Jose Angel Picón
Dublin,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in labor relations, campaign management, fundraising, and community engagement. Renowned for fostering a culture of shared purpose and mutual respect among team members, partners, and affiliates. Proficient in strategic planning, staff development, leadership identification, and advocacy for education, housing, LGBTQ2S+, health, and disability rights. Adept at recruiting legislators, community leaders, NGOs, and volunteers using issue-based organizing models and strategic tactics. Committed to high work ethics and interpreting collective bargaining agreements and other relevant laws, codes, regulations, policies, and practices.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Representative
Service Employees International Union, Local 1021
09.2023 - Current
- Represent public employees at Port of Oakland, including Oakland International Airport, Union Sanitary District, City of Hayward, and City of Berkeley
- Recruit new members and engage in one-on-one contact with union members
- Develop and maintain effective worksite leadership structures, including building stewards’ councils and issue committees
- Maintain regular communication with workers through various channels
- Interpret collective bargaining agreements and assist union members in understanding their rights
- Conduct bargaining surveys and research activities to strengthen negotiating positions
- Participate in development of effective industry strategies and coordinate activities to address significant worksite issues
- Maintain accurate records and activity reports.
Internal Organizer
Service Employees International Union, Local 521
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Represented public employee chapters in Redwood City, Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, and Palo Alto
- Campbell Union High School District, Orchard Unified School District, Rebekah Children’s Services
- Served as chief negotiator for multiple contract negotiations
- Identified and rehabilitated chapter weaknesses. City of Menlo Park; union membership had a deficit of 34% increased union membership to 86%.
- Investigated labor grievances and disciplinary cases, preparing comprehensive reports
- Motivated and identified new leaders for chapter rehabilitation.
Director of Community Organizing
The Arc of California
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Advocated on racial and health disparities in rural areas
- Established organization chapters across Central Valley
- Developed and instructed leadership skills workshops
- Coordinated health conferences in Clovis, CA
- Partnered with 16 non-profit organizations to address health disparities.
Parent Organizer
Voices College-Bound Academies
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Led political training and strategic meetings with 20 parents and community leaders
- Increased engagement and advocacy for school charter renewal
- Enhanced parents' knowledge of political and policy processes through leadership training.
Political Consultant
Dotty for Congress 2018 CD10
12.2015 - 11.2017
- Linked community leaders with established elected officials
- Recruited and managed over 100 volunteers
- Utilized data-driven information for campaign planning
- Raised candidate profile recognition and developed a comprehensive campaign plan.
Federal Liaison / Contract Administrator
Tierra Luna Engineering, LLC
11.2013 - 12.2015
- MexSat-1 (Centenario) Project- Participated in executive meetings with ILS, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and SCT in coordination with Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan.
- Ensured compliance with ITAR and U.S
- State Department regulations
- Successfully managed and closed out a $5.5 million satellite technical consulting contract.
- Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
Campaign Field Director / Consultant
Mayoral Campaign
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Directed over 20 volunteers during fundraising events
- Raised awareness through social media and planned GOTV programs
- Successfully raised over $30K in campaign funds.
Regional Director
Mi Familia Vota San Joaquin Valley Coordinator
03.2012 - 08.2012
- Managed and recruited over 100 volunteers
- Organized non-partisan voter registration events
- Served as campaign spokesperson for media
- Created Stakeholders Advisory Committee.
Central Valley Coordinator
Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Testified in Senate and Assembly hearings on various issues
- Organized and collaborated with non-profits and labor unions
- Exposed housing disparities in communities of color
- Raised over $150K in funds for operating costs.
Labor Relations Representative
California School Employees Association
03.2009 - 03.2010
- Represented classified employees in grievances
- Formulated strategic plans and served as spokesperson during board meetings
- Planned statewide action awareness campaigns.
- Mitigated potential conflicts by proactively identifying issues and implementing preventive measures.
- Implemented innovative dispute resolution techniques that led to fewer formal complaints filed against school districts.
- Cultivated culture of respect and inclusivity within workplace through regular training sessions and open lines of communication.
- Advised internal stakeholders on appropriate courses of action during disciplinary hearings involving union-represented workers.
- Improved labor relations by effectively addressing and resolving employee grievances.
Political Organizer
SEIU United Healthcare Workers West –UHW(SEIU 250)
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Led staff in local, state, and federal political races
- Represented home healthcare workers in Sacramento County and Central Valley.
- Implemented rigorous follow-up processes after initial contact with potential supporters, increasing commitment levels from those reached out.
- Managed staff and volunteer recruitment efforts to build a strong base of support for various political initiatives.
- Streamlined campaign operations by implementing efficient organizational systems and protocols.
- Generated daily reports to evaluate program success and make modifications.
- Recruited and managed up to 15 volunteer teams.
Regional District Director
U.S. Congressional District 11, Congressman Jerry McNerney
11.2006 - 03.2008
- Recruited, hired, and managed congressional staff
- Built relationships with key stakeholders and community leaders
- Oversaw constituency services and collaborated with federal agencies.
- Boosted morale within the workforce by acknowledging outstanding performances regularly at award ceremonies or social events.
