Human Resources Management

Director of Human Resources

Articulate, ambitious and educated Human Resources professional with an

exemplary track record of progressive growth and extensive experience in

all aspects of human resources and corporate benefit management. Exemplary

track record of achievements with key strengths in recruiting and staffing,

compensation strategies and policies, benefits administration, and union

related concerns. Proven project management skills in streamlining

procedures and increasing department efficiency through establishing

objectives, determining priorities, effective time management and fostering

cross-functional relationships. Recognized for focused communication skills

and innate ability to effectively evaluate needs and deliver creative and

appropriate solutions. Extraordinary capacity to multitask, manage

competing priorities with ease while achieving organizational objectives.

Respected team leader with the innate ability to inspire confidence at all

levels.

< Advise and counsel senior management on labor contract interpretation

and administration and enforcement of labor employment law.

< Establish objectives and strategies for achieving corporate goals and

objectives the areas of employee engagement, retention and the ongoing

investment employee development and fostering a productive work

environment.

< Experienced in all facets of labor and union relations in the areas of

contract negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and employment law and

issue resolution.

< Promote and lead competitive compensation practices through extensive

research and analysis of industry, economic and regional trends.

Areas of Expertise

Arbitration Proceedings ( Mediation & Dispute Resolution ( Benefits

Administration

Union Contract Negotiation ( Employee & Labor Relations ( Collective

Bargaining Agreements

Career Training & Development ( EEO Investigations & Litigation ( Employee

Relations

Employment Law ( Employee Recruiting & Development ( Organizational

Development

Compensation Analysis ( Performance Evaluations ( Mentor & Counselor (

Payroll Administration

Executive Level Presentations ( Metrics Definition ( SAFETY ( DOT

REGULATIONS

Professional Experience

DPI Specialty Foods, Upper Marlboro, MD 2006-Present

DPI provides customized marketing and distribution solutions to national,

regional and local specialty food retailers across the nation.

Human Resources Director

Partner with business leaders in the development and implementation of

human resource strategies and processes in support of stated business

objectives in organizational infrastructure and design, change management,

employee relations and recruiting and retention strategies. Appraise and

evaluate effectiveness of HR policies, practices and programs, providing

detailed recommendations for improvements.

< Collaborate with Vice President of Human Resources and foster

partnerships with regional operations directors in the in the

administration and implementation of human resource programs, company

employee/labor relations policies, procedures and contract

negotiations.

< Liaise with union representatives and management teams in the

preparation of contract negotiations, grievance resolution, and

contract negotiation and interpretation. Counsel employees and

management during the grievance process.

ATL HR Management & Consulting, Inc., Bethesda, MD 2005-2006

Provider of consulting and human resources management services for the

health care industry.

Human Resources Manger/Consultant

Educated, consulted and influenced management teams regarding talent

recruiting and selection efforts, and assimilation, development and

retention strategies. Directed human resources department functions in

accordance with most current applicable federal, state and local guidelines

and regulations.

< Improved efficiency and ensured consistent application of HR policies

and procedures across all business platforms through the restructuring

and streamlining of key organizational processes.

< Accountable for the supervision and administration of employee welfare

plans including health, disability and life insurance plans, employee

assistance and 401(k) programs.

< Designed and implemented company's Human Resource Information System.

Airgas East, Inc., Hyattsville, MD 2000-2004

Airgas East is the region's largest and most versatile manufacturer and

customer-direct supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases and all

related equipment and services.

Human Resources Field Manager

Managed human resources support for 750 employees in 30+ locations within

four states. Assisted in the investigation and resolution of discrimination

related claims. Developed and administered training workshops. Supervised

staff of four.

< Counseled employees and management in addressing performance and

behavior issues, conflict resolution, termination, harassment

prevention and career development concerns.

Acterna, Germantown, MD 1996-2000

Provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical

products. Employs 7,000 with 2007 revenue of $1.3+ million.

Assistant Human Resources Manger (1998-2000)

Senior Human Resources Generalist (1996-1998)

Education and Certifications

< University of Liverpool, London England, Masters of Business

Administration Candidate, 2011

< University of Maryland University College, College Park, MD

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management

Certification in Business Project Management

Human Resource Professional Certification Candidate

< Villanova University, Villanova, PA, Human Resource Certifications: HR

Management, Mastering HR Organization Effectiveness, Strategic

Organizational Leadership.

< Certifications: SPHR Certification Candidate, Microsoft Certified

Professional and Certified Office User

Computer Skills

MS Office Suite

Word ( Excel ( PowerPoint ( Access( Outlook ( MS Project

Additional Software

Lotus Notes ( Crystal Report ( WordPerfect ( QuickBooks 2000 ( Samix ( Abra

( Galligher ( SQL

Visio ( Infoflo ( ManMan ( ADP

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