Diane Dillon
San Rafael,CA
Summary
Facilitates positive and productive interactions between employees and management. Successful background reaching consensus and smoothing relations to maximize success of negotiations. Articulate and decisive professional with respectful and resourceful approach. Dedicated engineer offering more than 35 years of experience assisting with collective bargaining, including resolving conflicts and mediating talks. Persuasive negotiator, talented organizer and complex problem-solver. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate Engineer
City Of San Rafael
10.2000 - 08.2020
- Spearheaded the engineers and engineering technicians to leave SEIU and start a new chapter in the Western Council of Engineers (WCE)
- Mediated discussions between the City of San Rafael (City) and WCE members in attempt to reconcile differences.
- Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
- Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to disciplinary actions and grievances and recommended strategies.
- Defended WCE members in disciplinary meetings with the City.
- Participated in subcommittees for health and retirement benefits
- Oversaw investigations into discrimination, sexual harassment or other workplace claims.
- Spearheaded negotiation of union contracts as WCE representative.
- Participated in WCE Board meetings, including acting as President.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Assistant Engineer
County Of Sonoma
06.1998 - 10.2000
- Participated in discussions between the County of Sonoma (County) and Western Council of Engineers (WCE) members in attempt to reconcile differences.
- Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
- Participated in meetings with State Mediator after impasse was called.
- Spearheaded negotiation of union contracts as WCE representative.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Engineer I
City Of San Rafael
01.1998 - 06.1998
- Mediated discussions between the City of San Rafael (City) and SEIU members in attempt to reconcile differences.
- Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
- Walked the picket line when a strike was called.
- Participated in meetings with State Mediator after impasse was called.
- Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to disciplinary actions and grievances and recommended strategies.
- Participated in subcommittees for health and retirement benefits
- Oversaw investigations into discrimination, sexual harassment or other workplace claims.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Assistant Engineer
City Of Sacramento Department Of Utilities
06.1989 - 01.1998
- Mediated discussions between the City of Sacramento (City) and Western Council of Engineers (WCE) members in attempt to reconcile differences.
- Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
- Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to disciplinary actions and grievances and recommended strategies.
- Defended WCE members in disciplinary meetings with the City.
- Oversaw investigations into discrimination, sexual harassment or other workplace claims.
- Spearheaded negotiation of union contracts as WCE Vice President.
- Participated in WCE Board meetings.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA01.1989
Skills
- Civil Engineering
- Technical Drawings
- Construction Expertise
- Erosion and Sedimentation Control
- Construction Administration
- Traffic Engineering
- Engineering Change Order
- Project Management Software
- Emergency Situations
- Infrastructure Projects
- Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management
- Inspections
Timeline
Senior Associate Engineer
City Of San Rafael
10.2000 - 08.2020
Assistant Engineer
County Of Sonoma
06.1998 - 10.2000
Engineer I
City Of San Rafael
01.1998 - 06.1998
Assistant Engineer
City Of Sacramento Department Of Utilities
06.1989 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
California State University - Sacramento
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