Justin Burnard
SYLVANIA
Summary
Proven leader specializing in common sense labor relations and employee engagement. Known for elevating training capabilities and fostering inclusion, resulting in enhanced collaboration and alignment with corporate goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director - Labor Relations
Owens Corning
Toledo
09.2012 - Current
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements that aligned with business strategies across businesses eliminating restrictive rules to maximize flexibility.
- Enhanced operational flexibility, supporting corporate vision while promoting organic growth.
- Elevated labor relations capabilities by guiding plant/HR leaders throughout North America.
- Positioned LR as an essential collaborator in meeting specific plant goals consistent with broader strategies.
- Implemented non-union workplace training initiatives in vulnerable locations.
- Developed competencies within plant management teams for maintaining self-represented status.
- Supported multiple affinity groups through participation in charity and community assistance events.
Fostered inclusion within labor relations team and collaborating teams.
Attorney - Labor and Employment
Allotta Farley
Toledo
01.2004 - 08.2012
- Supported unions and union members in resolving diverse employment issues
- Chief negotiator for public (police/fire/dispatch) and private trade unions in Great Lakes Region
- Represented union member interests before state agencies
- Facilitated union membership campaigns
Education
J.D. - Law
Capital University
Columbus, Ohio, OH01-2001
Bachelor of Arts -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, OH01-1997
Skills
- Negotiation strategies
- Collective bargaining
- Labor relations management
- Strategic planning
- Employee engagement and training
- Labor law compliance
Timeline
Director - Labor Relations
Owens Corning
09.2012 - Current
Attorney - Labor and Employment
Allotta Farley
01.2004 - 08.2012
J.D. - Law
Capital University
Bachelor of Arts -
The Ohio State University