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Since joining Locker Associates in 1998, Mr. Howlett has worked on projects related to the competitive prospects of companies and plants in many industries, including metals, warehousing, tire, transportation, distribution and food services. Mr. Howlett has also worked on projects involving trucking for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, as well as Atlantic City musicians for the American Federation of Musicians. He is particularly knowledgeable on warehousing, and related industries. His work on these projects has included extensive industry research, market analysis, labor and management interviews and development of reports and presentations. Mr. Howlett manages the production, editing and distribution of the Steel Industry Update, a monthly newsletter published by Locker Associates that circulates to decision-makers throughout the steel industry. Prior to joining our firm, Mr. Howlett worked for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters as the Assistant to the Strategic Campaigns Director and as a Union Organizer. While working with the IBT's Strategic Campaign Department, Mr. Howlett worked on various social-justice projects, and acted as Director of The Long Island Food Distribution Center. He managed a staff of over twenty volunteers and coordinated the donation, packaging and distribution of grocery and perishable items to the recently unemployed in the area. Mr. Howlett's diverse work experience with the Teamsters include conducting workshops on sexual harassment in the workplace held at such places as Columbia University, in conjunction with Teamster Summer, an apprentice program for college students. Mr. Howlett also provided consulting services to AFSCME, involving research related to an organizing campaign at a Long Island medical center. Mr. Howlett has extensive experience in the warehousing industry. Prior to his work with the Teamsters, Mr. Howlett worked at a major regional grocery warehouse from 1981-1996. While there, he served as Shop Steward for six years (elected three times by fellow employees) and served on numerous union negotiating committees. At another major national distribution company, Mr. Howlett began as a warehouseman and rose to Manager of Quality Control, the second highest position in the company related to quality. Mr. Howlett graduated from Howell High School and has earned a Certificate of Understanding from The Computer Insight Learning Center. He attended Brookdale Community College. Mr. Howlett has completed many labor-related and human resource seminars. 2/27/07. | 