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Joanna Fortilus

Joanna Fortilus

Brooklyn

Summary

Results-driven Labor Management and Compliance professional with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, labor relations, and strategic consulting. Adept at developing and implementing process improvements, fostering labor-management collaboration, and facilitating leadership development. Proven ability to analyze organizational challenges, drive operational efficiency, and enhance employee relations in diverse settings, including healthcare, government, and nonprofit sectors.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Compliance Specialist

NYS Homes and Community Renewal
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide strategic consulting and compliance oversight to ensure adherence to federal and state labor regulations.
  • Facilitate labor-management discussions to improve collaboration and resolve compliance-related disputes.
  • Develop and implement training programs for developers and subcontractors on regulatory reporting procedures.
  • Execute strategies to enhance diversity in labor procurement, advocating for M/WBE and SDVOB participation.
  • Evaluate operational processes and make recommendations to optimize efficiency and mitigate risk.
  • Lead multi-stakeholder initiatives, liaising with executive leadership and government agencies to align goals.

Compliance Officer

ARC
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Led organizational compliance initiatives to ensure labor relations and operational policies aligned with state and federal mandates.
  • Provided labor consulting support by assessing workplace procedures, conducting audits, and implementing corrective action plans.
  • Chaired the Incident Review Committee, mediating conflicts and recommending strategic resolutions to management.
  • Developed and delivered training on labor relations, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

Assistant Director

AD APT Community Network
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Partnered with executive leadership and union representatives to develop labor-management strategies for workforce optimization.
  • Implemented process improvement methodologies (PDCA, Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance service delivery.
  • Provided coaching and leadership development for management teams to foster positive labor relations.
  • Conducted internal investigations and compliance reviews to ensure regulatory and contractual adherence.

HR - Employee Relations

Children's Community Services
01.2017 - 10.2019
  • Implement and update HR program policies and procedures
  • Review agency policy and code of conduct infractions and propose appropriate disciplinary actions
  • Compile statements, evidence, and files in response to a manager or employee misconduct allegations
  • Maintain data compliance for state and federal regulatory compliance
  • Support managers in developing a plan to address deficits through progressive discipline
  • Build effective relationships and partnerships to collaborate with all levels of staffing

Internal Investigator - Quality Assurance

Heart Share
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Collaborate with program managers to improve quality assurance plans
  • Review agency policy and code of conduct infractions and propose appropriate disciplinary actions
  • Evaluate and develop corrective action plans for internal and external audits
  • Compile investigative reports and findings for submission to supervising regulatory authorities
  • Develop progress metrics to track care management plans

Education

MA - Public Affairs and Administration

Metropolitan College of New York

BS - Community Health Education

City University of New York - York College

Skills

  • Labor-Management Relations & Strategy
  • Organizational Development & Process Improvement
  • Collective Bargaining & Conflict Mediation
  • Training, Coaching & Leadership Development
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
  • Data Analysis & Performance Evaluation
  • Strategic Planning & Project Management
  • Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

Accomplishments

  • Inducted into the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration (Pi Alpha Alpha)
  • Lowered the percentage of incidents within my former organization by 70%

Business

Jo & Niy LLC, Family-owned wellness company providing wellness education and clean, handmade, natural immune system boosting supplements.

Timeline

Sr. Compliance Specialist

NYS Homes and Community Renewal
01.2022 - Current

Compliance Officer

ARC
01.2020 - 01.2022

Assistant Director

AD APT Community Network
01.2019 - 01.2020

HR - Employee Relations

Children's Community Services
01.2017 - 10.2019

Internal Investigator - Quality Assurance

Heart Share
01.2017 - 01.2019

MA - Public Affairs and Administration

Metropolitan College of New York

BS - Community Health Education

City University of New York - York College
Joanna Fortilus