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Vanessa Gonzalez

@vanessajgonzalez

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Employee Relations professional specializing in investigations, Advice and Counsel.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead investigations, coach leaders, and implement policies within an inclusive culture that values fair processes and continuous improvement.

I am an Employee Relations professional with deep experience conducting workplace investigations, coaching leaders, and implementing policy to drive positive culture change. I combine a background in healthcare operations with employee relations expertise to deliver fair, compliant outcomes.

At CVS Health I handle investigations, coach managers, and guide progressive discipline to mitigate risk and improve working relationships. Previously, I led daily operations and HR functions at Atlantic Health System, implemented process improvements that reduced patient wait times, and built high-performing administrative teams through coaching.

My earlier roles include Employee Relations Specialist work at Saint Barnabas Medical Center—where I facilitated mediation, delivered training on diversity and conflict resolution, and supported performance management—and laboratory and clinical training that reinforce my attention to compliance and process accuracy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Employee Relations Advisor

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CVS Health

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Conduct workplace investigations into policy violations and employee complaints, coach leaders on performance and corrective actions, and support initiatives that foster a respectful, inclusive workplace culture.

Employee Relations Coaching Conflict Resolution & Compliance Training Development Workday

Medical Office Manager

Atlantic Health System

Jun 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Directed daily office operations including onboarding, compliance, finance and HR functions; implemented patient flow processes that reduced wait times and built a high-performing administrative team through coaching and development.

Office Management Onboarding & Compliance Policy Development Microsoft Office

Employee Relations Specialist

Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Aug 2018 - Apr 2023 (4 years 8 months)

Conducted ER investigations and managed disciplinary processes, coached managers on performance and engagement, and delivered training on diversity, inclusion, and conflict resolution to improve accountability.

Employee Relations Investigation Performance Management Médiation Training Delivery Diversity & Inclusion Policy Implementation

Pathology Lab Assistant

Valley Hospital & Medical Center

Sep 2015 - May 2018 (2 years 8 months)

Collected specimens, entered and maintained accurate lab data, and supported workflow improvements while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and HIPAA regulations.

Specimen Collection Data Entry HIPAA)Quality Control HIPAA

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

DeVry University

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, focusing on criminal justice principles and related coursework.

Rutgers University

Associate of Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technology

Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology with training in specimen collection, data entry, and laboratory compliance.