Roy Dorneden
Oak Forest,IL
Summary
Dedicated Union Steward and Serviceman focused on completing tasks quickly and efficiently to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Skilled in building consensus between parties to reach satisfying agreements. Excellent writer with articulate communication style and diplomatic nature.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
SERVICEMAN
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
- Current
- Provides instruction, guidance, and direction
- Oversees team projects.
- Demonstrates safe and effective use of vehicles and equipment.
- Performs a variety of skilled tasks involving manual labor and the use of hand and mechanical tools and equipment to provide a high level of proficiency in the maintenance, repair, construction, and servicing of District grounds and properties.
- Operates and performs maintenance on light and heavy vehicles and other motorized and mechanical equipment
- Transports heavy equipment and vehicles
- Possesses a CDL B license with no air brake restriction.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new recruits, expediting their integration into the team's workflow efficiently.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination during complex operations.
- Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities while serving as acting supervisor.
- Exceeded quality assurance standards during annual inspections, showcasing an exceptional attention to detail in all tasks performed.
UNION REPRESENTATIVE
Teamsters Local 700
2022.02 - Current
- Elected Spokesperson for the Tinley and Palos region within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County
- Represents, helps, and advises members' best interests as it coincides with the union in order to establish a collective bargaining agreement
- Discuss members' concerns with employers.
- Works to negotiate and enforce a contract with management that guarantees correct wages, affordable health care, scheduling, and job security.
- Helps guarantee a better workplace and working conditions.
- Automating dues payments and tracking dues payments for members and their pension and benefit funds
- Developing short and long-term financial planning for the health of the Union and possible legal battles and expansion efforts.
- Monitoring and managing cash flow to ensure the union can meet its short-term obligations without compromising long-term goals.
- Mentored new union representatives by sharing best practices, providing guidance, and offering feedback to help them excel in their roles.
- Negotiated favorable contracts for union members by diligently researching industry standards and advocating for fair wages and benefits.
- Improved workplace conditions for union members by identifying safety hazards and recommending corrective actions.
- Monitored and analyzed labor market conditions within the industry to inform contract negotiations, workforce development initiatives, and organizational objectives.
- Streamlined internal processes within the organization to increase efficiency while reducing costs.
- Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
- Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
- Interpreted and advised on labor relations policies and previously negotiated agreements.
- Served as mediator between management teams and employees during disputes to reach mutually beneficial resolutions while preserving positive working relationships.
LABORER
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
2014.08 - 2020.09
- Performs duties involving manual labor for the maintenance of all District properties and holdings.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Delivered consistent results under challenging weather conditions or other external factors affecting productivity.
- Facilitated timely project completions by consistently meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL05.2025
Associate of Arts - LIBERAL ARTS
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL12.2021
Victor J. Andrew
Tinley Park, IL05.2013
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Task prioritization
- Training and development
- Preventive maintenance
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict management/resolution
- Collective agreements
- Employee engagement
- Leadership
- Time management
- Labor law knowledge
- Effective negotiation
- Policy Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Thinking
Timeline
UNION REPRESENTATIVE
Teamsters Local 700
2022.02 - Current
LABORER
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
2014.08 - 2020.09
SERVICEMAN
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
- Current
Bachelor of Arts - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Benedictine University
Associate of Arts - LIBERAL ARTS
Moraine Valley Community College
Associate of Applied Science - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Moraine Valley Community College
Victor J. Andrew
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