A recognized leader in employee/labor relations with experience in the full range of human resources and risk management services. Background includes interim assignments, extensive experience as a City department head, and management consulting to government agencies. Areas of expertise include:-Labor Negotiations/Concession Bargaining/Employee Relations-Organizational/Employee Development-Human Resources Management (recruitment and selection, class and pay, benefits… Show more A recognized leader in employee/labor relations with experience in the full range of human resources and risk management services. Background includes interim assignments, extensive experience as a City department head, and management consulting to government agencies. Areas of expertise include:-Labor Negotiations/Concession Bargaining/Employee Relations-Organizational/Employee Development-Human Resources Management (recruitment and selection, class and pay, benefits administration, safety and risk management, policies)-Leadership Training/Academy Show less

Interim HR assignments for: Cities of Burlingame, Sacramento, Orinda, and American Canyon, CaliforniaPrevious: Full-time HR Director for City of Fairfield, CA for 15 years

Managed human resources services, from employee relations to workers' compensation, while the City recruited a new HR Director.

HR Director for a department of 70 employees with responsibility for labor relations, employment services, benefits and retirement, risk management, and office of civil rights. Made recommendations on HR functions during the City's search for a new HR Director.

During interim assignment and recruitment for new HR Manager, responsible for full ranges of human resources, from employee relations to risk management. Assessed and made recommendations on HR functions.

Interim HR Director - Responsible for all human resources functions from labor relations to safety and risk management during interim assignment and recruitment for HR Manager.

Director of Human Resources for City of Fairfield since 1997, with responsibilities including labor and employee relations, organizational/employee development, recruitment and selection, compensation, benefits administration, and risk management. Served as Director of Administrative Services in 2011, managing human resources, IT, accounting, and financial services until a Director of Finance was appointed. Developed and implemented a Leadership Academy consisting of five half-day sessions… Show more Director of Human Resources for City of Fairfield since 1997, with responsibilities including labor and employee relations, organizational/employee development, recruitment and selection, compensation, benefits administration, and risk management. Served as Director of Administrative Services in 2011, managing human resources, IT, accounting, and financial services until a Director of Finance was appointed. Developed and implemented a Leadership Academy consisting of five half-day sessions, each containing a leadership development and a core management skill segment.Certifications: IPMA-HR Senior Certified Professional; CALPELRA Labor Relations Master (CLRM); Associate in Risk Management (ARM) Show less