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PETER BRIDESON

Port Jefferson Station,NY

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Science Teacher

Bellmore-Merrick CHSD
09.1995 - Current

Retirement Representative

Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers
09.2016 - 06.2025
  • BMUST's representative to the New York State Retirement System (NYSTRS)
  • Investigated retirement questions and concerns on behalf of members
  • Liaised with the NYSTRS representatives to address member questions and concerns
  • Attended the yearly NYSTRS conference and presented a summary of the conference to the BMUST Board of Trustees and Representative Assembly

First Vice President

Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers
06.2018 - 06.2024
  • Focused primarily on the Member Services area of BMUST
  • Helped members navigate through maternity leaves, FMLA leaves, medical leaves and unpaid leaves
  • Provided assistance to members who wanted to learn about and enroll in 403(b), 457(b) and 529 plans
  • Delivered exceptional service through timely communication, attentive listening, and genuine empathy for each member's unique situation.
  • Mentored newer Board of Trustees members, fostering professional growth and improved performance within the Union.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with District Administration and Board of Education members .

Head Contract Negoitator

Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers
10.2005 - 06.2022
  • Negotiated collective bargaining agreements 2006, 2012, 2016, 2022 and rollovers in 2010 and 2020.
  • Prepared contract proposals, contract terms and conditions and modifications.
  • Conducted post-contract analysis to identify areas for improvement, sharing insights and recommendations with relevant parties.
  • Liaised with different stakeholders to coordinate information and data gathering for contract development.
  • Developed creative solutions to complex problems during negotiations while balancing both parties' needs for successful agreement closures.
  • Trained junior negotiators on best practices, sharing knowledge and expertise to improve overall team performance.

Education

Certificate - Financial Planning

Bryant University: Boston Institute of Finance
Smithfield, RI
12.2025

Master of Science - Science Teacher Education

Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
Brookville NY
05.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science, History And Geography

SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY
05.1993

Skills

  • Organization
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Creative Thinking
  • Professionalism
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Goal Setting

Timeline

First Vice President

Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers
06.2018 - 06.2024

Retirement Representative

Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers
09.2016 - 06.2025

Head Contract Negoitator

Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers
10.2005 - 06.2022

Science Teacher

Bellmore-Merrick CHSD
09.1995 - Current

Certificate - Financial Planning

Bryant University: Boston Institute of Finance

Master of Science - Science Teacher Education

Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science, History And Geography

SUNY Plattsburgh

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