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, RI12.2025
Master of Science - Science Teacher Education
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
Brookville NY05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science, History And Geography
SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY05.1993
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
Similar Profiles
Meredith LevineMeredith Levine
English Teacher at Bellmore Merrick Central High School DistrictEnglish Teacher at Bellmore Merrick Central High School District
Steven DolingoSteven Dolingo
School Janitor at Bellmore Merrick Central High School DistrictSchool Janitor at Bellmore Merrick Central High School District
Erin McKennaErin McKenna
Emergency Medical Technician at Bellmore Merrick EMSEmergency Medical Technician at Bellmore Merrick EMS