Crystal M. Grisby
Stockton,CA
Summary
Dedicated Organizing Professional with extensive experience and success leading campaigns, developing staff, leaders and empowering people through organizing. Responsible for the strategic targeting, budgeting, development and planning of external organizing campaigns across markets and regions. A strong commitment to Racial Justice, seeking to transform communities, critically analyze, and dismantle structures designed to disadvantage Black people. A willingness and desire to learn new technologies, strategies, and tactics, to build Power.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Organizing Coordinator
SEIU Local 1021
Northern California
07.2012 - Current
- A member of the 1021 Leadership team working directly with Organizing Department Director and Coordinators to develop and implement 1021's Organizing plan
- Responsible for Leading and strategically planning out and developing campaigns to bring in new 1021 members
- Develop campaigns include all aspects of strategic planning, including political, community, research, member engagement, and digital.
- Supported and Lead campaigns in all industries; Non-Profits including clinics and DD industries, Public Sector, and Higher Ed
- Facilitated & Developed trainings for the Organizing Department, Staff, and members in CA and across the Country
- Mentored and develop organizers to meet and exceed goals aligned with their career paths
- Stepped up to support campaigns outside of Local 1021 to strategize and plan large actions, strikes, rallies/marches, and political campaigns
- Assigned to the initial development of 1021's Racial Justice program, facilitated engagements to build a 1021 Racial Justice arm
- Responsible for committee workshops, training and development of committee members, curriculum design including National workshops, Convention and 1021 COPE & Leadership workshops
- Filled in for the Organizing Director during International meetings, California Labor Federation meetings, and other engagements as a representative for the Local Union.
- Supported the planning and yearly campaign priorities of Organizing budget as aligned with organizational goals
- Engaged with larger movement to build transformational and deeply collaborative partnerships.
Lead Organizer
SEIU Local 1021
Northern California
03.2009 - 07.2012
- Worked with local leadership to implement the organizing plan of 1021 to advance campaigns
- Directed and lead staff and member organizers on organizing drives, decertification attempts, internal political campaigns and member strength and rebuilding campaigns
- Worked with membership in recruiting and developing new member leaders and community allies
- Created and facilitated trainings for Organizing Department staff and members statewide
- Developed and implemented strategic campaign plans
- Conducted weekly 1:1’s, daily debriefs as well as development plans and reviews for staff
- Responsible for the daily operation and function of organizing campaigns.
- Trained effective organizers to support the field campaigns by developing workers to building strong coalitions and generating community support.
- Transcribed data and organized spreadsheets to record pledges, phone calls and home canvassing
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues surrounding working conditions and industry standards
External Organizer
SEIU Local 1021
Northern California
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Visited unorganized workers at their home and worksites to mobilize into action bases on the need for changes and improvements at their job
- Built trust and relationships with employees to help them become self advocates to build a strong union
- Facilitated meetings for workers, members and community partners
- Maintained and exceeded goals set forth by Coordinator and Lead Organizer on the campaign. Ran turf building over 65% support to authorize union authorization
- Developed the plan and surveys for negotiations with a focus on key issues and leader recruitment
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
Motor Vehicle Field Representative
State of California – DMV
Oakland, CA
09.1999 - 11.2005
- Public service employee and union member in motor vehicle department’s telephone service center, handling over 300 calls daily
- Developed working knowledge of California's policies, procedures and laws pursuant to the California vehicle code
- Responded to request for forms and information regarding the privilege to drive and other actions against drivers licenses
- Analyzed vehicle registration applications for necessary documentation, signatures and fees required to issue registration indicia.
- Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts and updated account balances
- Conducted exams and tests, graded responses and accurately determined licensing approvals and data verification
Education
High School Diploma -
Fremont High School
Oakland, CA06.1998
Skills
- Strategic Campaign Planning & Development
- Demonstrated Commitment to Racial Justice
- Development, mentoring and training of staff
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite
- Experience with Organizing Databases; VAN, UnionWare, Hustle, CallEvo, PurpleText
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication
- Ability to manage campaigns and staff across wide geographical areas and industries
Timeline
Organizing Coordinator
SEIU Local 1021
07.2012 - Current
Lead Organizer
SEIU Local 1021
03.2009 - 07.2012
External Organizer
SEIU Local 1021
03.2008 - 03.2009
Motor Vehicle Field Representative
State of California – DMV
09.1999 - 11.2005
High School Diploma -
Fremont High School