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Yvonne Shaw

Montgomery,AL

Summary

Driven by HR analytics and a strong adaptability skill set, I spearheaded initiatives at the United States Air Force that enhanced the welfare and performance of over 3,000 personnel across multiple medical facilities. My leadership resulted in robust training programs and a culture of recognition, significantly improving organizational engagement and compliance. Adept at training managers to improve employee relations, increase understanding of legal requirements and effectively motivate employees and strengthen relationships at all levels. Articulate, inspiring and hands-on leader with strengths in program management, process improvement and data analytics. Forward-thinking, results-driven and focused on facilitating relationships and collaboration between diverse employees and departments in order to accomplish common goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Employee-relations-manager - Regional Executive

United States Air Force
04.2018 - 02.2022
  • Optimized performance regarding the welfare, training, utilization, readiness, and force development of over 2,200 enlisted medics and civilians spanning 17 medical specialties, 9 medical treatment facilities
  • Provided guidance and policy interpretation
  • Oversaw executive leadership's civilian staff: conducted quarterly/annual reviews, appraisals, monitors civilian employment, oversaw leave program, conducted interviews and investigations, resolved conflicts
  • Executed staff orientation workshop
  • Built strong internal, external and international robust training programs to strengthen investigatory skills, legal understanding, and motivational strategies.
  • Promoted employee welfare by maintaining proper protocols throughout investigations and disciplinary procedures.
  • Developed performance metrics and dashboard interfaces to keep track of internal benchmarking and progress against goals.
  • Developed comprehensive employee relations programs and initiatives to increase organizational engagement.
  • Identified trends in exit interview data and developed actionable plans for addressing common pain points expressed by departing employees.
  • Implemented performance evaluation processes that provided meaningful feedback to employees, contributing to ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Championed a culture of recognition by designing and implementing employee rewards programs that celebrated individual and team accomplishments.
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration with employees and management to encourage teamwork and rapport.
  • Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional and positive relationships and peace and order.
  • Documented and updated job descriptions as well as implemented wage surveys.
  • Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
  • Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
  • Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.

Superintendent-Employee Relations Specialist

United States Air Force
05.2016 - 04.2018
  • Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
  • Managed 800 workers when performing duties in line with local and national medical regulations
  • Enforced rigorous safety procedures during daily operations, creating a safe working environment for all personnel involved in the execution process.

· Directed healthcare in AF'S largest FW/3rd largest beneficiary pop/$100M budget

· Guided 600 military, civilian and volunteer workforce

· Responsible for the delivery of reliable patient care while overseeing process improvement initiatives, education and training, readiness, safety, morale, and quality of life programs

· Oversee red cross volunteers, validate daily workload, ensure staff utilized volunteers according to their skills, and abilities

· Oversaw civilian staff, conduct appraisals, tracked education and training, made recommendations to aid in personal growth and provided guidance as needed

· Drove continuous process improvement by working with mentors to identify and eliminate waste within the organization applying lean six sigma principles and methodology

· Investigated critical management concerns, assisted with the development of potential solutions and innovative business strategies, provided policy interpretation, and developed new business management approaches

· Elicited, analyzed, specified, and validated the business needs of project stakeholders

· Prototyped new procedures for the purpose of enhancing business processes

Education

MBA - HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
04.2017

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION - BUSINESS

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX
06.2002

Skills

  • HR analytics
  • Adaptability and Resilience
  • Empathy building
  • Data-driven decision-making

Timeline

Employee-relations-manager - Regional Executive

United States Air Force
04.2018 - 02.2022

Superintendent-Employee Relations Specialist

United States Air Force
05.2016 - 04.2018

MBA - HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION

University of Phoenix

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION - BUSINESS

Wayland Baptist University
Yvonne Shaw