigations and responded to internal and external EEO

complaints.

Key Accomplishments:

> Provided oversight during the organization, recognition and

formation of three (3) new collective bargaining agreements with

four (4) employee units.

> Devised and implemented SOP's for conducting work place

investigations, cooperation with law enforcement and state

agencies, tenure hearings, non-tenure hearings, and arbitration.

> Developed training modules for supervisory and non-supervisory

employees on Title VII, Title IX, and an array of employee-

related concerns.

> Successfully fostered a cooperative, informative, and mutually

beneficial relationship with union representatives.

> Participated in drafting Employer friendly legislation.

> Managed all of the District's unemployment claims.

> Promoted to Labor Relations Coordinator.

CITY OF MEMPHIS ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - Memphis, Tennessee 2002 -

2004

Assistant City Attorney

. Successfully handled a variety of litigation cases including state

court cases, federal Section 1983 litigation, and administrative

(civil service) matters.

. Also served as 2nd chair for multiple contract negotiations with the

largest municipal collective bargaining unit - AFSCME.

. Accurately provided legal advice to multiple city divisions on

different legal issues.

SHELBY COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - Memphis, Tennessee 1999 - 2002

Assistant District Attorney

. Prosecuted misdemeanors and felony cases in General Sessions Criminal

Court, Juvenile Court, & Criminal Court.

. Served as advising and review Attorney to the Memphis Police

Department for sex crimes and as a member of the Violent Crimes

Prosecution Unit (VCPU).

Key Accomplishments:

> Created the Truancy Assessment Center (TAC) designed to curtail

student truancy and hold parents criminally responsible.

> Coordinated a ten-member (10) partnership of local agencies and

government offices to provide community service assistance to

low income public school students.

Education

WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW - LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA

Juris Doctorate

Honors and Activities: Washington and Lee University Law Merit Scholar,

Race & Ethnic Ancestry Law Digest (R.E.A.L.) - Research Editor,

Alderson Legal Clinic, Black Law Student's Association, Law Fellows.

FISK UNIVERSITY - Nashville, Tennessee

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Summa cum Laude

Honors and Activities: Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha, Honors in

Political Science, Mortar Board, Who's Who Among College Students, Alpha

Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Vice-President.

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License & Professional Affiliations

. TENNESSEE LAW LICENSE

. Labor Relations Professional Association

. Tennessee Bar Association

. Tennessee School Board Attorney Association

. The Leo Bearman Sr. American Inn of Courts

. National Bar Association - Ben F. Jones Chapter

Areas of Practice

. LABOR RELATIONS

. Employment Law

. Administrative Law

. Family Law

. Contract Law

. Probate Law

. Federal Court Practice

. Criminal Law (Prosecutor and Defense Attorney)

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