Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

I play an integral role in conceptualizing and implementing strategic initiatives, programs, policies and services for your company. My previous experience includes fulfilling duties as a human resources operations manager for the southeast headquarters office of Cingular Wireless and the southeast regional offices of two large federal organizations. As such, I provide a wealth of strategic consulting services and HR management direction for your organization. I have a proven track record as a successful team leader in furnishing one-on-one service to senior leadership teams. My expertise encompasses the following subject matter areas: Discipline and adverse action Recruitment and staffing Merger integration Performance management Organizational development Operational design Arbitration and mediation Alternative Dispute Resolution Grievance resolution Training and development Leave administration EAP/drug testing Regulatory compliance/SOX Policy/Budget development In addition to providing support to executive and staff management officials on policy compliance, my competencies include college recruitment, turnover and retention management, labor negotiations, unfair labor practice charge administration, metrics reporting, downsizing and reorganization implementation, change management, strategic planning, career development, and cultural diversity throughout the southeast and Puerto Rico. Furthermore, I have demonstrated technical knowledge and capability in developing and implementing HR processes, systems and programs utilizing high performance work principles, communication and problem-solving skills. My proficiencies also extend to coaching managers on effective discipline and creating performance management processes, as well as creating and facilitating management developmental courses on the change management, progressive discipline, neutrality and card check, FLSA, Family and Medical Leave Act, labor and employee relations, conduct and disciplinary action policy, sexual harassment, new employee orientation, and alternative dispute resolution. My comprehensive accomplishments include triple-digit multi-million dollar HQ HR budget development at birth of Cingular Wireless, development and implementation of regional management-labor partnership initiative within one branch of Federal government, and restructuring and maintaining multiple HR technological application systems for all clients. I also possess a Masters in Business Administration with concentrations in Management and Marketing, and a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification with particular skills in operations, technological applications, risk avoidance, and oral/written communications. I recently graduated from the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2009.