Served as Director of HR for the nation’s largest inland shipbuilder, responsible for managing 5 reports with a union population of 900 employees. Led employee relations, labor relations, strategic planning, training, recruiting, and compliance. Delivered daily coaching and performance guidance for Operations Department. Established relationship with union and adapted branding in the community as a premium employer in Southern Indiana. Facilitated training to support staff development and succession. Negotiated 5-year contract with Teamsters, saving $1M per year and allowing sales team to secure long-term contract Developed and implemented new recruitment processes to enhance talent management and reduce training time by 50%

Provided leadership as HR & Safety Manager reporting to Regional Director of HR responsible for 2 direct reports with a population of 150 union employees. Led all HR and Safety functions while focusing on exceeding customer expectations and reducing costs. Collaborated with Operations Team to identify opportunities and implement best practices for expense reduction. Contributed leadership and strategy in developing value-based culture and served on team for green field start-up in TN Negotiated successfully a 3-year contract with IUE-CWA to maintain flat costs and expenses over the life of the contract Reduced the OSHA recordables by 50% during 1st and 2nd year in tenure due to behavioral based-training and awareness

Experienced teaching the following on part-time basis: • Professional Development Instructor and Master Course Editor(Business 224)• Human Resources Fundamentals (MGMT 284)• Principles of Conflict Resolution (DRC 401)

Managed 3 reports with 500 union/non-union employees, responsible for strategic planning and management of HR functions for 4 plant locations. Developed performance management system and maintained competitive compensation and benefits program. Achieved profitability in 2 months of restructuring employees and redesigning customer focus in a plant losing $200K per month. Served as chief negotiator while de-certifying United Steelworkers at a union-free facility after 18 months of a union campaign. Recognized for achieving open shop during negotiations in United Chemical Workers plant (previously a union shop) Transitioned fully funded to self-funded healthcare structure and wellness program, saving the company approx. $300K

Delivered daily HR support in employee and labor relations while ensuring consistent application of HR policies and procedures. Coached, mentored, and developed employees while supporting staff in promotion and career progression. Participated directly in 5-year collective bargaining agreements for 11 unions and represented company during arbitrations, NLRB charges, and any unemployment hearings and grievances. Implemented best practices and strategies to drive process improvements in department. Rolled out Lean Manufacturing Training, decreasing setup times by 20% and improving overall efficiencies by 30% Collaborated to establish performance management and succession planning during Allied Domeque acquisition (2005)