Randy Gordon

Experience

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  Lincoln Public Schools

  Aug 1993 - Jul 2008

  Classroom Teacher
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  Arbor Day Foundation

  Jul 2008 - Aug 2013

  Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) - Programs & Relationship Manager

  Key Accountabilities:● Coordinated with industry partner associations to design campaigns/projects focused on recognition program improvement, boosting engagement, and fostering positive business relationships● Responsible for managing program development initiatives related to 4-day national conference and affiliated events; managed 2 national recognition programs and supported 2 additional programsKey Achievements:● Redefined role with focus on partner development; identified opportunities to expand reach of foundation events, facilitated national partnerships, and inspired multiple communications campaigns/outreach activities● Transformed role responsibilities from clerk type activities into partnership development and created solid relationships with member associations and key stakeholders in municipal, state, federal, and private sectors● Pioneered implementation of Faces of Urban Forestry Awareness program; gathered 100+ exclusive testimonials across all 50 states/U.S. territories, analyzed feedback, and presented findings to executives/leadership Show less

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  Nebraska State Education Association - NSEA

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2022

  Key Accountabilities:● Displayed galvanizing leadership to direct/indirect reports; managed Bargaining program for 14 field team members while handling $10k training tool, $5k organizing, and $40k summer program training budgets● Acted as liaison between legal unit and 250+ local association bargaining units with 800+ leaders (19,000+ members) during ongoing bargaining disputes● Developed effective marketing/training initiatives regarding compensation comparison tools● Directed rollout for 25 statutory bargaining agent certification elections over seven years as association liaison with legal department; trained field staff and local leaders on bargainingKey Achievements:● Facilitated 10% average annual salary growth over 5-year period for 260 local associations and formed/deployed survey/reporting tool to support 14-member field staff serving 250 local teams● Championed revision of proprietary compensation comparison system/agreement assessment tool user manual● Restructured reporting procedures, refined training materials, created instructional presentations/virtual events, and optimized statutory process for staff/associations conducting certified bargaining agent elections Show less Key Accountabilities:● Functioned as advocate/representative for 800 regional members during employment disputes (10 counties)● Assisted with execution of local membership initiatives, performed staff required training, and provided support to bargaining units within regionKey Achievements:● Authored monthly e-newsletter for distribution among local leadership, established on-site training procedures, and coached/mentored local bargaining units to understand strategy and utilize research/planning tools● Provided support for local members/consistently completed requirements within statutory timeline during bargaining settlements and directed leadership development/negotiations program for 35 local associations Show less

  • Collective Bargaining Program Director

    Sept 2017 - Jul 2022

  • Organizational Specialist

    Aug 2013 - Aug 2017
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  Lincoln Parks Foundation

  Oct 2022 - now

  Executive Director

  The Lincoln Parks Foundation works in partnership with the Lincoln Parks & Recreation Department to sustain and grow the community's parks system through the support of volunteers, community and corporate donors, and other charitable foundations.