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