Richard Martinez **** Assisi Hills Rd NE

Rio Rancho, NM 87144

505-***-****

acvmtu@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: A results-oriented professional who is culturally diversified, a great

problem solver, effective communicator and a multi-tasking individual who

is now seeking another new Senior Level Management challenge.

EXPERIENCE:

2013 to Present. Internal Operations Manager, US Forest Service, Albuquerque, NM.

*Responsible for managing the internal operations of the Centralized HR Center

*Provided leadership for the organizations financial functions, planning, systems and controls.

*Developed and implements HR strategies, policies and practices to achieve agency goals.

*Created operation systems, process, and policies in support of the agency mission.

*Provide long-term planning, including an initiative of operational excellence.

*Executive Team member for Space Consolidation, Safety, Continuity of Operations.

*Overseen monthly and quarterly assessments and forecast of agency operational goals.

*Assisted Executive Leadership in creating annual reports and monitoring of HR programs.

Provided consulting services on matters of business structure and growth.

Primary liaison on matters of facilities management, purchasing agent, contracts, property management, records management, mail room, conference room management, and supplies.

2010 to Present. National Emergency Continuity of Operation Manager and Safety Manager, US Forest Service, Albuquerque, NM.

*Primary objective was to develop, implement and evaluate National Safety and Emergency programs.

*Responsible for elimination or minimization of human injury and property and loses caused by harmful safety incident or national disaster events.

*Responsible for working knowledge of principles, standards and techniques of safety and occupational health management and Federal Emergency Administration rules and regulations.

* Applied elements of engineering, physical science, ergonomics, psychology, industrial hygiene, physiology, sociology to Safety and Occupational Health objectives and National Emergency Safety programs.

*Formulated and executed national policies, programs and priorities for assuring employee safety in the work environment.

*Conducted National Emergency Exercises and Local Safety drills.

*Developed Supervisor National Emergency and Safety training and education resources to reduce and eliminate potential injury or loss.

*Conducted annual emergency and safety analysis and audits.

*Worked with other City, State and Federal Emergency and Safety managers to prepare for local Safety/Occupational health and National Emergencies.

2007 to 2010. Assistant Director of Human Resources/Branch Chief, US Forest Service, Albuquerque, NM

*As an Assistant Director of Human Capital Management I provide operational and policy oversight for the entire administration of Human Resources functions and staff throughout the entire United States Forest Service

* I have had full executive responsibilities for providing leadership and direction in complaint investigations, compliance reviews, implementation in nondiscrimination, civil rights internal and external programs, and making recommendations and resolving disposition of complaints.

*I have developed and implemented programs, reporting templates and metrics for the Agency on matters such as Continuity of Operations Plan, HSPD-12, OWCP, EEO, Diversity, Benefits, Performance and Awards, Pay, Staffing, Recruitment and Call Center.

* I served as a primary conduit for the exchange of operational and policy information between USDA and Forest Service senior management, union officials and employees.

* I assisted senior leadership in the transformation of the Human Capital Management operation into one centralized location and services.

* As a member of the agency’s executive teams, I am responsible for maintaining effective working relationships with various high-level individuals, including members of Congress and their staffs, other legislative and executive agency officials, executives of major corporations, and distinguished members of the public.

* Oversees and directs all aspects of the Human Resource Call Center mission, functions, and operations to provide service to over 40,000 Forest Service employee and general public callers.

* Designed technical and supervisor qualifications and competencies for the future HR Leadership of the US Forest Service also assisted in the development of employees by designing and developing short and long term implementation strategies and guidelines.

* Have overseen the purchase, testing and implementation of software and hardware for the OWCP and Call Center Programs.

* Responsible for Administrative over site and managing the budget, travel, training and development of employees in the above mentioned Human Resources functional areas.

* Oversees the day to day operations of the Human Resources Call Center.

