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Groton, Connecticut, Us

Groton, Connecticut, Us

Oversaw full labor relations and site/wage administration for over 5,500 production and design employees represented by multiple unions, responsible for design and production of Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. Led team of seven labor relations and HR professionals. Managed the dispute resolution process, including grievance administration, culminating in labor arbitration when necessary. • Successfully ratified, as chief negotiator, Marine Draftsmen’s Association-United Auto Workers contract covering 2,000 designers and draftsmen in 2016.• Led negotiations with Metal Trades Council (MTC – Production & Maintenance unit) and Carpenters (UBCJA Local 1302), resulting in two collective bargaining agreements covering 3,000 submarine construction employees; ratified contracts in the Fall of 2019 (82% in favor), with minimal labor disruption.• Provided HR leadership for distributive network of sites supporting Naval shipyards and repair work throughout U.S. and globally.• Led Electric Boat’s Employee Community Service Association and United Way Campaign initiatives.

Provided labor relations strategy and training/consulting for major national transportation, materials handling, telecommunications, and logistics companies. Analyzed and assessed labor relations status; identified strengths, potential challenges, and existing areas for improvement. • Recommended strategic alternatives for achieving HR and labor goals.• Developed and implemented workforce management strategies, including work rule analysis and negotiation proposals.

Boston, Ma, Us

• Developed and maintained relationships with the highest level of union leadership to minimize labor disruption. • Key member of the bargaining team for the 2011 national negotiations that achieved significant cost reductions to health care, pension and insurance plans without work stoppages.•Provided guidance to stakeholders on the development of local bargaining strategy and contingency planning.•Advised business and HR leadership on restructuring initiatives including work transfers, acquisitions, consolidations and product line exits.

Boston, Ma, Us

•Represented union relations on Health Care Leadership Team to ensure that consumer-driven health care initiatives complied with bargained agreements.•Worked closely with Communications to develop and implement company-wide changes to hourly disability program.•Drove hourly involvement in Voluntary Protection Program certification across union-represented plants.•Co-led, with Corporate employment counsel, the development of eHR training.•Recipient of Chairman’s Leadership Award for “Successful National Negotiations”.

Boston, Ma, Us

•Green Belt Certified Lean Six Sigma Leader – Led project to reduce cost and cycle time in national negotiations union data requests. Reduced risk of Unfair Labor Practice charges.•Co-Led Tandem Executive Leadership Assessments on high potential officers for chairman and SVP HR.•Union Relations representative for Union Awareness training for business leaders, HR managers, and front–line leadership.

Schenectady, Ny, Us

Set direction and provided full HR support for 1100 global power plant project engineers, commercial support teams and the GE Hydro operations in Montreal (four direct reports).

Schenectady, Ny, Us

Provided full HR support for 850 salaried and hourly employees including multi-site sales teams, field engineers and a distributed network of service centers.

Schenectady, Ny, Us

Served as HR leader for 600 salaried and hourly employees in standalone facility (two direct reports) including training, succession planning, compensation/benefits and labor and employee relations.

Schenectady, Ny, Us

Oversaw HR function supporting 500 salaried manufacturing and engineering employees and ensured full integration of both departments to drive one face to the customer.

Schenectady, Ny, Us

Two year human resources rotational training program.

Copenhagen, Denmark, Dk

Oversaw grievance administration for multi-site operations in the building services and security industry. Led project to streamline contract language across multiple collective bargaining agreements.

Master'S, Labor & Industrial Relations

Bachelor'S, Industrial & Labor Relations