John Becker
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Dynamic professional with a rich background in education and labor organizing, including impactful roles at the Department of Education and the Hotel Trades Council. Excelled in strategic planning and bilingual communication (Arabic and French), driving membership growth and enhancing learning environments. Demonstrates exceptional documentation skills and a commitment to project completion, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Department Of Education
Bronx, NY
12.2020 - Current
- Prepared and delivered instructional materials suited to varied learning levels.
- Created an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Ensured that each student had access to appropriate materials and resources.
Commercial Mover
Teamsters Local 814 (Hiring Hall)
New York, NY
01.2014 - 05.2019
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Moved customer boxes to and from trucks, working quickly to maintain schedules.
- Transported large items from one location to another utilizing specialized equipment such as dollies and hand carts.
Organizer
Fight for $15 Campaign
New York, NY
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Engaged and solicited union membership for McDonald’s workers and other employees in various fast-food establishments.
- Created debrief reports on daily organizing updates.
- Coordinated trips and transportation for protests, marches and demonstrations on behalf of the campaign.
- Developing strategies for further growth.
Internal Organizer
Hotel Trades Council
New York, NY
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Writing and developing “situation reports” on program called “Auto Times Square” database.
- Membership mobilization for events, protests, rallies through the use of phone banking as well as one on one’s with the membership.
- Constructing written external organizing plans for nonunion hotels.
- Operating roll call for membership severance packages at the Waldorf Astoria hotel.
- Participated in membership voting and vote counting.
Education
Master of Arts - Labor Studies
CUNY School of Labor And Urban Studies
New York, NY05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
City College of New York
New York, NY05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
American University of Cairo
Cairo, EgyptSkills
- Proficient in Egyptian dialect of Arabic and French language
- Documentation and record keeping
- Strategic Planning
- Training and Development
- See projects to completion
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Department Of Education
12.2020 - Current
Organizer
Fight for $15 Campaign
04.2016 - 08.2016
Internal Organizer
Hotel Trades Council
01.2015 - 06.2015
Commercial Mover
Teamsters Local 814 (Hiring Hall)
01.2014 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Labor Studies
CUNY School of Labor And Urban Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
City College of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
American University of Cairo
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