ARIEL JULIUS N DACUMOS

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Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

Cell: 626-***-****

Home: 626-***-****

My goal is to pursue my career in the area of Labor Relations/Employee Relations investigation where I can best utilize over 15 years of hands-on experience, training and expertise.

SCHOLASTIC BACKGROUND:

Morgan State University

Master Contract Administrator

Certificate - 2006

University of California, Los Angeles

Post-Graduate Paralegal Studies - Litigation

Certificate - 1998

Letran College, Manila, Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Diploma - 1985, Magna Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND CAPACITY:

DEPUTY COMPLIANCE OFFICER

County of Los Angles, 9/2003 - 1/2013

Investigates employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other protected basis

Advises and consults with departments on employment complaints

Provides consultative and technical assistance to supervisors, managers & division heads

Reviews, analyses and collects relevant data and other information

Evaluates and refers complaints to Mediation Section

Assists departments in responding to complaints filed with EEOC, DFEH, DLSE and DOJ

Testifies before the Civil Service Commission

Monitors County Construction Contracts and Living Wage Ordinance (LWO)

Monitors Monthly Utilization Reports and coordinates with prime contractors

Applies applicable laws and policies governing Labor & Employment issues, FLSA, FEHA, LWO

DEPUTY LABOR COMMISSIONER I

State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, 9/2000 - 9/2003

Holds investigatory hearings, examines witnesses, takes affidavits, collects other evidence

Makes and directs investigations to determine the extent of compliance with state labor laws and Industrial Welfare Commission Orders (IWC)

Resolves disputes and conducts pre-settlement conferences

Assesses and collects civil penalties or initiates civil or criminal action

Files various court actions and legal documents

Meets with employers and employees and their representatives to advise compliance with requirements

Conducts ocular inspection of workplace and employers' records to determine compliance with state labor law

STAFF SERVICES ANALYST

State of California, Department of General Services, 1999 - 2000

Oversees building & maintenance department's daily activities and personnel transactions

Supervises 3 clerks and Staff Services Analyst trainee

Audits state building managers' monthly and quarterly budget records and expenditures

Interviews candidates for employment, fires, disciplines employees and grievance process

Interfaces with managers, regional managers and chiefs with respect to personnel movements, updating funds and expenditures

Prepares budget proposals and augmentation for fiscal year

Investigates internal complaints and participates in grievance process

Meets with Union representatives and participates in collective bargaining agreements

FAIR EMPLOYMENT & HOUSING CONSULTANT I & II

State of California, Department of Fair Employment & Housing, 1995 - 1999

Investigates complaints of employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other protected basis

Conducts intake interviews to determine merits of claim

Conducts preliminary investigation and pre-settlement conference

Interviews witnesses, collects relevant evidence, conducts ocular inspection of workplace

Provides necessary advise to resolve disputes and other claims

Generates comprehensive investigative reports with recommendations

Refers meritorious claims to legal unit for legal action

Acts as mentor to new DFEH Consultants

SR TYPIST LEGAL & OFFICE ASSISTANT II

State of California, CALTrans/Office of administrative Hearings/Dept. of Justice, 1988 - 1995

Provides assistance to 3 attorneys and administrative law judges

Types and prepares legal documents and legal forms for filing

Coordinates with civil, criminal courts and opposing counsels' office

Prepares bills, answers phone calls/emails, maintains records and copy room

Calendars court hearings and coordinates with all concerned parties

SKILLS:

Contract Compliance (Construction)

Investigative and Analytical Analyses

Verbal and Written Communication

Organizational and Leadership

Computer Literate

Mediator and Negotiator

Report Writing

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