Employee Relations Human Resources
Resume:
KAREN TRIESTMAN LOTHAMER
Home: 925-***-****
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Results oriented strategic Human Resources and Business leader who works with the Executive Management Team to shape Company culture through workforce collaboration, and align employees with organizational objectives and goals. Accomplished track record of success with diverse expertise working in a small business as well as multi -billion dollar International Companies in various industries.
Labor Relations/Arbitration
Employee Relations/Employment Law
Restructuring/Change Mgmt
Compensation/Benefits Mgmt
Organizational Development (strategy/design)
Claims Mgmt and Resolution
EEOC,DFEH,OFCCP,DOL,EDD
Training & Development/Administration
Talent Acquisition/Onboarding
College Recruiting
EEO/AA
Performance Mgmt/Development
Health & Safety/Risk Mgmt
SCOTT LOTHAMER DDS
Moraga, CA 1999-2017
Human Resources Manager/ Financial Manager
Lead the business to meet objectives through Financial Analysis and Managing Human Resources. Legal compliance with all State/Federal Business/Employment laws. Financial/Performance Analysis. Identified areas of needed improvement and initiated Change and Process Improvement Initiatives resulting in 300% increase in Gross Income in first 5 years. Accounts Payable through Quickbooks, Annual Business Plan Development. Administrator of Company 401k profit sharing plan. Managed Payroll reporting, including bonus plan formulation/calculation. Negotiated 35% reduction in processing fees with enhanced services.
Employee Relations/ensure compliance with Policies and State/Federal laws. Benefits Administration/Evaluate annually and select Group Health Insurance plan. Developed and Designed all Employment Policies and Job Descriptions. Marketing: External and Internal programs, Plan events,meetings/parties. SEA-LAND SERVICES/CSX CORPORATION
Oakland, CA, 1990-1995
Regional Human Resources Manager, West Coast
Managed Human Resources in Tacoma Washington, and Long Beach and Oakland, CA, with staff of five including two Human Resources Managers.
Partnered with Senior Management to achieve Corporate objectives. Facilitated 3 restructuring programs .Result:
$2.5 mill cost savings/year and positive Change Mgmt. Included structure design, staff development, redeployment and outboarding.
Process improvement through proactive problem solving with Management. Negotiated New Health & Safety Medical Service Contact. Result: Accident reduction, improved performance, and savings of $26K first year.
Managed employment/legal issues both formal and internal . Resolved 95% of pre-existing claims. Streamlined College Relations Requiting Program. Result: 75% increase in candidates. Designed and Developed HR Training programs for 1500 FTE including Sexual Harassment, Mgmt Development,Leadership,Change Mgmt.
Developed customized Mgmt Dev Plans for 25 SR Mgrs . Result: Promotions of 7 SR Mgrs. Plans based on accountability, meeting ST and LT business objectives, and succession planning. Created Affirmative Action Plan resulting in a successful OFCCP audit,positive employee culture change, and increased efficiency, decrease in Turnover.
PROFILE
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Manager Human Resources Sea-Land Services/CSX Corp 06/1990 to 07/1993 Long Beach CA- Managed all HR activities for Sales and Operations, with heavy emphasis on Labor Relations, Training, Recruitment, and Process Improvement.
Successfully resolved 100% of complaints filed with EEOC, DOL,OFCCP Decreased grievance activity from 40/week to 2/week with 75% at 1st/2nd step. Negotiated with Teamsters a supplemental agreement. Result: $300k/year savings, increased flexibility, and decreased administrative time .
Conducted OT analysis, developed tracking system resulting in $750K first year. LOCKHEED AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS COMPANY
Burbank CA, 1985-1990
Senior Labor Relations Representative
Managed grievance activity and Employee Relations for 10 Senior Managers and 4500 employees represented by 5 Unions. Responsible for staff of 5 including 2 Human Resources Representatives. Served as Company Coordinator for Labor Negotiations with the IAM. Handled grievances at final 2 steps. Served as Company Council at Formal Labor Arbitration Hearings. Total case preparation, direct/cross exam and post-hearing briefs-100% win rate. Successfully resolved 90% of cases pending before NLRB and DOL. Worked with SR Mgmt on TQM initiative. Result: Positive culture change. Provided guidance and counsel to SR Mgmt and HR Representatives on all legal employment matters, policies, and labor contract issues.
Approved terminations and discipline in conjunction with Senior Management. Human Resources Representative 06/1985 to 09/1987
Provided counsel and guidance to 2500 managers, supervisors and employees on administration and interpretation of 5 Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Managed 90 grievances per week with 90% resolution rate at step 1 and step 2. Reduced grievance backlog from 712 to 23 cases in 2 months. Presented training seminars to 1800 mgrs and supervisors on discipline/terminations. Participated in recruitment efforts, Interviewing and college job fairs. Coordinated with Mgmt and security weekly terminations and layoffs. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MAJOR: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT WITH OPTION IN LABOR RELATIONS
California State University, Long Beach, Magna Cum Laude Employer Benefits Compliance
New "Hot Topics" in California Law
Designing legal Incentive Plans
Recruiting for Culture Fit
Navigating overlapping laws of Medical leave
Creating a Collaborative Team Environment
Data Driven Decision Making for Hiring, Promotions and Retention Updated Sexual Harassment Training Requirements
EDUCATION
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
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