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Maintained full accountability for overseeing all aspects of day-to-day activities in support of organizational goals. Demonstrated exceptional proficiencies in all facets of HR, including recruitment, development, and retention of a diverse workforce. Applied strategic planning, prioritization, and project management skills toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards. Trained, mentored, and led HR Directors, with a strong focus on optimizing productivity and performance. Contributed strong communication skills as Chief Negotiator with the district’s 15 bargaining units, as well as Chief Counsel and advocate in employee and labor relations matters.• Successfully implemented classification and compensation of jobs and movement to better align and consolidate jobs for the organization. • Recognized and moved quickly to develop a strategic labor negotiation strategy plan to bridge the void that was a clear strategic gap in previous years; effectively positioned the district for future negotiations in an austere state financial environment.• Earned key leadership role in meeting district goal of transforming HR Division into a capable, strategic partner in the MPS organization.

St. Paul, Mn

Built and steered multiple teams to maximize performance in consistently completing projects in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. Managed 27 direct reports while serving an integral role in their development and performance. Facilitated execution of programs to increase capacity to meet members’ needs.• Oversaw field services budgets, with a focus on maximizing resources while controlling costs.• Served as a member of Executive Team, involved in strategic planning and decision-making.

St. Paul, Mn

Demonstrated exceptional effectiveness and diplomacy skills mediating collective bargaining disputes, including contract and grievances. Evaluated case matters and served as professional labor relations neutral involving contested case hearings. Provided key support in creation/facilitation of joint labor and management committees. • Trained, mentored, and led committees by providing technical training in labor relations and dispute resolution. • Proactively assisted and administered the State of Minnesota Workplace Mediation Program.

Represented employer in grievance arbitration and mediation, contract mediation and administrative proceedings; developed and administered HR policy; served as lead negotiator in collective bargaining; administered contracts and adjusted grievances; investigated complaints and ensured compliance with labor/employment laws; supervised and counseled HR staff regarding best practices on employee relations issues; developed and delivered employee relations and labor law training for supervisory personnel; • Spearheaded employee relations and labor/employment law training for supervisory personnel. • Developed key initiatives to resolve employee conflicts, which resulted in significant cost savings.

St. Paul, Mn

Demonstrated sharp legal acumen in delivering legal assistance and representation to members of a labor union representing over 6,000 school employees. Successfully handled matters on behalf of the MSEA on issues regarding contract negotiations, litigation, grievance mediation/arbitration and administrative proceedings.

Jd, Labor/Employment Law, Litigation, And Alternative Dispute Resolution

Activities and Societies: Lecturer at People's Law School on Employment and Labor Law, Member of Student Advisory Committee on Faculty.

Ba, Personnel Psychology And Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Research Assistant for Human Resources Psychology Laboratory