Arnold Rodriguez

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Chief Executive Officer @ BridgeCore Consulting
United States
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Greater McAllen Area, United States
About Arnold Rodriguez

Mr. Rodriguez has organizational, business, human capital development experience in the private, public, and non-profit sectors (union and non-union). Industries include, entertainment media, nuclear energy, telecommunications, legal, hospital, manufacturing, mental/behavioral health, and BPO, as well as municipal, county, state, federal organizations. His leadership positions include with T-Mobile, USA Network, Ticketmaster, May Chemical, Studio Village Film Studios, Arizona Public Service Company, and the American Bar Association, as well as with the Texas cities of Austin, Arlington, Plano, Victoria, Harlingen, Weslaco, Edinburg, Cochise County, Arizona, plus professional positions with Tropical Texas Behavioral Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Mr. Rodriguez helped launch and grow 6 major call centers, reengineer two major manufacturing companies, and assist multiple small business owners in starting their own business; develop company/city-wide pay, performance management, organization development plans; manage high volume recruiting programs; address police/fire civil service needs; re-engineer the country’s largest nuclear power plant (Palo Verde); successfully collaborate with the Teamsters, AFL-CIO, IBEW, CWA, AFSCME and various police/fire associations to achieve key fiscal goals; and, launch a nationally recognized non-profit organization. Mr. Rodriguez's BPO clients include AARP, Verizon, PayPal, AT&T, Bank of America. He was an adjunct instructor with The University of Arizona and South Texas College, consulted Texas cities on police matters, and served on the Board of Directors and as Marketing/HR Vice-President for the May Chemical Company in Dallas. Mr. Rodriguez is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and American Institute College of Law Phoenix (ABA approved program), conducted his graduate studies at the University of North Texas (Public Administration) and Trinity Law School (Magna Cum Laude), is a certified mediator (ABA approved at Texas Tech Univ. and state certified) and completed his certification as an Employment Law Specialist as well as a Professional Project Manager through the University of Texas at Austin. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, Mr. Rodriguez is also a published researcher and novelist. Areas of Experience include Employment Law, Organizational Development (CCMP), Organizational Re-Engineering, Business Development, Human Capital Development, Economic Development/New Business Startup; P & C / Risk Management, Internal Investigations, and Employment Dispute Mediation.

Arnold Rodriguez's Current Company Details
BridgeCore Consulting

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Chief Executive Officer
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Arnold Rodriguez Work Experience Details
  • Bridgecore Consulting
    Chief Executive Officer
    Bridgecore Consulting
    United States
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  • Studiovillage Tx Llc - A Comprehensive Sound Stage And Production Services Company.
    Chief Operations Officer
    Studiovillage Tx Llc - A Comprehensive Sound Stage And Production Services Company. Jul 2024 - Present
    South Texas
    StudioVillage is a comprehensive production services company committed to serving the film and television industry and contributing to the growth of our community.Purpose-built facilities for film & TV, meeting global demand with renowned studio expertise.Develop business and operational plans aimed at launching innovative and highly effective economic development initiatives; source, develop and obtain seed funding, make presentations to investors, government entities, and business partnerships; develop initial direct and indirect operating budget; plan initial positions and staffing schedules. Visit our LinkedIn site at https://www.linkedin.com/company/studiovillage/?viewAsMember=truewww.studiovillagetx.com email: arnold@studiovillagetx.com
  • American Bar Association
    American Bar Association Regional Human Resources Manager
    American Bar Association Nov 2018 - Jun 2024
    Harlingen, Texas
    Member of ABA Sections: Business Law, Employment and Labor Law, Civil Rights and Social JusticeGuided the growth of an organization from 85 employees to over 300 employees through the development and application of effective Human Resources and Organizational Development principles and processes, as well as provided consultation to the organization's senior leadership. Developed an HR department and staff with professionalism, customer service, integrity and trustworthiness as its reputation.
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  • Clearpoint Southwest
    Vp Of Hr, Business & Organizational Development
    Clearpoint Southwest Aug 2018 - Oct 2018
    Austin And South Texas Area
    Economic Development - Lender Options - Venture Capitalist Sourcing - Community Development Entity (CDE) and New Market Tax Credit consulting. Your most challenging human resources, employee relations, dispute mediation, litigation prevention cases accepted. Management training and executive recruitment services. Compliance auditing, including OFCCP, EEO/AA, Title VII. Initial consultation free. Reasonable fees, confidential, thorough, professional. Also, providing private funding to entrepreneurs or business owners in need of financial/funding assistance. Did the bank reject your business loan application? Contact me for information on outstanding opportunities for funding through private lenders and investors. Need a business plan for your business project, or need to update your business plan to support additional funding? Contact me for business plan development assistance.
