Jamie B. Daniels
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Professional Experience
Iknowsomebody.com, Owner Houston, TX 2013 - Present
- Created online site designed as a platform that enables individuals to connect with local businesses in their market
- Well versed in web development/updating, as well as, user generated content integration
- Experience starting, running and growing a small business The Charter Connection, Owner Hollywood, FL. 2011 - 2013
- Provided vendor and employment contract interpretation and advisory services
- Designed compensation structures to support client budgetary expectations and retain top talent
- Negotiated salary and benefits packages with employees on behalf of clients
- Advised employment attorneys and client management in employee disciplinary matters, ensuring adherence to governing contracts
- Helped clients develop activities to foster collaborative and effective work environments The Broward Teachers Union, Business Agent Tamarac, Fl. 2005 - 2011
- Chief Negotiator of numerous multi-million dollar contracts between union and local governments
- Developed expertise in all aspects of contract management and interpretation
- Designed and implemented employee pays scales with complex benefit package considerations
- Mediated employee-employer disputes daily, both onsite and with county employee relations
- Developed and delivered numerous training modules and handbooks on contract negotiations, reviews, and interpretation, as well as, creating salary schedules
- Drove series of discussions and meetings with state and local governments to address broad concerns with the state’s contracting principals
The United Teachers of Dade, Field Representative Miami, FL. 2002 - 2005
- Processed employee grievances, represented employees in disciplinary hearings and all other employment related disputes
- Led union-government relations initiatives, coordinating union involvement with local campaigns
- Created and managed databases to house employee-employer incident files Education
Florida International University Miami, Florida – 2004 Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies; Major Emphasis - Political Science
- Extensive course work and workshop-based training in Contract Law, Negotiation, Interpretation and Contract Language Construction
Skills and Proficiencies
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint
- Strong public speaking, professional communication and teamwork abilities
- Working knowledge of information technology contracting practices, with experience in areas of web design/architecture and application services