Kerri L. Reilly-Gallagher
Mountain Top
Summary
Proven leader with extensive experience at AFSCME Council 13, adept in crisis management and operational efficiency enhancement. Demonstrated ability to negotiate, develop strategic plans, and foster strong relationships, underpinned by robust teamwork and scheduling skills. Achieved significant improvements in organizational processes and member services.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Representative/Director, Field Coordinator
AFSCME Council 13
Harrisburg
03.2006 - Current
Previously held a staff representative position with AFSCME Council 13 from March 2006 until June 2013, and performed all duties and responsibilities required for the position, as indicated on the current posting.
Director/Field Coordinator
- Managed crisis situations to minimize impact on operations and reputation.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Negotiated value contracts with vendors and partners to optimize resource allocation.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing services and membership.
- Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of practices and labor laws.
- Cultivated strong relationships with members by responding promptly to inquiries, or complaints.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners, such as contractors, consultants, and employers, on behalf of members.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were met.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA05-1990
Skills
- Strong teamwork
- Documentation
- Scheduling and coordination
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding community service from United Way of Wyoming and Lackawanna Counties
- Served on the Board of the United Way of Wyoming Valley
- Awarded the Sam Bianco Labor Award in recognition of "oustanding support to the United Way of Wyoming Valley in helping improve the quality of life for people of all walks of life"
- Certificate for satisfactory completion of Arbitration: Preparation and Presentation, Level 1
- Certificate for satisfactory completion of Negotiating Contracts with State and Local Governments
- Certificate for satisfactory completion of Negotiating and Writing Contract Language
- Certificate for participation in the Conference on Labor Law and Labor Arbitration from the Labor Arbitration Institute
- Certificate of completion of AFSCME Leadership Academy for Arbitration Training
- Certificate of completion for Arbitration Brief Writing from the National Labor College
- Certificate of completion for Arbitration Preparation and Presentation Level 2 from the National Labor College
- Certificate in Labor Studies - Labor Leadership Institute from the Pennsylvania State University, School of Labor and Employment Relations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Representative/Director, Field Coordinator
AFSCME Council 13
03.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
King's College
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