  • Manufacturing - Mining, Construction, Pipes, Concrete, Asphalt, Aggregate
    Human Resources & Organizational Development
    Manufacturing - Mining, Construction, Pipes, Concrete, Asphalt, Aggregate Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
    South Texas
    Develop and integrate the human resources operational and strategic objectives with the company's strategic business goals to promote and drive business success. This includes developing HR and business systems, processes and policies, implementation of an HRIS; establishment of job analysis practices, development of a compensation and performance management plan; initiation of management training; identification of key performance indicators and metrics for all jobs; Establishment of cost center accountability; consistent reporting methods on key business intelligence and analytical information; branding the company; .Areas of responsibility include:Human ResourcesOrganizational DevelopmentRisk ManagementHRIS Development
  • Clearpoint Southwest - Www.Clearpointsouthwest.Com
    Regional Vice President - Business Development
    Clearpoint Southwest - Www.Clearpointsouthwest.Com Apr 2014 - Feb 2018
    Southwest Usa
    Partner with private and public sector organizations in seeking solutions to the development and improvement of employee and organizational performance. Sr. Regional Vice President of HR Operations & Consulting Provide exceptional consulting and training opportunities to private and public organizations in the Southwest United States specializing in employment law, employee relations, and organizational development issues.  Develop, organize, and promote events and programs which provide opportunities to organizations to increase effectiveness and efficiency.  Consult with public and private sector organizations on creative strategies to drive desired results.Accepting only selected proposals.
  • Qualfon Usa
    Human Development Manager
    Qualfon Usa Jan 2015 - Oct 2016
    Harlingen, Texas
    Oversee and direct complex projects involving collaboration with key stakeholders in functions such as Operations, Training, Recruiting, and Site Leadership in the effective implementation of processes, programs and practices consistent with Business and Human Resources Strategic goals. Human Development Manager Evaluate, plan, and coordinate the development of HR functions for major business process outsource center with multiple clients and collaborate with project management to integrate HR processes into the decision-making, planning, and exercise of operations management practices.  Collaborate with project management in driving data and reporting plans and proactively managing business practices; drive key KPI’s to include retention goals; promote and anchor a “coaching culture”; and add value to the client’s business.  Align HR strategy, goals, and objectives with overall business strategy and objectives to drive business results. Ensure that the ROI’s and all HR initiatives add value to organizational value.  As a Strategic Business Partner, develop methods to improve retention, reduce absenteeism, and drive performance.
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  • Advanced Call Center Technologies
    Hr Manager
    Advanced Call Center Technologies Feb 2010 - 2014
    Consistently recruited and hired to meet staffing targets of an average of 200 new hires per month; effectively rebranded the site recruiting message utilizing selected media, public exposure, and improved community relations; Partnered with key community agencies and organizations to develop recruiting pipelines (state workforce commission, high schools, colleges, Rotary Clubs, economic development corporation, chamber of commerce, City of Harlingen);Selected by Texas Workforce Solutions as Recruiter of the Year for 2012 based on exceptionally successful high volume recruiting;Coordinated site planning and hiring to meet federal hiring requirements (FDIA, OFAC); Managed extensively regulated employment process to include backgrounds, I-9’s, and identity verification;Assisted in improving site attrition by over 75% (2010 attrition was 250% annualized); Conducted internal investigations and partnered with local police leading to a 85% reduction in on-site gang and drug activity; Conducted immediate and effective harassment investigations which lead to a 80% reduction in harassment complaints;Monitored disciplinary and firing actions with authority to authorize;Built effective relationships and credibility with site supervisors and managers; Developed positive community relations partnering with education and community service organizations (e.g., Rotary Clubs, Charity groups, high school programs);Directed the site implementation of FDIA based compliance requirements;assisted in transitioning site activities between 5 different VP’s of HR in a four year period;Coordinated the change in site organizational culture leading to improved productivity, attrition, and employee relations;Developed and implemented the new hire orientation program which included the effective development of new hire soft skills;Developed and implemented site supervisory training programs on FMLA, ADA, WC, and effective and legal disciplinary actions
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  • Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
    Additional Governmental Management
    Tropical Texas Behavioral Health 1985 - 2010
    Edinburg, Texas, United States
