Raoul C. McDuff, J.D.

San Rafael, CA 415-499-3306 (H) 415-497-7625 (C) raoulmcd@comcast.net www.linkedin.com/pub/raoul-mcduff/ HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE A comprehensive background and expertise in employee and labor relations, workforce planning, teambuilding, and employment law; skilled at providing guidance to senior management on critical human resources and risk management issues. Healthcare Recruiting/Staffing/Retention Employee and Labor Relations/Collective Bargaining Physician Recruiting and Contracting Mediation and Conflict Resolution Risk Management and Corporate Compliance PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Palm Drive District Hospital, Sebastopol, CA Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager 2007-2013

Conducted a full range of recruiting and staffing including CEOs, CFOs, physicians, department heads, and direct patient care staff. Maintained a turnover rate of less than 5% during a period of fiscal crisis by establishing partnerships and achieving immediate problem resolution for management and staff. Negotiated a new 3 year MOU with the California Nurses Association, achieved within budget and without incurring a strike or other job-related action. Settled existing liability claims and reduced future exposure to such claims by establishing positive channels of communication with all stakeholders, and apprising them of progress on a regular basis. Launched a new Continuing Medical Education Program to support hospital physicians, resulting in improved physician satisfaction, and an improved linkage with Hospital Administration. Directed staff in conducting a Medical Staff Development analysis, including a community needs assessment and physician market inventory. McDuff HR/Legal Consulting, San Rafael, CA Clients included Healthcare, Non-Profit and Higher Education 2001-2007

Conducted feedback meetings with physicians and employees on the results of climate surveys. Led the development of action plans to address selected issues. Conducted confidential investigations regarding alleged sexual harassment and EEO/discrimination claims. Mediated employee/management disputes which resulted in a 50% reduction in litigation expenses and eliminated the need for protracted litigation. Move.com, San Francisco, CA Director of Human Resources 2000-2001

Managed and supported staff through a successful HRIS and payroll conversion. Instituted an ergonomics program resulting in a 20% reduction in Workers Compensation claims.

Raoul C. McDuff, J.D. Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA Director of Employee Relations

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Managed and monitored all staff recruiting for compliance with Title V, HEERA, and University Policies and Procedures. Researched and delivered on-site training on performance management, progressive discipline and conducting performance evaluations. Provided advice and counsel to Cabinet-Level Officers on organizational change, implementation of strategic initiatives, and the communication of University goals and objectives to faculty, staff, and other constituencies. Managed the Workers Compensation function. Instituted Case Management, and settled long standing cases. Directed the insurance carrier in alternative conflict resolution strategies. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE St. Lukes Hospital, San Francisco, CA - Director of Human Resources California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA Director of Employee Relations and Staffing Itel Corporation, San Francisco, CA Employee Relations Manager U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Los Angeles, CA Staff Counsel EDUCATION J.D., UCLA Law School, Los Angeles, CA B.A., (with honors) Industrial Psychology, University of California, Riverside, CA MILITARY SERVICE U.S. Marine Corps, Cryptology Specialist. Top Secret Security Clearance. Honorable Discharge

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Adjunct Professor Monterey Institute of International Studies, Monterey, CA Active member of NCHRA, SHRM, and Big Brothers of Marin, San Rafael, CA Former IRB Committee member, St. Lukes Hospital, San Francisco, CA PRESENTATIONS Update on Employment Law, Briefing on Sexual Harassment, and Violence in the Workplace, California Association of Medical Laboratory Technologies Annual Conference Avoiding Wrongful Discharge Litigation Healthcare Financial Managers Association Semi-Annual Conference