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Suhail Aponte

Wethersfield,CT

Summary

Well mannered, understanding, and patient. People person with positive attitude. Dependable, excellent school attendance. Quick learner who is eager to learn new things. Ability to complete tasks on time and meet deadlines. Seasoned Labor Relations Specialist with background in fostering positive labor relations, resolving disputes and providing counsel on labor laws. Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation for both unions and management. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders while promoting compliance and fair employment practices. Known for effective communication skills and solution-driven approach that have led to successful dispute resolutions in previous roles.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Agency Labor Relations Specialist

State of Connecticut
Hartford, USA
05.2022 - Current
  • Conducting workplace investigations and utilizing case management systems for employee
  • Ability to demonstrate analytical skills leading to disciplinary recommendations using comparables
  • Review and recommend performance improvement plans for my facilities
  • Analyze attendance following the attendance policy to determine if there is any violation or concern
  • Conduct a review of workplace violence inquiries and make recommendations
  • Development and implementation of labor relations trends and insights reporting, as well as recommendations for training to reduce these trends and patterns
  • Manage grievances brought forward by the union, in which dissatisfaction and misunderstanding may arise among employees
  • Represent the agency at step 3 grievance hearings, dismissal hearings, and labor board hearings

Labor Investigation/Information Specialist

Board of Education
Hartford, USA
10.2010 - 05.2022
  • Investigate allegations of employee misconduct & harassment complaints
  • Analyze information/evidence and reach a conclusion
  • Ensure compliance of investigation process
  • Testify in proceedings that occurs in results of an investigation

Case Manager

Hartford Dispensary
Hartford, USA
10.2011 - 10.2013
  • Conduct Intakes
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Collect demographic data
  • Assist clients with outside referrals

Program Assistant

Wheeler Clinic
Hartford, USA
10.2009 - 10.2010
  • Conduct random urines for DCF or Probation Clients
  • Assist in referral process for Explore/Domestic Violence Program
  • Collect demographic data/CDCS Trained
  • Answer visitor’s inquiries

Education

Master’s Degree - Applied Behavior Analysis

Bay Path College
Longmeadow, MA
05.2017

Bachelor’s Degree - Criminology, Sociology

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
05.2010

Associate Degree - General Education

Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT
05.2007

Yes Academy Program -

Capitol Workforce
Hartford, CT
04.2002

Work Readiness Skills Training -

Department of Labor
Hartford, CT
07.2001

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Agency Labor Relations Specialist

State of Connecticut
05.2022 - Current

Case Manager

Hartford Dispensary
10.2011 - 10.2013

Labor Investigation/Information Specialist

Board of Education
10.2010 - 05.2022

Program Assistant

Wheeler Clinic
10.2009 - 10.2010

Master’s Degree - Applied Behavior Analysis

Bay Path College

Bachelor’s Degree - Criminology, Sociology

Central Connecticut State University

Associate Degree - General Education

Manchester Community College

Yes Academy Program -

Capitol Workforce

Work Readiness Skills Training -

Department of Labor
Suhail Aponte