Travis Bialas
Steward,IL
Summary
My primary goal is to use the abilities I have obtained to drive success and growth for the Union. Throughout my career, I have strived at being professional, respectful, and courteous. My involvement with the Union has strengthened my ability to create relationships between our membership and the company. I know that we may not always see eye to eye with every employer but our relationships are vital to both parties. I became involved with the Union because I believe that everyone deserves a voice no matter who you are or where you are from. I would not be where I am today without teamwork and family. I will help any one and any where I can. I am a looking forward to being part of your team and having the opportunity to grow within our organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Representative/Organizer
IAM District 8
02.2023 - Current
- Fulfill the duties outlined in the IAM Constitution and Local Bylaws while advocating for the interests of the membership.
- Negotiate contracts between the IAM and employers.
- Manage strike sanction, ratification, and strike votes.
- Resolve conflicts between our membership and employers through grievance meetings, union-management meetings, and other methods to reach a resolution
- Process grievances in a timely and efficient manner in accordance to their CBA.
- Arbitration hearings, including case preparation, presentation and writing briefs.
- Shop visits.
- Attend Local Lodge meetings and provide support to officers and staff in any way necessary in accordance with the IAM constitution and local lodge by-laws.
- Organizing assignments including organizing blitz's, hand billing, and door knocking.
- Identify, lead, and mentor the future leaders within IAM.
- Provide education to members, officers, and stewards about the IAM, their roles, and responsibilities in advancing the interests of both the membership and the union.
- Participate in election campaigns, election canvassing, phone banks, and lobby elected officials.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Silgan Containers
07.2020 - 02.2023
- Develop work schedules and allocate employees to different duties.
- Train, motivate and manage shipping and receiving employees.
- Manages the shipment of all products, materials, and supplies.
- Tracks, traces, and updates the status of incoming /outgoing shipments.
- Inventory control.
- Utilize E1 and ProTraq.
- Operate and train on all types of equipment.
Conversion Press Mechanic
Silgan Containers
03.2015 - 01.2020
- Responsible and accountable for maintaining operation of conversion line with diagnosing mechanical and quality problems while performing necessary repairs
- Responsible for daily records for data and maintaining appropriate documentation
- Perform preventative maintenance and maintaining a thorough understanding of best practices
- Maintains work area and equipment in clean and orderly conditions to ensure quality product
- Reports unusual events to supervision and works well with minimal supervision while maintaining safety among coworkers and myself.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
Maintenance/Biofuel Technician
CHS Ethanol Plant
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Monitor and control operations
- Draw and run samples in lab
- Work on pumps and bearings
- Mix and add chemicals to props and firms
- Operate DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
- Monitor and operate boilers and dryers
- Maintain and operate equipment such as loaders, skid steer, sky track, boom lifts
- Lock out tag out equipment and valves
Farm Assistant
CAPPEL'S Certified Seeds
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Managed and supervised jobs and employees
- Inspected quality of product
- Ran farm equipment which included: tractors, grain trucks, forklifts, semi-trailers, and other power equipment
- Fixed and reassembled all equipment
- Managed and called customers and drivers
Education
High School Diploma -
Rochelle Township High School
Rochelle, IL05.2007
Skills
- Strong Leadership Experience
- Effective Communication
- Negotiations
- Contract Management
- Proficient in excel, word and adobe
- Self-Motivated
- Professional
- Attentive Listening
- Strategic Scheduling
- Prioritization and Multi-Tasking
- Driven Work Ethic
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Persuasive Communication Skills
- Skilled in Team Collaboration
Continued Education
William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center
- Foundational Skills
- Negotiating Healthcare and Other Ins. Program
- Organizing I
- Arbitration
- First Contract
- Collective Bargaining
Union Positions
Conductor Sentinel
- Bylaws committee.
- Experienced with Robert rules of order/parliamentary procedures.
- Audit Committee.
- Conduct elections.
Shop Committee
- Grievance Processing.
- Negotiation Committee.
- Strike Captain (2018) led strike rotation and shift scheduling.
- Election Procedures.
Steward
- Grievance Processing.
- Reading and interpreting contract language.
- Working with the membership and company to settle disputes.
Timeline
Business Representative/Organizer
IAM District 8
02.2023 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Silgan Containers
07.2020 - 02.2023
Conversion Press Mechanic
Silgan Containers
03.2015 - 01.2020
Maintenance/Biofuel Technician
CHS Ethanol Plant
04.2013 - 03.2015
Farm Assistant
CAPPEL'S Certified Seeds
01.2009 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Rochelle Township High School
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