Use advanced professional HR concepts to provide guidance to all levels within the organization, utilizing specialized human resources expertise within areas of responsibility to resolve highly complex issues.

Provide HR services to the JCC and the courts relating to employee discipline, performance evaluations, terminations, and recruitments: Provide advice on proper means of performance management, documenting employee discipline, and potential terminations. Assist with drafting of workplace counseling emails. Investigate employee complaints of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, or other improper conduct: Review and investigate the basis for an employee complaint relating to discrimination, retaliation and/or harassment. Recommend interim actions during investigations to prevent the basis of the complaint from continuing and to avoid retaliation claims. Conduct interviews and make findings of fact related to the complaint (draft investigation reports); confer with the JCC Legal Services Office re: findings. Conduct required HR trainings and implement new programs and policies with the JCC: Train supervisors and managers on professional development programs (including, but not limited to performance evaluation training within the JCC) and serve as a resource for questions. Continue to develop the programs so they are effective and efficient, and review manager/supervisor progress. Conduct required compliance trainings on HR subjects such as Integrated Disability Management and Preventing Sexual Harassment.

Consult on Employment Law/ER/LR issues regarding Employment/Labor laws with various companies and individuals to navigate investigations and performance management as well as protect employee rights. Worked extensively with companies and individuals facing COVID ramifications.

Partner with various stakeholders across the business to create and sustain positive employee relations programs and best practices. Lead or consult with internal HR, compliance and legal professionals on sensitive employment matters. Perform complex investigations to effectively manage risk and comply with internal policies and state/federal laws. Resolve, coach and guide HRBPs and Senior Management through employee/labor relations issues including performance management, EEO/ADA/FMLA/ABC laws, to mitigate negative exposure and create positive outcomes.

Employee Relations Contract Positions 8/2016-2/2019 Contra Costa County – EHSD__ _Martinez, CA Senior Employee Relations Analyst Provide consultation, advice and recommendation to department staff on employee performance and discipline issues. Investigate employee misconduct by working with internal stakeholders to identify key facts and apply those to standards, policies, contracts and laws. Interview witnesses, subject matter experts and targets of investigations to produce reports which meet internal and external standards. East Bay Municipal Utilities District Oakland, CA Senior Employee Relations Analyst Planned, organized and lead complex, sensitive and detailed analytical work in employee relations. Was a trusted resource giving advice to managers, supervisors and employees regarding policies and procedures. Trained management on policies, standards and law. Performed complex investigations of personnel issues, including allegations of employee misconduct. Represented management at disciplinary hearings, negotiations and settlements. Collaborated with senior level administrators to ensure compliance with Federal and State Law. Attended interdepartmental meetings, and gave presentations to managers on updates to the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs/MOUs). Constantly updated my information base by closely following trends and assisting in implementing governmental changes. Worked closely with Recruitment, Training, and Payroll/Employee Services.

Provide consultation, advice and recommendation to department staff on employee performance and discipline issues. Investigate employee misconduct by working with internal stakeholders to identify key facts and apply those to standards, policies, contracts and laws. Interview witnesses, subject matter experts and targets of investigations to produce reports which meet internal and external standards. Worked with Financial, Construction, Real Estate and other companies.

Worked with Union leaders on two successful campaigns

Enforced collective bargaining agreements between the City of San Francisco and its employees through the grievance process and alternative dispute resolution. Conducted investigations, interviewed witnesses, and prepared cases for arbitration. Conducted labor/management meetings and engaged in the meet and confer process. Organized members for political and contract campaigns. Trained 1021 staff, chapter leadership and rank and file members on the interpretation of contracts, the grievance process and many other topics. Coached both employees and managers to work collaboratively and productively. Mediated disputes, both between co-workers and employees/management to find win-win solutions. Head steward trainer for 1021 San Francisco, wrote/edited the basic and advanced steward training curriculum and currently lead monthly SF wide steward trainings. Trained in negotiations at the 1021 Negotiations Boot Camp 2012. Negotiated the 2014 MTA/1021 contract and managed the MTA bargaining team. Led the “Education and Training” committee, also led the “As Needed” contract compliance committee. Facilitated/Managed multiple chapter elections.

Performed legal research and writing for UC Davis School of Law. Instructed LSAT students for Kaplan, Inc. Instructed SAT students in critical reading/writing for Elite Prep.

Researched and wrote legal memoranda on a variety of education/employment law issues, including: Age and Disability Discrimination, Psychological Disabilities, Workers Compensation, Confidential Communication and the Brown Act, Public Liability for Volunteer Workers, FMLA/CFRA, Voluntary Integration PlansResearched and drafted age and disability discrimination content for the 2008 State Bar PresentationAuthored articles for weekly and quarterly internal/external newsletters

Participated in and attended PERB hearing from inception to completion including: analyzing and organizing evidence and exhibits, working closely with attorney while preparing witnesses and during hearing, researching relevant statutes as they related to the case, case strategy, investigation and outreach with multiple government agenciesResearched and drafted memoranda for labor litigation relating to: First Amendment rights and public/private e-mail systems, unfair business practices, attorney/client privilege, health and safety issues, lottery privatization, military pay and anti-terrorism statutes.Evaluated CHP sexual harassment policy to determine statutory compliance

Instructed a class of students with autism and severe emotional disturbance.Developed a relevant California standard based curriculum for each student. Developed, wrote, managed & implemented required educational plans including: Individual Education Plans, Individual Transition Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans and other related reports.Worked directly and cooperatively with other staff to coordinate all aspects of educational, social/emotional behavioral and vocational programs for each client.

Instructed and counseled students with severe emotional disturbance and learning disabilities in a variety of subjects including: vocational education, current events, math, chemistry and music.Worked as a member of a multi-disciplinary team including: psychologists, psychiatrists, and speech therapists.Worked in concert with outside agencies (school districts, attorneys, social workers) to develop/implement IEP/BIPs

Coached, interviewed, screened and placed environmental professionals in a variety of job titles Coached, interviewed, screened and placed supply chain/materials management professionals in a variety of job titlesWorked extensively with client companies, discussing personnel needs and negotiating compensation for candidates.