Beryl Brown Piccolantonio
Gahanna,Ohio
Summary
Service-minded State Representative with proven skills in developing consensus to lead. Talented relationship-builder, problem-solver and leader with accomplished career in government.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
State Representative
Ohio's 4th District
01.2024 - Current
- Appointed to fill a vacancy by a unanimous vote of the House Democratic caucus.
- Committee Assignments: Ranking Member, Pensions; Primary & Secondary Education; Higher Education; Commerce & Labor; Technology & Innovation
- Vice Chair, Women's Caucus
Chief Ombudsman
STATE OF OHIO WORKERS' COMPENSATION OMBUDSPERSON SYSTEM
12.2013 - 01.2024
- Appointed & reappointed by a unanimous vote of the Industrial Commission Nominating Council (a bi-partisan board consisting of representatives of labor and representatives of Employer organizations) and changed with re-building the office.
- Hired, trained and managed staff who were responsible for investigating complains and serving as a resource for anyone having difficulty navigating the state workers' compensation system.
- Prepared annual report summarizing the activities of the ombudsperson system together with a digest of recommendations.
District Hearing Officer
OHIO INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
06.2010 - 11.2013
- Presided over administrative hearings and issued written decisions in contested workers' compensation claims - approximately 60 hearings per week.
Supervisor, Legal Research
OHIO INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Conducted research and provided recommendations related to various workers compensation, employment law, contract, and other administration issues at the agency
- Responsible for drafting administrative rules and conducting administrative rule hearings for the agency
- Hearing officer for all pre-disciplinary meetings
- Hired and supervised paralegal and legal interns.
Legal Assistant to General Counsel
OHIO INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
05.2008 - 06.2009
- Conducted research and provided recommendations related to various workers compensation, employment law, contract, and other administration issues at the agency
- Responsible for drafting administrative rules and conducting administrative rule hearings for the agency
- Hearing officer for all pre-disciplinary meetings
- Hired and supervised paralegal and legal interns.
Assistant Director, Office of Human Resources
OHIO INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
04.2007 - 05.2008
- Assisted with major transition of the agency's Human Resource Department by developing, implementing, and administering new policy and budget related to: personnel, labor relations, FMLA, workers' compensation, employee training, and employee benefits
- Developed and conducted employee training related to agency policy
- Advised managers and supervisors on issues related to labor relations and equal employment opportunity
- Responsible for conducting administrative investigations, grievance meetings, and pre-disciplinary meetings
- Served as agency representative at mediation/arbitration related to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement and at adjudicative proceedings, civil proceedings and other meetings
- Reported to general counsel on public records requests directed to the Human Resources Department
- Supervised and conducted performance evaluations for assigned staff of six.
Board President
Gahanna-Jefferson School Board
01.2016 - 12.2023
- Elected in 2015, 2019, & 2023 and voted to lead as President annually.
- Committee assignments - Policy committee, Student Learning and Achievement committee, Finance and Facilities Committee, Workforce Development Advisory Council, Board liaison to Gahanna Jefferson Education Association and Ohio Association of Public School Employees unions
- Legislative liaison
- Delegate to OSBA Annual Business Meeting
- Selected by OSBA to serve on the Federal Relations Network, Legislative Platform Committee, and Central Region Executive Committee
- Eastland Fairfield Board of Education, board member 2017-19
Legal Assistant to Chairman
OHIO INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
05.2005 - 04.2007
- Legal advisor to the Employee/Labor member of the Commission
- Responsibilities included preparing Commissioner for hearings
- Provided briefing and recommendations on policy issues, appeals before the various courts, and administrative decisions
- Drafted speeches and created presentations for a range of programs including AFL-CIO and UAW Workers' Compensation School, Bar Association programs, and other forums.
Education
Juris Doctorate - Employment/Labor Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution
MICHAEL E. MORITZ COLLEGE OF LAW, The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHBachelor of Arts - Psychology
OHIO DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
ColumbusGraduate Program - cognitive experimental child psychology
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
KentCertifications Training
- Ohio Collective Bargaining Academy - labor relations
- Ohio Supreme Court mediation training
- Equal Employment Opportunity Academy
- Kirwan Institute Implicit Bias Training
Community Service
Gahanna Civil Service Commission - January 2014 to 2021
Chairman 2019-2021
Ohio Center for Law Related Education, board member 2023-2024
The Breathing Association, board member 2023
Gahanna Residents Improving Tomorrow, 2019 - led effort to successfully pass levy to modify income tax structure of the city and significantly increase revenue to fund parks, police and street improvements.
Gahanna Jefferson Levy Committee, 2018 & 2020 - led effort to successfully pass two levies to fund Master Facility Plan for the school district
Kids Voting of Central Ohio advisory board - 2016-19
New Leaders Council advisory board - 2017-current
John Glenn School POWER Commission member - 2020-current
Volunteer activities: Ohio Center Law-Related Education, Precinct Election Official, Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation gala committee, Suicide prevention hotline, Gahanna Residents in Need, Gahanna Opiate Task Force, school PTA/O.
Timeline
State Representative
Ohio's 4th District
01.2024 - Current
Board President
Gahanna-Jefferson School Board
01.2016 - 12.2023
Chief Ombudsman
STATE OF OHIO WORKERS' COMPENSATION OMBUDSPERSON SYSTEM
12.2013 - 01.2024
District Hearing Officer
OHIO INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
06.2010 - 11.2013
Supervisor, Legal Research
OHIO INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
06.2009 - 06.2010
Legal Assistant to General Counsel
OHIO INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
05.2008 - 06.2009
Assistant Director, Office of Human Resources
OHIO INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
04.2007 - 05.2008
Legal Assistant to Chairman
OHIO INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
05.2005 - 04.2007
Juris Doctorate - Employment/Labor Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution
MICHAEL E. MORITZ COLLEGE OF LAW, The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
OHIO DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
Graduate Program - cognitive experimental child psychology
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
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