Remy Schwartz
Executive Director at Palisades Parks Conservancy- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Urban Park Management Certificate
Central Park Conservancy Institute of Urban Parks and CUNY School of Professional StudiesDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Citizen Pruner
Trees New York
Experience
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Palisades Parks Conservancy
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Associate Director
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Oct 2022 - Jun 2023
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Brooklyn Greenway Initiative
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Executive Director
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Jun 2022 - Oct 2022
I led the organization and managed an 11-person team during during a busy fundraising, programming, and advocacy season. During this period, BGI and the NYC Greenways Coalition helped secure $45 million in new greenway investments. We also hosted 2 popular bike ride events, a successful annual fundraiser, multiple corporate stewardship days and a full slate of public programs.
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Deputy Director
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Mar 2022 - May 2022
I directed strategic partnerships & fundraising, communications, external relations, and worked closely with Executive Director and team on advocacy, operations, events, and public programs.
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Director Of Development & Administration
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Mar 2020 - Feb 2022
Directed fundraising and partnerships for BGI, with a focus on building corporate, foundation, government, and individual support. I also led strategic communications for public engagement, programs, and advocacy and managed innovative engagement and fundraising events.
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The Battery Conservancy
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Greater New York City Area
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Development Officer
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Jul 2018 - Mar 2020
I oversaw institutional giving at The Battery Conservancy where I managed a portfolio of corporate partnerships and grants. I wrote and administered foundation grants and coordinated corporate volunteering, events, and activations. I oversaw institutional giving at The Battery Conservancy where I managed a portfolio of corporate partnerships and grants. I wrote and administered foundation grants and coordinated corporate volunteering, events, and activations.
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Prospect Park Alliance
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Seasonal Project Coordinator, Volunteer Corps
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Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
As a Volunteer Coordinator I coordinated and led community and corporate volunteer activities in Prospect Park, crafted public outreach strategies, measured and analyzed engagement efforts, communicated event logistics to volunteers and staff, and fostered a positive environment that actively incorporated group feedback. As a Volunteer Coordinator I coordinated and led community and corporate volunteer activities in Prospect Park, crafted public outreach strategies, measured and analyzed engagement efforts, communicated event logistics to volunteers and staff, and fostered a positive environment that actively incorporated group feedback.
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KLJD Consulting
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Greater New York City Area
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Grants Analyst
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Nov 2017 - Jul 2018
I worked with nonprofit media organizations seeking new revenue streams to fund special projects or initiatives, conducted funding research, assembled prospect lists, and wrote grant proposals and Letters of Interest on behalf of nonprofit clients. I worked with nonprofit media organizations seeking new revenue streams to fund special projects or initiatives, conducted funding research, assembled prospect lists, and wrote grant proposals and Letters of Interest on behalf of nonprofit clients.
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Hearken, Inc
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Consultant
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Oct 2017 - May 2018
Consulting work included:- Sales and business analysis- Strategy for efficient account management and retention- Creation of comprehensive operational documentation- Training of new personnel
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Business Operations Manager
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Jan 2016 - Oct 2017
I was one of the founding members of the Business team at Hearken, overseeing:- Managed relationships with 100+ newsroom partners and customers- Strategic planning and execution across all aspects of the business including sales, customer success, marketing, and operations- Upgraded ad-hoc account management system to scalable CRM- Assisted with business analysis and financial forecasting- Managed internal operations and internal communication
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Business Development Specialist
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Jul 2015 - Dec 2015
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Livestream
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer Support
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Feb 2015 - Aug 2015
I worked with producers and technicians to support and troubleshoot live video issues and complex workflows. Offered phone and email support for all aspects of live video production. Received advanced training in sophisticated production workflows, hardware, A/V, web, and network troubleshooting. I worked with producers and technicians to support and troubleshoot live video issues and complex workflows. Offered phone and email support for all aspects of live video production. Received advanced training in sophisticated production workflows, hardware, A/V, web, and network troubleshooting.
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Bike Slug
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Brooklyn, New York
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Bicycle Mechanic
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Apr 2014 - Feb 2015
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FindSpark
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Video Producer
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Apr 2014 - Feb 2015
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Freelance
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Greater New York City Area
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Production Assistant
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Sep 2013 - Feb 2015
Credits included Late Night with Seth Meyers, Last Call with Carson Daly, Edge of Eighteen, New York Magazine, Auntie Panda's Place, and Jigsaw Productions. Credits included Late Night with Seth Meyers, Last Call with Carson Daly, Edge of Eighteen, New York Magazine, Auntie Panda's Place, and Jigsaw Productions.
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Independent
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Greater New York City Area
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Video Producer
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May 2013 - Jan 2015
I produced, edited, and directed music videos, brand and commercial content, and multimedia stories for online publishers. Credits included work for L'Oreal, New York Magazine, The Huffington Post, Chicago Public Radio, Hampshire College, MassLive.com, Bush Smarts, Good Eggs, and Throne Watches. I produced, edited, and directed music videos, brand and commercial content, and multimedia stories for online publishers. Credits included work for L'Oreal, New York Magazine, The Huffington Post, Chicago Public Radio, Hampshire College, MassLive.com, Bush Smarts, Good Eggs, and Throne Watches.
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Jigsaw Productions
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Greater New York City Area
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Development Intern
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
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Hampshire College
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Video Producer
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
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Switchboard Magazine
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Amherst, MA
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Co-Founder / Managing Editor
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Jun 2012 - May 2013
Switchboard Magazine was a collaborative thesis project I co-founded and developed over the course of my senior year at Hampshire College. I worked with another student to develop the tone, content model, and operational structure of the magazine. I oversaw a designer and programmer throughout the construction of the site and functioned as the Managing Editor for the five months Switchboard published content. I produced or co-produced more than 30 multimedia pieces during that period. Switchboard Magazine was a collaborative thesis project I co-founded and developed over the course of my senior year at Hampshire College. I worked with another student to develop the tone, content model, and operational structure of the magazine. I oversaw a designer and programmer throughout the construction of the site and functioned as the Managing Editor for the five months Switchboard published content. I produced or co-produced more than 30 multimedia pieces during that period.
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Chicago Public Media
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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Studio Intern
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May 2012 - Dec 2012
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The Moth
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Intern
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Sep 2012 - Nov 2012
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Bobby's Bike HIke
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Chicago, IL
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Tour Guide / Mechanic
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May 2012 - Sep 2012
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Education
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Environmental Leadership Program
National Fellow 2019 -
Hampshire College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Concentration in Media and American Studies -
Oak Park & River Forest High School