Human Resources Management

HUMAN RESOURCES AND LABOR RELATIONS DIRECTOR

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Nineteen years of experience in service and manufacturing industries

including over 13 years of progressive Human Resources

responsibilities at multi-site operations

. Track record of effectively managing outside legal counsel in the

areas of labor and employment law and providing sound and practical

advise and counsel to Senior Corporate, Region and District Human

Resources, Labor Relations, Compliance, and Health and Safety

Directors

. Highly developed consulting, influencing, and negotiating skills

. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated

ability to develop and implement policies, procedures and training

programs to minimize company risk of exposure to EEO, NLRA, and other

labor and employment-related claims

. Skilled in assessing client needs, evaluating cases, and developing

appropriate litigation and ADR strategies

. Lead Corporate Counsel on committee which successfully challenged

costly and unduly burdensome regulations such as the OSHA Ergonomics

Standard and Record-keeping Rule, and the DOT Hours of Service

Regulation thereby reducing implementation costs in excess of $20

Billion

. Lead Corporate Counsel on several reversals of adverse jury verdicts

including a $2.3 million ADA claim.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hilton Worldwide (2009-Present)

Director of Labor Relations, Waldorf=Astoria (2009-Present), New York, NY

. Manage and direct all Labor Relations activities including coaching,

counseling and advising management at all levels to ensure consistent

administration of CBA, Hilton HR Practices, and applicable state and

federal legislations

. Lead contract negotiation activities and serve as "Facility

Spokesperson"

. Gather and analyze data regarding labor relations legislation, labor

market conditions, wages, benefits, etc., in preparation for

agreements and negotiations

. Work closely with local management to implement proactive Labor

Relations programs that facilitate positive and constructive

communication and employee relations

. Investigate, conduct research, prepare documentation and communicate

company response to the EEOC/FEPA charges of discrimination, Unfair

Labor Practice charges at the NLRB, and grievances brought before the

Office of Impartial Chairperson

United Parcel Service (1990-2009)

Director of Human Resources, North East Region, (2006-2009) Long Island, NY

. Served as Senior HR Official directing all aspects of the HR Function

that served more than 7000 employees including Employee and Community

Relations, Strategic Communications, Health and Safety, Public

Affairs, Talent Acquisition and Employee Services, and Organizational

Development

. Member of Business Planning Team, which is highest ranking management

group with a direct report to the District Manager (CEO), and

responsible to ensure that HR strategies and initiatives are

incorporated into and support the overall business plan

. Executed HR performance management systems designed needs of company

. Developed and implemented Employee Relations strategy including

implementation of Employee Relations Survey, development of retention

programs, conducting compensation analysis, and leading of union-

avoidance campaigns

. Direct the effective administration of Corporate EEO/Affirmative

Action programs and policies ensuring compliance with governmental

regulations

Senior Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment Practice Group, (1999-2006)

Atlanta, GA

. Counsel management in resolution and defense of labor and employment

litigation and administrative charges of discrimination (EEOC charges)

in nearly 20 states.

. Manage Outside Counsel in all aspects of Labor and Employment-related

matters throughout U.S Domestic Regions.

. Development and implementation of various training programs to reduce

company exposure in areas such as ADA Compliance, Crisis Management

and Workplace Violence Prevention, Investigation into Workplace

Issues, Responding to Charges of Discrimination, Alternative Dispute

Resolution, OSHA and DOT Compliance

. Provide frequent training and updates to Corporate and Region Human

Resources Managers on the topics such as business compliance risk

reduction, trends, and Labor and Employment Law Developments.

. Partner with and provided daily counsel to Human Resources

professionals regarding a full range of employment issues, including

Title VII(EEO), the ADA, ADEA, managing leaves of absence,

administering of employment benefits, responding to employee

complaints, addressing wage and hour concerns, and reviewing

disciplinary actions, including employment terminations and drafting

of severance agreements, and Reductions in Force ("RIF")

. Manage the defense and resolution of OSHA and DOT regulatory and

enforcement matters nationwide.

. Participated in a Law Firm Procurement process; effectively reduced

the number of law firms from 60 to 25 to achieve efficient

communication, delivering consistent legal advice, and cost-

containment.

. Provide full support on all aspects of labor relations issues, from

union election campaigns, negotiating collective-bargaining

agreements, handling of grievances and the arbitration process under

both the NLRA and RLA

. Training and Implementation of Affirmative Action Programs, including

counseling of handling audits by the OFCCP

Human Resources/Operations Supervisor, North Central Region, (1990-1999)

Chicago, IL

. Provided support to the package and delivery operation in a variety of

Human Resources areas including Health and Safety, Selection and

Placement, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Career

Development, Disciplinary Action, and Employee and Labor Relations.

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Loyola University of Chicago Institute of Workplace Studies, M.S. in Human

Resources and Industrial Relations, 2000

Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1998

University of Chicago at Illinois, B.A. in criminal Justice and Philosophy,

1994

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Illinois State Bar; Member

American Bar Association, Member

. Labor and Employment Practice Section

National Employment Law Counsel

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