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Governmental Engagement * HR Business Partnerships * Management Business Solutions

Professional Highlights

Honored with the US. House of Representatives Certificate for Special Recognition for Outstanding Achievement

Member of Presidential Transition Team for President Ronald Reagan and President George H.W. Bush

Professional problem solver and dedicated human resources business partner

Experience with departmental budgets and forecasting

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GLOBAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LLC (GSP)

Lead Human Resource Consultant 2014 – Present

Temporary consulting assignments include legislative engagement, right sizing, plant closures, new business startups, I-9 appeals, management training, organizational development, executive management partnerships, EEOC, ADA, OHSA, FMLA, sexual harassment investigations, salary wage administration, coaching, management recruitment, directing human resource professionals, labor strategies, business partner strategies, site audits and union avoidance. Conduct human resource labor relations and security classes for corporate clients. Develop and present cultural inclusion presentations for newly acquired companies including salaried manpower review and succession planning for corporate due diligence. Conduct safety investigations and reporting for corporate governance committees and corporate compliance. Site management for new operations both business and industrial including manpower training for the venture. Handle intra-company immigration transfers, H1-B visa application and work permits for foreign new hires. Direct human resource assignments union and non-union facilities. Turnaround specialist. Conflict resolution and problem solving talent agent. Managed 23 human resource executive level associates. Assignment locations include, Mexico, Indonesia, Canada, Australia, South Africa, British Columbia. China. Managed budget of 4.2 billion dollars over a 6 year period.

Also handled assignments for churches and ministries making the business case for financial stainability. Utilized the business case to create community and economic development corporations and “for profit” management companies. Generated business opportunities and job creation including investments through property purchases and management. Created collaborative partnerships with organizations with the same vision and receptivity to join forces for a measurable conclusion.

JC FODALE ENERY SERVICES, LLC

Director Human Resources and Governmental Affairs, (Consultant Assignment) 2012 – 2014

Directed the HR and governmental affairs function for this five-state oil field services company. Handled human resource matters including growth through mergers, acquisitions and buyouts. Interfaced with the company president and chief financial officer as a human resource strategic business partner. Duties included coaching organizational development, lean management concepts, elimination of duplication of operations post acquisition and due diligence, management recruitment and site human resource development. Advised site operations management on HR protocols, security, immigration EEOC, ADA, FMLA, Safety, workers comp claims, salary wage administration and local government issues. Handled matters relating to homeland security and state and federal law enforcement. Worked in conjunction with the executive director of safety on matters relating to safety investigations and training requirements for the industry. As a business partner, helped to grow the company from $48 million to $108 million in a 13 month period. This position required 40% travel for extended periods of time. Handled I-9 pre-litigation with savings of $459,000 on a $488,000 finding of I-9 violations with finding dismissed. Received security clearance from US Department of Justice ATF Federal Explosives Licensing Center as Responsible Person for explosive transportation shipping and receiving.

GLOBAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LLC, CANTON, MI

Lead Consultant Human Resources and Government Engagement 2011 – 2012

Provided executive-level human resource consulting and executive coaching for international corporations, nonprofit service organizations, and small/medium sized companies and government agencies. Lead 19 associate consultants serving multi-discipline initiatives involving human resource management, employee on-boarding and succession planning. Directed complex operational programs and delivered engagement solutions related to EEOC, FMLA, ADA, workers’ comp, labor strategies, motivational skills, and community and government engagement. Compliance audits and governance conducted pre-arbitration investigations and consulted in matters related to the United States Labor Act. Major initiatives included successful negotiations with the UAW, USWA and the Electrical Workers of America. Provided executive coaching on organizational development strategies and right-sizing operations. Worked closely with the United States Departments of Labor, Housing and Urban Development on planning and development, team building, compliance auditing and health management program administration. Instituted cost cutting measures generating 28% to the bottom line for the client. Right sized manufacturing facility with the elimination of operations and out sourced services for additional savings. Provided oversight for management and salaried recruiting. Consulting assignments included automotive, agricultural, oil and gas, plastic injection molding, manufacturing and US government agencies. Turnaround specialist, manufacturing, business management.

