LaMarr Minnis
Detroit,Michigan
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist ER/LR
Department of Veterans Affairs
Detroit, MI
01.2023 - Current
- Advise and assist senior management officials and supervisors on the Performance Management Program on procedural and regulatory requirements as it relates to preparing performance improvement plans of action and initiating performance-based corrective actions.
- Develop and assist managers in implementing novel and/or innovative approaches to complex issues which are difficult to resolve or present sensitive problems.
- Serve as a technical advisor and representative for management/legal staff before third parties in quasi-judicial boards and commissions (Merit Systems Protection Board [MSPB], Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Arbitrators, etc.).
- Participate in pre-grievance meetings with managers and supervisors and provides advice on meeting strategies on a variety of negotiated and administrative grievance procedures and issues involving both Title 38 and Title 5 employees.
- Research case decisions for grievances, bargaining, and negotiations.
- Delivers training for management and employees on a variety of employee relations topics.
- Researches and interprets legal and regulatory program guidance, including case law, United States Code, Code of Federal Regulations, and VA Handbooks and Directives.
- Provides consultation on associated program areas, such as reasonable accommodation, leave management, and Work Life Benefits which include life insurance, Federal Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
- Develops strategies to respond to employee-related issues.
First Vice President
American Federation of Government Employees Local 0933
Detroit, MI
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Union official with a strong background in the improvement of relations between management and bargaining unit employees.
- As the 1st Vice President I'm responsible for handling grievances for employees, which consists of corresponding and meeting with managers to resolve disputes.
- I write all of the grievances I handle as well as any additional correspondence.
- I negotiate and bargain with all levels of management including the Director of the Medical Center.
- I also correspond and meet with officials from EEO, FLRA as well as arbitrators.
- My position requires me to be proficient at writing, comprehension and problem solving.
- I have 25 plus years of experience.
- I am a subject matter expert on the Master Agreement between the agency and the union.
- I have attended as well as conducted numerous trainings on the Master Agreement since its inception in 2011.
- I provide guidance to managers and employees throughout the agency on employee/labor issues.
- I help foster a healthy work environment between the union and the agency by maintaining a great collaborative relationship with my labor partners.
Housekeeping Aide
Department of Veterans Affairs
Detroit, MI
01.1999 - Current
- Performs floor maintenance, wall washing.
- Cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard corners and edges, and stairwells.
- Tasks are accomplished by sweeping, dust mopping, damp and wet mopping, scrubbing, stripping, refinishing, buffing, vacuuming and extracting carpets and runners, spot cleaning areas, and high and low dusting.
- Periodically utilizes pressure washers and heavy industrial powered and battery-operated equipment the above task.
- Adjusts, cleans, and performs minor maintenance on this equipment and changes attachments for their proper use in achieving the best results.
- Empties trash and wastebaskets, replaces liners.
- Transports general refuse regulated medical waste and recycling to central collection areas.
- Cleans rest rooms, bathrooms, and shower rooms, ensuring that they are cleaned and meet acceptable standards (cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, showers, bathtubs, urinals, and toilet bowls; cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains; washes and polishes light and toilet fixtures).
- Replenishes supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and soap in all areas where dispensers are located.
- Moves and arranges furniture, patient wardrobes, beds, etc. in the assigned area to accomplish cleaning tasks.
- Provides services in patient care areas and OD rooms; cleans mattresses and bed frames; and cleans bedside stands, over bed lights, bed tables, etc. in patient rooms.
- Removes bags of soiled textiles from patient rooms and transports to the designated soiled room in each ward area; Loads and unloads clean textiles from bulk carts.
- Restocks clean textile closets, cabinets, shelves, carts, and participates in inventory management activities.
- Cleans patient care ice machines in nourishment kitchen areas; cleans stainless steel on storage instrument cabinets and counters, elevators in lobbies, wards, diet-kitchens, nurse utility rooms, and water fountains.
- Provides interim cleaning of windows and window ledges from the inside, cleans glass door and other glass surfaces; and replaces curtains and cleans blinds.
- Cleans and/or replaces needle boxes.
- Periodically cleans specific non-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in inpatient and clinical areas of the medical center.
- I ensure all patient rooms are disinfected and clean.
- I am also trained to monitor Bed Making Solutions (BMS).
Supply Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
Detroit, MI
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Pulls stock inventory and material for delivery; replenishes stock inventory; interacts with clinical and administrative customers and maintains records on stock levels.
- Communicates to the Lead or Supervisor any concerns related to supplies, equipment, and procedures.
- Provides information to customers regarding medical supplies.
- Monitors expiration dates, rotates stock to limit outdates and removes items from use as required by outdates.
- Monitors and controls critical supplies.
- Performs daily inventory using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule that will allow for timely replenishment.
- Resolves differences between records and physical count of stock.
- Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in computerized inventory management systems.
- Delivers supplies in a timely manner and ensures supplies and material delivered are in sterile and operational condition.
- Completes specialty cart preparation.
- Cleans assigned secondary areas in accordance with aseptic principles; and
- Receives supplies and material into the medical center's catchment area.
File Clerk-Radiology
Department of Veterans Affairs
Allen Park/Detroit, MI
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Performs duties related to the receipt, intake, scanning, indexing, quality control, destruction, and transfer of x-ray files.
- Confirms record integrity and reviews the image quality.
- Utilizes a computer to perform a wide variety of record keeping, correspondence, and tracking operations and performs timely filing, retrieval, and clerical duties associated with the retention, maintenance, disposition, guardianship, and control of x-ray files in alphabetic filing system.
- Recalls x-ray files when necessary and returns them to correct location after purpose has been accomplished.
- Scans various x-ray files.
- Processes x-ray file requests.
- Ensures x-ray files are maintained in an extra-secure manner and available only to requestors in the scope of their official duties.
- Maintains confidentiality of all x-ray files.
- Follows appropriate procedures when mailing and destroying x-ray files.
- Communicates daily with other administrative and clinical staff members to locate/obtain x-ray files.
- Conducts extensive searches for x-ray files when initial searches have been unsuccessful.
- Maintain accessible x-ray files and provide efficient service for direct and indirect patient care by managing the receipt and scanning of x-ray files in a timely and accurate manner.
Storekeeper (Supply Clerk)
U.S. Navy
Groton, Connecticut
01.1987 - 01.1990
- Inventory management: Ensuring the safekeeping of inventory and conducting physical inventory counts.
- Stock control: Inspecting deliveries for damage or discrepancies, and rotating stock.
- Record keeping: Keeping sales records, and documenting warehouse transactions.
- Safety compliance: Ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and training junior staff.
- Receiving and inspecting deliveries: Inspecting deliveries and returning defective or incorrect items.
- Damaged inventory reporting: Reporting damaged inventory for record-keeping and reimbursement.
- Maintenance: Performing minor maintenance or repair of storeroom material.
- Organization: Keeping the work area clean and orderly, and maintaining organized storage areas.
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist ER/LR
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2023 - Current
First Vice President
American Federation of Government Employees Local 0933
01.2019 - 01.2023
Housekeeping Aide
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.1999 - Current
Supply Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.1995 - 01.1999
File Clerk-Radiology
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.1994 - 01.1999
Storekeeper (Supply Clerk)
U.S. Navy
01.1987 - 01.1990