Willie S. Douglas III
Tinley Park,IL
Summary
Proven Organizer at Administrative District Council 1 Illinois, adept in time management and public speaking, significantly enhanced member engagement and satisfaction. Expertise in Excel, alongside a strong ability to multitask and adapt, ensures high-quality project delivery and effective problem-solving. Demonstrated success in labor management roles, driving positive outcomes and member growth. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Organizer
Administrative District Council 1 Illinois
06.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills while working on multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality or deadlines.
- Participated in salting campaigns in an effort to organize non-union contractors as well as their workers.
- Maintained clear communication channels between all parties involved in the event planning process, ensuring timely updates and issue resolution.
- Adapted swiftly to unforeseen circumstances during events, implementing contingency plans that minimized disruptions to attendees'' experience.
- Enhanced member engagement by organizing regular meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
- Enhanced member satisfaction through timely responses to inquiries about benefits, policies, or dispute resolution processes.
- Strengthened union membership by executing effective outreach strategies to potential members.
- Increased awareness of workers'' rights through educational campaigns and presentations.
- Managed communications between union leadership, rank-and-file members, and employers to ensure transparency and collaboration.
- Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
- Attended multiple conferences and training seminars to gain knowledge on how to become a more efficient oragnizer.
Tuckpointing Instrcutor
District Council Training Center
03.2021 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
- Fostered positive learning environment, encouraging students to express their ideas and questions freely.
- Supervised the restoration of the Emmett and Mamie Till-Mobley home. A Chicago landmark building that allowed apprentices to apply their skills in a "Real Work" enviornment.
- Documented apprentice attendance as well as keeping track of stipend and tax information.
- Administered numerous saftey courses to rank in file memebers such as OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR/AED, and Boom/Scissor lift Operators couse.
- Currently in year 4 of the Internationl Masonry Institue's ICP Program for instructors.
Union Tuckpointer
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 21
11.2005 - 03.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Grinding
- Tuckpointing
- Caulking
- Concrete Repair
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Executed precise tuckpointing work on historic buildings, ensuring structuraal integrity an aesthetic preservation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thornton Fractional North High School
755 Pulaski Rd. Calumet City, Il. 6040906.2003
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Training and education
- Basic Knowledge of Excel and Spreadsheets
- Public Speaking Proficiency
- Certified in Fundementals of Accounting as well as Basic Accounting
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Skilled in Powerpoint as well as Microsoft Word
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
Certification
- United Academy Aerial Lift/Scissor Lift Instructor Training - 02/20/2024
- OSHA Outreach Instructor Certification- 2021
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification.- 2024
- Fundementals of Accounting Certification- 2024
- Accounting Basics Certification- 2024
Military Sevice
United States Army Reserve
Period of service: 2003-2011
MOS: 71L-Administration
92G-Supply
Responsibilities ranged from documenting and filing important information to distributing, collecting, ad cleaning weapons. Also taking inventory of weaponsand ammunition when in the field.
Discharged under honorable conditions.
Timeline
Organizer
Administrative District Council 1 Illinois
06.2022 - Current
Tuckpointing Instrcutor
District Council Training Center
03.2021 - Current
Union Tuckpointer
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 21
11.2005 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Thornton Fractional North High School
- United Academy Aerial Lift/Scissor Lift Instructor Training - 02/20/2024
- OSHA Outreach Instructor Certification- 2021
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification.- 2024
- Fundementals of Accounting Certification- 2024
- Accounting Basics Certification- 2024
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