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Andrew Cheverie

24154 102B Avenue, Maple Ridge,BC

Summary

Dedicated Union Representative offering experience in assisting with collective bargaining, resolving conflicts, advancing grievances and mediation skills. Persuasive negotiator, talented organizer and complex problem-solver.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Union Representative

MoveUP
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Collective agreement administration including interpretation and enforcement
  • Worked with elected bargaining committees to research and develop bargaining proposals. Shared duties as spokesperson at various bargaining tables
  • Researched, argued and presented Stage II & III grievances, presented cases at advanced dispute resolution hearings, advanced files to mediation and arbitration, participated in various Labour Board hearings
  • Researched and initiated job evaluation appeals
  • Managed positive relationships with local officers, members, job stewards and employer representatives
  • Conducted various job steward and membership meetings
  • Able to train and develop job stewards and members and assess future leadership potential
  • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations

Instructor

Coast Mountain Bus Company
12.2018 - Current
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes
  • Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement

Education

Union Representative Training Program

MoveUP
Burnaby, BC

Labour Studies

VDLC
Vancouver

Journalism

Kwantlen College
Richmond, BC

Skills

  • Negotiation and bargaining
  • Task prioritization, time management and organizational skills
  • Multi-tasking
  • Detail oriented
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Business correspondence writing
  • Ability to work independently or in a team based environment
  • Relationship building
  • Ability to take direction and work under pressure
  • Active in the labour movement
  • UnionWare experience

Timeline

Union Representative

MoveUP
09.2022 - 11.2023

Instructor

Coast Mountain Bus Company
12.2018 - Current

Union Representative Training Program

MoveUP

Labour Studies

VDLC

Journalism

Kwantlen College
Andrew Cheverie