Andrea Gansen

About Andrea Gansen

Multi-dimensional Employee Relations and Human Resources professional successful in top leadership positions across matrixed organizations including Allegiant, Union Pacific Railroad and PacifiCorp. Deep career in leading multiple stakeholders at all levels through HR operations, complex contracts, deals and agreements with C-level executives, management and union entities. Focused on driving mission-critical business objectives and implementing collaborative solutions to mitigate risk, facilitate fundamental change and ensure win-win outcomes. Adaptive Change Agent and Hands-on Leader skilled in building, training and motivating cross-functional teams to handle corporate transitions, integrate new units and exceed performance goals. Demonstrated ability in streamlining and improving operational efficiencies, employee engagement and morale levels. Strong expertise in general management, high-level negotiations and regulatory compliance across EEO/AA, FMLA, Benefits, RSIA and OSHA Issues.

Experience

1. Vice President Labor Relations

   Amtrak

   Sep 2018 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law

  Doctor of Law (JD)

  1991 — 1994

• Creighton University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Economics

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• Operations Management
• Performance Management
• Customer Service
• Contract Negotiation
• Logistics
• Training
• Team Building
• Management
• Leadership Development
• Human Resources
• Transportation
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Rail
• Process Improvement
• Logistics Management
• Labor Relations