- Championed professional development opportunities, elevating staff expertise and overall instructional quality.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders, promoting engagement and support for district programs.
- Promoted a culture of excellence by setting high expectations and providing necessary supports to meet those goals.
- Established partnerships with local businesses and organizations, creating opportunities for internships and job placements for graduates.
- Assessed knowledge, skills and abilities of staff, coordinated regular skill training and implemented reinforcement techniques to address gaps and opportunities.
Field Representative/Organizer
Service Employees International Union, Local 250, AFL-CIO
10.2002 - 11.2006
- Represented homecare workers and led organizing drives
- Organized and led impactful marches for social change, igniting awareness and inspiring action
- Led non-partisan voter registration campaign, and spearheaded efforts to register 12,000 new voters in 2006, with focus on empowering Latino community, where 7,000 individuals were registered
- By fostering civic participation, we aimed to amplify community voices on range of issues affecting our society.
- Completed paperwork in full, on time and with high accuracy.
- Established strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust with elected public officials.
Field Representative/Organizer
Service Employees International Union, Local 790, AFL-CIO
10.1998 - 10.2002
- Fostered powerful labor coalition between faculty, students, and staff at Sacramento State University, uniting diverse voices for common goals
- By joining forces, amplified impact and advocated for improved working conditions and rights for all members of university community.
- Constant meetings with chapter leadership to maintained coordination in organizing goals.
- Assisted in training union leader, resulting in increased the numbers of union members' involvement.
Legal Clerk/Paralegal
Marcos Camacho (General House Counsel for the UFW, AFL-CIO) a Law Corporation
01.1995 - 09.1998
- Conducted legal research and prepared legal documents
- Assisted in contract negotiations with Gallo Vineyards
- Conducted thorough legal research, providing valuable insights to support attorney decisionmaking.
- Supported attorneys during trial by organizing exhibits, taking notes on witness testimony, and tracking juror reactions.
- Drafted and proofread legal documents, contributing to high-quality work product and timely submissions.
- Assisted in preparation of trial exhibits, ensuring accurate and organized presentation of evidence.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive client information, fostering trust among colleagues and clients.
- Contributed to positive work environment through effective collaboration with coworkers and displaying professionalism at all times.
- Prepared discovery materials in response to requests from opposing counsel, ensuring compliance with deadlines and procedural rules.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
Education
College in Government and Political Science -
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA05.1995
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CASkills
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Effective negotiation
- Project Management
- Contract Negotiations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Thinking
- Professionalism
Certification
- Data Privacy & Information Security V3.2, Golden Gate University, School of Law, 05/2024
- Summer Labor Law Institute Program, Golden Gate University, School of Law, 06/2002
- 3-Day AFL/CIO Organizing Institute, Training Program, 1999
Projects
Special Political Project(s) Washington D.C., In June 2011, I had the privilege of working as a consultant at a strategy think-tank in Washington D.C., specifically for Astronaut Jose Hernandez's congressional run. It was an honor to strategize a maneuver that would facilitate a meeting between President Obama and Astronaut Hernandez, allowing them to discuss his potential run for Congress. Special Political Project(s) Washington D.C., In 2008, I petitioned the Obama Transitional Team and Congressional Democratic leadership on behalf of Astronaut Hernandez and Astronaut Robert Satcher. I lobbied for appointments with the Obama Administration as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and U.S. Surgeon General, respectively.
Timeline
Field Representative
Service Employees International Union, Local 1021
09.2023 - Current
Internal Organizer
Service Employees International Union, Local 521
04.2022 - 09.2023
Director of Community Organizing
The Arc of California
06.2018 - 04.2022
Parent Organizer
Voices College-Bound Academies
11.2017 - 06.2018
Political Consultant
Dotty for Congress 2018 CD10
12.2015 - 11.2017
Federal Liaison / Contract Administrator
Tierra Luna Engineering, LLC
11.2013 - 12.2015
Campaign Field Director / Consultant
Mayoral Campaign
08.2012 - 12.2012
Regional Director
Mi Familia Vota San Joaquin Valley Coordinator
03.2012 - 08.2012
Central Valley Coordinator
Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment
03.2011 - 03.2012
Labor Relations Representative
California School Employees Association
03.2009 - 03.2010
Political Organizer
SEIU United Healthcare Workers West –UHW(SEIU 250)
03.2008 - 03.2009
Regional District Director
U.S. Congressional District 11, Congressman Jerry McNerney
11.2006 - 03.2008
Field Representative/Organizer
Service Employees International Union, Local 250, AFL-CIO
10.2002 - 11.2006
Field Representative/Organizer
Service Employees International Union, Local 790, AFL-CIO
10.1998 - 10.2002
Legal Clerk/Paralegal
Marcos Camacho (General House Counsel for the UFW, AFL-CIO) a Law Corporation
01.1995 - 09.1998
College in Government and Political Science -
Sacramento State University
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
East Los Angeles College
- Data Privacy & Information Security V3.2, Golden Gate University, School of Law, 05/2024
- Summer Labor Law Institute Program, Golden Gate University, School of Law, 06/2002
- 3-Day AFL/CIO Organizing Institute, Training Program, 1999
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