    • Human Resources Generalist, Tropical Texas Behavioral Center, Edinburg, TexasAdditional governmental: * Human Resources Director, City of Edinburg, Texas managed employment, compensation, training, risk management, benefits, employee relations, civil service system, policy development, compliance • Human Resources Director, City of Weslaco, Texasmanaged employment, compensation, training, risk management, benefits, employee relations, civil service system, collective bargaining & union relations, employment records, policy development, compliance• Human Resources Director, City of Harlingen, Texasmanaged employment, compensation, classification, training, risk management, benefits, employee relations, civil service system, collective bargaining & union relations, policy development, compliance, sensitive internal matters, litigation avoidance & response; collective bargaining; police & fire department development, re-engineered the police department• Human Resources Director, Cochise County, Arizonamanaged employment, compensation, classification, training, risk management, benefits, employee relations, policy development, compliance, employee Civil Service System Administration (investigations, Board hearings)
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  • South Texas College
    Adjunct Management Instructor
    South Texas College 2008 - 2009
    Mcallen/Weslaco Texas
    Instructed college level courses in human resources management and management to include • Equal Opportunity and the Law, • Strategic Human Resource Management; • Job Analysis; • Recruiting; • Employee Testing and Selection; • Training & Developing Employees; • Performance Management; • Establishing Strategic Pay Plans; • Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives; • Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in HR Management; • Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining.
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  • Prc, Llc
    Hr Manager
    Prc, Llc 2007 - 2008
    Carrollton And Austin Texas
    • Launched the Carrollton Texas call center in 2007 with 7 initial employees • Increased the call center workforce to 350 employees within three months• Hired and developed the HR staff• Implemented all essential HR systems (Kronos, Oracle) and programs (employment, compliance, payroll)• Assisted in launching the Austin Texas call center by providing HR Manager support to over 400 employees• Conducted employee relations programs in both call centers including investigations• Coordinated the effective change in site directors • Coordinated the lay-off of 200 employees at the Carrollton site• Coordinated the lay-off of 350 employees at the Austin site
  • T-Mobile
    Hr Manager
    T-Mobile 2005 - 2007
    • Coordinated the call center’s Best-Place-To- Work Initiatives• Assisted in the site being recognized by J.D. Powers as providing the best Customer Service three years in a row• Reinvented the local T-Mobile brand by developing new advertising and employee communication programs• Developed and implemented the use of billboards for company promotion and employee recognition• Coordinated and developed a 17 minute video displaying the site’s facilities, employees, and unique qualities; the video was distributed to national T-Mobile leadership as well as every employee as part of Christmas• Developed a New Employee Orientation program that celebrated the hiring of new employees and introduced them to the exciting opportunities awaiting them on their first day of employment
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  • Ticketmaster & Usa Network
    Hr Manager
    Ticketmaster & Usa Network 2000 - 2005
    • Launched call center in 2000 with 30 initial employees (management)• By 2004 the center had 1500 employees and included Ticketmaster, Hotels.com, Match.com, HSN, and other TV streams. • Coordinated and accommodated the smooth transition between changing executive leadership in the acquisition and merger of companies• In 2000 there were 17 TM call centers, by 2004 there was one flagship center (TX) assuming the service load and one support center (W. VA)• Consistently met hiring requirements which included 50 to 150 per week, by coordinating workforce analysis & forecasting with labor market trends and key applicant sources• Hired and developed the HR staff which included an exempt Workforce Management supervisor, HR Generalist, and Recruiter plus a Payroll supervisor and staff for workforce, payroll, recruiting and administrative support, a total of 12.5 positions• Coordinated the effective change of payroll systems twice, change of personnel policies three times, and change of site directors three times• Lead the effort to automate several HR processes and develop a more effective local HRIS system• Implemented compliance programs for FMLA, ADA, I-9, WC, FLSA, USERRA• Conducted several EEOC investigations and represented TM in litigation• Initiated several successful community partnership activities including disaster relief, assistance to needy families and children, and community clean up• Established and coordinated a coalition of area call centers to work with local governments in developing public support for call centers and providing assistance in addressing certain needs of call centers that would enhance community employment and business environment
  • Law Offices Of Roberto M. Garcia
    Litigation Investigator
    Law Offices Of Roberto M. Garcia Dec 1998 - Jan 2000
    Edinburg Texas
    • Conducted intake on employment related complaints (Title VII, FLSA, FMLA); • Conducted initial intake on personal injury claims; • Assisted in establishing case facts with the potential client;• Evaluated initial litigation potential and conferred with attorneys;• Conferred with attorneys on case potential development; • Conducted legal research, organized information and data, wrote findings reports, made recommendations;• Prepared and filed legal documents and forms; • Interviewed witnesses; • Conducted mediations on insurance disputes;• Assisted the attorney in mediating employment disputes;• Represented clients in administrative hearings.
