Brandy Kurbatsky
Riverbank,CA
Summary
Dedicated Labor Relations Specialist offering more than 8 years of experience assisting with collective bargaining, including resolving conflicts and mediating talks. Persuasive negotiator, talented organizer and complex problem-solver.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labor Relations Specialist
ACRT Pacific
10.2021 - Current
- Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies.
- Provided labor and employment laws expertise to help employers make more effective decisions.
- Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on techniques for enhancing interactions between labor and leadership.
- Interpreted and advised on labor relations policies and previously negotiated agreements.
- Conducted over 200 investigations into discrimination, sexual harassment, or other workplace claims.
Relations Representative
United EMS Workers, AFSCME Local 4911
08.2017 - 10.2021
- Utilize excellent interpersonal skills and strong business acumen to represent 1000+ bargaining unit members across Northern California
- Initiated investigations into labor disputes to find quick and collaborative resolutions
- Maintained sight of organizational and management goals while supporting union members
- Successfully negotiated impact bargaining after receiving a WARN notification for a unit
- Recognized for providing timely and individualized solutions to all investigations, resulting in favorable grievance settlements for members and savings for the Union
- Saving the Union thousands of dollars
- Grievances with positive outcomes
- Facilitated leadership training and relationships building educational sessions for frontline managers, reducing the rate of grievances and need for arbitration by approximately 25-30%
- Instrumental in boosting employee performance by taking the time to clarify misunderstandings related to agreements and resolve ongoing conflicts.
EMT and Field Training Officer
American Medical Response
03.2005 - 08.2017
- Provided urgent and life-saving medical care to patients in emergency situations within for a county of 500K+ residents
- Quickly assessed and triaged patients with varying degrees of condition in high pressured situations; commended for ability to maintain composure while delegating tasks, conducting treatments, and providing quality care
- Acted as Field Training Officer, identifying gaps in knowledge, planning curriculum, mentoring employees, and participating in the hiring and onboarding process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
Humphreys College
Stockton, CA2016
Skills
- Labor Relations
- Active Listening
- Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Critical Thinking
- Confidential Records Management
- Disciplinary Procedures
- Labor Management
- Contract Administration
- Management Interaction
Certification
- Paralegal Certification, 2016
Timeline
Labor Relations Specialist
ACRT Pacific
10.2021 - Current
Relations Representative
United EMS Workers, AFSCME Local 4911
08.2017 - 10.2021
EMT and Field Training Officer
American Medical Response
03.2005 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
Humphreys College
- Paralegal Certification, 2016
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