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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 employees, 36 active Collective Bargaining Agreements, and 18 different labor organizations. Chief Negotiator for all collective bargaining, NLRB unfair labor practice representation, and grievance mediations• 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 well as cost savings for Clients• 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 dispute resolution and cost savings for company• 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• Significantly reduced the use of consultants, saving the Company $50,000+ in fees and travel expenses

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 region.• 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 contract• 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 services throughout contract term. • 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 functions.• 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 personal and family readiness• 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