Near perfect attendance at all jobs. Union President overseeing growth from 27 to 47 active letter carriers. Elected City of Marseilles Commissioner in April of 2023.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Branch President
National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 316
11.2018 - Current
Led strategic initiatives to enhance member engagement with the union and philanthropic efforts
Developed and implemented policies to improve operational efficiency and increase the membership of the branch.
Oversaw financial management, ensuring transparency and accountability in budgeting processes.
City Carrier
United States Postal Service, USPS
04.2015 - Current
Delivered mail and packages to residential and commercial addresses efficiently.
Managed daily routes, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to schedules.
Maintained accurate records of deliveries and lines of travel.
Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, soliciting additional business, and resolving issues promptly.
Rural Carrier Associate and City Carrier Assistant
United States Postal Service
01.2014 - Current
Deliver letters, periodicals, and packages on a substitute basis to a combined 2500 mailboxes in and around Marseilles, Illinois
Load and drive a Long Life Vehicle (LLV) as well as a right handed drive Personal Owned Vehicle (POV).
Collect signatures and provide documentation for Certified and Registered Mail.
Follow route descriptions and plan out detours around construction and special events.
Substitute Bus Driver and Safety Presenter
Ottawa Elementary School District 141
01.2013 - 01.2015
Provided Safety Presentations for students at Central Intermediate School as well as Shepherd Middle School.
Followed established routes as a substitute bus driver that included all of the La Salle County and parts of Grundy and Will County.
Earned and maintained a Class B CDL with Passenger and Airbrake Endorsements.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Political Science
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois
01-1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science
Mount Union College
Alliance, Ohio
01-1997
Skills
Leadership team building
Organizational leadership
Strategic planning
Operational excellence
Experience
Youth Service Bureau of the Illinois Valley, Community Service Worker, Ottawa, IL, 2008, 2013, Supervised youth performing court ordered community service, making sure that service is being completed and that the quality of the service meets court and program expectations., Worked alongside local government officials and employees setting up community service projects that involve youth on court ordered community service as well as youth who have completed required service and are serving as volunteers., Coordinated with the La Salle County Juvenile Probation department with intakes, plans of service, and evaluation of program success.
Certification
Illinois PERC Card
Intermediate Certification in Spanish from the Cervantes Institute (DELE) in Madrid, Spain
Class B CDL with Airbrake and Passenger Endorsements
Timeline
Branch President
National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 316
11.2018 - Current
City Carrier
United States Postal Service, USPS
04.2015 - Current
Rural Carrier Associate and City Carrier Assistant