Human Resources Project Manager
Resume:
Joseph Monaghan
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** ****** ***** ***** *-332
City: Sioux City
State: IA
Zip: 51104
Country: USA
Phone: 712-***-****
Skill Level: Director
Salary Range: $70,000
Willing to Relocate
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2300 Indian Hills Drive, #1-332, Sioux City, Iowa, 51104 PH: 712-***-****, Cell: 712-***-****, **********@********.***
Goal: A management position which shares my values, and utilizes my knowledge, skills, abilities and experience. I find it imperative to maintain policy and procedures within the organization, build morale and increase job satisfaction. I believe in motivating and retaining required talent. I consider people to be the source of competitive advantages for organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT: WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Results orientated leader experienced in directing Human Resources, Training, Operations, and Security functions; A professional who is a problem solver, critical thinker (sometimes outside the box), ethical, listener, analytical, collaborator, and trainer; Irreproachable integrity with a respect of diversity and business objectives. I am a leader adept at devising strategic plans and building cohesive teams capable of executing those plans.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Human Resources
* Renegotiated a group life insurance contract and a long-term disability contract, achieving savings of over 60% and 27% respectively. Developed an alternative plan design for the Employee Assistance Program.
* Redesigned two HMO medical plans, generating savings of over $1 million annually by thinking outside the box.
* Cut workers` compensation costs by instituting a transitional work program to reassign employees assigned to light duty for more than three months into authorized positions which they were qualified or could be trained for; oversaw unemployment.
* Reduced short-term disability costs, conducted comprehensive benefits audits, and managed COBRA.
* Administered a frozen pension plan, managed TSAs and other employee incentives.
Training
* Restructured a new-employee orientation process to encompass all subjects required by credentialing agencies which eliminated redundancy, improved efficiency and saved time = money. Facilitated numerous in-service training programs including Orientation, Workplace Relations, Sensitivity, Culture, Diversity, FMLA & ADA, etc.
* Tapped to support and deliver specialized security training to a select government agency during a pilot application.
* Coordinated contract lodging, production, judging, and scholarships for four state competitive academic events attended by over 5,000 students. Expanded and promoted a work-study program for special needs students.
Operations
* As a military commander, trained, developed, and disciplined soldiers; controlled accountable property.
* As a government facility manager with responsibility for 12 ordinary and 6 special contracts, identified fraudulent billings, which saved taxpayer money and restored credibility; established aggressive performance standards.
* Oversaw the management of retention incentive/bonus programs of a 4,000-person medical organization.
Security
* As the Corporate Admin Director of Security (non-union) & Transportation (union) for a Health Care System, implemented major change and, built morale. Reduced critical incidents at the Behavioral campus by 80% by way of implementing improved policies and retraining sensitivity and de-escalation techniques.
* Managed the implementation of the complex strategic plan for evacuating Americans and others from 84 foreign countries in the event of catastrophic disasters and similar events.
* Conducted training exercises for airport security police in base defense and counterterrorism.
* As a Crisis Action Team Chief, facilitated administrative, humanitarian, operational, and logistical support for Panama, Rwanda, Zaire, and Bosnia. Held a high level security clearance with special access. (clearable)
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CAREER TRACK
Cheltenham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Director, Human Resources 9/2011 - 7/2012
Overall responsible for HR functions including Recruiting, Labor Relations, Payroll and Reception.
North Philadelphia Health System
Administrative Director, Security, Transportation & Parking Services. 8/2010 - 7/8/2011
In August 2010, my solicitation to Corporate Security was necessitated as a result of my HR and Military experience. Change within that department was necessary due to lack of communication, focus and structure. I utilized my professional staffing sensitivity awareness, culture, instruction, and the promulgation, to reduce incidents, patient complaints, staffing, and the resolution of potential litigious situations. I remained in this position until I was laid off in July of 2011 as a result of Senior Managements reductions across the corporate staff.
Director, Benefits & Training: 4/2001 - 8/2010
Prepared a budget of over $15 million; directly manage $9 million and administer a $5 million pension plan for a health system with 400 beds in two locations serving acute, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health clients. Coordinate employee assistance and short-/long-term disability programs as well as all health and welfare benefits, tax-sheltered annuities, unemployment compensation, and HIPAA/FMLA processes. Advise management regarding labor issues; negotiate initial grievances with three unions and a non-union group. Approve / coordinate Leaves of absence for 1,450 personnel. Perform as a workers` compensation liaison. Conduct orientations for new employees and management as well as education seminars on retirement planning, tax shelters, and benefits.
State of New Jersey, Department of Education, Educational Information and Research Center 1999 to 2000
Program Manager and State Advisor (DECA): Directed all aspects of the sixth-largest student marketing education program in the United States; Controlled a state grant and student funds budget; Facilitated regional events. I Delivered presentations to high schools and industry regarding marketing / business education, cooperative education, internships, and work-study programs, soliciting sponsors for programs and funding; Counseled students and teachers; Proactive in promoting a recognized program for Special Needs Students.
United States Army Prior to 1997
Trained, certified and substantiated: Infantry, Military Police, Military Intelligence and Special Operations.
Chief, Mobilization, Army Europe: Established a framework and coordinated research and cost-benefits analysis that supported the need for modernizing the reserve forces in Europe. Developed plans for long-range training of reclassified personnel and presented a change management proposal to senior European and Pentagon leadership. Validated via Bosnia peacekeeping operations.
Chief, Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) Plans, Army Europe and Africa: Designed an educational video; Submitted IT engineering change proposals to update a personnel database; Authored user / supervisor manuals to assist data entry personnel in over 500 offices in 84 countries in Europe and Africa. I served as an SME (security) with the US delegation of a Joint Planning Commission which negotiated base rights agreements etc; traveled extensively.
Chief, Crisis Action Team, Army Europe: Coordinated politically critical and time sensitive information, analyses, and recommendations vital to formulating United States policy changes in a constantly changing environment;
Executive Officer, Commander,Training Officer, Project Manager: Coordinated the modernization of integrated systems, including user and train-the-trainer budgets and plans. Conducted training assessments and prepared a unit of over 900 soldiers for Operation Desert Storm. Responsible for operational readiness, soldier and unit integrity. .
Leadership Staff Officer: Developed and implemented a highly visible strategic plan affecting over one million personnel which was drove leadership initiatives beyond 2000. Developed train-the-trainer modules, produced a leadership video, devised incentives, contests, and awards to spur interest and education. Authored a how-to booklet for front-line leaders, authored `Leadership...How To- which was distributed army wide; reported to senior leadership regarding implementation progress.
Retention Officer: Functioned as the lead interface with five regional recruiting organizations that staffed technical jobs in two states. I systematized the proactive placement of trained personnel who were displaced.
EDUCATION AFFILIATIONS
M.Ed. in Education, National Louis University
B.S. Business, Husson University American Legion, Disabled American Veterans The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Certificate in Human Resources, Villanova University Various Certifications, United States Army
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