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California And Washington

Human Resources Latitudes (HRLATITUDES) and College & University Human Resources Consulting (CUHRC) are Human Resources consulting firms, providing best practices solutions for business and education through strategic, outcomes-based management.Results-driven Human Resources consultant optimizing workplace performance in support of organizational goals through strategic HR planning, talent management, and organizational development. Summary of results for clients: • As negotiator for higher education client, restarted negotiations that were stalled for 18 months and settled collective bargaining agreements in two negotiation sessions • Negotiated and implemented early separation agreement, resulting in savings of $320K • Implemented hiring freeze and other budget reductions, saving $670K • Implemented continuous recruitment for adjunct faculty, including IT/CS, nursing, EMT, EMS, Paramedic, and other medical positions • Revised HR policies and procedures. • Integrated payroll department with Human Resources • Settled grievances, OCR complaints and PERB complaints without settlement costs • Provided EEO and sexual harassment training to faculty, supervisors and administrators • Authored the District’s first EEO Plan, approved by the Board of Trustees and submitted to the Chancellor’s Office

Tacoma, Wa

Managed a Human Resources and Payroll department responsible for all Human Resources, Labor Relations, Risk Management and Payroll functions. Summary of accomplishments: • Managed an HR budget in excess of $1.2M• Successfully negotiated compensation, tenure, and other elements of faculty contract, including early retirement incentive plans and hiring freeze to achieve savings of $440K in 2009-10, $660K in 2010-11, and $363K in 2011-12• Implemented online position requisition and application system• Drafted the District’s first Hazardous Chemical Communication Program and assisted departments with the development of Chemical Hygiene Plans• Member of Executive Staff, College Council, Strategic Planning Task Force, Budget Committee, Communication Task Force, President’s Council on Equity and Diversity, Multicultural Advisory Committee, Classified Staff Professional Development Committee (liaison)

Lancaster, Ca

Managed a comprehensive Human Resources/Payroll/Risk department responsible for all Human Resources, Payroll, and Risk Management functions. Summary of accomplishments: • Negotiated first multi-year contracts with faculty and classified staff, which included a compensation formula indexed to the state COLA and growth • Worked collaboratively with classified and exempt staff to successfully implement classification study and new classification/salary system• Worked with classified staff and union representatives to create a new evaluation process and instrument• Revised all Human Resources - related District policies• Chaired committee to create a college-wide staffing plan• Negotiated and implemented early retirement incentive plan• Formed EEO committee, drafted an EEO plan and provided training to faculty, staff, and students on EEO•Provided sexual harassment training to faculty and staff• Settled grievances and litigation at minimal or no cost to the District• Member of Executive Staff, Mutual Agreement Council, College Coordinating Council, Strategic Planning and Budget Committee, Classification Committee, EEO Committee, Faculty Professional Development Committee

Santa Clarita, Ca

Supervised Human Resources staff and provided support to the Vice President. Summary of accomplishments: • Performed compensation, classification, reclassification, and reorganization studies• Implemented new employee benefits programs, resulting in savings to the District and employees• Investigated discrimination and harassment complaints and resolved without settlement costs• Implemented employee performance improvement plan• Researched, analyzed, interpreted, revised and drafted new contract language• Analyzed, interpreted, revised and drafted policies• Participated in management committees

Santa Barbara, Ca

Supervised certificated employment, staff and organizational development, benefits, and HRIS/HRMS management. Summary of accomplishments:• Successfully recruited faculty & administrators through print & web advertising and job fairs• Provided support for two successful, multi-year contracts for faculty and classified staff• Coordinated staff and organizational development programs and budgets• Chair of the Professional Development Redesign Task Force• Implemented revised wellness program that resulted in an organizational award• Successfully supervised the transition to a new HRIS/HRMS • Designed and implemented improvements to the Human Resources web site• Created new employee orientation manuals for classified and exempt employees

Master'S Degree, Human Resources Development

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Social Sciences

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), General Studies