ROBIN C. KOCHER
Brunswick,OH
Summary
Local Organizing Specialist with proven success at OH AFL-CIO, achieving a 50% increase in member engagement. Expertise in event planning, community engagement, data analysis, and training facilitation. Committed to driving initiatives that enhance political awareness and campaign effectiveness. Known for attention to detail, proactive approach, and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Local Organizing Specialist
OH AFL-CIO
Northeast Ohio
08.2022 - Current
- Improved member engagement in Lorain and Ashtabula Central Labor Federations by 50%, resulting in increased political awareness, visibility, and improved campaign outcomes
- Organized over 70 union events, involving 55 locals, with approximately 500 participants
- Expanded delivery of state AFLCIO educational resources through one on ones, group meetings and sharing online training platforms
- Improved member engagement with existing programs, such as monthly meetings, State House events, and press conferences
- Update member and volunteer data base for Ashtabula and Lorain Counties
- Photographed all events, updated and customize websites
- Organized and facilitated educational trainings with participating union members
- Managed released staff
- Co-created and distributed election campaign materials for endorsed union candidates
Final Inspector
Howmet
Cleveland, OH
09.2013 - 08.2022
- Conducted precision measurements of aircraft and aerospace components utilizing calipers, micrometers, CMM, and PLC instruments.
- Controlled operation of lifting equipment such as cranes, hoists, and fork-lift trucks
- Identified and corrected safety hazards and violations in Occupational Health Standards or codes
- Investigated Injury and Injury free events
- Participated in quarterly CHR meetings with management, focusing on strategic objectives.
Completed Human Performance Model training, enhancing team productivity.
Attended 5S training sessions for improved workplace organization.
Contributed to Steering Team meetings, aligning team efforts with project goals.
Engaged in ISO 14001 training for adherence to environmental regulations.
Participated in Inclusion and Diversity Training to strengthen workplace inclusivity. - 8-year participant in Safety and Human Rights Committees (Secretary)
- Co-created and deployed ergonomic device for maneuvering heavy commercial airline wheels
- Developed tracking system utilized by supervision in collaboration with union representatives to monitor and document resolution of safety issues across multiple departments
- Created Veterans Appreciation Wall (12'-6') commemorating 300+ veterans using shadowboxes with nameplates, matted archival articles, and framed pictures documenting 100 years of service.
Managing Member
Dream Messengers
Brunswick, OH
05.2007 - 09.2010
- Designed patent pending electronic assistive technology device for young children
- Designed plush outer shell using bio-friendly textiles
- Collaborated with child psychologist, music therapist, Akron Children's Hospital and Assistive Technology of Ohio in development of device
- Secured $75K in funding for small business R&D
- Completed designs on 5 working demos
- Secured Government program involvement with intent to purchase
Science Teacher
Brunswick High School
Brunswick, OH
08.2000 - 06.2007
- Conducted engaging middle and high school science courses
- Created lesson plans incorporating Mind-Brain educational strategies
- Designed interactive hands-on activities engaging students with labs constructing water bottle rockets and pine wood derby cars to illustrate physics principles
- Coordinated 15 bus field trips, engaging over 1300 students
- Instructed Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, and Forensic Science courses.
Developed comprehensive curricula to engage students and enhance learning outcomes.
Utilized diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles.
Conducted assessments to evaluate student understanding and progress. - Mobilized student water quality/watershed field investigations
- Highlighted local and national environmental issues to engage students effectively.
- Collaborated with non-profit organizations and local legislators to promote awareness.
Environmental Technician
R&R International
Akron, OH
05.1997 - 05.1998
- Conducted site investigations collecting soil, stream sediment, surface water and seep samples for chemical analysis
- Prepared hundreds of samples for analysis using chain of custody documentation
- Implemented decon setup and sterilization procedures
- Assisted in well development, and tested physical and chemical parameters
- Monitored well head space for mercury using a Gerome meter and hydrocarbons using PID
- Applied field and lab data through AutoCAD and GISKEY programs to create custom maps of the assessment area
Program Coordinator
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
09.1992 - 06.1996
- Coordinated Northeast Ohio Rivers Project across 51 schools, enhancing environmental education.
- Taught science teachers to engage students in local river water quality testing using Hach Kits.
- Managed program budget, ordered equipment, and scheduled transportation for effective operations.
- Facilitated communication among teachers for inter-school collaboration, presentations, and workshops.
- Developed program website and graphical tools, creating detailed maps using GIS technology.
- Co-taught advanced field course focusing on chemical and biological analysis of regional rivers.
- Identified key topics such as watershed pollution sources, riparian zones, and river features.
Education
Masters - Curriculum and Instruction
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05.2000
Bachelors - Environmental Geology
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05.1996
Skills
- Budget management
- Microsoft Office suite
- Photoshop expertise
- PLC programming
- Professional writing skills
- Event planning and organization
- Community engagement
- Public speaking skills
- Data analysis and collection
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration strategies
- Training facilitation
Websites
Certification
- Comprehensive Science: Secondary Ed Teaching Certificate, State Of Ohio, Dept of Ed, 01/21, 12/26
- 40hr Civil and Human Rights Training, UAW Black Lake Conference Center, MI, 01/18
- 40hr Civil and Human Rights Training, UAW Black Lake Conference Center, MI, 01/17
- 40hr Environmental Health and Safety Training, UAW Black Lake Conference Center, MI, 08/16
- 8hr HAZWOPER Refresher, Howmet, 01/21
- First Aid, CPR, Defibrillator Certified, Red Cross, 01/22
- 30hr OSHA Training, 2022
Accomplishments
- Comprehensive Science Teaching Certificate - State of Ohio, 12/2026
- 40 Hr Civil and Human Rights Cert. UAW Black Lake, MI 2017 & 2018
- 40 Hr Environmental Health and Safety Cert, UAW Black Lake, MI 2016
- 30 Hr OSHA Cert. 2022
- First Aid, CPR Defibrillator Cert, Red Cross 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Local Organizing Specialist
OH AFL-CIO
08.2022 - Current
Final Inspector
Howmet
09.2013 - 08.2022
Managing Member
Dream Messengers
05.2007 - 09.2010
Science Teacher
Brunswick High School
08.2000 - 06.2007
Environmental Technician
R&R International
05.1997 - 05.1998
Program Coordinator
Cleveland State University
09.1992 - 06.1996
Masters - Curriculum and Instruction
Cleveland State University
Bachelors - Environmental Geology
Cleveland State University
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