Human Resources Professional

V Entrepreneurial, results-driven HR manager and consultant with 30+ years

of diverse HR experience, including benefits administration,

employee/employer relations, employment/labor law, and personnel policies

and procedures.

V Demonstrated ability to successfully provide services to a workforce of

more than 1K.

V Adept at cultivating and maintaining strategic partnerships with leaders

to maximize organizational effectiveness.

V Recognized leader with proficiency in developing, implementing, and

executing corporate programs and policies and procedures, including

workers' compensation, drug and alcohol awareness, and leaves of absence.

V Articulate communicator skilled in building and strengthening

relationships with business partners, peers, vendors, and senior

leadership.

Organizational Process Improvement Benefits Administration

Development

Team Leadership Training & Relationship Management

Development

Employment/Labor Law Employee Relations Problem/Dispute

Resolution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DHN CONSULTING SERVICES, Novato, CA( 1998-Present

Owner

Share HR expertise to a diverse client base through consultation services

on EEOC/DFEH claims, workforce reduction, insurance carriers, employee

relations, HRIS systems, alcohol and drug counseling, workers'

compensation, employee communications, and labor agreements.

. Investigated and responded to EEOC claims on racial discrimination.

. Investigated and resolved DFEH & EEOC claim on sexual harassment.

. Planned and executed reduction in force.

. Collaborated with risk management on choosing a new insurance carrier.

. Mentored full-time staff on employee relations issues.

. Reviewed, re-organized, and streamlined changes to HRIS and records

systems.

. Evaluated and recommended corrective action techniques for administering

workers' compensation claims and litigation.

. Provided alcohol and drug counseling for employees.

. Revised workers' compensation database and back-to-work program for

Pajaro Valley School District.

. Created new policies and procedures for Western Management Group.

. Implemented changes for Central Fire Protection District's Firefighters

and the Administrative Bargaining Group Union contracts.

WATKINS-JOHNSON COMPANY, SEG, Scotts Valley, CA( 1989-1998

Manager-Employee Relations, Benefits & Records

Managed benefit and records function for a $240M corporation with 1.1K

employees resulting in improved benefits coverage and measurable savings.

. Created online access to benefits information through company intranet.

. Recognized expert in employment law by ensuring full compliance of

federal and state laws for employees as well as the organization,

resulting in no-lost litigated claims.

. Created a confidential and trusting environment to facilitate & resolve

employee relations issues.

. Championed a pre-employment and for cause alcohol and drug testing

program from conception through implementation.

. Developed personnel policies and procedures and implemented training for

managers in workers' compensation., alcohol and drug awareness, and

leaves of absence.

. Implemented and maintained HRIS system fully supporting the business

needs of the entire Semi-Conductor Equipment Group.

. Extended employee relations function to field offices by providing

program training to field employees.

. Initiated and implemented insurance programs specific to field employee

needs allowing them a sense of inclusion to the company.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

University of California at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Certifications: Human Resources Management; Advanced Employment Law;

Employee Relations Law; and Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor[pic]

Deborah H. Nass 770 Kendon Lane 831-***-****

Novato, CA 94947 debbienass@comcast

.net

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