Mindy Barton Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Promote the development and growth of collaborative labor-management and employee-employer relationships.• Provide accurate and comprehensive guidance that will empower management to make informed decisions as labor challenges arise, with expert advice, technical guidance, training, as well as interpretation and application of relevant policies and procedures. • Work with the Director of Human Resources and provide comprehensive labor relations expertise, advice, and consultation to supervisors, managers and human resources staff to ensure the proper interpretation and administration of partnership and side agreements. • Assist with contract grievance processing and other administrative matters involving labor relations and employee relations. • Counsel on a broad range of employee issues including contract fulfillment, policy interpretation, employee conflict, work conditions, performance management, employee discipline, dispute processes, and employee coaching.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Developed and fulfilled contract requirements, including physician employment agreements, mid-level provider letters of agreement, and vendor contracts, with firm adherence to recognizing the importance of patient care by hiring and keeping excellent staff for the various Physician Services Group practices in the Continental Division• Maintained a contracts database for tracking term and renewal dates, and scheduled changes in physician compensation along with spontaneous amendments requiring quick turnaround times• Supervised contract administrators who prepare and amend employment agreements, vendor contracts, and letters of agreement and conduct annual and monthly performance evaluations• Ensured strict compliance with policies, procedures and regulations governing physician compensation regarding Stark Law, Anti-Kickback and Fair Market Valuations • Preserved an excellent working relationship with contracted and employed physicians, as well as other medical professionals with various health related facilities and organizations

Denver, Co

• Coordinated all daily activities of a small business through direct interaction with all clients, including answering questions, scheduling appointments, facilitating class and workshop attendance and conducting retail sale• Supervised staff of employees and independent contractors by orienting and training staff, maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment, including all human resources tasks, payroll, contracts and company practices and policies• Sustained quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards, including resolving customer service problems and recommending system improvements

Denver, Co

• Researched legal issues for specific non-profit clients of the lobbying firm• Selected path to follow in preparation for new proposed legislation, met with clients and key stakeholders, facilitated client meetings with collaborative partners and designed strategy for 2015 legislative session with an eye towards actualizing goal within three years

Denver, Co

• Coordinated day to day activities of The Center's Legal & Advocacy Program• Managed the Legal Helpline which annually aided over 350 individuals seeking legal assistance, attorney referrals and basic information about civil rights laws• Gave presentations and seminars around the state on issues of harassment and discrimination, in 2013 alone reaching approximately 1,000 individuals at 40 events• Worked to advance or defeat Colorado legislation with direct involvement at every stage from drafting and coalition building to testifying at committee and negotiating amendments

Denver, Co

• Taught a seven week seminar course for law students participating in the ExternshipProgram in conjunction with a variety of non-profit organizations• Selected readings, designed assignments and facilitated weekly discussions on thebasics of non-profit organization and management including corporate structure, tax implications, board governance, strategic planning and effective public policy messaging and techniques

Denver, Co

Denver, Co

Denver, Co

Alton, Il

Glen Carbon, Il

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- Received Scholastic Excellence Awards in Water Law and Contract Drafting - Served as an Editor of Transportation Law Journal and Water.

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- Achieved Dean’s List in Spring 1995 and Spring and Fall 1996 - Inducted as a Member of Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society