Experience

Streamline Integration

• United States
• Construction

• Director of HR and Safety

  • Jul 2020 - Present

   Responsible for decision making, inform employees of and maintains benefits programs (20 office staff/40 Field employees). Conducting investigations; maintaining records; ensure union compliance with Unions. Coordinate with CEO, VP’s, Foremen to prepare, update and recommend human resource policies and procedures. Responsible for Performance Management, Communication Processes, Safety Management. Creates and maintain job requirements and job descriptions for all…  Responsible for decision making, inform employees of and maintains benefits programs (20 office staff/40 Field employees). Conducting investigations; maintaining records; ensure union compliance with Unions. Coordinate with CEO, VP’s, Foremen to prepare, update and recommend human resource policies and procedures. Responsible for Performance Management, Communication Processes, Safety Management. Creates and maintain job requirements and job descriptions for all positions in office and out on the field along with supervising all aspects of recruiting, onboarding and employment separations including exit interviews and pink slips to unions.  Responsible with follow through of all incidents reports on various job sites. Create and implement Company Pre-Job Safety Instructions Form (PSI) Create weekly Toolbox safety power point for crew members and lead weekly safety meetings.  site visits  remote work from home. follow through with covid protocols among crews. Show more Show less



International Cinematographers Guild Local 600

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Representative

  • Sep 2016 - Jun 2020

  Safety, Commercials, Features TV Series, Reality, Soap Operas, News, Award Shows, Variety, Games Shows, and Talk Shows Enforce and interpret contracts Research, investigate and file claims or grievances for non-compliance and follow them through resolution.  Organize Lead safety liaison nationwide responsible for facilitating Safety Committee meetings and enforce safety on set while participating in monthly Industry Wide Safety Committee meetings. Point safety person… Safety, Commercials, Features TV Series, Reality, Soap Operas, News, Award Shows, Variety, Games Shows, and Talk Shows Enforce and interpret contracts Research, investigate and file claims or grievances for non-compliance and follow them through resolution.  Organize Lead safety liaison nationwide responsible for facilitating Safety Committee meetings and enforce safety on set while participating in monthly Industry Wide Safety Committee meetings. Point safety person Guild wide that includes the hotline. Set visit on various locations and studios. Participate in member meetings (membership of 9000) Participate in weekend Board Meetings (Board of 80) Represent Local 600 through participation in workshops, seminars, panel discussions and other speaking engagements. Represent members with all HR disciplinary meetings Various specials projects, research and other duties as assigned.  Assist with conducting safety protocols for long takes with heavy equipment. Worked together with UCLA Ergonomists specialist.  Assist with Covid-19 protocols of returning to work safe by surveying members and sitting in with UCLA Doctor. Show more Show less



SAG-AFTRA

• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Business Representative

  • Dec 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Initiate and research all claims submitted by background performers. • Provides producers, members and their representatives with information regarding SAG- AFTRA Agreements.• Researches, investigates and file claims for non-compliance and follows them through to resolution.• Answer contract questions, interpret and enforce contracts.• Participate in committee meetings and events.• Represent SAG-AFTRA through participation in workshops, seminars, panel discussions… • Initiate and research all claims submitted by background performers. • Provides producers, members and their representatives with information regarding SAG- AFTRA Agreements.• Researches, investigates and file claims for non-compliance and follows them through to resolution.• Answer contract questions, interpret and enforce contracts.• Participate in committee meetings and events.• Represent SAG-AFTRA through participation in workshops, seminars, panel discussions and other speaking engagements in the industry and with Background Actor groups and committees. • Participate in meetings with producers. • Various special projects, research and other duties as assigned. Show more Show less



Directors Guild of America

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Field Representative

  • Oct 2012 - Jul 2015

  Game Shows, Talk Shows, Reality, Variety, Local News, Award Shows, Sketch Comedy, Sports, Features, TV Series, Commercials and Soap • Liaison between the DGA and San Francisco Members by conducting monthly meetings there.• Ensure compliance with DGA collective bargaining agreements and provide contract interpretation and enforcement.• Participated in weekend Board Meetings/Negotiations/ 3 monthly meetings with Directors, AD/UPM, AD/SM/PA Councils.• Safety Liaison between members and… Game Shows, Talk Shows, Reality, Variety, Local News, Award Shows, Sketch Comedy, Sports, Features, TV Series, Commercials and Soap • Liaison between the DGA and San Francisco Members by conducting monthly meetings there.• Ensure compliance with DGA collective bargaining agreements and provide contract interpretation and enforcement.• Participated in weekend Board Meetings/Negotiations/ 3 monthly meetings with Directors, AD/UPM, AD/SM/PA Councils.• Safety Liaison between members and DGA that includes point person for safety hotline.• Participate in monthly Industry Wide Safety Committee.• Retained feedback from challenging environments.• Communicate effectively across all levels with production company personnel.• 90% time on the field/Out of state travel. Responsible for own travel arrangements and expense reports.• Train new employees Show more Show less

• Senior Business Representative

  • Aug 2011 - Oct 2012

• Business Representative

  • Sep 2004 - Aug 2011

• Administrative Assistant

  • Aug 1997 - Sep 2004



OPEIU Local 537

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dues Clerk

  • Apr 1997 - Oct 1997

  • Received and processed dues and initiation fees from members • Assisted new members with application forms• Issued receipts, balances• Maintained filing system and correspondence• Prepared new member packets• Answered membership eligibility questions• Front office and main phone responsibilities• Heavy data entry