Quinn Rao
Renton
Summary
I take pride in bringing excellent communication skills and a problem-solving orientation to the workplace, and see my curiosity and willingness to learn as my greatest assets. I care deeply about cultivating an anti-racist, anti-imperialist, and worker-led labor movement, at home and abroad.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Union Representative
UFCW Local 3000
Des Moines, WA
08.2021 - Current
- Identify, recruit, and train workplace leaders
- Represent members in disciplinary hearings, collaborate with management to address workplace concerns, open and close grievance investigations in a timely manner
- Support the field campaign by engaging members to participate in trainings, meetings, actions, and contract votes
- Previous Roles include: Organizer, Project Organizer, OIT, and Timeloss Member
Student Researcher
Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies
Seattle, WA
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Led a small team of undergrads to research the history of student activism at the University of Washington
- Compiled and formatted research into a zine for distribution on campus
- Gave presentations to classes and got the project included in coursework
- Supported the Bridges Center in student recruitment, on-campus presentations, event planning, and community outreach
Grocery Clerk
Various Employers
Various Locations
04.2015 - 08.2022
- Worked in union and non-union grocery stores between 2015 and 2022 including at: Safeway, Whole Foods, PCC, and Uwajimaya
- Joined the bargaining team, organized a sick-out, organized leaflets, and trained as a shop steward while at PCC Ballard
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative History of Ideas
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2020
Timeline
Union Representative
UFCW Local 3000
08.2021 - Current
Student Researcher
Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies
07.2019 - 06.2020
Grocery Clerk
Various Employers
04.2015 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative History of Ideas
University of Washington