I have been with the Postal Service for 30 years. I was a Union steward and/or officer for 21 of those years. Understanding contracts and negotiations make me adept at managing a wide range of contractual issues. Expertise at problem solving and mediation.
I have a vast knowledge of the three largest postal workers unions in the world. I have no doubt I could learn and decipher the contracts utilized at CNS Pantex. I feel like my 21 years of practical experience in the field of grievance processing more than makes up for college education. In 21 years I wrote over 3000 grievances at step 1, 2, 3, and up to arbitration. I testified in numerous arbitrations and EEO's.
Currently I have transferred to the maintenance craft as a laborer/custodian. I felt that i had mastered the clerk craft and needed a change. The maintenance craft gives me more opportunity to level up. Tests can be taken to provide maintenance to the postal processing equipment.
Responsible for clearing parcels, hot cases, and box section for the General Mail Facility (GMF) at the main office. Using scheme knowledge for NAS and DTS Amarillo carriers. Responsible for maintaining the GMF Box section. Including but not limited to working up nixie mail, central forwarding mail, and opening and closing boxes while maintaining box records. Working window as needed.
Responsible for clearing parcels, hot cases, and box section for the General Mail Facility (GMF) at the main office. Using scheme knowledge for NAS and DTS Amarillo carriers. Responsible for maintaining the GMF Box section. Including but not limited to working up nixie mail, central forwarding mail, and opening and closing boxes while maintaining box records. Working window as needed.
Responsible for clearing parcels, hot cases, and box section for the Lone Star station. Using scheme knowledge for SAS and SWS Amarillo carriers. Responsible for maintaining the GMF Box section. Including but not limited to working up nixie mail, central forwarding mail, and opening and closing boxes while maintaining box records. Working window as needed.
proficient at Microsoft word/works
proficient at excel
type 45 wpm
10-key by touch
can maintain filing systems
very organized
proficient at preparing documents for labor relations presentations
vast knowledge of APWU, NPMHU, and NALC contracts
I am a very fast learner One of my many strengths is that I can see two steps ahead of any situation That accounts for expeditious completion of all tasks As a natural leader, I have no problems taking control of a situation and delegating duties to co-workers to get the task at hand done It is a challenge to me to accomplish things that seem impossible As the only scheme clerk in my section, I single handedly get all scheme mail worked up and to the carriers
I previously worked as a union steward/officer I held the offices of Vice President, Clerk Craft Director, and Assistant Clerk Craft Director These offices helped me understand the hierarchy of the Postal Service Working directly with supervisors, managers, and installation heads helped me realize the significance of meeting together as a team to realize the Postal Service's mission
Working as a 204-B has shown me the other side of the Postal Service It's been eye opening The constraints and time limits supervisors have is challenging; but has allowed me to use my time management skills Thinking on my feet has also put me at an advantage for not only getting carriers in from the street; but scheduling clerks to get the most done with the least amount of employees My union work has given me the skills to work within the contract to get things done
I have been on 5 negotiation teams during contract years for local negotiations At these times I gained knowledge to put contract interpretation into play to bring about language that was beneficial to both sides of the table By setting table rules, introducing contractual language change, and finalizing contractual language changes, allowed me to serve not only the members I represented but helped postal management have a more meaningful relationship with their employees