Carlos Rivera
East Stroudsburg,PENNSYLVANIA
Summary
Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Labor Relations Director
Diversicare Management Services
Brentwood, TN
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided clients with counsel and guidance to cultivate positive and successful relations with labor unions
- Coordinated with clients on strategy and preparation for union negotiations and union campaigns
- Lead negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations for assigned clients
- Provided guidance to ensure that policies, procedures, and programs are consistent with Clients HR strategies and with state and federal law
- Assisted clients as needed in the resolution of grievances and other disputes
- Review complaints or grievances; perform or direct investigations and advise management on the preparation of disciplinary and adverse action, grievance responses, and appeal letters.
Organizer, Lead Organizer, Assistant Director, Director, and Vice President of LTC
SEIU Healthcare
Harrisburg, PA
07.2008 - 11.2022
- Supervised 12 Organizers that represented 110 nursing homes in the state
- Lead contract negotiator and strategized coordination of statewide bargaining
- Negotiated settlement agreements for arbitrations and grievances
- Developed Organizers to bargain contracts
- Trustee in the Health and Training Fund
- Lobbied for funding for the LTC Industry
- Enforced contracts, filed ULP’s and arbitrations
- Developed relationships with Nursing homes owners/operators to resolve problems.
PACKER/SHIPPER
Amazon
Tatamy, PA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Scan, checked items for accuracy and quality then packed and shipped.
ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZER
1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers
East New York, NY
03.2000 - 07.2008
- Organizer HS3 St
- Vincent Midtown, TCC, ICC, and Morrison dining
- Berger commission closure campaign
- Grievance filing, Third step hearings
- Setting up committees
- Arbitration success rate at 90-95%
- Negotiating settlements on behalf of the membership
- Mobilizing membership for informational pickets, walk-ins, and rallies
- Met political action goals
- Delegate recruitment and training, Voter Registrations
- Held Departmental and Chapter Meetings
- Assisted members in continuing education for advancements
- Troubleshoot Benefit Fund issues
- Mediator between members, Charting
- Layoffs-Assisted committee in placing 90 of 96 members of closing s hospital (D'urso) to Main Hospital
- Lobbying for Healthcare funding.
HOUSEKEEPER/PORTER
Westchester Square Medical Center
Bronx, NY
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Coordinate pick-up and delivery of hazardous materials throughout the facility
- Maintain high-quality facility cleanliness on a daily basis
- Responsible to strip, seal and wax hospital floors
- Maintained hospital grounds
- Union delegate.
ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR
Micro Bio Medics
Mount Vernon, NY
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Supervised five employees in the receiving department
- Coordinate rotations and storage of all healthcare supplies
- Supervised and coordinate merchandise inventory
- Maintained electronic inventory system.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Malik Shabazz Correctional Facility (halfway House)
New York, NY
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Provide general supervision to residents in accordance with facility policies
- Maintain Discipline and behavioral control of residence
- Assign and supervise residents to daily tasks expected to accomplish on a daily basis
- Administer first aid as needed.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
Christopher Columbus Highschool
Skills
- Labor relations
- Union negotiations
- Grievance resolution
- Collective bargaining
- HR strategies
- State and federal law compliance
- Disciplinary and adverse action
- Arbitration
- Organizing and mobilizing
- Lobbying
- Delegate recruitment and training
- Healthcare funding advocacy
- Facility cleanliness and maintenance
- Inventory management
- Supervision and coordination
- Behavioral control
- First aid administration
Timeline
Labor Relations Director
Diversicare Management Services
02.2023 - 07.2024
PACKER/SHIPPER
Amazon
09.2021 - 12.2021
Organizer, Lead Organizer, Assistant Director, Director, and Vice President of LTC
SEIU Healthcare
07.2008 - 11.2022
ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZER
1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers
03.2000 - 07.2008
HOUSEKEEPER/PORTER
Westchester Square Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2000
ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR
Micro Bio Medics
01.1994 - 01.1998
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Malik Shabazz Correctional Facility (halfway House)
01.1993 - 01.1994
Highschool Diploma -
Christopher Columbus Highschool
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