Johnny Berry
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Energetic, goal oriented business and telecommunications professional with over 36 years of experience in a wide variety of aspects related to many businesses. Established track record of managing a successful company/union relationship for a large telecommunications company in a public utility environment. Proficient at maintaining a long term favorable labor environment while administering company requirements and policies within the parameters of the collective bargaining agreements.
Retired, but still active in outside work environments, sometimes very hazardous and difficult. Currently in pursuit of a mutually beneficial and challenging occupational position.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Inspection (FEMA Hurricane Disaster Recovery)
Vanguard Inspection Services
09.2017 - 11.2018
- In the aftermath of catastrophic hurricane damage, provided complete and compliant home inspection services under FEMA's Housing Inspection Services Program.
- Helped ensure disaster survivors receive the assistance they need to rebuild homes damaged or destroyed during a hurricane.
- Provided damage and reconstruction details to FEMA for data analysis to determine appropriate home owner financial assistance.
EH&S Business Unit Coordinator
AT&T
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Provided single point of contact coordination for the entire Construction & Engineering Department for 22 states (8000 employee base).
- This role worked closely with the EH&S, AT&T Legal Department to create, update and maintain policies and procedures related to Environmental, Health and Safety for the organization.
- Ensured training and/or compliance tracking is performed via internal data systems.
Area Manager - Labor Relations & Safety
AT&T
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Managed AT&T operational issues withing the parameters of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Communications Workers of America (CWA) and AT&T company policies and procedures for a 22 state special project.
- Established the EH&S program for AT&T management and non-management employees in this special program.
- Managed and resolved safety and labor relations challenges from Connecticut to California during this program while maintaining safety and production goals for the organization.
Associate Director - Labor Relations
AT&T
01.2004 - 12.2007
- Directed the Labor Relations environment for the Network Services Organization in the 5 state Southwest Region of AT&T.
- Delegated to act on behalf of Vice President Ntwk Svcs for all interactions with the Communications Workers of America for 56 CWA Locals in 5 states.
- Coordinated closely with AT&T Legal Department and provided advice and counsel to senior management regarding labor relations isssues.
- Managed the formal grievance and arbitration procedures for the organization.
- Managed the Southwest Region Human Resources team consisting of both management and non-management employees responsible for employee relations and policy administration.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
Area Manager - Human Resources
AT&T
01.1999 - 12.2004
- Managed a Texas team that provided education, counsel and direction to first and second level managers related to company policies and procedures.
- Led the team in interpretation of the CWA Bargaining Agreements (Contract) and providing direction to management during daily operations.
- Consulted and reviewed grievances and handled investigations and analyses to prepare answers and resolutions such as performance deficiencies, disciplinary actions, substance abuse, violence in the workplace, and asset protection issues.
- Assisted leadership in development and reinforcement of organizational strategies, structure and processes.
Manager - Installation
AT&T
01.1993 - 12.1997
- Directed a team of 10 to 12 telephone installation and repair technicians in Tyler, Texas and surrounding areas.
- Received, balanced load, and distributed daily work assignments.
- Performed regular job site observations to regarding adherence to safety procedures and help ensure production goals.
- Maintained appropriate inventories of all required tools and equipment for efficient operations.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure facilities are ready and available in a timely manner.
Manager - Engineering
Southwestern Bell Telephone
01.1980 - 12.1992
- Responsible for ensuring telephone facilities are available when and where necessary to provide good customer service for the assigned geographical area (usually a city or county).
- Analyze forcasted population growth and submit requests and justification for funding projects.
- Prepare detailed construction work orders to place aerial, underground and/or buried cables as needed to serve customers.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
Cable Splicing Technician
Southwestern Bell Telephone
10.1977 - 01.1979
- Connected and/or made changes to individual pairs of wires as within telephone cables to provide telephone service to customers.
- Attended specialty safety training and followed all safety procedures during daily work assignments.
- Climbed poles and worked in manholes to access and perform work tasks.
- Analyzed detailed engineering work prints in the performance of the job.
Education
Business Administration
Lamar University - 2 Years
Beaumont, TX05.1978
Skills
- Damage Assessment
- Accurate Measurements
- Structural and Construction Inspections
- Disaster Recovery
- Professional Human Resources Certification (PHR) 2000, University of Dallas
- Grievance Resolution
- HR Guidance
- Labor Relations Coordination
- Health and Safety Programs
Certification
Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certification 2000
University of Dallas, Dallas, TX
Timeline
Home Inspection (FEMA Hurricane Disaster Recovery)
Vanguard Inspection Services
09.2017 - 11.2018
EH&S Business Unit Coordinator
AT&T
01.2010 - 12.2013
Area Manager - Labor Relations & Safety
AT&T
01.2007 - 12.2009
Associate Director - Labor Relations
AT&T
01.2004 - 12.2007
Area Manager - Human Resources
AT&T
01.1999 - 12.2004
Manager - Installation
AT&T
01.1993 - 12.1997
Manager - Engineering
Southwestern Bell Telephone
01.1980 - 12.1992
Cable Splicing Technician
Southwestern Bell Telephone
10.1977 - 01.1979
Business Administration
Lamar University - 2 Years
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