Senior Policy Advisor resume example

Junior Achievement of Sacramento is the world's largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy; non-profit organization serving in over fifty countries.

• As CEO, directed financial and business operations aimed at providing educational programs to 10,000 area students.
• Managed relationship with 15-member Board of Directors and had oversight for Board development.
• Proven experience developing budgets including a $500,000 budget, managed 4 employees, 500 volunteers and stakeholder relations.
• Led the organization's fundraising strategies and special initiatives, and monitored and reported on results.
• Communicated and advocated for the organization locally and nationally through public presentations, TV/radio media interviews and events and appeals.

Key Accomplishments

• Reduced financial deficit by 30% within first year by implementing aggressive cost-cutting measures, streamlining operations and improving processes. Launched a five‑year strategic plan to ensure sustainability through future economic challenges

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is a non-profit, nonpartisan public policy, research and educational institute that aim to improve the socio-economic circumstances of African Americans and other underserved communities.

• Supported United States Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick in the analysis, documentation and reporting on foreign operations and appropriations topics.
• Developed policy statements and reports on human trafficking, human rights, the Darfur conflict and Haiti development issues.
• Policy advocate on topics related to international conflict resolution, analysis, prevention and policies.
• Fostered relationships with Capitol Hill legislators to advance the priorities of the Congresswoman.
• Attended Congressional hearings and meetings with lobbyists and foreign affairs groups to facilitate political process discuss issues and solutions.

CARICOM is a Regional Economic Integration Scheme consisting of 15 member nations.

• Wrote letters of protocol for high-level distribution within the internationalcommunity, including diplomatic consular officials.
• Managed external communications on CARICOM policies and positions.
• Cultivated relationships with high-ranking officials, including the Secretary General, Prime Ministers, Foreign Ministers, and Ambassadors.
• Researched and wrote dissertation thesis for the University of Bradford.- Integrate or Perish, Regional Integration, Development and Small States. The case of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

Key Accomplishments:

• Conducted in-depth research into concept of integrated states and globalization.
• Traveled to member states to analyze and identify viability of unified states particularly CSME meetings in Barbados.
•  Wrote analysis of the CARICOM relations with  Pacific Rim nations.

Head Start Child Development Council, Inc.is a nationally funded, non-profit child development organization providing educational and social services to low-income families.

• Head of team of 125 staff people; coached, trained, hired, evaluated and terminated employees.
• Annually recruited 1000 families each school year to provide nationally funded educational and social services a spart of comprehensive aid to families.
• Supervised daily program operations, budget development, and reporting for a team of 125 teachers, nurses, aides, and social service caseworkers.
• Managed program performance standards, implementation, procedures, and strategic direction, deliverables, and advocacy efforts.
• Ensured compliance with government rules and regulations.
• Led community needs assessments, recruited program members, and educated families on value and importance of social services.
• Partnered with state and county officials to communicate program results, impact and benefits. Lobbied
  federal government officials on Head Start public policy initiatives.

Key Accomplishmnents
Developed new education program onglobalization for students. Designed to teach about the world and the importance of diversity.