Douglas D. Schiebler

**** *. ******* **., ***** *815 Cell Phone: 208-***-****

Boise, Idaho 83704 E-mail: abie21@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Comprehensive Knowledge and Business Vision In:

Organizational Infrastructures ( Strategic Planning - Union / Non-Union

Labor Relations

Conflict Management - Contract Interpretation / Negotiation - Employment

Law

Recruiting and Retention - Compensation and Benefits ( Team Building (

Multi-Site Facilities

Project Manager/Senior Labor Relations Executive with expertise in the

industrial and construction business sectors. Skilled in analyzing and

interpreting organizational structures, developing strategic direction, and

creating processes that add value, focus on efficiency, as well as meet

company objectives. Recognized as a "bridge-builder" with a unique ability

to bring disparate entities together into a unified and productive work

team. Reduced absenteeism 30% and increased productivity 10%. Proven

success in resolving complex organizational deficiencies, policy

development and implementation, and negotiating complex labor agreements.

Expert negotiator and dynamic leader recognized for sound judgment,

troubleshooting, and initiative under pressure.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY and SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS

FLUOR CONSTRUCTORS, Wood River, IL - Piketon, Ohio - Others

2008 - Present

PROJECT MANAGER/SENIOR LABOR RELATIONS

I oversee and administer the Labor Relations on these projects which are a

full time effort with, several part time projects. The labor relations for

these projects start at the labor contracts through administration, client

interface, International and Local Union interface, grievance prevention,

hiring, termination and supervisor training and oversight and will end at

project completion.

Prairie State Generating Company, Lively Grove, IL.

2007 - 2008

Director of Industrial Relations and Community Relations

This project objective is to build and operate a four billion dollar power

plant to generate 1600 MW of electricity and two full mine facilities to

supply the power plant. Provided counsel to senior management on human

resources, risk management, mediation, diversity, equal opportunity,

project start-up, hiring, training, manpower planning, skills testing,

recruiting, and policy issues. This opportunity started from the inception

of the company which required our minimal staff to write policy,

procedures, work rules, job descriptions, salary / compensation policy and

ranges, HR procedure manuals, develop procedures to facilitate a non-union

facility (or negotiate and administer labor contracts if needed), and to

build and maintain community relations, up to the State Representative and

State Senator levels.

Monitor and advise the construction contractor on all labor relations

issues. One of the current successful projects was to aid in the design of

the organization by mapping the organizational chart and job duties.

Another of the Successes was to Speak at community functions to acquaint

the local area of what we were currently doing and what to expect in the

future.

Douglas D. Schiebler, Boise, ID 2003 - 2007

Labor Relations and Human Resources Consultant

Provided counsel to senior management on human resources, risk management,

mediation, diversity, equal opportunity and affirmative action issues for

both private and public enterprises. Contracted for consulting and

restructuring projects to analyze business operations and determine

strategic plans that will improve business infrastructures while limiting

exposure to liability. Involved in all facets of HR initiatives, including

policy development and implementation, negotiating labor agreements,

mediating grievances, administering compensation and benefit packages,

budgeting, and monitoring Workman's Compensation programs.

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. Assisted Valley Transit in realigning their labor relations and human

resource system, streamlined their hiring and reporting system,

established a grievance prevention system and set up a program for

absenteeism control.

. Assisted executives from Nye County, Nevada in reviewing and revising the

organization's human resources and risk management policies and

procedures. Analyzed and revitalized operations affecting 800 employees,

including police, fire fighters, the court system, healthcare, the road

section, maintenance, and county business.

. Recruited by KSL Services to counsel administration during a one-year

transition project for the University of California at the Los Alamos

Nuclear Laboratories in New Mexico. Served as Labor Relations Manager to

aid the new organization in labor agreement matters, policies, procedures

and site requirements. Provided in depth analysis on key employees and

developed strategies to ensure a smooth transition process for personnel

reassignments.

Johnson Controls Northern New Mexico (JCNNM), Los Alamos, NM 1999 - 2003

Director of Labor Relations (2001 - 2003)

Labor Relations Manager (1999 - 2001)

JCNNM employs approximately 1,800 individuals and is the facility support

subcontractor to the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in New Mexico.

The Company operates and maintains LANL facilities, equipment, property,

grounds, infrastructure, and roadways. As Director, in charge of managing

all employment policy matters. Served as the Chief Negotiator with respect

to labor grievances and collective bargaining agreements. Oversaw benefits,

unemployment claims, Worker's Compensation, performance review, recruiting,

and succession programs. Participated in all EEOC and OFCCP programs /

audits. Recommended programs and improvements to the Board of Directors.

. Successfully negotiated the Company's first five-year, fixed-cost labor

agreements with multiple unions. The agreements significantly improved

forecasting accuracy for budgeting capital improvement projects.

. Reduced complaint and grievance activity from 60 filings per year to

approximately two filings per year.

. Implemented a Leadership By Walking Around (LBWA) program which was a key

contributor in reducing absenteeism by approximately 30% and increasing

productivity by 10%. The program also significantly lowering safety

incident rates, while improving employee morale.

. Member of the Key Manager Tactical and Strategic Planning Committee.

Collected intelligence from the Committee to devise and implement

programs with respect to hiring, disciplinary action, organizational

dynamics, manpower projections, security concerns, and mediation /

arbitration proceedings.

National ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION (NECA), Springfield, OR 1995 -

1998

Executive Manager - Oregon Pacific, Cascade Chapter

NECA provides electrical contractors with the resources to directly

influence their industry through cooperative labor relations, governmental

affairs activities, and progressive risk management/workplace safety

programs. Directed labor relations initiatives on behalf of 35 contractors

employing approximately 1,800 employees, with three Electrical Unions and

13 bargaining units. Acted as Chief Negotiator to resolve all labor

agreement disputes and grievances. Authorized to interpret agreements and

implement programs benefiting the interests of the Association and its

members. Managed and mentored four employees.

. Served as Liaison with federal and state governmental agencies.

Participated in informal lobbying on issues affecting the industry and

represented Association before public informational meetings.

. Implemented a safety consulting services for program members and

affiliates.

. Designed a process to allow the accomplishment of a $1M reserve fund.

. Recommended changes to the Collective Bargaining Agreements on travel and

other monetary issues.

Ames Construction, Burnsville, MN 1993 - 1995

Director of Industrial Relations

Recruited to establish an Industrial Relations Program for this excavation,

roadway, and construction contractor. Analyzed existing operations and

determined strategic plans that would affect 1,200 employees in five

divisional locations nationwide, as well as Ames' corporate office.

Established policies and programs that would minimize risk exposure, while

improving job satisfaction. Oversaw benefits administration. Personally

negotiated grievance issues. Counseled management on contract

interpretation and application, employee issues, union and non-union

issues.

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. Built the Industrial Relations Division from ground level and served in

an advisory capacity across all divisions and authority levels.

. Established outlines of departmental and managerial duties and

responsibilities and ensured compliance with corporate standards by

implementing a tracking and reporting system for all locations.

. Introduced recruiting efforts, grievance tracking, complaint resolution

procedures, reporting programs, and training initiatives for supervisors

and managers.

Morrison Knudsen Co., Inc., Boise, Idaho 1985 - 1993

Labor Relations Manager

Recruited to return to Morrison Knudsen as a result of a construction and

engineering mega-project. Directly responsible for negotiating labor

agreements, maintaining labor standards, and resolving employee problems

and disputes for this locomotive and rail-car rebuilder company.

Investigated labor-related complaints and grievances. Conducted

investigations related to NLRB, EEOC, and OFCCP matters. Identified areas

of administrative strengths and weaknesses and recommended changes in

operations, management, and other issues that would benefit the Company.

Led all labor-related mediation and arbitration proceedings on behalf of

Morrison Knudsen.

. Saved the Company several million dollars by successfully negotiating and

mediating numerous employment contracts.

. Served as Co-Chair for the Safety Committee and launched a new Wellness

Program across all divisions.

. Introduced annual meetings for all labor relations managers throughout

the U.S. to proactively address potential problems, discuss current

issues, and roundtable to develop effective resolutions.

EDUCATION

BBA, Boise State University, Boise, ID . Degree in Industrial Relations

Regularly attend seminars and industry meetings related to EEO, OFCCP, and

Labor Law issues.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Chairman: Women's Diversity Programs . Chairman: Hispanic Diversity

Programs

Former Chairman: Black Awareness Programs - INEL

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