05/2006
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12/2009
Army
➢ Serve as the Construction Community Liaison for all construction projects with the following agencies: MTA, NYC DDC, NYC DEP, NYC DOT, NYC EDC, NYC DPR, NYC Transit, DSNY, OEM, FDNY, NYC DOB, OMB, MOCS, NYS ESDC, TBTA, NYPA, NYS DOT, PANYNJ, NYSTA, US Army Corp. Vice President, Constantinople & Vallone Consulting, LLC, New York, NY 5/06-12/09 Consultant maintaining a portfolio in excess of 25 clients specializing in construction, industrial businesses, real estate, land use & zoning, economic development, transportation, solid waste, and housing. ➢ Developed city, state and federal lobbying strategies involving legislative bodies, and government agencies and authorities. Handled press, messaging, and media strategy and community outreach for clients. ➢ Highlight: Successful in advocating for and achieving federal appropriations for not-for profits. Successful outcome for client, the Willets Point Industry and Real Estate Association - related to ULURP proceedings and condemnation of their real estate holdings. Chief of Staff, New York City Council, New York, NY 8/04-5/06 Senior Staff member to NYC Council Member Diana Reyna, Chair, Public Housing Sub-Committee; Chair of the Rules and Appointments Committee; Member: Transportation, Economic Development, Ethics, Housing Committees, Land Use ➢ Created and implemented new Legislative and Community Outreach strategic vision, office management structure and personnel performance measurements. ➢ Served as senior advisor on policy, political strategy, community issues, and budgetary priorities. ➢ Handled day-to-day operations and supervised 6 full-time staff members at both City Hall and district offices. ➢ Specialized in land use, industrial, economic and workforce development, and affordable housing. ➢ Directed legislative agenda for Member's Public Housing Sub-Committee. ➢ Acted as Press Secretary handling all internal and external communications, press and media outreach. ➢ Highlights: Lead member of the Council Member's Negotiating Team with Mayor's administration regarding: Greenpoint-Williamsburg Rezoning (successful in achieving precedent-setting 30% affordable housing), New York City Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP), and North Brooklyn Industrial Business Zone (IBZ) designations. District Director, New York State Senate, New York, NY 5/02-7/04 Senior staff member provided Management of district office staff and operations, and created strategic vision for community and political outreach for NYS Senator Liz Krueger. ➢ Advised the Senator on district, city and state issues. ➢ Supervised full-time district office staff of 10 and 15 year-round interns. ➢ Senior advisor regarding elected officials, government agencies, labor unions, political parties and community groups. ➢ Researched, tracked public policy issues and drafted legislative bill memos. ➢ Assisted with Senator's Committee work for Housing, Construction and Community Development, Budget & Tax Reform, Transportation, Agriculture, Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities. Working Families Party & Affiliates, Brooklyn, NY 8/99-3/02 Fundraiser and Special Events Coordinator, Working Families Party ➢ Developed and implemented year-long fundraising plan and event schedule including managing relationships with major donors, elected officials and union leaders. ➢ Supervised the design, printing and mailing of invitations and journal book ads. Director, Membership and Direct Mail, New Party National Committee ➢ Developed and implemented annual direct-mail fundraising plan to attract new prospects, retain current donors, and re-engage lapsed members. ➢ Provided financial administration to eight state-wide Party chapters. ➢ Assistant Finance Director, Community Labor Administrative Services, Inc. (CLASI) ➢ Provided payroll, accounting and business support for 10 progressive political organizations. ➢ Treasury functions included managing 25 checking, investment, and money market accounts. ➢ Provided grant administration and expenditure reporting to foundations. Associate, Watanabe & Associates Inc., Boston, MA 1/91-6/95 ➢ Provide campaign consulting services to progressive political candidates such as strategy, messaging, speechwriting, public opinion poll design and analysis. Executive Assistant, Public Policy Ph.D. Program, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA 1/89-12/91 ➢ Provide administrative support to the Executive Director, Dr. Barry Bluestone, program teaching faculty and doctoral students.
