Rochelle M. Jones
Dayton,Ohio
Summary
Experienced Deputy Director eager to modernize function and advance key agendas. Offering [Number] years of leadership experience at the [Description] level. Skilled problem-solver, planner and change-manager.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Director 5 - Business & Human Resources Administrator (BHRA)
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
08.2017 - Current
- Serve as Business & Human Resources Administrator for District 8, act on behalf of District Deputy Director
- Directly supervise District 8’s Human Resources, Facilities, Finance, Information Technology, Safety & Health, and Training departments (Direct Reports-9 & Indirect Reports-19)
- Oversee, monitor, and maintain District 8’s Table of Organization, Lockdown Numbers and Agency hiring, vacancy reports and District’s budget
- Develops and implement policies and procedures of BHRA’s area
- Establish management operating procedures to monitor work processes & cost effectiveness of those work areas
- Reviews and approves goals and objectives proposed by staff to meet short and long-term goals
- Update staff on policy changes, departmental activities to promote team cohesion
Labor Relations Officer 3
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Manage and monitor all Labor Relations activities for ODOT Central Office
- Advise Management concerning bargaining union contracts, address problems/issues and assist with possible solutions
- Review all disciplines and make recommendations for disposition
- Conduct local investigations and serve as Pre-Disciplinary Hearing Officer
- Drug and Alcohol Confidant for Central Office
Human Capital Management Administrator 2 /Labor Relations Officer
Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS)
02.2009 - 04.2016
- Supervise, direct, coordinate and monitor functions of ODYS Human Resources/ Labor Relations Division at Central Office and the facilities (Direct Reports-6)
- Oversee, monitor, and maintain ODYS Table of Organization, Hiring Ceiling and Agency hiring and vacancy reports
- Oversee Agency’s Random Drug/Alcohol Testing
- Manage and monitor all Labor Relations activities for ODYS facilities
- Hear and render decision to all staff grievances
Correction Warden Assistant 2/Labor Relations Officer
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)
05.1994 - 06.2008
- Direct Assistant to the Warden
- Supervise the Records, Training and Health & Safety Departments (6 Direct Reports)
- Public Information Officer for the institution
- Implementation of ODR&C Policy for the Kronos automated Payroll Tracking System and Statewide trainer for new Kronos Payroll Tracking System
- Benefits Coordinator for Central Office employees
- Screen, interview, hire and recommend placement for hire/promotion of employees
- Job Recruitment Coordinator for Institution – Job Fairs
- Conduct employee orientation, maintain, and update orientation packet
- Processed Payroll and Employee’s Benefits
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Organizational Leadership
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, Indiana11.2024
Master of Science - Administration - Leadership
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Economics
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio01.1993
Skills
- Change planning
- Process updates
- Change management
- Organizational development
- Strategic planning
- Staff development
- Recruitment and hiring
- Staff management
- Human resources
- Communication
Certification
- Notary Public, 11/2023
- LeanOhio Six Sigma Green Belt, 02/2016
- LeanOhio Boot Camp: Transforming the Public Sector, 12/2015
- LeanOhio Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 07/2015
Accomplishments
- State of Ohio Employee Workplace Mediation Program, Transformative Mediator – 1 of 25 in State of Ohio Agencies, 05/2014 - Present
- Correction Leadership Development Program, Executive Leadership, 12/2001
- Arbitration Advocacy School - Office of Collective Bargaining, 40 hours, 10/2001
- London Correctional Institution, Employee of the Month, 08/2000
- Montgomery Education & Pre-Release Center, EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR, 1998
- Montgomery Education & Pre-Release Center, Employee of the Month, 10/1994
- Montgomery Education & Pre-Release Center, Employee of the Month, 05/1998
- Montgomery Education & Pre-Release Center, Employee of the Month, 03/1999
Affiliations
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Executive Board Member & Collegiate Advisor
- The Ohio State Alumni Association, Lifetime Membership
- Central Michigan University Alumni Association, Member
Timeline
Deputy Director 5 - Business & Human Resources Administrator (BHRA)
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
08.2017 - Current
Labor Relations Officer 3
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
04.2016 - 08.2017
Human Capital Management Administrator 2 /Labor Relations Officer
Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS)
02.2009 - 04.2016
Correction Warden Assistant 2/Labor Relations Officer
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)
05.1994 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Administration - Leadership
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Economics
The Ohio State University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Organizational Leadership
Indiana Wesleyan University
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