Adjunct Professor for Grand Canyon University where I teach classes in Human Resources Management to undergraduate students.

Owner/Consultant for Arizona based The Human Resource, LLC, providing Human Resources Management expertise through a variety of services such as employee training and development, employee relations, coaching, mentoring, policy review and/or development, and recruiting strategies.

Deliver classroom instruction to adult learners in pursuit of graduate degrees in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, and Leadership & Management. Develop syllabus for assigned classes, develop student assignments, exams, and curriculum for weekly classes. Score exams, grade coursework and assign final student grades. Conduct academic counseling for students as needed. Make recommendation to the Academic Director for improvements to curriculum and the learning experience.

As the Human Resources Programs Administrator for the Arizona Department of Corrections, Human Resources & Development Group, I supervise a staff of five professionals in delivering Employee Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity and Occupational Health services to over 9,500 employees in 13 correctional complexes throughout the State of Arizona.

Serve as the Town’s Chief Executive for Human Resources Management for a municipality with over 600 employees delivering sound expertise to department leaders on talent acquisition, retention, policy interpretation, employee/labor relations, compensation and benefits programs.

2011-2014: Assistant HR Director. Reporting to the HR Director, responsible for the services rendered by 20 Judicial Branch Human Resources professionals to include Employee Relations, Compensation, Payroll and Staffing & Recruiting. Led the implementation and training for a new HRIS system. Graduated from the in resident FEMA Pandemic Planning course, Anniston, Alabama, and led the pandemic planning and response efforts in response to the Avian (H1N1) flu threat.2006-2011: Employee Relations Administrator. Supervising a staff of up to four HR professionals, conducted internal investigations into allegations of inappropriate conduct. Developed and implemented a centralized and comprehensive Disability Management program encompassing FMLA, Workers' Compensation, the ADA and Short/Long Term Disability benefits. Developed and implemented proactive steps to limit liability exposure for the organization resulting in no findings on all EEOC charges. Collaborated with the EEOC to mediate on claims of discrimination. Assigned to special projects by the Presiding Judge and the Human Resources Director to include Pandemic Planning, Process Improvement, and Strategic Planning and Social Networking. Made recommendations to the executive staff for the appropriate disciplinary measures. Construct, interpret and recommend changes to policies. Develop and conduct training on various HR topics as required. 2004-2006: Senior Employee Relations Specialist. Conduct internal investigations into allegations of policy violations for Court staff. Draft findings of fact and conclusion reports upon completion of investigation. Draft disciplinary letters for serious offenses which involve suspension, demotion or dismissal of staff for policy violation. Draft Position Statements on all EEOC charges filed against the organization by employees and applicants. Attend disciplinary appeal hearings for the Judicial Merit Commission as the investigative officer.

Human Resources Consultant for the company’s 13 clients in Arizona, Utah, Oregon and Washington. Provided the full spectrum of HR services to small to medium size companies in the region. Services included policy development, payroll, employee relations/investigations, workers’ compensation, benefits and new employee on boarding. Called on clients as needed and attended various staff meetings to discuss HR issues and strategy as well as employment practices and liability issues. Conducted training for supervisors and managers on HR best practices.

Strategic consulting on HR best practices. Assigned to the Applied Physics Division in support of over 400 scientists, technicians and administrators. Consultant to the Director of X-Division for design and implementation of division strategy through research and collaboration with stakeholders. Conducted climate assessments and devised an implemented process improvement plans based upon assessment data.

Human Resources Manager for the centralized Human Resources Department providing services to 45 Departments with a combined total of 14,000 employees covering a geographical area of over 9,000 square miles. Leading the Employee Performance Division, responsible for implementing fiscally prudent and innovative programs that influence continuous improvement in employee performance. Deliverables included Workers’ Compensation, ADA, Employee Leave Plan, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Employee Relations, Ergonomics, Employee Well-Being, Organizational Planning and Training and EAP. Supervised the largest HR Division with a combined total of 16 HR professionals. Researched and presented to the Board of Supervisors and County Manager necessary changes to policy, procedures and the Merit System Rules. Provided centralized oversight of the FMLA program resulting in better compliance. Managed Short-Term and Long-Term Disability contracts for costs and plan compliance. Developed strategies for alternative recruiting methods to attract critical talent resulting in better vacancy fill rates. Revised New Employee Orientation program resulting in better trained employees in a shorter period of time.

Managed the HR programs for a total of 300 union and non-union employees located in Arizona and Indiana. Researched, sourced and implemented the migration to a new and more robust 401k plan. Developed and administered the compensation plan to include conducting job analysis, market surveys, and review of recommendations for salary increases. Performed safety inspections to ensure workplace compliance with OSHA standards. Investigated work-related accidents and developed and delivered workplace safety training.

Managed the HR Department for an FAA repair station with 200 employees. Developed policy and train supervisors in using progressive discipline. Managed the benefits program and monitored contract compliance and costs. Developed an Affirmative Action Program and conduct annual reporting in accordance with OFCCP guidelines. Developed recruiting and retention strategies for highly skilled technicians in a high-demand labor market.

During my military career, I held a variety of positions with increasing responsibility to include Security Specialist, Master Technical Trainer, Nuclear Weapons Maintenance Specialist, Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Operations and First Sergeant (HR Manager). I was responsible for the direct and indirect supervision of over 400 employees and the maintenance and protection of multi-million dollar assets.