Abby Reeve
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Caring professional prepared to deliver social justice by organizing to protect democracy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable skills and services including but not limited to negotiating, managing staff and leaders, union-wide and political database systems.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Organizer
SEIU Local 2015
11.2015 - Current
- Engaged with larger campaigns to build deeply collaborative partnerships.
- Helped lead a successful 2 years of 2% per year membership growth
- Negotiated a statewide contract with the first of its kind wage scale in home-care
- Generated reports to evaluate program success and make modifications.
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.
- Wrote e-mails, new member orientation created zoom orientation during the pandemic.
- Used Paylocity and Click Time as well as Clearcomany
- Proficient with Salesforce and goggle drive.
- Coordinated volunteer activities and facilitated distribution of promotional and marketing materials.
- Identified community organizations and leaders to establish and nurture relationships to help build awareness and win reforms for public.
- Used excellent communication skills to delegate tasks and achieve successful event outcomes.
- Utilized project management skills to meet event deadlines and complete requirements.
- Collaborated with event planners and other stakeholders to encourage teamwork and achieve successful outcomes.
- Scheduled and organized catering, transportation and staffing to manage event logistics.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Created educational materials to convey important information to service our members.
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
- Helped create comprehensive program to meet the needs of the organization and members.
Representative - Organizer
SEIU-UHW
07.2008 - 06.2015
- Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management wining over $500,000 for members in arbitration.
- Successfully transitioned from member VP Executive Board to Union staff
- Successfully represented over 2,500 hospital workers in 6 locations
- Interpreted and advised on labor relations policies and previously negotiated agreements.
- Oversaw investigations into discrimination, sexual harassment or other workplace claims.
- Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
- Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on techniques for enhancing interactions between labor and leadership.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Pharmacy Technician
HCA - West Hills Hospital
11.1990 - 07.2008
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from nurses and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled patient medication for in-hospital usage, and prepared complex compound I.V. solutions with absolute accuracy.
- Prepared chemo therapy infusion preparations, NICU infusion preparations, complex surgical I.V. drips.
- Navigating systems, and locating items.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Preceptor for UEI pharm tech students
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Monroe High School
North Hills, CALabor Studies
LA Trade Tech
Los Angeles, CAUCLA
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Fundraising Strategy (COPE)
- Networking Abilities
- Conflict Resolution
- Creative Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Multiple Priorities Management
- Relationship Building
- Documentation and Reporting
- Organizational Systems
- Grievance Management
- Contract Negotiation
Timeline
Lead Organizer
SEIU Local 2015
11.2015 - Current
Representative - Organizer
SEIU-UHW
07.2008 - 06.2015
Pharmacy Technician
HCA - West Hills Hospital
11.1990 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
James Monroe High School
Labor Studies
LA Trade Tech
UCLA