Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Skilled, capable and driven professional with years of progressive experience in working within the labor organization sector. Active in improving the overall standard of living for employees throughout the United states using intricate tactics including collective bargaining, large-scale campaign organization, legislative advocacy and other strategic efforts that lend to a comprehensive movement of progress. Core competencies include contract negotiation, public speaking, Human Resources and strategic planning, among others. Seeking an executive-level role with a dynamic organization dedicated to the wellbeing of its staff; will consider working with a labor union, nonprofit or corporate entity.

• Named the Progressive Maryland Champion of Working Families for 2010
• Drove Verizon Bargaining Unit Negotiations for 2000, 2003, 2008, 2011 with 50K total members, as well as the company s Information Systems unit of 1.2K in 2001
• Led CASA of Maryland, with 50 members overall within its prominent nonprofit organization, to achieve bargaining success in 2005
• Honored with the Communications Workers of America s Presidential Award for Growth in 1998 and 2002
• Came to the aid during AT&T Mobility s bargaining efforts in 2000, comprised of 10K members
• Aided the Community College of Baltimore County in collectively bargaining with its staff of 500 in 1998
• Worked diligently with U.S. Airways Passenger Services and its 10K-person staff in 1998 to reach bargaining consensus
• Fueled bargaining efforts for Hudson General and Baltimore Xxxxxx International Airport in 1997, 100 members strong at the time
• Advocated for policies and campaigned with organizations including the West Virginia Public Service Commission, the Maryland Public Service Commission, the Reverse Morris Trust and the Employee Free Choice Act

Communications Workers of America ~ Chief of Staff, 2011- Present

• Lead daily operations, including managing all departments and working daily with the International President
• Liaise with senior executives to establish and adhere to organizational goals
• Directly manage the Human Resources and Labor Relations departments general functions

District Vice President, 2008-2011

Administrative Director to the Vice President, 2003-2008

• Spearheaded all operational aspects of CWA Region 2, e.g. negotiations, labor relations, budgeting, staffing, legal, etc.

• Collaborated with the Regional Vice President to manage the area in an administrative capacity prior to receiving VP promotion

Director of Organizing, 1998-2003

• Directed functions for the organizing department for Region 2; supervised organizers, established key goals and aimed to attain each one with success
• Chose targets and determined whether to continue partaking in selected organizing campaigns
• Facilitated hearings for CWA before the National Labor Relations Board

Also worked as a Lead Organizer (1992-1998) and a staff member for the CWA Local Office

in Baltimore, MD (1981-1982) during tenure with organization

Certificate, Rockwood Leadership Institute, 2012

Bachelor of Arts, National Labor College, 2006

Chair of the Board, Jobs with Justice (JWJ), 2011-Present

Chair of the Board, National Consumers League (NCL), 2011-2016

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

March 16, 2018

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Dear [Hiring Agent Name],

I am pleased to submit my application materials for the (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) vacancy and am submitting my documents for your review. As illustrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include the following accomplishments:

• As an executive-level professional in the labor relations arena, I bring to any position years of management experience. I am skilled in all facets of Human Resources, Personnel Relationship Building and campaign organization, three vital skillsets I can exemplify in any high-ranking leadership capacity.

• With any role I ve taken on, I ve proven myself practiced in all facets of interpersonal communication, strategic planning, negotiation, HR and public speaking. As a result, I am able to foster lasting relationships with personnel and other important individuals and groups at all levels, both individually or within a team environment.

• I boast a demonstrated reputation for achieving greatness in deadline-driven, fast-paced environments that call for excellent flexibility, organization and time management skills. I feel these allow me to be adaptable to roles that call for a strong, competent individual.

• My diversity of experience includes actively contributing to efforts that drive positive organizational change. I am adept in organizing and guiding large groups that number in the thousands. I am seen by colleagues, managers and partner organization employees as a dedicated, trusted leader.

• Outside of the impressive executive history detailed on my resume, I have a Bachelor of Arts from the National Labor College and am certified through the Rockwood Leadership Institute. Furthermore, I am a current Chair of the Board for Jobs with Justice and a former Chair of the Board for the National Consumers League.

I am a focused, capable and highly experienced applicant committed to supporting the long-term goals of an innovative, reputable firm. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Yours Truly,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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