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Fitz Jennings

Wichita

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong focus on worker-centered advocacy, effective communications, and successful coalition building. Proven track record in championing the rights and needs of workers, ensuring their voices are heard and their interests are protected. Skilled in crafting compelling messages and engaging with diverse stakeholders to drive positive change. Adept at fostering collaboration and forging strategic partnerships to achieve common goals. Committed to empowering workers and creating a more equitable and inclusive work environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

LABOR REPRESENTATIVE

NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
12.2023 - Current

POLITICAL DIRECTOR

UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS, LOCAL 1000
06.2020 - 11.2023
  • Political mobilization and strategy for a progressive labor Union in North Texas and Oklahoma
  • State, county, and municipal government relations
  • Candidate and elected official recruitment, screening, development, and relations
  • Legislative and regulatory proposals, advocacy, and lobbying
  • Directing a team of 100+ union member activists for political, organizing, and community work
  • Media manager - traditional and social- for the local Union, including as press spokesperson
  • Representing the local on the boards of the CLCs (Central Labor Councils) and State Labor Federations in it's jurisdiction
  • Building coalitions with labor and political allies and advocacy organizations
  • Management and allocation of a PAC with over $400,000 in annual contributions

BUSINESS AGENT

UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS, LOCAL 1000
07.2011 - 11.2023
  • Internal and external organizing
  • Negotiating Collective Bargaining Agreements
  • Leading membership meetings and orientations
  • Enforcement of collective bargaining agreements, grievances
  • Management/Union relations
  • Conflict resolution
  • Assistance with negotiated benefits - Health and Welfare, pension
  • Training and direct supervision of shop stewards at every job site
  • Trustee, Board of Trustees for UFCW 1000's Taft-Hartley ERISA benefit funds, fiduciary responsibility of over $40 million in annual contributions

DEPUTY POLITICAL DIRECTOR

UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS, LOCAL 1000
01.2014 - 06.2020
  • Directing all aspects of local Union's political interests (listed above) in Oklahoma

BANDLEADER/MANAGER

BUFFALOFITZ BAND
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Performer, content creator, booking agent, manager, tour manager, and media director for regionally touring roots band
  • Developed tailored educational programing, specializing in interactive educational programs in American roots music for young people
  • Awarded placement on the Oklahoma Arts Council and MidAmerican Artists Alliance touring rosters, which allows government and non-profit entities to present performances through NEA grants

Education

B.A. - COMMUNICATION ARTS

SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
12.2008

Skills

  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Customer support
  • Customer relations
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Client relationship building
  • Staff training
  • Performance improvement
  • Network development

Boards And Awards

  • Trustee, Board of Trustees for Care 1000 and Med 1000 (Taft Hartley ERISA benefit trust funds), 2017 - 2023
  • Executive Board Member, Central Oklahoma Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, 2014 - 2023
  • Executive Board Member, Dallas Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, 2020 - 2023
  • Member, International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, 2017 - Current
  • Board Member, Oklahoma Voter Alliance, 2022 - 2024
  • Keith Leftwich Volunteer of the Year Award, Central Oklahoma Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, 2019
  • Winner, Woody Guthrie Music award for best folk band, 2006, Buffalofitz

Timeline

LABOR REPRESENTATIVE

NATIONAL NURSES UNITED
12.2023 - Current

POLITICAL DIRECTOR

UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS, LOCAL 1000
06.2020 - 11.2023

DEPUTY POLITICAL DIRECTOR

UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS, LOCAL 1000
01.2014 - 06.2020

BUSINESS AGENT

UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS, LOCAL 1000
07.2011 - 11.2023

BANDLEADER/MANAGER

BUFFALOFITZ BAND
01.2006 - 01.2011

B.A. - COMMUNICATION ARTS

SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

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