Steven Kerrigan
Gunn
Summary
Results-driven National Representative with expertise in effective communication, negotiation techniques, and labor relations. Committed to advocating for workers' rights and resolving conflicts to foster positive workplace environments.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
UNIFOR
EDMONTON
08.2008 - 03.2025
- Represented member interests at national conferences, influencing organizational policies.
- Advocated for workers' rights, utilizing effective communication and negotiation to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Mediated disputes between members and management, fostering resolutions that improved workplace relations.
Dairy Production Worker
Saputo Dairy Products
Edmonton
09.1980 - 08.2008
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas following sanitation guidelines.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and procedures to ensure compliance and workplace safety.
- Followed strict safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
- Loaded pallets onto delivery trucks using a forklift or other heavy-duty lifting device.
- Performed regular tests on milk samples for bacteria counts and acidity levels to maintain product quality standards.
- Operated packaging equipment to efficiently package finished dairy products, ensuring proper labeling and quality control.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
STRATHCONA COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL
EDMONTON ALBERTA06-1979
Skills
- Negotiation techniques
- Labor relations
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Public speaking
- Equipment operation
- Equipment troubleshooting
Certification
FORKLIFT INSTRUCTOR TRAINER
Timeline
NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
UNIFOR
08.2008 - 03.2025
Dairy Production Worker
Saputo Dairy Products
09.1980 - 08.2008
High School Diploma -
STRATHCONA COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL