The Employment Cycle is a process that EVERY employment situation ALWAYS follow but which most people, including those in senior leadership, fail to understand and utilize to improve their career development outcomes and personal contribution limits.Leadership focuses on understanding its building blocks (characteristics), value (how others perceive it), and development (how to acquire and implement) in order to execute leadership from 1st time Supervisor through Chief Executive. HINT:… Show more The Employment Cycle is a process that EVERY employment situation ALWAYS follow but which most people, including those in senior leadership, fail to understand and utilize to improve their career development outcomes and personal contribution limits.Leadership focuses on understanding its building blocks (characteristics), value (how others perceive it), and development (how to acquire and implement) in order to execute leadership from 1st time Supervisor through Chief Executive. HINT: Replication of yourself writ large.Employment vs. Betterment changes from the concept of Employment (the most common view of one's past, present, and future jobs) to Betterment (taking control of YOUR career by understanding The Employment Cycle and using its inescapable process to improve ["better"] YOUR career). Show less

Labor Relations Management - retired during the height of the Covid pandemic.

During my tenure here, I provided leadership and direction for all aspects of human resources and employee relations in the chemical manufacturing facility. I was responsible for enforcing strict safety protocols and guidelines, establishing training initiatives and succession planning, and liaising between employees and management to create a positive workplace. I created and managed projects to support HR transformation functions, develop and train staff for succession strategies, and build… Show more During my tenure here, I provided leadership and direction for all aspects of human resources and employee relations in the chemical manufacturing facility. I was responsible for enforcing strict safety protocols and guidelines, establishing training initiatives and succession planning, and liaising between employees and management to create a positive workplace. I created and managed projects to support HR transformation functions, develop and train staff for succession strategies, and build positive teams dedicated to achieving common goals. My task was to maintain compliance, promote safe practices and oversee employees, contractors and vendors.★ Identifying and recruiting quality candidates, I increased staffing by 20% during company growth, and directed all aspects of human resources and benefits management for a $100 Million company. We maintained less than 1% turnover during my leadership.★ I spearheaded safety protocol education and enforcement, monitored compliance and conducted investigations for Health, Safety and Environmental functions. My projects included an Air Permit capacity increase, a PSM audit and its associated actions, legal discoveries and depositions, and regulatory agency responses.★ Reporting to the Board, I oversaw a multi-employer 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan. I researched employee inquiries and performed fiduciary duties and function to maintain the Plan in compliance with regulatory requirements.★ One achievement was creating a benefits survey in collaboration for 3 other industry HR managers. This remains in use by over 120 different chemical manufacturers. I supported a network of loosely affiliated HR leaders dedicated to creating industry-related data compliant with antitrust regulations. ★ I was also selected to chair, facilitate and speak at conferences for Various Chemical Companies (VCC) of Texas and Louisiana, discussing HR and Employee Relations issues and solutions. Show less

In this position, I was responsible for overseeing recruiting, training and daily operations for a national transportation company. I planned, directed and coordinated Human Resource programs and initiatives. This included providing leadership to a team of 50 OTR drivers and managing fleet personnel and equipment. I also investigated reported accidents and incidents, completing and filing reports to proper authorities and departments.★ Preparing and maintaining documentation for… Show more In this position, I was responsible for overseeing recruiting, training and daily operations for a national transportation company. I planned, directed and coordinated Human Resource programs and initiatives. This included providing leadership to a team of 50 OTR drivers and managing fleet personnel and equipment. I also investigated reported accidents and incidents, completing and filing reports to proper authorities and departments.★ Preparing and maintaining documentation for training and DOT compliance, I managed road tests and personnel evaluations. I selected and developed employees for potential promotions, identifying and nurturing management qualities and coaching team members on improvement techniques. Show less

This role allowed me to perform a variety of duties to promote employee welfare and development. I was able to coach and train individuals, resolving employee issues and challenges. I supervised on-site employees and contractors, delegating and evaluating tasks, encouraging teamwork, and negotiating solutions to daily problems and concerns. ★ Taking charge of investigations for internal and external legal issues, I compiled and analyzed information to create reporting and represent the… Show more This role allowed me to perform a variety of duties to promote employee welfare and development. I was able to coach and train individuals, resolving employee issues and challenges. I supervised on-site employees and contractors, delegating and evaluating tasks, encouraging teamwork, and negotiating solutions to daily problems and concerns. ★ Taking charge of investigations for internal and external legal issues, I compiled and analyzed information to create reporting and represent the company in union grievances, arbitration and court appearances.★ I also collaborated with the Environmental Supervisor to resolve citizen complaints filed with upper management.★ Part of my responsibilities was ensuring safety protocols were in place and carefully followed, evaluating and overseeing responses to on-site emergencies. Show less