Labor Relations Specialist

ANTONINO M. LIBUTAN III

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I have a Bachelor of Arts degree, major in Philosophy, magna cum laude from Adamson University / St. Vincent de Paul Seminary, Manila, Philippines. I taught Religious Education and Philosophy in both high school and college levels. In eighteen (18) years that I have been employed with the United States Postal Service, I held various positions as a City Carrier, Supervisor of Customer Service, Manager and now as a Labor Relations Specialist for the whole Los Angeles District. As a Labor Relations Specialist I represent the Postal Service in arbitration, unemployment/EEO hearings, mediation, pre-arbitration meetings, interviewing, screening and hiring new employees. I am also actively involved in training all Supervisors and Managers in the Los Angeles District on Attendance Control Employee Availability, Labor Agreement Interpretation and Applicability--including but not limited to grievance and disciplinary procedures. Bilingual (Filipino and English, and a background in Spanish)

Well versed in Labor Relations

02/2016 to Current

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

Los Angeles, CA

Labor Relations Specialist

Analyzes complex labor relations problems associated with local implementation, negotiations, and contract administration; develops data and supporting materials for use in grievance and arbitration cases and local negotiations. Prepares position papers on grievance appeals; participates in pre-arbitration and arbitration with union representatives; advises management on pre-arbitration and post-arbitration briefs and analyses of arbitration awards. Represents the Postal Service in arbitration and EEO hearings, and Merit System and Protection Board cases. Provides advice, counsel, and assistance to local processing and distribution, customer services, and post office managers on labor relations issues and procedures affecting employees covered by labor agreements, including the negotiation of local memorandums of understanding, explaining provisions of labor agreements, and making settlements on grievances. Provides ongoing contract interpretation, advice, and information; provides technical guidance to management to ensure consistency in the administration of labor agreements. Conducts audits of labor relations policies and procedures to ensure consistency in application. Develops and presents formal and informal training programs regarding labor agreement interpretation and applicability, including grievance and disciplinary procedures, local negotiations, human relations, and union/management relations. Provides program oversight and technical advice and guidance.

01/2016 to 02/2016

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

Seattle, WA

Manager, Customer Services

Managed subordinate Supervisors, post office operations with supporting stations. Managed the development, implementation and administration of local procedures to meet Postal objectives. Planned for and established goals and objectives for the Post Office to meet standards established by the Area and Headquarters. Managed the implementation and administration of proper safeguards for the welfare of customers and employees, and for the security of the mails. Exercised managerial responsibility for the protective care of local equipment, vehicles, and accountable paper. Managed a large workforce through a staff of supervisors and craft employees. 07/2013 to 01/2016

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

Mercer Island/Renton, WA

Supervisor, Customer Services

Supervised carriers and clerks activities; evaluated the daily workload and made carriers and route assignments; makes temporary changes in routes and time schedules and authorized overtime work. Supervised the distribution and dispatch of mail and other mail handling activities, including handling change of address mail; ensures that proper procedure s are followed related to receipt, recording, and delivery of accountable mail. Supervised window service to the public, including sale of stamps and other accountable paper; providing special services such as Express Mail, box rental, providing information on postal services, conducts audits of employee accountabilities. Established work schedules and allocated work hours to meet service requirements; rescheduled assignments based on changes in mail volume and human resource SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

availability. Analyzed delivery operations, mail flows, and retail operations within the work unit using observation, data analysis, and computer models; made recommendations to improve operations. Conduct mail counts and route inspections; analyzed offices practices, safety, route layout, delivery methods; made recommendations for route adjustments and efficiency improvements. Ensured safety OSHA compliance. Assessed employee performance and provided guidance and direction to employees regarding work performance. Established work team relationships; involved and encouraged decision making at the lower level. Frequent contact with the public. 09/2000 to 06/2013

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

Bothell, WA

City Carrier

Delivers mail to Postal customers. Direct interaction with Postal customers. Functioned in letter carrier role; responsibilities included assisting new carriers with their duties, roles and procedures. Cased and delivered mail and packages on a daily basis, along with sorting outgoing mail, packages and parcels. Routed or cased all classes of mail in sequence of delivery for established route; rearranged and labeled cases as required; duties included withdrawing mail from distribution case and preparing it for efficient delivery.

INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES MAJOR IN GLOBAL STUDIES 2007 University of Washington, Bothell, WA, USA

Earned credits.

MASTERS IN DIVINITY 1998

St. Vincent School of Theology, Quezon Vity, Manila, Phillippines Earned credits.

BACHELOR OF ARTS: BACHELOR OF ARTS MAJOR IN PHILOSOPHY 1995 Adamson University / St. Vincent dePaul Seminary, Manila, Manila, Philippines Graduated Magna Cum Laude

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA: AGRICULTURE 1990

Camarines Sur State Agricultural College, Naga, Bicol, Philippines Graduated with honors.

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree, major in Philosophy, magna cum laude from Adamson University / St. Vincent de Paul Seminary, Manila, Philippines.

I taught Religious Education and Philosophy in both high school and college levels. In eighteen (18) years that I have been employed with the United States Postal Service, I held various positions as a City Carrier, Supervisor of Customer Service, Manager and now as a Labor Relations Specialist for the whole Los Angeles District. As a Labor Relations Specialist I represent the Postal Service in arbitration, unemployment/EEO hearings, mediation, pre-arbitration meetings, interviewing, screening and hiring new employees. I am also actively involved in training all Supervisors and Managers in the Los Angeles District on Attendance Control Employee Availability, Labor Agreement Interpretation and Applicability-- including but not limited to grievance and disciplinary procedures. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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