Experience

NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Excelsior Fellow

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  As an Excelsior Fellow some of my duties are to analyze and advise on specific policy, conduct on-site visits with FEMA to disaster areas, monitor policy and program trends, and work on project development. As an Excelsior Fellow some of my duties are to analyze and advise on specific policy, conduct on-site visits with FEMA to disaster areas, monitor policy and program trends, and work on project development.



Catskill International Film Festival

• Co-Founder and Chairman

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  • Develop and administer all aspects of an international film festival, bringing national and international visitors to the Catskills region. • Oversee festival budget and create sponsorship packages for donors. • Deliver a full weekend schedule of over 30 events including film screenings, panels, live performances, parties, ceremonies, and workshops. • Manage the festival committee and reviewed the submissions of over 350 projects. • Foster relationships with community members and businesses as well as over 750 guests from around the world including artists and attendees.



New York State Assembly

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Scholar

  • Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  • Conduct research, discuss, and analyze hundreds of bills. • Draft and introduce legislation. • Write memorandum to all 150 New York State Assembly offices. • Lead a team of ten undergraduate interns to conduct mock hearing sessions. • Meet with constituents, advocates, and lobbyists to discuss legislation. • Compile data regarding bills, support, opposition, and requests. • Completion of a 50-page report detailing redistricting and its impact. • Conduct research, discuss, and analyze hundreds of bills. • Draft and introduce legislation. • Write memorandum to all 150 New York State Assembly offices. • Lead a team of ten undergraduate interns to conduct mock hearing sessions. • Meet with constituents, advocates, and lobbyists to discuss legislation. • Compile data regarding bills, support, opposition, and requests. • Completion of a 50-page report detailing redistricting and its impact.



Cornell University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• University Hearing and Review Panelist

  • Oct 2021 - May 2022



Cornell Graduate Consulting Club (CGCC)

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President and Lead Consultant

  • Mar 2021 - May 2022



Satell Institute

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Scholar

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Created and implemented a corporate social responsibility program to educate and promote CSR in Philadelphia. • Provided a detailed analysis of Institute data while highlighting key areas to focus on. • Created and implemented a corporate social responsibility program to educate and promote CSR in Philadelphia. • Provided a detailed analysis of Institute data while highlighting key areas to focus on.



Cornell University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2021



SYDA Foundation (Siddha Yoga)

• Fallsburg, New York, United States

• Security Officer

  • Oct 2015 - Aug 2020

  • Created and implemented a reporting template which is currently in use by all departments. • Controlled all emergencies while delegating responsibility to resolve incidents safely and efficiently. • Listened to others, often those in distress, and remedied the situation. • Created and implemented a reporting template which is currently in use by all departments. • Controlled all emergencies while delegating responsibility to resolve incidents safely and efficiently. • Listened to others, often those in distress, and remedied the situation.



Congressman Chris Gibson

• Liberty, New York, United States

• Congressional Internship

  • Apr 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Spoke with constituents to help solve issues. • Maintained database to document cases. • Campaigned and addressed issues brought up by people. • Co-hosted and participated in fundraising events for veterans and others in need. • Conducted administrative tasks including data entry, answering phone calls, letter writing, scheduling, minute-taking, and campaign mailings. • Spoke with constituents to help solve issues. • Maintained database to document cases. • Campaigned and addressed issues brought up by people. • Co-hosted and participated in fundraising events for veterans and others in need. • Conducted administrative tasks including data entry, answering phone calls, letter writing, scheduling, minute-taking, and campaign mailings.



Writer

• Writing and Editing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Dec 2013 - Jun 2016

  • Freelance writer for boxing publications. • Chosen to travel to Louisville, Kentucky to attend and report on Muhammad Ali's 2016 memorial service. • Freelance writer for boxing publications. • Chosen to travel to Louisville, Kentucky to attend and report on Muhammad Ali's 2016 memorial service.



Apollo International an Allied Universal Company

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Security

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2015

  • Enforce the code of conduct for the dormitories of Sullivan County Community College and patrol the property throughout the shift. • Enforce the code of conduct for the dormitories of Sullivan County Community College and patrol the property throughout the shift.



Monticello Motor Club

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Security

  • May 2011 - Dec 2014

  • Restrict access to the facility to any unauthorized individuals and allow entry to authorized personnel. • Conduct patrols throughout grounds to make sure the area is secure. • Deal with any emergencies that may occur. • Restrict access to the facility to any unauthorized individuals and allow entry to authorized personnel. • Conduct patrols throughout grounds to make sure the area is secure. • Deal with any emergencies that may occur.



New Age Health Spa

• Neversink, New York, United States

• Waitstaff

  • Mar 2006 - Mar 2009

  • Responsible for assisting in food preparation and served customer meals while maintaining the restaurant's high customer service standards. • Resolved customer complaints by listening to their concerns and doing everything in my ability to rectify the situation. • Created the weekly schedule, trained new employees to perform multiple kitchen duties, and delegated tasks and responsibilities among the staff. • Responsible for assisting in food preparation and served customer meals while maintaining the restaurant's high customer service standards. • Resolved customer complaints by listening to their concerns and doing everything in my ability to rectify the situation. • Created the weekly schedule, trained new employees to perform multiple kitchen duties, and delegated tasks and responsibilities among the staff.