  • University Of Arizona
    Adjunct Management Instructor
    University Of Arizona 1996 - 1998
    Sierra Vista, Arizona
    Instructor on Management and Human Resources Management, to include• Equal Opportunity and the Law, • Strategic Human Resource Management; • Personnel Planning and Recruiting; • Employee Testing and Selection; • Training & Developing Employees; • Performance Management; • Labor Relations.
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  • Arizona Public Service (Aps)
    Sr. Internal Consultant
    Arizona Public Service (Aps) 1991 - 1995
    Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station - Az
    Internal Consultant - Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant & Corporate HR – • Project leader of a 30 member diverse occupational team (secretaries to nuclear engineers, electricians to managers, union and non-union) involved in the development of company-wide compensation and performance management strategies;• Led a team in the design of organizational and job models and systems; • Led a team re-engineering work flow, job, and departmental organizational structure; • Led a team implementing a company-wide downsizing plan; • Member of a team negotiating pay, benefits, job and organization structure with major unions (Teamsters, IBEW, AFL-CIO, AFSMCE, CWA);• Made recommendations on major organizational change issues;• Addressed conflicts with union representatives;• Led a team that automated personnel administration functions (HRIS development) resulting in the reduction of HR staff from 150 to 75;• Automated access to HR policies and developed an algorithm based format that automated Q & A access to management;• Investigated and recommended solutions to FLSA issues;• Provided HR consultant coverage in a 4 state area;• Developed salary surveys, job analysis methods, classification plans (broadband), pay plans for union and non-union, exempt, non-exempt, and by occupation;• Made presentations to corporate leadership on plans and progress.
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  • May Chemical Company
    Member Board Of Directors/Marketing/Hr Vice-President
    May Chemical Company 1987 - 1989
    Dallas, Texas
    * Served as a member of the Board of Directors for the May Chemical Company (Dallas, TX); • Served as the Marketing and HR Vice-President for the May Chemical Company* Evaluated developed marketing plans* Evaluated and developed product distribution plans* Negotiated major contracts with Frito Lay and K-Mart
  • City Of Plano
    Asst. Hr Director
    City Of Plano Aug 1983 - 1987
    Plano, Texas
    • lead a team charged with developing improved methods of efficiency, productivity, and service delivery.* met with the city council, employee groups, advisory groups, and citizen groups explain the city's plans to change toward a private sector governance model with business-oriented practices.* implemented pay-for-performance and developed personnel practices to streamline work activities.* managed employment, compensation, classification, training, risk management, benefits, employee relations,* developed city-wide pay system, performance management system, policies, HRIS
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  • City Of Victoria Tx
    Director Of Human Resources/Civil Service Director
    City Of Victoria Tx Jul 1982 - Nov 1983
    Victoria, Texas
    • managed employment, compensation, training, risk management, benefits, employee relations, civil service system, policy development, compliance
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  • City Of Arlington
    Asst. Personnel Director
    City Of Arlington Sep 1979 - Jul 1982
    Arlington, Texas
    * Developed and managed Compensation, Training, Employment, Testing; Loss Control, Employee Relations, Performance Management; Organization Development, launched HR programs and hired staff; conducted sensitive internal investigations; developed police & fire hiring and training models adopted by the cities of Dallas and Ft. Worth.
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  • City Of Austin
    Sr. Human Resources Generalist
    City Of Austin Dec 1975 - Aug 1979
    Austin, Texas Area
    • Developed & introduced city-wide pay system, performance management program, & policies in a union & non-union environment of 10,000 employees.* Investigations including but not limited to Title VII, ADA, Wage & Hour compliance
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Arnold Rodriguez attended The University Of Texas At Austin, Trinity Law School, University Of North Texas, American Institute College Of Law - American Bar Association Approved Paralegal Program, Texas Tech University, The University Of Texas At Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin.

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