Human Resources Resource

Connie Gatewood **** Lakeside Drive Bluff Dale, Tx 76433

(817)875-5897cell

*******@*********.***

Qualifications for Human Resource Management

Offers 30 years of Human Resource Management specializing in areas of affirmative action, labor relations, promotions, hiring, disciplinary actions, and policies and procedures. Extensive knowledge with Collective Bargaining Unit labor relations.

Selected Accomplishments

Instrumental in the 700 member workforce transition from one contractor to another

Key team member in negotiations with the International Association of Machinist (IAM)

Successfully diffused several union workforce issues before they became formal grievances

Worked very hard to gain the trust of all employees whether they are Union or non-Union

Work Experience Summary

Human Resources Consulting

Bluff Dale, Tx

2020 - present

Worked with numerous companies such as Lockheed Martin, Ds2, and Igloo Companies. Gave direction on Employee Relations, disciplinary actions, employee handbook and retention. Responsible for all training direction.

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WL Plastics Fort Worth, Texas

2009 – 2020 Human Resources Director

Responsible for management of Human Resources at 8 Plants throughout the United States, Travel to each plant on a regular basis to ensure the consistency of all plants. Instrumental in the start up of all Human Resources in 6 of those plants. In the process of starting up 2 additional plants. Primarily bringing on key employees. Responsible for all EEOC, ADA and Unemployment claim approvals with any legal involvement required. Participated in a legal suit with an employee and testified in a court of law. The outcome was favorable for WL Plastics. Have developed throughout my career the trust and dedication of employees.

TDS Automotive (650 Employee Supplier for General Motors) Arlington, Texas

2002 – 2009 Human Resources Director

Managed all areas of Human Resources Department to include managing Safety, Workers Compensation, and Payroll Department. Worked with UAW Union regarding disciplinary actions/grievances. Advised Management regarding Union Contract and any disciplinary actions to be taken to include all Salary personnel that were not part of the Bargaining Unit. Responsible for our onsite Health Services Clinic.

Lockheed Martin Logistics Management (700 Employee Contract with DOD Contract at Sheppard AFBt) Wichita Falls, Texas

1996 – 2002 Human Resources Director

Coordinated and performed annual Ethics training for all employees at the Corporate headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina. Developed and implemented procedures for the mandatory compliance training. Evaluated and recommended hiring procedures on all new employees

Directed, recruited, and managed the workforce in areas of Human Resources and Payroll/Accounting. Advised Program Management on disciplinary rulings and actions to be taken. Worked with IAM Union regarding disciplinary actions/grievances. Fulfilled duties as the Affirmative Action Manager and Ethics Officer. Managed all employee benefit programs to include short-term disability and workers compensation programs.

Academic and Professional Credentials

Lockheed Martin Rising Star (Leadership) 2000 Lockheed Martin Manager of the Year 2000

Lockheed Martin Supervisor of the Year 1998 Labor Negotiations Committee 2000

Texas Business Commerce Association 2000-present Texas Oklahoma Personnel Association 2000-present

Leadership 2000 Graduate Greenville Technical Institute

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Texas Wesley

Recognition of Dedication to WL Plastics

PMR

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