* Human Resource Official responsible for development and implementation of the COOP (Continuity of Operations Plan)

2003 -2007. Regional Human Resources Director, EPA-Region 6 Dallas, Texas

*Responsible for assisting Senior Management in administrating the entire agency and Federal govt. infrastructure of Administrative Services & Human Resource programs, plans and strategies to employees in a 5 state region.

*Responsible for Federal Emergency management human resources assistance to federally declared disaster areas and continuity of operations planning.

* Developed and Implementing Human Capital and Workforce Analysis planning for the region.

*Regional Liaison between Senior Management and Union officials

*Provided guidance and advice to managers and supervisors on various administrative & programmatic strategic plans.

*Coordinated and prepared correspondence through special reports, issue paper, memos and directives relating to administrative, human resource, employee and labor relations functions.

2000-2003 Corporate Human Resources Manager, Farmland Foods, Kansas City, MO.

*Accountable for developing and implementing Corporate wide Human Resource Program initiative and strategies

* Provided English / Spanish translations and interpretations for company communications.

* Developed, planned and managed multi-complex programs to ensure complete, successful, cost-effective, and on-time implementation of the new EEO & Diversity program, Employee Benefits program, Unemployment program, Production Employee Handbook.

* Prepared detailed workflow analysis, statistical analysis to assess financial impact of Human resource problems and potential solutions for successful business operations.

* Assisted in strategic personnel planning, to meet multi business unit and corporate downsizing objectives, i.e. develop new performance plan, workforce reductions plans, and retention strategies.

* Provided direction to Regional and Corporate Senior Management regarding the development and implementation of changes to Company and Division policies and procedures.

* Responsible for overseeing Corporate Diversity program, Compensation, Benefits, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Risk Management, Human Resources Information Systems, Organizational Development, Recruitment, Staffing, Regulator Compliance and Employee Communications at the regional and corporate locations.

* Assisted Senior Management in resolving EEO complaints, union contracts, grievances and disputes through negotiations, mediation and/or arbitration.

1997-2000 National Corporate Human Resources Manager, Sprint, Overland Park, Kansas

*Provided Human Resource and administrative services guidance and advice to managers and supervisors

*Served as Diversity/Affirmative Action Program Manager.

* Responsible for oral and written communications to corporate and division senior management, employees, congressional correspondence, state, federal and local officials. I.e. OSHA, EEOC, INS.

* Conducted and submitted investigative findings of violations of company policies and procedures to Senior Management with recommendations. * Assisted in workforce reductions and separation programs to ensure fair and consistent treatment of employees. * Developed and implemented training classes for Senior Management and Employees in a variety of special interests such as benefits, compensations, recruiting, EEO/AAP, training and safety.

* Served as Human Resources Subject Matter Expert (SME), Mentor and liaison to 22 State Human Resource Managers and their departments.

* Created and produced still, audio video, power point products/programs for a variety of printed materials, news releases and training objectives to the media and the employees. * Conducted training evaluations and reviews of curriculum materials, methods and subject matter to determine effectiveness.

* Performed needs assessment to determine employee performance gaps and employee development.

EDUCATION:

Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas - M.S.

Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara, California- B.A.

Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas- B.S.E.

Hutchinson CJC, Hutchinson, Kansas- AA.

SPECIAL SKILLS * RELATED TRAINING* KNOWLEDGE AREA

Continuity of Operations Planning Manager

Certified Federal Mediator

National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives member

SHRM Member

Employee Management Association Member

Disabled American Veteran Life Member

Project Management trainer

American Sign Language

Excel-Access-Word-Windows-Outlook-

Federal EEO/AA & OFCCP Training

Federal FISA, ADR & ADA Training

Compensation & Benefits Administration Training

Federal Employee & Labor Relations Training

Contract Negotiations & Conflict Resolution training

OPM Delegated Examiner Training

United States Marine Corps Photographer

Professional Photographers of America member

Certified Secondary Education Instructor

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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