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Work History
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Margaret Sicuranza

H.R. Labor Relations
Jackson,NJ

Summary

Facilitates positive and productive interactions between workers, leaders and union representatives. Successful background reaching consensus and smoothing relations to maximize success of negotiations. Articulate and decisive professional with respectful and resourceful approach. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic Professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Multiple Industry's.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Union Representative

U.F.C.W. Local 342
Mineola, NY
05.2005 - 06.2022
  • Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
  • Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on techniques for enhancing interactions between labor and leadership.
  • Interpreted and advised on labor relations policies and previously negotiated agreements.
  • Oversaw investigations into discrimination, sexual harassment or other workplace claims.
  • Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Union Specialist

UFCW International Union
New York, NY
02.2020 - 11.2021
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bishop Kearney
Brooklyn, NY
06.1989

Skills

  • Labor Relations
  • Time Management
  • Disciplinary Procedures
  • Collective Bargaining Agreements
  • Union Negotiations
  • Microsoft Word
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Interpretation Expertise
  • Arbitration and Litigation
  • Team Meetings
  • Grievance Procedures
  • Safety Standards
  • Staff Management
  • Employee Coaching and Motivation
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with multiple teams/members of 300 in the successful ratification of newly negotiated contracts.
  • Achieved winning arbitration awards up to and including monetary awards exceeding in $300,00.00 by completing company investigations and arbitration preparation case facts with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved a higher standard of member services by introducing proposals of policy for representation tasks.
  • Documented and resolved countless grievances which led to successful resolves, avoiding costly arbitration processes.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop fund related tracking spreadsheets.
  • Assistant Director of Member Services, which included a team of 20+ employees Responsible for over 8000 members.
  • Director of Funds and Billing which was responsible for the Billing and Collection of more than 70 employers and 8000 members who participated in the self funding Health and Pension Funds.
  • Planned and corrected company safety infractions to insure member/employee safety and health in the workplace by O.S.H.A. Standards and recommendation. Partnering with supervisory staff and effectively reduced overall accidents.

Additional Information

I've successfully enforced collective bargaining agreements in industries such as Food retail and wholesale, pharmaceutical, garment, and long term nursing facilities. The C.B.A consisted of many categories up to and including, Management Rights, Safety, Funds, grievance and arbitration, and operational guidelines. I've been professionally trained in C.P.R., O.S.H.A., N.Y.S. Food handling Certified, and team management. In addition I have knowledge in state and federal guidelines for F.M.L.A, H.I.P.P.A., Disability Benefits, etc.

I pride myself as a "people person" who can listen as well as guide others to success in whatever the goal that needs to be achieved.


Timeline

Union Specialist

UFCW International Union
02.2020 - 11.2021

Union Representative

U.F.C.W. Local 342
05.2005 - 06.2022

High School Diploma -

Bishop Kearney
Margaret SicuranzaH.R. Labor Relations