Experience

AFM, Local 802

• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Union Organizer

  • Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

  Greater New York City Area · Engaged musicians in one-on-one conversations for both internal and external organizing campaigns. · Worked individually and on a team to assess organizing targets. · Completed strategic research as part of a comprehensive organizing campaign. · Developed member leaders on advisory and organizing committees.



District Council 37

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director

  • Feb 2017 - Oct 2017

  Greater New York City Area • Collected and organized information from various sources; analyzed and produced material for use in the department for collective bargaining and special research projects. • Performed research work to support union position in labor-management meetings, policy issues and for meetings with government representatives and with related organizations. • Performed technical economic analysis in support of collective bargaining. Collaborated with negotiators and collective bargaining… Show more • Collected and organized information from various sources; analyzed and produced material for use in the department for collective bargaining and special research projects. • Performed research work to support union position in labor-management meetings, policy issues and for meetings with government representatives and with related organizations. • Performed technical economic analysis in support of collective bargaining. Collaborated with negotiators and collective bargaining committees on costing economic demands. • Took responsibility for all aspects of collective bargaining for assigned units. • Developed collective bargaining proposals with local leadership and rank and file committees and prepared them for presentation to management. • Acted as chief spokesperson during negotiations. • Attended local membership meetings and made presentations on collective bargaining issues and outcomes. • Drafted contract language; proofread contracts and prepared final contract for signature. • Worked with local leadership and Council field staff on contract enforcement, including attending labor-management meetings and personnel issues. Show less



SAG-AFTRA

• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Field Representative

  • Oct 2012 - Jul 2016

  Greater New York City Area • Performed unannounced inspections of movie and television sets. • Resolved disputes with production companies while on set. • Acted as first responder to labor issues and as liaison to SAG-AFTRA membership. • Enforced Collective Bargaining Agreements, rules and regulations, and administrative procedures.



Health Professionals and Allied Employees

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Representative

  • Feb 2008 - Sep 2011

  Emerson, New Jersey • Represented, assisted and supported 1600 professionals at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. • Negotiated contracts and settlements. • Upheld the contract, policies and regulations through investigations and filing grievances, claims. • Maintained union membership, visibility and activity. • Developed rank and file leadership. • Facilitated trainings for members. • Designed, prepared and distributed meeting notices, flyers and other… Show more • Represented, assisted and supported 1600 professionals at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. • Negotiated contracts and settlements. • Upheld the contract, policies and regulations through investigations and filing grievances, claims. • Maintained union membership, visibility and activity. • Developed rank and file leadership. • Facilitated trainings for members. • Designed, prepared and distributed meeting notices, flyers and other literature. • Developed organizing lists and maintained database records. Show less



CSEA Local 1000

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Organizer

  • Mar 2005 - Apr 2007

  Greater New York City Area • Led successful organizing efforts and coordinated activities that resulted in winning representation for 1200 direct care providers for the developmentally disabled. • Participated in all phases of card-check neutrality organizing campaign, including home visits and card signing. • Identified worker issues, and developed strategic campaigns that united and mobilized workers into public activity. • Established contact with potential members, and recruited leaders in both the… Show more • Led successful organizing efforts and coordinated activities that resulted in winning representation for 1200 direct care providers for the developmentally disabled. • Participated in all phases of card-check neutrality organizing campaign, including home visits and card signing. • Identified worker issues, and developed strategic campaigns that united and mobilized workers into public activity. • Established contact with potential members, and recruited leaders in both the private and public sector. • Developed organizing committees. • Investigated violations of laws and regulations. Show less



Community Voices Heard

• United States
• Public Policy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Organizer

  • Aug 2004 - Dec 2004

  Greater New York City Area • Organized and educated welfare-to-work, transitional job program participants about their rights on the job. • Prepared and maintained proper records of all recruitment activities. • Facilitated the process by which potential members became informed and empowered to affect change at the district level. • Met with workers (one-on-one meetings, phone calls, home visits, and small group meetings) to discuss benefits of becoming involved with our campaign. • Developed my abilities to… Show more • Organized and educated welfare-to-work, transitional job program participants about their rights on the job. • Prepared and maintained proper records of all recruitment activities. • Facilitated the process by which potential members became informed and empowered to affect change at the district level. • Met with workers (one-on-one meetings, phone calls, home visits, and small group meetings) to discuss benefits of becoming involved with our campaign. • Developed my abilities to set priorities, listen and assess self-interest. • Assisted in support of actions and events. Show less