Adam de la Torre
Clovis,CA
Summary
Union President maintains union business to foster employer and union member relations. Well-versed in union functions and impact of union activities on management and union members. Remains vigilant of union member job responsibilities to promote positive workplace and safe environment for union workers to thrive.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Operator/Union President
City Of Clovis
03.2020 - Current
- Commended for excellent customer service skills and ability to remain calm in difficult situations
- Organized temporary workers into joining the Union in accordance with AB 1484.
- Collaborated with union members to build diverse and inclusive board of representatives highly engaged and willing to negotiate to improve workplace.
- Presided over union meetings and promoted agendas with transparent information for union workers.
- Increased union membership by promoting its benefits and actively recruiting new members.
- Negotiated favorable contracts for union members, resulting in increased job security and improved working conditions.
- Led training programs for new stewards to ensure they were equipped with the knowledge necessary to represent their constituents effectively within their respective workplaces.
- Leveraged professional networks within the broader labor movement to stay informed about trends, legislation changes, best practices that could impact union membership positively or negatively.
- Maintained a clean and safe bus environment to ensure comfort of all passengers.
Driver
Ferguson
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Ensured packages were loaded and unloaded from vehicle in a safe and timely manner
- Maintained accurate log of deliveries
- Followed all safety regulations and traffic laws
- Communicated effectively with customers to ensure packages were delivered correctly and on time
- Completed daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle.
Bus Operator/Shop Steward
Lane Transit District
02.2014 - 10.2018
- Adept at navigating busy city streets and highways efficiently and safely
- Assisted supervisors with maintaining the safety of the customers in public areas.
- Enhanced the visibility of the union''s mission, values, and accomplishments by regularly updating communication materials such as newsletters, websites, or social media channels.
- Conducted thorough research on industry standards to support negotiations during collective bargaining sessions.
- Promoted a culture of solidarity among workers by organizing social events and opportunities for both union members and non-union employees to engage in team-building activities.
- Educated new employees on their rights, benefits, and responsibilities as union members during orientation sessions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Little Elm High School
Little Elm, TX06.2002
Skills
- Recruitment Strategies
- Effective negotiation
- Employee Relations
- Labor Relations
- Leadership Team Building
- Organizational Leadership
Affiliations
- Operator Engineers Local 3
Timeline
Bus Operator/Union President
City Of Clovis
03.2020 - Current
Driver
Ferguson
12.2018 - 02.2020
Bus Operator/Shop Steward
Lane Transit District
02.2014 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Little Elm High School
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