Semi-Retired July 2019Responsible for the implementation and administration of a positive and effective system-wide labor and employee relations program which promoted the long and short-term labor / employee relations strategies with minimal direction. Relied on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Administered and interpreted the hospital’s collective bargaining agreements, monitored the disciplinary process, oversaw grievance and/ arbitration procedures, hearing officer for the 3rd step of the grievance process. Represented management in all labor relations matters, including the negotiation, interpretation, and administration of collective bargaining agreements. Leads sensitive and confidential workplace investigations and drafts investigative reports, as appropriate. Maintained records and monitors compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. As an in-house subject matter expert, provided day-to-day advice and reduced use of outside legal counsel. Represented the Medical Center and member hospitals in collective bargaining with every union representing Medical Center and member hospital employees. Prepared for, conducted, and/or participated in contract negotiations and administered all provisions of the agreements. Prepared and presented contract proposals in consultation with appropriate management representatives. Assisted managers and others with the interpretation of personnel policies and procedures, legal and union contract compliance, grievance, discipline, termination problems, and mediate with employees and union representatives, identifying legal issues to manager or oth6. Leads sensitive and confidential workplace investigations and drafts investigative reports, as appropriate and as required. Drafted and revised personnel policies and procedures as appropriate.

Responsible for ensuring company policy/practice compliance as well as state, federal employment/labor laws, and local employment ordinance compliance for nine long-term and rehabilitation facilities located in eastern Massachusetts and the state of Rhode Island.

Responsible for ensuring company policy/practice compliance as well as state, federal employment/labor laws, and local employment ordinance compliance for this 1,500 room luxury resort with 2,400 employees; Managment representative for all Labor Relations matters; rapidly developed solid working relationships with union leadership (Unite Here). Advised Risk Managment regarding Worker Compensation process and litigation; Company representative for unemployment appeals.

◦ Advised and directed management through daily employee relations matters, benefits/compensation, and conflict resolution; conducted and supervised internal investigations; provided training in contract administration, performance improvement/disciplinary action, discrimination/harassment law, workers compensation, ADA, and FMLA.◦ Headed contract negotiations, daily interface with union leadership, grievance resolution, arbitrations, RIFs, and employee relations for this private hospital with 1,500 non-union personnel and 3,500+ union personnel; managed a team spanning two labor/ employment attorneys and a paralegal as well as a four-member team of senior HR generalists.◦ Collaborated with Corporate Benefits/Compensation regarding job description/salary/compensation for union and non union job titles.◦ Negotiated and oversaw 11 Collective Bargaining Agreements with unions that included 1199SEIU, MNA and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Council 93).◦ Developed and drove proactive strategy to avoid union interference and labor disputes during the implementation and launch of a service-critical patient care initiative in collaboration with senior management and key line managers.

◦ Advised vice presidents, market area directors, HR directors, and store managers through daily HR issues; proved vital in strategic planning efforts; facilitated grievance and labor dispute processes; company representative at arbitration. ◦ Initiated and administered professional relationships with union representatives across four states for this multibillion-dollar supermarket chain; participated as second-chair in negotiations with five locals of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) for both retail supermarket and distribution divisions; assisted in development and implementation of union avoidance initiatives. ◦ Drove succession planning/talent management with focus on department heads, store managers/assistant store managers for participation in key initiatives, strategic planning, contract negotiations, and career development.◦ Created corporate strategy to rationalize high wage costs resulting from a state law requiring over-time compensation for Sunday work. ◦ Assisted in the development and implementation of company-wide union free campaign.