Executive Summary Human Resources professional with extensive experience working in public and pri vate sector in academia,

public health care, medical device, and oil and energy industries. Business partner and leader in developing and implementing programs in talent acquisition, total rewards, talent management, employee and labor rela tions, and safety. Expertise in employee and labor relations having worked in u nion and non-union environments, and experienced negotiator of collective bargai ning agreements and grievances. Solid financial acumen to develop and manage bu dgets to achieve overall company results. Education & Professional Certification Golden Gate University, Ageno School of Business, Masters of Business Administra tion (MBA), Concentration in Human Resources Management University of California, Davis, Bachelors of Science, Psychology Human Resources Certificate Institute, Certified, Senior Professional in Human R esources (SPHR) Professional Experience Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, 2008 to 2011 Regional Director, Human Resources Brand is the leader in multi-craft construction services to oil and energy produ cers. It is a privately-held company with over 13,000 employees and $2B in annua l revenue. Strategic leader of full-cycle human resources group spanning several time zones across the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico, includes union and non-union business units. Partner with president and members of senior management to develop and implement programs encouraging diversity and continuous learning, while driving operation al growth and profitability. Project Leader of request for proposal and implementation of applicant tracking system resulting in greater efficiencies and increased bottom-line results. Lead recruitment to fill growth positions resulting in top-line growth. Develop and implement training and certification program, on-line learning manag ement system, and various leadership training programs. Develop and implement management training in employment law, disability law, wag e and hour law, communication, performance management, and an introduction to su pervision. Provide expert counsel and advice to managers and employees on policy applicatio n, legal guidelines, and conflict resolution to promote a fair and equitable env ironment. Conduct investigations into complaints of unfair employee and labor practices, a nd fraud. Successfully negotiate collective bargaining agreements and grievances with mult iple labor unions. Actively prepare position statements for charges filed with EEOC, DFEH, OSHA, an d Department of Labor. Actively managed litigation in Federal and State courts, including preparing dis covery responses, witness preparation, and negotiating settlements. Provided expertise on wage and hour laws and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) acr oss the U.S. Develop and implement bonus programs, annual salary planning, compensation bench marking, and benefits administration. Leader of roll-out of paycard/pre-check program resulting in improved delivery o f employee wages and increased bottom-line. Manage employee headcount to ensure we meet annual budget goals. Partner with field safety leaders to promote a safe working environment and to p revent OSHA recordables.Manage workers compensation claims. Human Resource Manager Positions 1994 to 2008 Progressive experience as a human resources manager providing leadership in the

following areas: Provided expert counsel and advice to managers and employees on policy applicati on, legal guidelines, and conflict resolution to promote a fair and equitable en vironment. Developed and implemented employee relations strategies that maximize individual and team effectiveness. Conducted investigations into allegations of discrimination and sexual harassmen t, and all other personnel matters to ensure a fair and objective resolution of the issue. Guided and educated management on operating in a labor union environment and how to avoid union certification. Developed staffing solutions to meet current and future operational needs. Developed job descriptions, and made recommendations based on best practices and compensation trends. Managed leaves of absence and return to work programs as they apply to FMLA, Tit le VII, ADA. Medtronic, Inc., Spinal & Biologics, 2007 to 2008 Medtronic is the global leader in medical device technology, and is a Fortune 50 0 Company with over 37,000 employees worldwide and $12B in annual revenue. Partnered with sales leadership to develop and implement human resource initiati ves with a keen eye on producing results that enhance the organizations competit ive advantage. Managed a wide range of human resources functions for a geograph y that spans from Florida, up to Minnesota, and out to the Pacific Coast. Developed and implemented talent acquisition and management programs that are me asured against best practices, balanced scorecard, and other quality control mea surement tools. Partnered with sales leadership in developing and managing sales compensation pl ans. Designed and facilitated organizational development programs instituting cultura l and leadership change. Provided guidance and leadership to the Medtronic Womens Council in developing a nd implement a mentoring program for women in sales. Catholic Healthcare West, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, 2006 Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Level 1 Trauma Center with over 1800 employee s mostly represented by SEIU and CNA. Advised and counseled management on employment and labor law, conducted investig ations into allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment, and all other p ersonnel matters to ensure a fair and objective resolution of the issue. Coordinated dispute resolution process for represented and non-represented emplo yees ensuring consistent application of contract provisions, bargaining history, and policy requirements. Designed, developed and implemented quarterly human resources newsletter for emp loyees and medical staff. Developed and implemented management training program on disability leave progra ms. University of California, Davis, 1994 to 2006 UC Davis is one of ten campuses of the worlds pre-eminent public university syst em, University of California, and is one of the nations top public research univ ersities with over 16,000 employees. Provided human resource leadership for large, complex departments with academic and staff employees. Partnered with department chairs and senior managers on personnel matters for ac ademic and staff employees, on policy application, legal guidelines, and conflic t resolution to promote a fair and equitable environment. Managed faculty and Staff Physician recruitment, appointment, and renewal. Partnered with department leaders to facilitate training and development program s to foster a productive working environment.

Led monthly meetings on trends in human resources for department supervisors. Developed recruitment and interviewing guide for supervisors resulting in hiring more qualified candidates and reduced turnover. Managed department payroll totaling over $40M annually. Represented department in negotiations with labor unions and throughout employee grievance process. Chair, PeopleSoft Training Subcommittee Sexual Harassment Advisor Other Relevant Experience Provided case management services to the chronically mentally ill in an outpatie nt setting. Professional Development Training Stanford University Executive Training for Human Resource Professionals Several training programs with World at Work Association on Compensation Numerous programs, conferences and seminars including Employee Relations, Employ ment Law, and Disability Law Train-The-Trainer Certifications Development Dimensions International (DDI) Behavioral Interviewing DiSC Behavioral Assessment Diversity and Inclusion Affiliations/Memberships Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Sacramento Area Human Resources Association (SAHRA), Legal & Legislative Team Me mber Northern California Human Resources Association (NCHRA) World at Work, The Total Rewards Association American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) Community Involvement Women Escaping a Violent Environment (WEAVE) Folsom-Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition (FATRAC) Sacramento Singletrack Scorchers (SASS) Awards University of California Citation for Excellence in Campus Service, 1998 UC Davis, Department of Internal Medicine Incentive Award, 2003 & 2004 Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services Region President Award, 2010