Tracy Nguyen
Kitchener,Ontario
Summary
Demonstrated business professionalism, respect for confidentiality and appropriate handling of sensitive information. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Communicate effectively and positively with members and employers. Established decision-making skills, organizational and interpersonal skills. Proficient in handling multiple tasks and priorities. Possess intermediate computer skills including MS Office. Eager to gain knowledge in order to excel in new roles and challenges.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Organizer & Staff Representative
United Steelworkers
01.2022 - Current
- As an organizer I help employees form a union at their workplace
- I build the campaign from scouting out interested workplaces, creating timelines, drafting leaflets for correspondence to the potential new members
- I make insiders feel comfortable to meet with me to discuss confidential workplace issues
- I teach them how to communicate with their co-workers about the union and what to talk about
- In this position, I have learnt how to read people and how to communicate in a way that makes them comfortable.
Local Union President
United Steelworkers Local 838
02.2013 - 05.2024
- As President, I was in charge of overseeing 9 units and approximately 900 members to make sure the units ran efficiently.
- I coordinated travel for all members and executives.
- I ran the monthly membership meetings.
Vice President
United Steelworkers Local 838
- As VP I was responsible for communicating with each of the amalgamated units including creating and sending out newsletters.
Financial Secretary
United Steelworkers Local 838
- As the Financial Secretary I was responsible for maintaining and balancing the books, paying all the locals bills i.e
- Rent, phone, internet
- I also processed all members expense vouchers and lost time
- I was required to figure out and pay all per capita fees as well as the federal taxes including the preparation of all T4’s.
Packer
Custom Leather Canada
02.2008 - 05.2024
- As a packer I put the hangers on the belts, making barcodes and applying them to the belts
- Also, we are required to sort them according to their stores, styles and sizes
- In addition, I have to pick and pack the orders according to what each store orders.
Production Line Packer/Service
A&M Cookie Company Canada
07.2005 - 11.2007
Hairstylist
First Choice Haircutters
04.2003 - 10.2003
Education
Various United Steelworkers Courses
01.2023
Marvel Beauty School
Kitchener, Ontario01.2003
Forest Heights Collegiate Institute
01.1994
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Coaching and Mentoring
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Timeline
Organizer & Staff Representative
United Steelworkers
01.2022 - Current
Local Union President
United Steelworkers Local 838
02.2013 - 05.2024
Packer
Custom Leather Canada
02.2008 - 05.2024
Production Line Packer/Service
A&M Cookie Company Canada
07.2005 - 11.2007
Hairstylist
First Choice Haircutters
04.2003 - 10.2003
Vice President
United Steelworkers Local 838
Financial Secretary
United Steelworkers Local 838
Various United Steelworkers Courses
Marvel Beauty School
Forest Heights Collegiate Institute
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