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Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Renaissance HR LLC is a people strategy /business consulting company for business and HR professionals. Over 20+ years in employee relations, labor relations, coaching, mentoring, or team building/development, or special projects such as employee engagement, gap analysis, restructures, metrics, and analytics. Sometimes business owners want a second opinion. HR professionals need to talk to another experience professional. Start a conversation today! https://renaissancehr.co/

Amherst, Ny

Instructor for a graduate course in Public Health Policy Management and Administration PH 550 2014 to present. Blackboard online learning used along with case studies, text, current event discussion, and other learning tools.Human Resource Management MGT 315 Spring 2014-co-instructorDesigned curriculum and instructed three undergraduate courses: Managerial Accounting, Labor Relations, and Seminar in Human Resources Fall 2000- Spring 2001

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Oversight of all human resources functions, workers compensation, benefits, compensation, employee relations, payroll, employee health and infection control with a department of 5 staff members.Upgraded HRIS system from version 2 to version 15 (utilization of new options in the software package)Established policy and tools for NYS Paid Family Leave (PFL)Successfully negotiated a labor union contracts. Addressed contract deficiencies.Revamp leave of absence and ADA process.

North Tonawanda

Provided HR coverage due to a leave of absence. Weekly payroll responsibility including management reporting, reconciliations, and other generalist functions. Special projects: I-9 audit and correction along with I-9 policy and training for employer designees. Revised company handbook.

Medina, Ny

Human Resources operations, compensation analysis, and chief spokes person for union negotiations. Financial costing of current union contract and proposals exchanged during negotiations. Net Present Value analysis for pharmacy department. Supplier Credentialing established for all sites.Revised social media and health insurance policies. Coached and mentored managers. Adult training and facilitation. Company branding for talent development.

Amherst, Ny

Directed all Human Resources activities, with responsibility for 7 direct reports in benefits, recruiting, education, administration, safety and leave management and payroll for 600 employees. Achieved transformation milestones and union negotiations. Negotiated cost savings of 4.4% for health insurance coverage and ancillary benefits of 17%. Analyzed NYS exempt/nonexempt status for 2014-2016 for the organization and achieved compliance for 2014. Created a training program for new managers. Proposed retention and exit interview tools. Provided coaching and mentoring to the leadership team.

Kenmore Mercy Hospital

As a member of Kenmore Mercy Hospital's Senior Leadership Team, and a member of the Catholic Health System (CHS) Human Resources Leadership Team, directed all aspects of Human Resources for 930 employees at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, with 5 direct reports in benefits, recruiting, generalist, HR, and administration. Served as a member of the hospitals Strategic Planning and Capital Planning, Ethics, Safety, and Workforce Productivity teams. Advised senior leadership on compensation issues, succession planning, and engagement.Experience in total rewards, talent management design and forecasting, adult training and facilitation.

Mercy, Our Lady Of Victory, And Kenmore Mercy Hospitals

 Administered the daily Human Resources operations for Kenmore Mercy Hospital (917 employees), Mercy Hospital (1,700 employees), and Our Lady of Victory Hospitals (300 employees); also supervised and developed the professionalism of four staff members.  Initiated management training in harassment prevention, employment status change processes, and employee performance evaluation

Buffalo, Ny

Assumed responsibilities in newly created labor relations role covering 1,900 health care employees and directed 60 on-site union officials in New York and Pennsylvania. Advocate for union members in grievances, unfair labor practices, arbitration, Merit System Protection Board hearings, and employer investigations. Chief spokesperson for union contract negotiations. Labor relations trainer for union stewards. Appointed by SEIU International President as a national representative to the Labor-Management Partnership Council for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Negotiator for Master Agreement covering SEIU federal health care workers across the United States.

Mba, Accounting And Finance

Master in Public Administration (MPA) from Canisius College Graduate Research Assistant for Richard J. Wehle School of Business

Bs, Business Administration-Human Resources

BA, Political Science