• Develop labor relations strategy for multi-employer negotiations with the 12 major rail labor organizations that cover more than 30 railroads and 145,000 employees in the $70 billion freight rail industry.• Maintain relationships with stakeholders vital to achieving NRLC’s goals, including the National Carriers’ Conference Committee and NCCC working groups, freight railroad industry leaders, the National Mediation Board, union leaders, health care carriers and outside counsel… Show more • Develop labor relations strategy for multi-employer negotiations with the 12 major rail labor organizations that cover more than 30 railroads and 145,000 employees in the $70 billion freight rail industry.• Maintain relationships with stakeholders vital to achieving NRLC’s goals, including the National Carriers’ Conference Committee and NCCC working groups, freight railroad industry leaders, the National Mediation Board, union leaders, health care carriers and outside counsel. • Played a key role in the leadership team that achieved annual cost savings of $300 million through design changes and improvements in member consumerism in the $2.5 billion multi-employer, self-funded health care plan covering 400,000 members. • Focus on improving members’ health by introducing ancillary health care programs, such as TeleDoc, Center of Excellence and Consolidated Care Management.• Developed complex financial models for calculating expenditures of more than $17 billion in annual wages, payroll taxes and benefits and used these models to evaluate negotiation proposals and determine the best approach.• Worked with outside counsel to prepare the freight rail industry’s case in the most recent Presidential Emergency Board (2011); the case focused on moderating wages, preserving work rule flexibilities and reducing health and welfare expenditure growth. Show less

Weapons System Officer (F-111) • Flew classified missions in the F-111 fighter/bomber using a satellite data link and other satellite communications.Air Force Academic Liaison Officer • Recruited, interviewed, evaluated and prepared candidates for the US Air Force Academy and ROTC scholarships.Acquisition Manager • Managed the research, development and acquisition of advanced weapons systems, including the… Show more Weapons System Officer (F-111) • Flew classified missions in the F-111 fighter/bomber using a satellite data link and other satellite communications.Air Force Academic Liaison Officer • Recruited, interviewed, evaluated and prepared candidates for the US Air Force Academy and ROTC scholarships.Acquisition Manager • Managed the research, development and acquisition of advanced weapons systems, including the purchase of threat detection and countermeasure equipment to help ensure the safety of aircraft and crew.Navigator (C-130) • Planned the deployment of several C-130 aircraft to Africa in support of the humanitarian aide initiative Operation Provide Hope, receiving the Air Achievement medal for this work. Show less

• Led a multi-disciplinary team in the firm’s U.S. government practice to improve the air traffic control procedures and practices of the Federal Aviation Administration. • Implemented a $35 million Change Management Initiative to bring about the cross-functionality of FAA inspections for airline operations.

Vice President, Employee Services • Ensured human resources programs complied with state and federal laws.• Supervised executive and employee compensation; training, retention, recruitment and hiring; employee relations; employee benefits; HR policies, procedures and information systems; and labor relations. Senior Director, Labor Relations and Planning • Negotiated collective bargaining agreements, side letters and memorandums of understanding.• Used traditional… Show more Vice President, Employee Services • Ensured human resources programs complied with state and federal laws.• Supervised executive and employee compensation; training, retention, recruitment and hiring; employee relations; employee benefits; HR policies, procedures and information systems; and labor relations. Senior Director, Labor Relations and Planning • Negotiated collective bargaining agreements, side letters and memorandums of understanding.• Used traditional and interest-based bargaining techniques in contract negotiations, allowing the company to reach agreements faster and improving employee morale. Senior Director, Systems Control • Managed air traffic control, flight crew resources and system operations.• Coordinated route planning, fleet growth, safety and federal aviation regulation compliance with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, local and national FAA representatives, and aircraft and simulator manufacturers.• Supervised 92 professionals in three departments.Director, Crew Resources • Handled administrative duties for more than over 1,000 pilots and flight attendants for a rapidly growing airline.• Developed the flight operations annual budget for the largest regional air carrier serving Washington Dulles International Airport. • Supervised 19 professionals. Show less