Experience
Education
Skills
As an experienced Vice President within
Employee Relations, I am passionate about
creating a workplace where employees feel
valued, supported, and motivated. My
collaborative style has been instrumental in
developing and executing strategic initiatives
that align with organizational goals and drive
long-term success.
About Me
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Amentum Vice President of Employee Relations
Chantilly, VA
4/2023 - Current
Fort Worth, Texas
University of Houston
Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Business Process Improvement
Conflict Resolution & Mediation
Cross Functional Collaboration
Employee Relations Strategy
Leadership & Development
Project Management
Relationship Building
Verbal & Written Communication
Victim Advocacy
Vice President of Employee Relations
Michael
Warren
Enhanced Business Processes: Identifies and implement opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity, particularly in response to employee deaths or serious injuries. Strategic Initiative Development: Collaborates with senior management to develop and execute long-term strategic initiatives focused on comprehensive employee and family support.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partners with sales and marketing departments to drive company growth, leveraging employee relations insights to support business development efforts, contributing to increased company performance and market presence.
Compassionate Support Management: Provides compassionate support to over 60 employees affected by work-related deaths and numerous injury cases. Effectively manages claims and mitigate wrongful death and Defense Base Act (DBA) lawsuit actions, safeguarding the company’s reputation and legal standing.
Strategic Vice President of Employee Relations with over 20 years of proven expertise in developing and executing comprehensive employee relations strategies that drive organizational success. Renowned for exceptional leadership and the ability to navigate complex workplace issues with empathy and strategic insight. Demonstrated success in optimizing business processes, managing sensitive employee support situations, and fostering a positive organizational culture. Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with employees, senior management, and external stakeholders to enhance company performance and growth. Skilled in aligning employee relations initiatives with broader business objectives, leveraging a deep understanding of regulatory compliance, and driving impactful changes across the organization. Professional Summary
Experience
Vice President of Employee Relations
Michael
Warren
Michael Warren, continued
Growth in Federal Markets: Utilized deep expertise in employee support principles to drive expansion into federal markets. Identified strategic opportunities, crafted tailored proposals, and built strong relationships to secure new contracts, significantly enhancing the company’s market presence.
Partnership Negotiation and Management: Successfully negotiated and managed partnerships with customers, insurance carriers, and multiple agencies. Facilitated collaborative efforts to support employees and their families, ensuring seamless coordination and enhanced support services.
Developed Comprehensive Employee Support System:
Innovated and implemented a streamlined employee support system from inception, integrating existing benefits and processes to enhance operational efficiency and productivity. Identified key opportunities for improvement, resulting in a more effective employee and family support structure.
Leadership in Crisis Management: Spearheaded the
development of the corporate vision, mission, values, and culture following a tragic incidents, focusing on comprehensive support for employees and their families. Fostered a culture of care and resilience, which strengthened employee morale and trust. DynCorp International Vice President of Employee Assistance Mclean, VA
2006 - 2023
Oversaw global employee assistance and wellness programs. Specialized in managing complex international insurance products and regulatory matters, including the Defense Base Act
(DBA) and other government service industry requirements. Proven track record in casualty management, medical evacuations, and claims administration. Navigated complex regulatory environments and delivering strategic HR solutions that support organizational and employee well-being on an international scale.
Skills
Adaptablity
Analytical Skills
Crisis Management
Cultural Competence
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership and Crisis
Management
Negotiation
Project Management
Public Relations
Strategic Thinking
Interpersonal Skills
Experience
Vice President of Employee Relations
Michael
Warren
Michael Warren, continued
DynCorp International Regional Commander & Chief of Personnel Middle East
2004-2006
Management of Large-Scale Teams: Supervised a team of 1,000 civilian international police advisors operating within the US-led coalition in Iraq and Afghanistan. Managed and coordinated the efforts of multinational teams to effectively support and rebuild the criminal justice infrastructure in post-conflict regions. Police Advisor Staffing Objectives: Directed the strategic planning and execution of staffing objectives for police advisors. Oversaw recruitment, training, and deployment processes, ensuring that the right expertise and resources were in place to support the rebuilding of foreign law enforcement agencies.
Criminal Justice Infrastructure Rebuilding: Contributed to the reconstruction and enhancement of criminal justice infrastructure. Provided leadership in the development of new operational procedures and training programs designed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of foreign law enforcement agencies. Held several critical positions within the Civilian Police Program
(CIVPOL), leading initiatives to deploy police professionals from over 50 countries to support international post-conflict stabilization and redevelopment operations.
Spearheaded an exploratory committee of former International Police Advisors (IPAs) to establish the CIVPOL Alumni Association, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to addressing and promoting the concerns of international police advisors. Played a key role in developing and implementing law enforcement policies tailored to the unique needs of the post- conflict environments. Ensured that policies were aligned with international standards and effectively addressed local challenges. Skills
Cross-Political Collaboration
Diplomacy
Financial Management
Intelligence Analysis
Logistics Management
Management of Large Scale
Teams
Media Relations
Operational Management
Risk Management
Training & Development
Experience
Vice President of Employee Relations
Michael
Warren
Michael Warren, continued
Traffic Safety and Police Grant Project Management: Provided extensive knowledge and expertise in traffic safety and police grant project management. Successfully wrote and secured several federal grants to fund initiatives aimed at improving public safety and traffic management. Wrote and secured over 2MM in federal 402 funding through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Those funds supplemented law enforcement efforts related to driving intoxicated, occupant protection, speed over limit, and aggressive driving. Program Development: Developed and implemented public safety education and awareness campaigns. Led efforts to increase community awareness of traffic safety, significantly enhancing public engagement and support.
Skills
Conflict Resolution
Critical Thinking
Incident Response
Network Security
Program Development
Project Management
Problem Solving
Report Writing
Technology Proficiency
Threat Analysis
Harris County Sheriff Office PIO & Traffic Safety Supervisor Houston, Texas
1994-2004
Media Relations & Campaigns: Cultivated strong relationships with Houston’s mass media, serving as the Media Relations Director. Initiated and led numerous media safety and traffic campaigns, effectively communicating public safety messages and garnering broad community support.
Public Support for Safety Initiatives: Launched successful campaigns that raised public awareness and support for traffic safety. Engaged elected officials across political spectrums to collaborate on statewide traffic safety programs, fostering a unified approach to public safety.
Cross-Political Collaboration: Brought together city leaders and elected officials from various political backgrounds to support and promote traffic safety programs. Coordinated efforts to align statewide initiatives and policies, ensuring comprehensive and effective traffic safety strategies.
Experience
Vice President of Employee Relations
Michael
Warren
Michael Warren, continued
Investigation & Target Removal: Conducted covert
investigations to identify and gather evidence on students engaged in harmful or illegal activities. Developed and executed strategies to remove these students from the school environment, contributing to a safer and more secure campus.
Skills
Change Management
Coaching and Mentoring
Data Driven Decision Making
Talent Management
Available upon request
References
Undercover Operations: Operated undercover as a university student with the primary objective of identifying and eliminating guilty parties involved in criminal activities within the school environment.
A&M University System Undercover Police Officer
Houston, Texas
1992-1993