Tim Barchak
Cochiti Lake,NM
Summary
A life-long advocate who was recruited upon college graduation as union organizer and negotiator, who became a political operative and lobbyist, and finally a public policy analyst. Because of my diverse background in advocacy I look at policy from an organizing perspective. I believe in applied policy that can be used to advance the well-being of stakeholders.
I have been an organizer, negotiator, electoral field manager, lobbyist, and policy expert, in Missouri, Oregon, Delaware, and Washington, DC. I have worked for the best advocacy organizations in the nation including: Service Employees International Union, Kansas City AFL-CIO, Missouri NEA, Delaware State Education Association, and the National Education Association.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Policy Analyst
National Education Association, NEA
Washington, D.C., DC
03.2014 - Current
- Analyzed legislation and regulation from the lens of stakeholders.
- Drafted legislative language.
- Provided strategic guidance on the implementation of law and regulation.
Government Relations Director and UniServ
Delaware State Education Association
Newark, DE
02.2005 - 03.2014
- Government Relations Director during crisis of 2009 collapse of state budget. Formed and directed coalition of state public workers that beat back an 8% salary cut.
- Directed field operations for electoral campaigns from school board to governor.
- Successfully put education friendly school board members in control of most boards in the state.
- Also, served the organization as a UniServ (union representative). During this time represented educators in the largest school districts in the state. Negotiated numerous advantageous collective bargaining agreements.
Policy Director
Missouri Democratic Senate Caucus
Jefferson City, MO
06.2002 - 02.2005
- Daily briefing for Democratic senators of the intent and implications of bills on the calendar.
- Daily talking points on legislation.
- Drafted amendment language.
- Drafted legislation.
- Guided caucus in floor strategy.
- Interacted with many, diverse constituency groups.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Avila University
Kansas City, MO05-1987
Bachelor of Arts - English
Avila University
Kansas City, MO05-1987
Skills
- Research
- Analysis
- Technical briefings and memos
- Issue Campaign Strategies
- Coalition Building
- Organizing
- Negotiations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Policy Analyst
National Education Association, NEA
03.2014 - Current
Government Relations Director and UniServ
Delaware State Education Association
02.2005 - 03.2014
Policy Director
Missouri Democratic Senate Caucus
06.2002 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Arts - History
Avila University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Avila University
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