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Since March 2024, I've been building Providencia Park Advisors, gaining valuable experience as a consultant and leader across diverse projects. This experience has reinforced my passion for driving organizational success through strategic HR, labor relations, and operational improvements.I'm currently seeking new opportunities in either/both consulting and full-time roles where I can leverage my expertise to make a significant impact. I'm particularly interested in positions in HR, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, or General Management.Recent Projects:Employee Engagement and Retention: Designed a labor-management partnership program projected to save a public hospital system over $3 million annually by reducing nurse attrition.Labor Negotiations: Provided strategic support and analysis for collective bargaining negotiations.Organizational Governance: Improved efficiency and compliance for a mid-sized organization by updating employee code of conduct and creating new governance policies.Political Consulting: Advised political action committees (PACs) on various aspects of campaign strategy and execution, including data analysis, paid media, grassroots mobilization, and volunteer training.

Norcross, Georgia, Us

Strategic HR Advisor: In HR Business Partner style role, I provided expert counsel regional leaders from Vice President, District Level, and Facility Level on all human resources, employee relations, and labor relations matters.Employee and Labor Relations Leadership: Led collective bargaining as First Chair/Chief Negotiator, successfully navigating complex labor agreements with Teamsters Local 282 and IUOE Local 542c. Managed all labor and employee relations issues, including investigations, resolving conflicts, and providing guidance to managers and employees.Performance Management: Developed and implemented performance management programs, corrective action processes, and coaching initiatives.Compliance: Ensured adherence to all applicable employment laws and regulations.Training and Development: Led training programs for branch managers from newly acquired companies, ensuring seamless integration into White Cap's policies and procedures.Benefits Administration: Facilitated open enrollment, claims processing, and leave of absence tracking.Compensation: Conducted compensation analysis and making recommendations for salary adjustments.Talent Acquisition: Advised on sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding processes. Helped create new candidate interview performance matrix to reduce instances of bias during hiring process.

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Disciplinary Hearings & Arbitration: Represented the agency in minor disciplinary arbitration hearings and supported legal counsel in major disciplinary proceedings, including sensitive cases involving union leadership.Documentation & Compliance: Drafted charges and specifications for disciplinary actions, ensuring adherence to Memoranda of Agreements/Collective Bargaining Agreements. Coordinated all aspects of the disciplinary process, including witness preparation and discovery.Negotiation & Conflict Resolution: Negotiated with labor unions to achieve mutually agreeable resolutions on disciplinary matters, effectively advocating for management's interests.Advisory & Training: Provided expert guidance to on-site managers regarding investigations, disciplinary actions, and employment/labor relations policies.Process Management: Oversaw medical removals, non-represented employee administrative removals, and probationary employee terminations.Departmental Transition & Improvement: Researched policy and advised on process flow mapping during a departmental transition, optimizing efficiency and effectiveness.Technical

New Brunswick, New Jersey, Us

Center for Youth Political Participation Event Planning & Management: Planned and executed events that promoted civic engagement and political participation among students. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Specific programs included: RU Running, RU Ready and RU Voting programs for Center for Youth Political Participation (CYPP)Additional Duties: Managed CYPP website, email list and social media accounts

I took time to complete my Master's Degree at the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Additionally, I achieved some life long dreams such as running for public office and joining the Board of Directors of a non-profit organization. I also held some odd jobs to make money such as, night club doorman and golf course caddie. I learned a lot about myself and what I wanted to do for the rest of my career during this period of time.

End-to-End L&D Leadership: Led all aspects of learning and development for a multi-facility manufacturing organization, encompassing onboarding, skills assessments, and ongoing training initiatives.Instructional Design & Delivery: Designed, presented, and evaluated the effectiveness of diverse training programs, including job-specific skills, new equipment operation, environmental health & safety, process improvement, and lean manufacturing methodologies.Grant Writing & Funding: Successfully wrote and secured state grants to fund workforce training programs, demonstrating resourcefulness and commitment to employee development.

Master Of Professional Studies, Labor And Industrial Relations

Juris Masters, Employment Law And Hr Risk Management

B.A., Political Science

High School Diploma