Michael W. Goodwin Email & Phone Number

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

• Led development and implementation of comprehensive labor relations strategy for one of the nation's largest providers of emergency management and response, as well facilities services, with over 2400 represented.
• Chief Negotiator for more than 60 Collective Bargaining Agreements since assuming labor relations responsibility, inclusive of sub-contractors. Coordinated corporate strategies for increasing contract profitability as.
• Successfully defended company position in more than 25 Unfair Practice allegations through the preparation of comprehensive position statements and conflict resolution. Introduced the use of mediation as option for.
• Contributed to 75% of arbitration decisions awarded in favor of the company
• Provided corporate guidance for grievance resolution to Field Management. Coordinated effort for amicable resolution of issues with union officials at both local and national levels
• Developed and delivered a comprehensive training program for Field Managers and staff

Norfolk, Virginia Area

• Responsible for overseeing the provision of contracted armed security guard services with over 800 employees supporting 11 Army installation access control and force protection programs throughout the mid-Atlantic.
• Increased contract profitability by creating several policies and procedures resulting in the provision of efficient and cost effective services to our client through a streamlining of personnel and logistical processes
• Ensured contractual training and performance measures were maintained through both announced and unannounced inspections and programmed assistance visits. As a result, no formal deficiency reports were issued for this.
• Assisted in the accountability of over $1 million dollars in corporate assets including uniforms, equipment, weapons, vehicles, and real property

Norfolk, Virginia Area

• Responsible for all facets of the start-up activities for contracted armed security guard programs at three active Army installations in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. Ensured provision of fully compliant.
• Successfully screened, vetted, hired, equipped, trained, and integrated 100 new employees with a 60-day transition period, meeting all contractual benchmarks prior to first day of full contract performance
• Established systems and processes for functional areas including human resources, timekeeping, logistics, training, and maintenance and upkeep on a wide-range of weapons, vehicles and other high value equipment
• Assisted Army counterparts in the development of comprehensive access control procedures, enhancing security posture for supported installations and safeguarding all personnel, property, and equipment

Various Locations

• Military Policeman for 22+ years retiring as a First Sergeant; graduate of many levels of leadership schooling; worked in a variety of positions with various levels of responsbilites in both troop leading and staff.
• Responsible for the career development and mentoring of countless enlisted soldiers and during term of service
• Supervised the maintenance and readiness of mission essential equipment in anticipation of short notice deployment orders. Ensured subordinate soldiers and leaders met all training and fitness standards, as well as.
• Successfully managed utilization of real property and facility assets, including living quarters, dining facilities, maintenance facilities, and associated sustainment activities
• Performed military law enforcement functions under a variety of austere conditions during periods of armed conflict and peacetime