Director Of Government Affairs Resume Example Lear Corp.

DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Core Accomplishments

Cultivate relationships with elected officials, City & State government agencies, legislative bodies, and local community groups for any of the Company projects or issues
Senior advisor regarding elected officials, government agencies, labor unions, political parties and community groups
Anchin Bloc and Anchin LLP, New York Construction Awards, Spring 2014, Spring 2015. Associated General Contractors Education and Research Foundation, Paul B. Richards Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Engineering, Winter 2014. Associated General Contractors, NYS, Jeffrey J. Zogg Build New York Award, Fall 2013
U.S. Representative Yvette Clarke, "Outstanding Women in Leadership Award for Business and Public Policy", 2014. U.S. Representative Joseph Crowley, "Certificate of Distinction, Women in Business", 2012. The Queens Courier "Rising Star Ward", 2012
Brooklyn Community Board 09 (CB9) Member, Appointed by Brooklyn Borough Presidents Marty Markowitz. Chair, Housing Committee (5/13-5/14), elected First Vice Chair (5/14-present). Chair (Interim) (2/15-6/15). St. Nick's Alliance, Member, Board of Directors 5/11-5/15
NYS Assemblyman David Weprin, "Certificate of Merit", 2012

Professional Experience

Director of Government Affairs02/2010 to CurrentLear Corp.Montgomery , ALGovernment Relations and Public Affairs consulting for the largest, privately-held and operated transportation and public infrastructure construction company in New York City, reporting directly to the President and Chief Operating Officer. ➢ Company representative for Tully Construction Companies (Tully Construction Co. Inc., Tully Environmental Inc., Willets Point Asphalt Corp, and Evergreen Recycling of Corona). ➢ Work extensively with Federal, State and New York City agencies. ➢ Achieve leadership positions within the highway and infrastructure construction and contractor industry associations. ➢ Cultivate relationships with elected officials, City & State government agencies, legislative bodies, and local community groups for any of the Company projects or issues. ➢ Serve as the Construction Community Liaison for all construction projects. ➢ Track and report on federal, state and city legislation, budgets, and related industry issues. ➢ Develop and implement strategic plans on issues pertinent to the Companies. Provided project development, research and management, on a ground up industrial development business in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Supervise a team of engineering, architectural and environmental consultants. Manage budget, construction costs and project timelines, especially at it relates to state and city permits and approvals. ➢ Research and pursue industrial real estate opportunities. Provide zoning and ULURP expertise. ➢ Research and pursue business development opportunities such as City issued RFPs, Public Private Partnerships (P3), industrial real estate acquisitions, government business incentive programs. ➢ Intimate knowledge of Tully construction and infrastructure projects/contracts and the NYC transportation, sanitation and environmental industries. ➢ Consultant to the NYC Council Environmental and Transportation Committees on green infrastructure policy and legislative agenda. ➢ 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 President05/2006 to 12/2009Syneos Health, IncEdison , NJConsultant 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 Staff08/2004 to 05/2006Albany Charter School NetworkOakland , CASenior 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 Director05/2002 to 07/2004Ceva Logistics U.S., Inc.Marysville , OHSenior 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.

Director08/1999 to 03/2002Nbc UniversalMiramar , FLWorking 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.

Associate01/1991 to 06/1995HinesAtlanta , GAProvide campaign consulting services to progressive political candidates such as strategy, messaging, speechwriting, public opinion poll design and analysis.

Executive Assistant01/1989 to 12/1991Arbor HospiceSouthfield , MIProvide administrative support to the Executive Director, Dr. Barry Bluestone, program teaching faculty and doctoral students.

Education

University of MassachusettsCity, State, USUniversity of Massachusetts, Boston, MA

Urban Planning, Transportation, Infrastructure and Environment PlanningRobert F. Wagner School of Public ServiceRobert F. Wagner School of Public Service, Master in Urban Planning (MUP), May 2011. Specialization: Transportation, Infrastructure and Environment Planning.

New York UniversityCity, State, USNew York University, New York, NY

Bachelor: Art, International RelationsSchool of Arts and SciencesSchool of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor or Art, December 1988. Major: Political Science. Specialization: International Relations.

Certificate: "Construction Management Training for DBE and MWBE Businesses", Leadership, ManagementManhattan CollegeCity, State, USManhattan College, Bronx, NY Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Certificate in "Construction Management Training for DBE and MWBE Businesses", Summer 2011. Core Competencies and Skills Visionary Leadership, Management and Decision-Making; Superior Analytic and Problem Solving; Strategic Team and Coalition Building; Advocacy and Negotiation; Public Speaking, Presentation and Communications; Public Relations and Marketing; Financial Management, Public Budgeting, Public Contracting; Political Fundraising & Campaign Compliance; Highway Construction Project Knowledge; Knowledge of Public Budgeting & Contracting; Public and Private Sector Project Management Experience; Superior Strategic Planning Skills; Successful Government & Community Affairs Professional.

Military Experience

05/2006 to 12/2009Company Name➢ 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.

Certifications

APA Certificate in "Construction Management Training for DBE and MWBE Businesses"

Professional Affiliations

Associated General Contractors of New York State (AGCNYS), Highway Board of Governors and Region (NYC) Director. New York Building Foundation (NYBF), Secretary. General Contractors Association (GCA), Executive Committee. National Waste & Recycling Association (NW&RA), NYC Chapter, Steering Committee Member. New York League of Conservation Voters, NYC Chapter (NYLCV). Building Trades Employer's Association (BTEA), Member, M/WBE Legislative & Regulatory Committee. New York Building Congress (NYBC). New York Building Congress Council of Industry Women's Organizations. Long Island Contractor Association (LICA). Green Recycled Asphalt Producers Association (GRAPA), Co-Founder. Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure (AIAI). Association for a Better New York (ABNY). Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce (BCC), Member, Real Estate & Development Committee. Queens Chamber of Commerce (QCC), Board of Directors. Chair, NYC Manufacturing & Industrial Committee. Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation (SWBID). College Point Corporate Park Investment Fund, Member, Advisory Board. Professional Women in Construction (PWC). American Planning Association (APA). Government Affairs Professionals (GAP). NYS Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's "New York City Regional Economic Council", Transportation & Infrastructure Working Group. NYC Department of City Planning (NYC DCP), Advisory Task Force on Open Industrial Use Sites Study (OIUS). NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYC EDC), RFP "Neighborhood Game-Changer Investment Competition" Advisory Panel

Skills

Real Estate, Zoning, Budget, Budgets, Business Development, Contracts, Dep, Dot, Incentive Programs, Liaison, Oem, P3, Project Development, Public Affairs, Sanitation, Community Outreach, Economic Development, Land Use, Solid Waste, Associate, Operations, Clients, Media Strategy, Administrative Support, Executive Assistant, Teaching, Fundraising, Accounting, Ads, Finance, Journal, Payroll, Printing, Mental Health, Public Policy, Office Management, Secretary, Solid Waste Management, Waste Management, Award, Brew, Butcher, Dcp, Publishing, Rfp, Steering, And Marketing, Budgeting, Community Affairs, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Financial Management, Highway Construction, Marketing, Problem Solving, Project Management, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Training, Urban Planning

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School Attended

University of Massachusetts
Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service
New York University
School of Arts and Sciences
Manhattan College

Job Titles Held:

Director of Government Affairs
Vice President
Chief of Staff
District Director
Director
Associate
Executive Assistant

Degrees

Urban Planning, Transportation, Infrastructure and Environment Planning
Bachelor : Art, International Relations
Certificate : "Construction Management Training for DBE and MWBE Businesses", Leadership, Management

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