Human Resources Training

Brett L. Fuqua, Sr. **** Remington Avenue • Sandusky, OH 44870

419-***-****(Cell) or 419-***-****(Home)

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

Summary: • Strong background in Human Resources, Labor/Employee Relations, Education &

Training, Health & Safety, Diversity Training, Union Issues, Labor Law, OSHA,

Benefits, and Collective Bargaining Agreements/Contract Negotiations

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

• Talented in encouraging others, developing rapport and conflict resolution

• Understand the importance of confidentiality and sensitive materials

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Systems including Word, Excel, Access and Power Point

Education: DeVry University's Keller School of Management Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

2009

Master's Degree in Human Resource Management

Central State University Wilberforce, Ohio

1988

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

*University Dean's List and National Dean's List

University of Toledo Toledo, Ohio

1992

Associates of Applied Sciences in Legal Assisting

Professional Affiliations and Certifications:

• Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) Certification

• Leadership Erie County (LEADS) 2005 Graduate

• Erie County Council of Governments Member

• City of Sandusky Planning & Zoning Commission Member

• Erie Metropolitan Housing Authority Board Member

Employment: Sandusky City Commissioner Sandusky, Ohio

2004 to Present

Elected Official to a second four-year term

• Set policies and create legislation, resolutions and ordinances for the

City of Sandusky

• Supervise charter officers: City Manager, Law Director, Finance Director and

Commission Clerk

• Public Relations - address issues and concerns of the constituents of the City of

Sandusky

• Sandusky Police and Fire Departments Liaison for the City Commission

• Human Relations Commission Liaison for the City Commission

• Raised funds and ran two successful campaigns in order to gain election and

re-election

Brett L. Fuqua, Sr. 2125 Remington Avenue • Sandusky, OH 44870

419-***-****(Cell) or 419-***-****(Home)

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

Employment: Ford Motor Company Sandusky, Ohio

1993 to 2007

Education and Training Coordinator (ETC)

• Developed, implemented and maintained training and educational opportunities for

over 1,000 hourly & salaried employees

• Coordinated multi-million dollar Education Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP),

supervising a team of six employees

• Advised and counseled hourly and salaried employees on educational endeavors

• Increased participation in the Education Development Training Program (EDTP) by

27% within one year

• Coordinated the annual education fair with area colleges and universities

• Facilitated yearly job fairs and maintained effective relationships with area businesses

• Monitored revenue and managed departmental budgets

• Processed purchase orders/requisitions

• Managed, scheduled and coordinated on-site classes

Health and Safety Representative

• Ensured management’s compliance of OSHA's safety regulations

• G.R.A.S.P. (Guidelines Responsibilities And Safe Practices) Instructor/Trainer

• Communicated with OSHA regarding guidelines and health and safety issues

• Documented and reported safety violations and/or accidents within the facility

Benefits Representative

• Explained and assisted new, active and retired employees in choosing various benefit

packages

• Assisted employees and retirees with submitting insurance claims

• Mediated and resolved disputes between employees and insurance carriers

• Informed employees of changes and/or updates in benefits or insurance carriers

• Attended and conducted retirees' monthly meetings keeping them informed of benefit

updates, fielding questions and addressing concerns

Diversity Instructor/Trainer

• Conducted anti-harassment training to hourly and salaried employees with regard to

race relations, sexual harassment and gender bias

Committeeperson for UAW Local 1216

• Elected to represent over 1,400 union employees

• Interpreted both the Local and National Collective Bargaining Agreements

• Directly involved with collective bargaining and contract negotiations

• Handled grievance hearings with Human Resources and Labor Relations

• Resolved disputes between management and union employees

References: Available upon request

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