Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic
Cheryl Franklin

Cheryl Franklin

Alameda,CA

Summary

With a proven track record at Tradeswomen Inc, I excel in sourcing and mentoring apprentices through innovative recruitment strategies and effective grant management. My expertise in construction education and workforce development, combined with strong leadership and communication skills, drives successful program outcomes and fosters team collaboration.


Hardworking Leadership Team Member with extensive experience on Union Boards as Chief Steward and Negotiation Team Member. Resourceful recruiter with many years of experience communicating and collaborating effectively with all levels of personnel, Union representatives and contractors. Professional offering outstanding presentation, communication and cross cultural team management skills. High energy, results-oriented leader with a positive attitude. Ability to encourage, train and mentor staff. Provide leadership, vision and ideas that benefit departments and company.



Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Tradeswomen Inc Apprenticeship Recruiter II

Tradeswomen Inc
08.2023 - Current
  • Source and screen potential participants for pre apprenticeships, MC3 programs, and Union apprenticeships.
  • Organize recruitment activities such as career fairs and union outreach visits. Prepare and complete High School and College presentations about Tradeswomen Inc and Skilled Trades jobs.
  • Manage apprenticeship referral program with the workforce team including tracking progress.
  • Maintain Grant Management Tools for reports and records. Provide ongoing support throughout the entire recruitment life cycle process.
  • Explain job requirements, union initiation fees and dues.
  • Hold Entry into Apprenticeship works shops both in person and on zoom.
  • Use of Grant management tool to complete, monitor and report monthly progress.

Construction Instructor

Rising Sun Center for Opportunity
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Conducted lectures, demonstrations, and group activities to enhance learning experience for students.
  • Assessed student progress through tests in order to evaluate understanding of cours material.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop innovative approaches to instruction.
  • Participated actively in opportunity and professional development meetings.
  • Oversaw the hands on learning center, hired instructors and aided projects.
  • Identified and included correct grants for timesheets.
  • Approved timesheets for construction instructors.

Wastewater Operations Supervisor

East Bay Municipal Utility District
09.2017 - 01.2022
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
  • Coordinated emergency response plans in times of crisis situations or natural disasters affecting company operations.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and local laws during daily operations.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
  • Directed and Supervised a team of 10-15 employees in daily operations
  • Participated in recruitment, interviewed and rated prospective candidates for open positions
  • Evaluated employee performances through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
  • Recruited,hired, trained, mentored coached, evaluated and terminated staff as necessary.

Construction Coordinator

East Bay Municipal Utility District
06.2015 - 09.2017
  • Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
  • Fostered a collaborative environment among team members to encourage open communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Participate with engineers and project managers regarding project status updates and potential risks that may impact timelines and budgets.
  • Organized and maintained project documents, drawings, specifications and reports.
  • Coordinated activities between multiple departments.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.

Wastewater Operator

East Bay Municipal Utility District
06.2006 - 06.2015
  • Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily operations, including flow rates, chemical usage, and equipment performance for regulatory reporting purposes.
  • Reduced energy consumption and costs with proactive system checks and timely repairs.
  • Minimized downtime during emergency situations through rapid response times and implementation of appropriate contingency plans.
  • Maintained public water systems using hand tools to repair and adjust equipment and machines.
  • Continuously sought opportunities for professional development through participation in industry conferences, workshops, and online training courses.
  • Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures to ensure consistency in plant operations and employee training.
  • Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by the State of California.
  • Took state test and passed through Grade IV for bi-yearly certification and advancement.

Construction Inspector

Operating Engineers Locl 3
05.2000 - 06.2006
  • Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
  • Noted violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by maintaining accurate records of all inspection activities and findings.
  • Bolstered overall construction quality by enforcing strict adherence to environmental regulations throughout various projects inspected.
  • Collaborated with construction teams to identify and resolve issues promptly, resulting in minimal delays and cost overruns.
  • Ensured materials used in construction met the required specifications.
  • Analyzed test results for soils,aggregates, concrete, asphaltic mixes masonry units, motor mixes and steel reinforcement bars.
  • Reviewed plans and specifications for accuracy and conformance with applicable standards.
  • Verified that contractors adhered to approved plans and specifications during the course of work.
  • Maintained records of inspections performed.
  • Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Blackhawk Warehouse
02.1995 - 08.1999
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Chemistry

Mills College
Oakland, OR
05-1976

Associate of Arts - Humanities

College of Alameda
Alameda, CA
06-1974

Skills

    04/2022 NABTU Train the Trainer

    04/2022 NABTU Green Construction

    08/2023 Nonprofit Essentials

    06/2024 Fundraising Essentials

    07/2024 Grant Seeking Essentials

    072024 Financial Management Essentials

    07/2024 Nonprofit Board Essentials

    09/2024 Classes on line for nonprofit leadership, fundraising and team collaboration

Timeline

Tradeswomen Inc Apprenticeship Recruiter II

Tradeswomen Inc
08.2023 - Current

Construction Instructor

Rising Sun Center for Opportunity
03.2022 - 07.2023

Wastewater Operations Supervisor

East Bay Municipal Utility District
09.2017 - 01.2022

Construction Coordinator

East Bay Municipal Utility District
06.2015 - 09.2017

Wastewater Operator

East Bay Municipal Utility District
06.2006 - 06.2015

Construction Inspector

Operating Engineers Locl 3
05.2000 - 06.2006

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Blackhawk Warehouse
02.1995 - 08.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Chemistry

Mills College

Associate of Arts - Humanities

College of Alameda

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Cheryl Franklin