Jei Mota Hernandez
New Jersey
Summary
Union Field Representative with a deep passion for social justice and labor rights, a strong background in member advocacy, contract enforcement, and workplace organizing. Skilled in grievance handling, negotiations, and educating members on their rights and collective bargaining agreements. Adept at building strong relationships with workers, engaging in strategic organizing campaigns, and mobilizing members to take action on workplace issues. Proven ability to lead trainings, resolve disputes. Dedicated to empowering workers, improving workplace conditions, and advancing labor rights.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Representative
SEIU 32bj
06.2024 - Current
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
- Led membership meetings and Steward Trainings
- Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
- Participated in Political events like Get out the vote initiatives and Rallies.
- Spearheaded negotiation of union contracts as company representative.
- Educated Membership in the importance of contributing to the Unions Political fund (ADF)
- Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies.
- Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
Labor Organization Volunteer
New Labor
03.2016 - Current
- Assisted in organizing and leading labor-related events and campaigns to raise awareness about workers' rights and promote fair treatment in the workplace
- Engaged with community members and potential allies through outreach activities such as door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and attending community meetings to promote the labor organization's mission and goals
- Took training in OSHA 10, Forklift safety, and other Health and Safety at the workplace courses
- Taught ESL class to fellow member of the organization
Software Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Developed and maintained software applications using Java, C++, and Python
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze user requirements and design software solutions
- Implemented coding best practices, version control, and testing methodologies to ensure high-quality and efficient software development
- Implemented automated testing strategies using JUnit and Selenium, reducing testing time by 30% and improving overall code coverage
- Implemented continuous integration and delivery pipelines to streamline the software development process, resulting in reduced deployment time by 40% and increased overall team efficiency
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Rutgers University
05.2021
Associate's Degree - Computer Science
Middlesex College
05.2021
Skills
- Labor negotiation
- Collective bargaining strategizing
- Canvassing
- Public speaking
- Relationship building
- Training and education
- Java
- Database
- MS Word
- Excel
- QlikView
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Field Representative
SEIU 32bj
06.2024 - Current
Software Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2021 - 05.2024
Labor Organization Volunteer
New Labor
03.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Rutgers University
Associate's Degree - Computer Science
Middlesex College
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