KC (Kim) Snodgrass
Labor Relations
San Jose,CA
Summary
I am a long term Union member and Union employee both as a worker and as Director of a department dealing with Contracts, enforcement and protecting the Union from ULP's.
I am easy going, nice personality, get along with others, no prejudices, working with a diverse group of classifications and employees.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Security Officer
Intercon Security
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
Director, Contract Enforcement Department
Service Employees International
San Jose, CA
09.2002 - 08.2018
- Reported directly to the President of a 50,000 member union, representing public and private employed employees
- High skill levels representing the Union in areas such as workers rights, contract interpretation and language knowledge for contract negotiations, including first chair, grievance settlement negotiations and agreements outlining terms of settlement,
- Determined which grievances would be arbitrated, after doing everything possible to get settled.
- Have presented disciplinary grievances before an arbitrator.
- Have presented disciplinary and contract interpretation grievances before public entity personnel boards.
- Hired, trained and disciplined a workforce of 5 Specialists in 5 offices throughout North Central California.
- Steward training and development
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Developed peer appeal panel for grievants to appeal Specialist in coordination with my decision to not pursue grievance to arbitration. This to ensure minimal failure to represent NLRB or PERB charges.
- Weekly review of case load with each Specialist with instructions if needed.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of Employee and Labor Relations and collective bargaining.
- Supervised a work force of Union employees.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Union Management
George Meany Labor Institute
MarylandSkills
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills
* Extensive knowledge of public and private sector labor laws, contract negotiations, contract interpretation and grievance arbitration theory
* Excellent customer service skills
* Extensive experience in handling classification studies and negotiations in the public sector
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse group of workers
* Willingness to work long and irregular hours including weekends, evenings and holidays
* Proficient typing skills and experience in Microsoft suite programs
Additional Information
References available upon request
Cover Letter
I had retired from SEIU, several years ago, and am now over the retirement age. However, I am not the type to do nothing, and like to stay busy, especially with my mind. I worked for a short time as Grievance coordinator in Las Vegas for Local 1107, that represented hospital employees, public and private employers/employees, then Covid hit and pretty well shut down Las Vegas. I worked as a security guard, for AWS, protecting data theft and/or destruction for almost 2 years.
I then started looking for a job I would enjoy and would excel at with a labor union. I saw your ad for Negotiations and Grievance Coordinator, and feel it would be a perfect fit for both of us.
I would like to submit my resume for your consideration.
Thank you,
KC Snodgrass
Timeline
Lead Security Officer
Intercon Security
11.2021 - 08.2023
Director, Contract Enforcement Department
Service Employees International
09.2002 - 08.2018
Union Management
George Meany Labor Institute
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