Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Employee Relations Director / Chief Negotiator Labor Relations

Human Resources Management ~ Employee / Labor Relations ~ Collective Bargaining

Process Improvements ~ Cost Reduction ~ Consensus Building ~ Negotiations ~ Collaboration

         Seasoned background in human resources management, labor relations, organizational & business development, conflict resolution, and strategic planning.

         Proven abilities in fostering and maintaining a respectful workplace climate essential to maximizing staff retention, morale, and satisfaction.

         Well-versed in common employment rules and regulations including EEO, OSHA and Worker s Compensation.

         Excel at establishing strong, credible relationships with representatives from organized labor, leading positive change, and diffusing tension through effective communication.

         Highly regarded for interpersonal savvy, integrity, and leveraging tact and diplomacy to navigate complex political situations.

         Able to anticipate conflicts and plan accordingly, persevere in spite of resistance, and demonstrate poise under pressure.

         Considerable strengths in financial analysis, prioritization, risk mitigation, and delivering informative and convincing presentations.

World Trade Management, LLC West Palm Beach, FL, 2003 to Present

Chief Consultant / Co-Founder

         Pursue and secure competitive international business opportunities for domestic and overseas clients on behalf of international trade consulting company.

         Masterminded comprehensive business model and recruited top talent to achieve or surpass goals.

         Devised innovative strategies to boost global awareness of South Florida as an ideal location for business.

         Formulated import/export business plan to enhance economic development in local region.

         Contrived and implemented shipping & construction turn-key approach for developers in Caribbean basin.

City of West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, FL, 1997 to 2003

Chief Negotiator / Manager of Employee Relations

         Played a pivotal role in establishing human resources infrastructure which markedly advanced West Palm Beach s strategic goals.

         As City s chief negotiator for five unions, championed full-scope employee/labor relations for staff population of 1,600.

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         Controlled $500K budget and led negotiations to reaffirm pension plan which generated $40M for City.

         Resourcefully formed self-directed work teams among Public Works employees who demonstrated rigorous adherence to budget.

         Significantly enhanced cohesiveness among cross-functional personnel by introducing consensus models and conflict resolution practices throughout police, fire, utilities and City administration departments.

         Boosted overall performance by establishing union-leader coalition to swiftly resolve City-wide issues.

Palm Beach County School District, West Palm Beach, FL, 1994 to 1997

Chief Negotiator / Director of Employee Relations

         Directly guided settlement of six collective bargaining agreements involving 16,000 employees.

         Captured $16M in annual savings for nation s 15^th largest school district by cogently negotiating high-impact changes to benefits.

         Substantially reduced legal risk and boosted consistency of processes by proactively standardizing disciplinary procedures and tracking system.

         Delivered extensive training to management in areas spanning performance reviews, ADA & EEO compliance, discipline, conflict resolution, team-building, staffing, risk management, EAPs, safety/OSHA, and staff development.

Prior Background:

Assistant Superintendent / Principal, Pre-K-3, Columbia Board of Education, Columbia, CT

Assistant Superintendent / Principal, 5-8, Lisbon Board of Education, Lisbon, CT

Superintendent of Schools, Columbia Board of Education, Columbia, CT

CEO / Administrator / Director of Human Resources, Natchaug Hospital, Mansfield Center, CT

M.A., Secondary Education, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

B.S., English and Education, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT

Advanced Management Studies, Yale University, New Haven, CT

Chair of Planning, Private Industry Council

Florida Public Personnel Association

Society for Human Resource Management

International Personnel Management Association

National and Florida Public Employee Labor Relations Associations

North American Association of Educational Negotiators

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

October 2, 2016

[HIRING MANAGER S NAME]

[COMPANY]

[ADDRESS]

[CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE]

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a labor relations management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

I offer a substantial background in human resources leadership with proficiency in employee relations, conflict resolution, and risk mitigation. I have negotiated and administered collective bargaining agreements with over 50 separate units representing a vast range of professionals from firefighters and law enforcement, to nurses and teachers. In the event of a strike, I was extremely effective in accomplishing management s objectives and executing plans to ensure the protection and safety of working staff and patients. Throughout my career, I have slashed grievances by 75% and have been awarded arbitration decisions in 90% of the cases.

I m well-versed in organizational effectiveness, and am certain that my outstanding talents in advising supervisors and management in HR laws and policies will enable me to effectively transition into your company and yield immediate results. To complement these qualifications, I offer exemplary expertise in public speaking, employee engagement, identifying cost savings, and promoting cooperation and collaboration.

If invited to join (INSERT NAME OF COMPANY), you will find me to be a dedicated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through an excellent blend of interpersonal and managerial skills. I am confident that I would be a valuable addition to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy