Experience

Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU)

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Agent

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Freelance Writer, Editor, Project Manager

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bilingual Writer and Editor, Social Media and Public Relations Strategist

  • Feb 2013 - Present

  Spanish and English news writer, editor, and translator • • Develop and implement strategic communications and narrative for editorial campaigns, creating compelling content that generates high impact and engages the target audience effectively. • Oversee the publishing process on the site, determining the news stories to cover, both from the United States and Latin America, ensuring a diverse range of topics and timely coverage. • Lead the seamless integration of web and video content, leveraging multimedia platforms to enhance storytelling and engage audiences across various digital channels. • Cultivate and nurture relationships with press contacts, working closely with writers and press partners to develop and launch editorial initiatives for all media properties, fostering collaboration and amplifying reach. • Utilize analytics and data insights to understand audience behavior, drive traffic, and improve engagement, providing regular reports and metrics to the editorial staff for informed decision-making. • Develop and execute social media strategies to enhance engagement and expand reach across all relevant social media channels, utilizing innovative approaches and staying up to date with emerging trends. • Contribute ideas and concepts for digital engagement campaigns in collaboration with media partners, exploring creative opportunities to promote and amplify content through strategic partnerships. • Draft and develop various messaging and communication materials, including Q&As, press releases, media alerts, speeches, photo captions, and statements, ensuring consistent and impactful communication across platforms. Show less



IAPE TNG CWA Local 1096

• New York, United States

• Mobilizer and Business Agent

  • Sep 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Collaborate with local leadership to formulate and execute a comprehensive strategic mobilization plan, aligning efforts to achieve collective bargaining goals. • Take notes during negotiation sessions, ensuring accurate documentation of discussions, proposals, and agreements to support legal proceedings and maintain a clear record of the bargaining process. • Conduct thorough and confidential internal investigations into employee misconduct allegations, ensuring adherence to established policies and legal requirements. • Assist in planning and coordinating various events and activities in support of the collective bargaining campaign, leveraging creativity and organizational skills to ensure impactful and well-executed initiatives. • Provide assistance in handling grievances, facilitating conflict resolutions, and addressing labor rights and management issues, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for union members and staff. • Develop and optimize investigation standards and protocols to ensure transparency, objectivity, and consistency in the investigation process. • Schedule and coordinate meetings and calls between managers and union representatives, optimizing communication channels and fostering collaborative dialogue for successful collective bargaining administration. Show less



The Association of Legal Aid Attorneys - UAW Local 2325

• Business Representative

  • Nov 2020 - Sep 2021

  • Take on the role of lead negotiator, or second chair, spearheading the bargaining process for first contracts in newly organized units. • Draft comprehensive memoranda of agreement and complete contracts, formalizing the negotiated terms to ensure clarity, enforceability, and adherence to legal requirements. • Collaborate closely with leadership, drafting demands, contract language, initial proposals, and counter-proposals, leveraging expertise to support the committee in securing favorable terms. • Conduct research on arbitration cases, analyzing precedents, regulations, and relevant legal frameworks, providing valuable insights and strategic guidance to the legal team, enhancing case preparation, and maximizing the union's chances of success. • Serve as a liaison between the union and company business units and labor-management committees, facilitating effective communication and coordination to ensure the seamless implementation of newly negotiated contract terms across the organization. • Advocate for union members in pre-contract disciplinary proceedings, leveraging your legal acumen and understanding of labor rights to protect members' interests and ensure fair treatment. Show less



MIJENTE SUPPORT COMMITTEE

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• Community Engagement Manager

  • Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Lead the creation and management of culturally relevant content, delivering engaging and informative materials that educate and empower voters in key states, focusing on voter registration, voter rights, absentee voting, and other critical resources. • Foster and maintain strong relationships with Mijente members who contribute to cultural and political content, including individuals residing in Puerto Rico, ensuring their contributions align with organizational goals and resonate with the target audience. • Drive innovation by implementing cutting-edge tactics, strategies, and content specifically tailored to engage and mobilize Latine and Puerto Rican voters, utilizing culturally sensitive approaches to maximize impact and relevance. • Develop a comprehensive post-election outreach and organizing plan, strategically deepening connections and relationships with the Puerto Rican community, aiming to foster sustained engagement and activism beyond election cycles. • Collaborate closely with other non-partisan Mijente Support Committee campaigns, such as Vota Jota, an LGBTQ voter outreach campaign, to coordinate content sharing and leverage synergies, amplifying the reach and impact of voter education and mobilization efforts. • Coordinate cross-functionally with various Mijente teams, including data, digital, and communications, to ensure seamless collaboration in content production and dissemination, harnessing collective expertise to deliver high-quality materials across platforms. Show less



AFM, Local 802

• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Musical Theater Business Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Sep 2019

  • Lead negotiations, ratification, and administration of contractual agreements for musical theater, serving as the liaison between leadership and members, actively representing members' interests and considerations in decision-making processes. • Draft comprehensive memoranda of agreement and complete contracts, capturing and formalizing the negotiated terms to ensure clarity, enforceability, and compliance with legal requirements. • Act as the staff liaison for the diversity committee, facilitating effective communication and coordination, and presenting all committee projects for approval to the executive board. Take minutes of committee meetings to maintain accurate records. • Plan and produce various events for the membership, including workshops, receptions, networking events, and committee meetings, fostering a sense of community, professional growth, and engagement among members. • File grievances, arbitrations, and claims on behalf of members, working closely with legal counsel to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and pursue resolution of disputes in accordance with applicable labor laws and regulations. • Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations, staying up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, and taking necessary actions to maintain compliance in contract administration and labor relations practices. • Develop effective strategies for contract negotiations, collaborating with negotiating committee members to analyze industry trends, identify key priorities, and formulate negotiation approaches that align with members' needs and maximize favorable outcomes. • Conduct outreach efforts to potential employers, cultivating relationships and exploring opportunities for collaboration and engagement, aiming to create new employment prospects and enhance the members' professional opportunities. Show less



SAG-AFTRA

• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Industry Relations (Screen Actors Guild)

  • Mar 2008 - May 2013

  • Forge strategic alliances and manage positive relationships with industry partners, sister unions, community leaders, cultural partners and the media community at large. • Provide general membership relations support with other collective bargaining units and members across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. • Work with senior executives, board members and committee members on special projects, such as: showcases, panels, workshops and seminars for industry affiliates and future members. • Plans and implements Spanish communications campaigns • Research, write, develop and edit Spanish/ Bilingual speeches and other critical communications for senior executives and members. • Write and translate major communications for the organizations publications in English and Spanish. Show less