Rick Hatcher Email & Phone Number

Westerville, Oh, Us

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Columbus, Ohio, Us

* Provided leadership and direction for DVS level deputy directors in agency administration areas (Legal, Public Affairs, Facilities, Fiscal, Human Resources, EEO, Labor Relations and Information Technology) * Responsible for budgeting, planning and managing facilities spanning over 125 acres, 783 employees, and 892 beds for veterans of past and current wars who are no longer capable of living independently * Assisted in the architectural design and creation of Ohio Department of Veterans Services and responsible for seamless transition from Board directed organization to Cabinet Director custody* Responsible for $200 million Veteran Bonus Program operational functions* Transformed a management group into a smooth-running team by redesigning the structure to capitalize on strengths of individual team members and providing a “safe” environment for change * Created a partnership with private hospice provider resulting in opening of final wing in Southern Ohio facility without additional General Revenue Fund expenditures* Reduced Program dependency on General Funds by 20%

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* Provided advice to commanding General on the morale and welfare of the enlisted force* Provided guidance and direction to base wide Chief’s council to ensure proper application of command intent* Served as conduit for Enlisted Field Advisory Council to ensure enlisted member’s concerns are communicated to leadership * Acted as functional manager for base wide first sergeant program * Provide guidance for Family Readiness and Support Group* Deployed overseas in support of OPERATIONS IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, and NORTHERN WATCH

* Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources functions for 783 employees in 5 separate chapters of 3 different Collective Bargaining Units * Reduced organizational expenditures by over $3 million in first year and $5 million overall while maintaining key service level indicators* Launched a new Medicare billing program that is generating increased revenues for agency rotary account* Supported and implementing new approach to labor-management relationship resulting in a modern competitive model of service delivery while containing costs

* Served as management consultant to other departments to insure process improvement and to optimize program efficiency which enhanced the value and improved the reputation of the Human Resources office resulting in more satisfied and confident customers* Designed and presented training programs for union and non-union employees creating a better informed workforce* Investigated, presided over, and resolved union grievances, sexual harassment, and disability complaints* Improved the relationship with the union reducing the number of complaints about management and the number of grievances filed while increasing trust and cooperation with union leadership * Reviewed, evaluated and recommended changes to agency personnel goals and objectives, policies and procedures* Managed all varieties of human resources functions in compliance with applicable laws and union contract * Served as management co-spokesperson during contract negotiations * Supervised lower level human resources staff* Conducted disciplinary investigations and proceedings

* Managed department Decentralized Testing Program* Managed department Decentralized Position Description Program (1,300 positions)* Served as Education Advocate for Professional Enrichment and Workforce Development * Coordinated with department Performance & Organizational Manager on Personnel Action and Performance Appraisal compliance* Assisted EEO Manager & Labor Relations Officers in fact finding process* Developed and maintain a comprehensive tracking database for programs* Provided assistance with posting, advertising positions and recruiting and selecting viable candidates

* Coordinated Statewide training initiative of new HR Information System* Developed training implementation and marketing plans* Supervised system training staff for project team of 18 people * Developed & presented training curriculum for 5,000 HR professionals* Managed training database data and migration information* Conducted public relation demonstrations and seminars

Mba, Leadership

B.S., Human Resources