HUMAN RESOURCES

QUALIFICATIONS

Seasoned executive with twenty years experience in all facets of human resources and labor relations. Proven problem solver dedicated to higher levels of profitability through increased efficiency, planning, and employer/employee harmony.

EMPLOYMENT

Employee Relations Manager - Responsible for the employee relations function for this farm implements manufacturer with 1200 employees. With a staff of 15, oversee all hiring and recruiting, compensation, benefits administration, promotions, job evaluations, security, printing, company cafeteria, and the infirmary. Have developed and implemented numerous labor and cost saving practices including a Quality of Worklife program which has improved productivity 26%. Also instituted an effective employee assistance program.

Enhanced the existing safety program and have reduced industrial accidents 45%. Represent the company in all OSHA, FEPC, and EEOC administrative hearings. Work closely with four labor unions to maintain harmonious working relations. Grievances have been reduced from over 40 per month to less than 15.

Manager of Corporate Industrial Relations - For this 11,000 employee manufacturer, responsible for labor negotiations, contract administration, arbitrations, labor board appearances, and the development and implementation of labor relations programs. Work with numerous unions including Steelworkers, UAW, Machinists, Teamsters, and craft unions.

Successfully directed union avoidance efforts at nine locations, and have negotiated over 32 labor contracts. Developed methods for determining true costs of a union contract and created a prenegotiation research methodology which has become the corporate standard. Created an on-going union/management communications forum which has largely been responsible for reducing grievances 34%. Through a foreman training program, the absentee rate has been reduced from 12% to 4%.