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Shelley Benton

Sagamore Hills ,Ohio

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as Branch Vice President at the National Postal Mail Handlers Union. Proven track record in operations management and staff leadership, enhancing productivity and compliance. Adept at strategic planning and fostering teamwork, contributing to a positive workplace culture while ensuring effective labor relations and employee support.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Vice President

National Postal Mail Handlers Union Local 304
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2023 - Current
  • Supervises all shop stewards in two facilities in the Cleveland area.
  • Coordinate membership meetings.
  • Assist in coordinating shop stewards training.
  • Works collaboratively with labor relations to support over 400 employee’s experience in the collective bargaining, contracts, agreements and appeals.
  • Ensures proper payments of 9 shop stewards.
  • Actively participated in community events and organizations to build relationships and raise awareness of the branch's offerings.

Mail Handler

United States Postal Service
Cleveland, Ohio
06.1998 - Current
  • Utilized physical strength to move mail and packages of varying sizes and weights.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace to facilitate efficient mail handling processes.
  • Followed safety protocols while handling and sorting mail for personal safety purposes.
  • Maximized workplace safety with proper handling techniques for heavy or oversized packages.
  • Ensured timely delivery of mail by loading and unloading trucks, as well as transporting sorted mail to appropriate areas within the facility.
  • Adhered to all relevant federal, state and organizational regulations concerning mail handling procedures, ensuring compliance at all times.
  • Demonstrated versatility by adapting to a variety of different mail handling situations, such as working with oversized packages or managing high volumes during peak periods.
  • Labeled, weighed and processed mail and packages for efficient distribution.
  • Collaborated effectively with fellow Mail Handlers to streamline workflows and improve overall productivity levels.
  • Improved mail processing efficiency by sorting and organizing incoming and outgoing mail accurately and promptly.
  • Assisted in the training of new employees, sharing best practices for effective mail handling procedures.
  • Contributed to positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members, leading to increased morale and job satisfaction rates.
  • Utilized automated equipment for faster sorting, reducing manual labor requirements and increasing accuracy rates.
  • Improved workplace safety with rigorous adherence to all federal and postal regulations.
  • Processed incoming shipments for distribution, ensuring timely delivery to correct recipients.
  • Operated mail processing machine to sort and package incoming and outgoing mail.

Shop Steward

National Postal Ma-handlers Union Local No 304
Cleveland, Ohio
04.2008 - 01.2023
  • Played an instrumental role in the resolution of labor disputes), mediating conversations between management and staff to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Collaborated with team members on process improvements, leading to increased productivity and reduced waste in production processes.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures within the shop, reducing overall operating expenses without compromising quality or safety standards.
  • Developed a thorough understanding of company products) in order to effectively address customer inquiries or concerns when necessary.
  • Ensured compliance with labor laws), keeping up-to-date on changes in legislation that could impact both employer and employee rights.

Accounts Technician

Defense Finance And Accounting Services
Cleveland, Ohio
06.1994 - 06.1998

. Calculated and maintained new accounts for retired military personnel.

. Maintained contact as needed with military personnel to address issues pertaining to accounts.

. Correct accounts through necessary calculations when changes are required.

  • Conducted thorough account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial statements.
  • Checked documentation for accuracy and validity on updated systems.

Education

None - Biology

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL

None - Biology

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH

None - Biology

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Scheduling
  • Strategic planning
  • Performance improvement
  • Report preparation
  • Meeting assistance
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Decision-making
  • Team building leadership
  • Prioritizing and planning
  • Self motivation
  • Goal setting

Timeline

Branch Vice President

National Postal Mail Handlers Union Local 304
01.2023 - Current

Shop Steward

National Postal Ma-handlers Union Local No 304
04.2008 - 01.2023

Mail Handler

United States Postal Service
06.1998 - Current

Accounts Technician

Defense Finance And Accounting Services
06.1994 - 06.1998

None - Biology

Alabama State University

None - Biology

Cuyahoga Community College

None - Biology

University of Cincinnati
Shelley Benton