SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS A strategically focused senior level HR Professional recognized for excellence in leadership, profitability assessment, organizational development and change management. Enjoys complex challenges that address the future needs of the organization. Diverse experience in both union and non-union environments, focusing on employee relations, compliance with contract language, talent recruitment, retention and development. Managed annual budgets in excess of $7 million (including payroll and benefits). Dedicated, innovative and sensitive to maintaining and exceeding organizational profit expectations and performance goals, while managing organizational goals and benchmarks. Proficient understanding of: * Tactical and Strategic Business Planning * Budget and Cost Controls * Operations and Risk Management * OSHA and Safety Regulations * Professional Certification - Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Labor Relations, Negotiations and Union Avoidance * TQM and Automation (HRIS - SAP & PeopleSoft) * Turnaround and Change Management * Diversity and Training Management * Customer Relations and Communications * Security Management Certified Federal Mediator / Conciliator Hold a Government and Manufacturing Security Clearance NOTE: For the last 40 years I have successfully dual tracked my career as a Senior HR Professional while serving first in the United States Marine Corps (Non-Commissioned Officer - Staff Sergeant) and the United States Army (Commissioned Officer - Lieutenant Colonel).