Human Resources Management

Kristy D. Etter

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Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Cell Phone: 757-***-****

E-mail: ******.*****@*****.***

Profile Summary Dedicated High-Potential Human Resources professional with

6+ years of experience managing a full spectrum of human

resources programs, services, and functions including

staffing and labor relations. Strong command of employment

laws, compliance issues, benefit plans, labor and employee

relations, disciplinary procedures, and union/non-union

environments.

Proven success introducing process improvements, recruitment and

retention programs, rewards and recognition programs,

diversity strategies and goals, and staff-development

initiatives driving corporate goal attainment. Expert

communicator- able to resolve conflicts and negotiate win-

win outcomes.

Experience

June 2004-present LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER & LABOR RELATIONS

REPRESENTATIVE, Lockheed Martin Electronic Systems,

Virginia Beach, VA

(March 2009-present)

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Fort

Worth, TX

(June 2004-March 2009)

UNION PLANTERS BANK

Jan 2004- May 2004 HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITING INTERN, Union Planters

Bank, Baton Rouge, LA

Skills Human Resource Management (Lockheed Martin)

V Provides Human Resources support to 350+ employees and

multiple levels of management (both union represented

and non-represented) and multiple levels of leadership

at numerous sites across the United States, Hawaii, and

Guam.

V Responsible for all aspects of employee relations

including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions,

staffing, employee training and career development, EEOP

compliance, performance management, compensation,

reward/recognition programs, FLSA classification, HRIS,

and benefits.

V Counsels senior level management on complex employee

relations issues. Conducts onsite employee

investigations at various locations, document findings,

makes recommendations on disciplinary actions, and

assists management with developing employee performance

improvement plans when necessary.

V Serves as an employee advocate for both leadership and

individual contributors to ensure a positive employee

relations environment established through strong

relationships and communication at all levels of the

business. Assists with problem resolution ensuring the

fair treatment of all employees.

V Responsible for all areas of Workforce Management which

include merit planning, growth promotions, talent

management, reductions-in-force and salary/equity

compensation issues.

V Advises leaders on matters of Equal Employment

Opportunity and Affirmative Action and ensures that

Diversity Strategies/Goals and initiatives are known and

understood.

V Supports leadership in integrating organizational

changes with business improvement efforts.

V Executive Coach for leadership and employees on

performance, development, and morale issues. Assists

management in their role of workforce development by

providing various tools including executive coaching,

mentoring, and critical discussions. Provides the tools

and resources to assess individuals' strengths and

development needs.

V Conducts FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) audits

including reviews of job classifications to ensure

compliance with FLSA regulations.

V Drives key human resources initiatives such as Diversity

and Functional Affirmative Action Goals, Training, and

Rewards & Recognition.

V Threat Management Team First Responder

Labor Relations (Lockheed Martin)

V Responsible for accessing vulnerability to organizing

activity and for addressing organizing campaigns and

petitions.

V Responds to pre-negotiations information requests

received from the Union. Conducts data analysis and

planning/preparation for all labor negotiations.

V Performs risk mitigation by developing a plan to

minimize the most critical risk factors, including the

strike contingency plan.

V Facilitates the CBA process by developing the schedule

and milestones. Responsible for the consultation,

coordination, advice, and assistance in the collective

bargaining process including developing not-to-exceed

parameters, processing the costing, and developing

proposals to present to the Union.

V Works with team of individuals including Finance,

Contracts, Compensation, and Benefits to review the

effect the proposed changes would have on the Program.

V Participates on Union Negotiations Team at various sites

and with numerous Unions.

V Responsible for the implementation of system changes

once a CBA is in place.

Staffing/Recruiting

(Lockheed Martin)

V Leads a team of managers in screening applicants,

conducting interviews, and making selections to ensure

staffing goals are met.

V Evaluates staffing requirements and identifies job

competencies by advising on position requirements.

Consults with leadership and provides advice and counsel

on appropriate job leveling, interviewing, and candidate

selections.

V Participates in the behavioral leadership interview

selection for Managers, Senior Managers, Directors, and

Vice President level positions. This process involves

sourcing, screening applicants, evaluating Affirmative

Action Plan goals, participating on the interview panel,

and final selection.

V Conducts New Employee Orientations weekly for new hires

V Leads Job Fairs in various locations throughout the US

(Union Planters Bank)

Reviewed and screened resumes for entry-level positions.

Conducted telephone screenings to identify qualified applicants.

Instructed applicants on completing applications and conducted pre-

employment testing.

Assisted Senior Recruiter with hiring decisions

Computer

V Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook,

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Journal

Education Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, May 2004

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Major: Management Concentration: Human Resources

Louisiana TOPS Academic Scholarship

Achievements Consistently Receives High Performance Ratings

Special Recognition Award recipient 2010

Global Excellence Award recipient 2009

Certified Executive Coach

Training & Development: Managing In A Union Environment, Satisfaction

Power, Workforce Management, Discrimination Charges &

Investigations, Workplace Violence Prevention, Ethics

Awareness Training, Mastering the Skills of Breakthrough

Thinking, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Acumen and

Workforce Strategy, Executive Coaching and Mentoring,

Computer Forensics Training

Received Top Human Resources Business Partner Award for

2008

Member of the National Society for Human Resource

Management

Member of the National Management Association

Member of Lockheed Martin Leadership Association

Member of Lockheed Martin Women's Initiative Network

Dean's List Awards at LSU

Louisiana State University Society for Human Resource

Management- Public Relations Coordinator 2003-2004

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