Provided expertise in administration, business ethics, organizational development, construction and financial management.

Extensive experience with employment initiatives for women and veterans.

Served as advisor to the White House Center for Faith Based Initiatives.

TITAN INTERNATIONAL, QUINCY, IL

Corporate Director – Human Resources 1993 – 2011

Directed all facets of human resource management, benefits administration, safety, workers’ compensation and labor negotiations for 3,500 union and non-union employees in 8 U.S. and Canadian manufacturing and distribution operations. Managed affirmative action, diversity training, sexual harassment investigations and the administration of EEOC, ADA, FMLA and EPA policies and conflict resolution. Oversaw salaried wage administration, salary recruiting, corporate flight operations and government relations. HR strategic business partner, Employee performance review Served as spokesperson at contract negotiations and civil hearings and as an advisor to both the legal department and the corporate president. Member of the executive management team. Trained supervisors in handling corrective action and interpretation of labor agreement. Directly involved with strategic planning for growth of the business model.

Developed and implemented the corporation’s first wage administration policy.

Designed and administered numerous initiatives including the affirmative action plans, salaried personnel policies and government affairs protocol.

Advisor to the president and executive management.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, DETROIT, MI

Executive Director (Minority Business Opportunity Committee) 1990 - 1993

On loan from Titan International, accepted US Department of Commerce appointment by the Minority Business Development Agency to establish and provide leadership for an office in the Detroit Empowerment Zone of the Minority Business Opportunity Committee. Created partnerships and strategic alliances with major manufacturers, utilities and non-automotive companies. Established business relationships with local lenders, out-state funding sources and joint venture groups, specializing in venture capital financing. Generated 6 million in contracts the first year of operation and 11.4 million in the second of operation. Interfaced with local, regional, state and federal elected officials.

TITAN INTERNATIONAL, SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO, CANADA

Manager of Human Resources 1986 – 1990

Managed the HR function for the Canadian division, including safety, labor relations, recruiting and grievances, as well as Ministry of Labor issues for a diverse workforce comprised of 8+ nationalities. Handled immigration documents for salaried employees transferring to and from the location. Interfaced with the Canadian Ministry of Labor during plant closure process. Facilitated organizational development of cross culture for newly hired managers to Canada. Salary reviews for transferees, administration of collective bargaining agreement. Handled conflict resolution and cultural inclusion.

LAW FIRM OF STRAUSS, KATZ AND LONGO, DETROIT, MI

Legal Administrator 1983 – 1986

Supervised paralegals and provided support to Senior Partners in client interviews and research of case law. Assisted trial attorneys at both civil and criminal proceedings and served as investigator on criminal cases. Prepared summaries for EEOC, civil rights cases and unfair discharge complaints. Assisted in writing appeals. Client preparation.

SELECTED ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Leadership Canton Graduate

GM (Chevrolet Division) Supervisory Training Program.

Attended yearly workshops, seminars and legislative sessions presented by SHRM, AMA, American Law Society

University of Metaphysics, Undergrad, graduate and Ph.D., Specialized counseling,

Ph.D. Biblical Studies

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: National Football League Alumni Association, Atlanta Chapter

MEMBER: Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

CHIEF ADVOCATE: Office of the Ecclesiastical Council

VOLUNTEER WORK: Community Action Programs for seniors and Veterans

Work with non-profit organizations including NGOs, international organizations, churches and ministries.

MEMBER: Federal Emergency Management Administration

Held security clearance from US Department of Justice

Currently hold clearance through Federal Emergency Management Administration, (FEMA)

Currently hold security clearance through TSA

Addition work experience:

Production Foreman, General Foreman, Operations Manager

Professional references are available upon request

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