DAREK L. WILLIAMS
*************@**********.***
*1N991 Hidden Hill Trail, Elgin, Illinois 60124 847-***-****
I have 30 years of applied human resources management experience. The following summarizes my proven track record of ensuring operational effectiveness and implementation of cost reduction strategies.
Results Achieved Include:
• As a Hospital Executive Committee member, I have achieved Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) accreditation Six times, including two with commendation.
• As HR/LR Director, I have upgraded HR services for my organization with over 1,000 employees, filled over 250 openings annually improving candidate quality, while cutting the recruiting cycle in half; reduced excessive HR operating costs; instituted critically needed cross training; designed and developed a new management training program; developed a best practice senior HR intern program with both the University of Illinois and Northern Illinois University.
• As Director of Employee Services: I have integrated all manners of conflict resolution including grievance handling, EEO fact finding conferences and civil actions into one managed/tracked process saving over $375,000 per year.
• As Labor Relations Administrator: I have successfully negotiated 17 separate bargaining unit work rules and schedules saving over $1,400,000 per year.
I look forward to discussing how I can contribute to your organization’s future success.
DAREK L. WILLIAMS
*************@**********.***
11N991 Hidden Hill Trail, Elgin, Illinois 60124 847-***-****
BACHELOR OF ARTS Governors State University 1985
CAREER SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
*Human resources budgeting *HRIS systems design
*Benefit administration *Development of training programs
*Computer-based training *Labor/employee relations
*EEO/ADA *Contract negotiations
* JCAHO Accredited *Staff recruitment
*Conflict resolution *Rightsizing procedures
*Mentoring programs *Employee handbooks
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
• As a Hospital Executive Committee member, I have achieved Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) accreditation six times.
• As HR/LR Director, I have upgraded HR services for my organization. I have filled over 250 openings annually improving candidate quality, while cutting the recruiting cycle in half; reduced excessive HR operating costs; instituted cross training; designed and developed a 14 part management training program; developed a best practice senior HR intern program with both the University of Illinois and Northern Illinois University.
• As Director of Labor Relations: I have handled all manners of conflict resolution including grievance/Arbitration, EEO/IDHR and internal investigations. I have successfully negotiated 19 separate bargaining unit work rules.
DAREK L. WILLIAMS
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Elgin Mental Health Center, Elgin, Illinois 10/85-Present
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES/LABOR RELATIONS 1999 - Present
Supervise staff recruitment; benefits; workers comp; Labor relations; EEO/ADA and training departments; ensure complete orientation of new employees, develop and present managerial training programs.
Director of Employee Services 1993-1999
Provide for complete contract administration along with handling EEOC and IDHR charge investigations, attend the fact-finding conferences and administrative hearings; prepare the annual plan, and the quarterly reports; developed the employee handbook.
Labor Relations Administrator 1985-1993
Conducted contract negotiations, and the grievance process. Approval of the employee rules and regulations, and designed and developed the employee handbook
EMHC Credit Union Elgin, Illinois, June 1990 - July 1994
Vice-Chairman Board of Directors
Chief Investment officer and office staff supervisor for this $6.2 million credit union.
Elgin Community College, Elgin, Illinois, Sept 1986-June 1989
Part-time Instructor
Taught classes in the business department.