Mediator Resume

Highly experienced business executive with nearly 30 years of human resources experience in the oil and gas industry. Proficient in mediating complex employment related matters.

Mediator; Retired Human Resources Executive

Dispute Resolution Center Harris County, 2020 – Present; Vice President, Human Resources Shell Oil Company, 2014 – 2019; Various Human Resources Manager Positions, Shell Oil Company, 1990 – 2014.

Extensive global experience in human resources and conflict resolution. Mediated several cases involving a variety of small claims, contract disputes, alleged fraud, neighbor disputes and unfair business practices. Nearly 30 years of experience as a Human Resources executive successfully identifying and resolving labor grievances, employee/supervisor disputes and employee discipline issues.

Mediated more than 30 mediations covering a wide range of issues.

Contract disputes, alleged fraud and unfair business practices, small claim issues, neighbor disputes, employment conflicts.

My mediation philosophy is to facilitate the discussion between parties to reach a settlement. I see the role of the neutral as a communications bridge to improve discussions, identify solutions to reach agreement thereby allowing the parties to move forward putting the dispute behind them. I believe it is important to have a commitment to the process and willingness to “never give up” so that a settlement can be reached. Patience, creativity, empathy, and perseverance are the key attributes used to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the dispute to help the parties reach settlement.

Familiar with online communications programs like Zoom. Willing to utilize an online platform for mediation sessions.

University of Alabama (J.D.-1990; B.A.-1987).

Admitted to the Bar: Texas (1990).

Texas Bar Association (ADR Section).

Hourly Rate: $375.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: Not provided Cancellation: $1,500.00/Day Cancellation Period: 1 Days Comment: $1,500 cancellation fee if not given 24 hours notice prior to scheduled mediation.

English

United States of America

Manvel, Texas