1. Advisor, HumanResources; L-3Communications; Patrick AFB, Florida Dec. 2000-June 2014
Managed successful start-up and transition within 45 days for the Space Lift Range
Systems Contract (SLRSC) originally valued at $200M providing development, system
engineering, and sustainment for Eastern and Western Space Lift Ranges for the United
States Air Force.
Directed Business Unit and HRIS/Payroll transitions to new company division for 300+
employees providing analysis of non-union and union benefits, payroll transactions, and
job descriptions.
Initiated work-flow process analysis that resulted in a reduction in Staffing/On-boarding
from 90 to 30 days.
Directed, planned, and administered various Human Resources programs (employee
performance, merit increase, employee recognition, employee engagement, etc.)
Formulated and implemented Management and Employee Development and Training.
Advised Executive Management during establishment and implementation of the
Corporate Diversity & Inclusion Council.
Managed EEO, AAP, OSHA, and Workers Compensation Programs.
Analyzed job positions and participated in local and national surveys to ensure
organizational alignment; recommended and implemented competitive wages and
benefits.
Managed Labor Relations for Florida and California work sites successfully negotiating
Collective Bargaining Agreements with “no strike” clause; provided wage and benefit
analysis of local enclave to executive management with recommendations for
negotiated wage increases and benefits; interpreted and implemented Collective
Bargaining Agreements including pass- through language.
Administered Group Benefit Plans including H/W, Life Insurance, 401K, Pension Plans,
ESOP, etc.
Served as Business Unit Ethics/Compliance Officer resolving Employee Relations issues.
Formulated, directed, and interpreted company policies and procedures.
Served as strategic Human Resources Business Partner providing consultation on new
business initiatives, RFP reviews and analysis, interpretation of applicable regulations
(i.e., Service Contract Act, Wage Determinations, 541 Guidelines, etc.)
Provided guidance and direction to lower level HR personnel and peers for business unit
and at the division level.
Coordinated community involvement activities i.e., NAACP Annual Freedom Fund
Banquet, United Way of Brevard, Florida A&M University Annual Scholarship Banquet,
American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Chamber of Commerce, and the Economic
Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast.