Allan Fisher
Brantford,ON
Summary
With over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, I consistently demonstrate dedication to fostering a positive and collaborative team environment. Valuing open communication and constructive feedback, I strive to create a respectful atmosphere for all colleagues. Extensive technical knowledge and strong communication skills have been instrumental in my success within the manufacturing industry and my web design business. This expertise is further reinforced by active involvement in Unifor Local 88 and made me the activist I am today.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recording Secretary
Unifor Local 88
04.2024 - Current
- Aided new board members in becoming familiar with organizational practices through meetings that included an overview of governance structures and roles.
- Promoted transparency within the local through consistent dissemination of recorded decisions among the Executive Board and the membership.
- Ensured accurate documentation of meeting proceedings by taking detailed minutes during discussions and votes.
- Contributed to the preparation of governance documents such as bylaws, strategic plans, and annual work plans by recording relevant information discussed during meetings.
- Provided administrative support during meetings by managing audio-visual equipment and troubleshooting technical issues as they arose.
- Streamlined document management with organized electronic filing systems for easy access to historical records.
- Previously held elected positions: Guide & Trustee
Board of Directors
Canadian Association of Labour Media (CALM)
01.2019 - Current
- Assist with the direction of CALM and its mission of strengthening the communications capacity of the labour movement and providing links between larger national unions and smaller locals, in all regions and sectors of Canada
Webdesign/Tech Support
ADFisher Webdesign
09.2019 - Current
- Design/build/maintain several websites
- Graphic design for social media/website material
- Video and photo editing
- UX/UI Design
- Teaching Basic WordPress 101 & 102 courses
Production Worker
GM CAMI Assembly
06.2010 - Current
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
- Assisted in training new employees on production processes, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
- Responded promptly to equipment malfunctions, minimizing disruptions to production.
Communications Committee Chair
Unifor Local 88
01.2013 - 04.2024
- Facilitated Local 88 membership elections.
- Proposed ideas and participated in meetings and activities to improve quality of communication and communications processes.
- Mentored junior committee members, fostering their professional development by providing guidance on best practices and skills development.
- Implemented new technologies that streamlined administrative tasks, allowing the committee to focus more on strategic priorities rather than mundane duties.
- Successfully spearhead campaigns on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Website
- Design and build the unifor88.ca website
- Manage social media planning for execution of strategies and community management
- Implement strategies that led to 112% increase in website traffic from social media posts
- Monitor online presence of Unifor’s brand and engage with users, strengthening members and public relationships
- Maintained strong social media and brand presence across Twitter, Facebook, YouTube
- Lead for implementation of online voting for 2021 contract ratification and Triennial elections
- 24 hr/day crisis communications duties for Local 88 during 2017 strike
Communications/Tech Support
Tracey Ramsey Re-election Campaign
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Led and executed communications activities to ensure successful internal and external communications strategies that promoted the candidates social media platforms
- Social media manager
- Official campaign photographer for events/debates/canvassing of constituents
- Graphic design for social media/website material
- Video and photo editing
- Campaign website administrator
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
Brock University
St. Catharines02.2025
Skills
- CMS Administration Expertise
- User-Centric Web Design
- Digital Content Strategy
- Print and Digital Design Skills
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Presentation Software
- Data Analysis Skills
- Network Systems Support
- Community Engagement
- Project Oversight
- Team Engagement Strategies
- Video Content Creation
- Audio Mixing
- Strong listening skills
- Nonprofit experience
- Mental health awareness
- Effective leadership
- Agenda preparation
- Diversity and inclusion
- Data privacy
- Committee oversight
- Excellent note-taking
- Succession planning
Certification
- Union Communications
- UX/UI Design Essentials
- Making websites accessible - and complying with the AODA
- Climate Change and Our Jobs
- Conflict Resolution - Level 1 & 2
- Environment – Community
- Human Rights
- Communicating for cause
- Unifor Foundations
Web Design Projects
- Unifor Local 88
- Poem Rec
- Unifor Local 673
- Unifor Local 636
- CUPE 3911
- USW 1998
- USW 9511 (Current project)
Timeline
Recording Secretary
Unifor Local 88
04.2024 - Current
Webdesign/Tech Support
ADFisher Webdesign
09.2019 - Current
Communications/Tech Support
Tracey Ramsey Re-election Campaign
09.2019 - 10.2019
Board of Directors
Canadian Association of Labour Media (CALM)
01.2019 - Current
Communications Committee Chair
Unifor Local 88
01.2013 - 04.2024
Production Worker
GM CAMI Assembly
06.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
Brock University
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