Labor relations representative for 3 unionized news and promotional departments with expertise in labor and employee relations including applicable state and federal laws.Investigate and resolve employee grievances and complaints and addressing progressive discipline issues through dispute resolution using conciliation, mediation and arbitration.Audit project, payroll and benefits contributionsTrack visual media productions, outreach to writers, producers, agents and corporate executives regarding contract terms and negotiations.Internal and external union organizing campaign lead.Member programs and high-profile outreach for various initiativesCreate and deliver presentations regarding Guild contracts, benefits and the organization including historical information.Liaison to external organizations on mutual interest campaigns and strategies.Landscape evaluation for potential projects to further organizational goals.Member relations (client) expert offering guidance and feedback to senior management as the liaison to 3 committees representing all writers in animation, videogames, news and station and network promotions.Represent organization at multiple conferences, both domestic and internationalSecond chair for major news negotiations with national broadcast station.Lead negotiator for local news agreement for national broadcast station.Developed and codified new procedures for negotiations and union elections.

Contract enforcement and supervision working with Labor Relations and Human Resource Departments in 3 hospitals.Investigate and follow-up on employee complaints and grievances, working with HR to ensure proper handling of progressive discipline and proper follow up on disciplinary meetings.Ensure member compliance with hospital rules and regulations.Educate and assist members with contract interpretation questions.Train stewards and member leaders in proper handling of workplace situations.Member education programs.Investigated payroll and timesheet discrepancies for compliance with FLSA requirements.Provided guidance on ERISA, HIPAA and FMLA provisions to members and fellow union staff as well as establishing rules with organizers working in represented hospitals to ensure compliance with NLRA provisions.

Progressively responsible positions beginning as Executive Secretary to Southwest Region Director - 1/1996. Promoted to Business Representative - 6/1998, Branch Executive Director overseeing 4 states and 2 offices - 12/1998, North Region Director overseeing 11 states and 4 offices - 9/2002 and Assistant South Region Director overseeing 12 states, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean and 7 offices - 5/2004.Created all hiring, onboarding and training procedures for 5 offices.Interviewed, hired and trained support and executive staff in core functions, monitored learning and training objectives, coordinating with national office on specific job duties.Supervised 20 staff members.Maintained and reviewed staff performance expectations, coordinated training programs and coached and mentored in best practices. Managed all employment and labor law compliance including Right to Work, NLRA, DOL, EEO, FMLA, etc.Responsible for all legislative outreach, tracking state and regional legislative efforts and lobbied on behalf of organizational interests in multiple states.Lobbied with 3 Florida industry groups and successfully implemented Film Incentive Program increasing funding from $2.45 million to $25 million.Assisted in passage of film industry Child Labor Protection Law to limit work hours for minors and establish child trust accounts, educational standards and safety standards.Established member support system through 3 separate relief foundations for Louisiana victims of Hurricane Katrina, providing shelter, financial aid and counseling.Maintained all business functions across multiple states including the Carolinas and Louisiana, two of the largest production hubs outside Los Angeles and New York.Planned and managed member initiatives.Collected over $3 million in unpaid salaries on behalf of 200+ performers within last three years.Set visits (workplace) to ensure contract enforcement and compliance with all applicable employment and labor laws.