Michael Skipper

Background

About Michael Skipper

Accomplished Senior Labor Relations Executive with over 20 years of experience specializing in managing multiple labor contracts in a transportation environment. Skilled in negotiating contracts and identifying efficiencies and best practices to drive business opportunities for new and existing partnerships. Proven ability to deal tactfully and persuasively with union employees, colleagues, supervisors, senior management, and union officials. Excellent communicator with reputation for managing client relations at a senior level, leadership, and creating programs that advance organizations. Earned MBA from University of Florida.• Specialize in Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Mediation, and Project Management.• History of prioritizing and identifying creative solutions to prevent or manage crises.• Knowledge of field operations and impact of collectively bargained agreements on productivity.• Promoted 7 times during tenure at CSX. Now serve as Senior Director Labor Relations.• Proven success analyzing collective bargaining agreements and identifying ways to save money.KEY SKILLS • Management Experience• Research & Analysis• Communication Skills• Data Analysis & Management• Human Resources • Labor Relations • Performance Management • Project Planning • Workforce Planning • Process Improvement • Operations Management• Succession Planning • Recruiting & Onboarding• Logistics • Transportation Management • Talent Management • Executive Coaching