Semi-retired after fifteen years as a Human Resources Professional in both union and non-union working environments, I am excited to offer my human resources expertise and strong leadership skills to non-profits and small to medium size businesses. A natural leader, with strong business acumen, I build excellent partnerships and work well with Business, Non-profit Leaders, and Boards of Directors to help them achieve organizational objectives and position for business and organizational success. Valued for my pragmatic, collaborative and persuasive style, I'm sensitive to the needs and perspectives of multiple stakeholders.Enjoying the challenge of complex working environments, I thrive and excel in unionized environments, bringing strong skills in labour relations with a proven track record in contract negotiation; interpreting collective agreements; effectively collaborating with all stakeholders to resolve grievances; mediation, arbitration and establishing a co-operative and solution-based day to day labour relations climate. Graduating with a B.Ed from Simon Fraser University, I achieved my CPHR (formerly CHRP) designation in 2010. Committed to my profession, I renew my human resources designation ensuring continuous learning, leadership, and ethic professional practice. Specialties: Generalist with extensive labour relations experience; interpreting collective agreements in multi-unionized workplaces; collective bargaining; strategic planning and change management; recruitment and talent management; advising managers on complex employee issues; performance management; harassment investigations; training and professional development; compensation and benefits administration; attendance management including accommodation and return to work; occupational health and safety; workers compensation claims.