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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Classical Trombone Performance
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Harvey S. Mars

Teaneck,NJ

Summary

Accomplished Attorney and Recording Vice President at Local 802, AFM, adept in team leadership and critical thinking. Excelled in negotiating labor agreements and organizing new bargaining units, significantly enhancing musician representation in New York. Supervised a diverse team, ensuring compliance and fostering strong relationships. Proven track record in decision-making and relationship building, driving positive outcomes for union members. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Recording Vice President

Local 802, AFM
01.2022 - Current
  • Negotiated, administered and enforced labor agreements in the jazz, club date, hotel and education fields for musicians in the Greater New York area. Organized new bargaining units and negotiated first time agreements for freelance and single engagement musicians.
  • Supervised a staff of 10 Business Agents, Payroll Auditors and Recording Department Supervisors.
  • Served as Secretary for the Union, attended Executive Board meetings, prepared Executive Board minutes and maintained all important union documents.
  • Prepared monthly and quarterly reports for the union membership.
  • Engaged in labor representation and unfair labor practice proceedings before the NLRB and PERB.

In House Counsel

Local 802, AFM
1996 - 01.2024
  • Handled contract negotiation, grievance arbitration, representational proceedings and general legal matters.
  • Provided legal advised and counsel to union leadership.

Education

J.D. -

Albany Law School
Albany, NY
05.1985

L.LM. -

Albany Law School
Albany, NY
05.2022

Master of Science -

Cornell University/Baruch College
New York City
06.1995

Bachelor of Arts -

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Decision-Making
  • Labor Contract Negotiation and Administration
  • Critical Thinking

Classical Trombone Performance

Attending Mannes College of Music  

Timeline

Recording Vice President

Local 802, AFM
01.2022 - Current

In House Counsel

Local 802, AFM
1996 - 01.2024

J.D. -

Albany Law School

L.LM. -

Albany Law School

Master of Science -

Cornell University/Baruch College

Bachelor of Arts -

Oberlin College
Harvey S. Mars