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TE CONNECTIVITY (NYSE: TEL)Associate OmbudsmanBerwyn, PA2007–PresentTE Connectivity is a manufacturer of connectivity and sensor solutions with $12B in annual revenues and 75K employees. I was recruited to launch the Office of the Ombudsman and create our entire Ethics & Compliance program from the ground up. I provide mission-critical training for each new Ombudsmen (a 2-year rotation role) and drive continuity of leadership. I also serve as a case manager during investigations of all employee-related concerns across the Western hemisphere and coordinate with senior management to ensure the company’s zero-tolerance policy of retaliation is strictly enforced. In this role, I lead teams of up to 100 professionals and report directly to the Ombudsman who reports to the Chairman of the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee. Some of the key ways in which I have made a difference include:► Drove creation of company’s 1st structured “Guide to Ethical Conduct” in 2007.► Trained human resources and legal professionals worldwide during full-day workshops regarding proper conduct of investigations regarding concerns of employees, vendors, and suppliers. ► Played key role in winning Ethisphere Institute’s “Most Ethical Company” designation in each of last 3 years by implementing robust processes enabling employees to report issues with full confidentiality. ► Led outreach efforts by presenting at town hall meetings throughout North and South America regarding function of Office of Ombudsman and “Speak Up” program, resolving employee concerns regarding potential retaliation.► Selected to judge annual IBECC (International Business Ethics Case Competition) with participating graduate and undergraduate students conducting mock board presentations regarding corporate ethics and compliance.

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UNISYS (NYSE: UIS)Employee Relations ConsultantBlue Bell, PA1990–2007Unisys is a global information technology company with $3B in annual revenues and 20K employees.I was promoted through a series of roles of increasing responsibility, initially joining the firm as a paralegal on human resources labor law team and eventually serving as 1 of just 6 Employee Relations Consultants worldwide. I led employee training and investigations of all internal employee complaints, ensured compliance with federal and state employee labor laws, and spearheaded employee benefits subrogation / overpayment of salary & commission initiatives. My most notable contributions to the organization were:► Launched new Positive Employee Relations Management program, successfully avoided unionization by addressing employee concerns / fostering environment of trust and collaboration throughout organization, and turned around floundering Employee Relations Assistance Hotline. ► Led numerous rounds of reductions in force. Served as advisor to human resources, employee benefits, outplacement, and unemployment compensation disbursement teams, streamlining processes and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. ► Created innovative Reduction In Force questionnaire for line managers and human resources professionals to eliminate gender, age, race, etc. discrimination during layoffs and created 1st statistical analysis of company’s unemployment compensation claims by state to optimize tax burden.► Assembled detailed position statements for administrators judging claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, etc. filed by employees with federal, state and local agencies. Won 100% of defensible cases.► Played key role in rewriting Corrective Action Plan, ensuring all employees provided with opportunity to get back on track by participating in formal performance improvement program prior to termination for underperformance.

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