Experience

TOMPKINS COUNTY

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Workforce Development Director

  • Oct 2023 - Present

• Interim Workforce Development Director

  • Dec 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Engages employers to build partnerships with a diverse range of public, non-profit and private sector leaders to gather information about current and projected hiring needs to ensure that workforce investment activities meet those needs and support future economic growth• Designs programs and services to align with the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the BoardOversees the development of annual budgets and the creation and analysis of financial reports for the WDB and its committees• Oversees, coordinates, provides technical assistance, and monitors WDB subcontractors and the Career Center to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and WDB policies• Collects employer feedback about existing workforce services for continuous improvement, and brokers the development of new initiatives to fill skill gaps• Prepares a wide variety of records and reports designed to provide workforce system performance information as well as labor market information Show less

• Deputy Workforce Development Director

  • Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Oversees, coordinates, provides technical assistance and monitors WDB subcontractors and the Career Center to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and WDB policies• Prepares a wide variety of records and reports designed to provide workforce system performance information as well as labor market information• Develops policies and procedures as well as policy and procedure changes for recommendation to the Workforce Development Board• Member of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee Show less



Pinellas County Government

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• ICMA Management Fellow

  • Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Developed jobs program at Pinellas County Utilities for returning citizens leaving Pinellas County jails • Formulated presentation materials, organizational networks, and tracking system for jobs program • Established performance metrics for levels of service at Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources and created a quality standards manual • Conducted research that led to moratorium on the expansion of commercial locations for the retail sale of cats and dogs • Initiated research for diversity committee and employee performance evaluation system ICMA blog posts originally published with icma.org Show less



Montgomery County, NY

• Municipal Graduate Consultant

  • May 2020 - Jun 2020

  Member of project team that framed the scope of the COVID 19 fiscal impact and guided both the County Executive and County Legislature in formulating a data-driven fiscal recovery strategy throughout all sectors of the county government. • Integrated stimulus resources into County operations and County fiscal management by reviewing the CARES Act and previous federal legislation enacted to combat COVID 19 pandemic. • Developed long-range 24-Month Action Plan for Montgomery County with goals, objectives, and milestones for approaching COVID-19 pandemic response • Linked specific County services to specific revenue resources and assessed the impact of restricted revenue resource availability on the delivery of dependent services Show less



Syracuse University - Maxwell School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graduate Assistant, Center for Policy Research

  • Aug 2019 - May 2020

  • Analyzed economic theory, state and local government finance, and urban policy • Reviewed policy statements and legislative proposals related to urban neighborhood policy • Identified and analyzed Excel datasets from Opportunity Insights to analyze social mobility and a variety of other outcomes from life expectancy to patent rates by neighborhood, college, parental income level, and racial background • Analyzed economic theory, state and local government finance, and urban policy • Reviewed policy statements and legislative proposals related to urban neighborhood policy • Identified and analyzed Excel datasets from Opportunity Insights to analyze social mobility and a variety of other outcomes from life expectancy to patent rates by neighborhood, college, parental income level, and racial background



Blueprint Schools Network

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellow

  • Nov 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Instructed 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students using research-based instructional strategies designed to support students’ individual needs • Increased scores with 91.67% meeting NWEA growth goal, while 62.5% achieving national attainment • Coach and Scoreboard Operator for Gordon Bush Elementary Basketball Team • Observed, monitored, and assessed students’ performance on a regular basis and evaluated data to track student progress towards academic goals • Developed long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones for student growth in Math Show less



Urban Prep Academies

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Education Teacher

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2017

  • Humanities, Algebra, Biology, and Chemistry Instructor for students in the general and special education classrooms• Accomplished having 100% of students taught admitted to four-year colleges• Coordinated and led IEP meetings, and obtained 100% legal compliance for IEPs• Prepared Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for caseload of 30 students ranging from freshmen to seniors. Drafted goals, along with accommodations and modifications to ensure the students have access to the general education curriculum in the least restrictive environment Show less

• Head Coach - Cross Country and Track & Field

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2017

  • National Federation of State High School Associations certified coach• Head Coach of Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen teams



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corps Member

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Selected as one of 5,300 accepted candidates out of 45,000 applicants (12% acceptance rate) to teach in an urban or rural school district across the nation • Selected as one of 5,300 accepted candidates out of 45,000 applicants (12% acceptance rate) to teach in an urban or rural school district across the nation



Horton's Kids, Inc.

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

• Winter/Spring Tutoring Programs

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  • Developed curriculum, tutored children ages 5-9, and organized materials for programs • Contacted parents, schools, or other organizational partners as needed • Assisted with the development and implementation of on-going trainings for volunteer tutors • Recommended effective operations for tutoring programs • Developed curriculum, tutored children ages 5-9, and organized materials for programs • Contacted parents, schools, or other organizational partners as needed • Assisted with the development and implementation of on-going trainings for volunteer tutors • Recommended effective operations for tutoring programs



Homeless Children's Playtime Project

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Feb 2013 - May 2014

  • 6+ hours per week working at the largest homeless shelter in Washington, DC for two years • Championed program goal of nurturing healthy child development, and reduce the effects of trauma of living in temporary housing through activities, healthy snacks, and play • Advocated for affordable housing and safe shelters for all families • 6+ hours per week working at the largest homeless shelter in Washington, DC for two years • Championed program goal of nurturing healthy child development, and reduce the effects of trauma of living in temporary housing through activities, healthy snacks, and play • Advocated for affordable housing and safe shelters for all families



United States Senate

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Press Office

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Researched legislative issues, prepared follow-up memos, performed legislative research, answered incoming calls from national and local press, processed mail, and other administrative duties • Monitored Twitter traffic and polling, tracked Senator Schumer mentions in the press, and edited press releases • Researched legislative issues, prepared follow-up memos, performed legislative research, answered incoming calls from national and local press, processed mail, and other administrative duties • Monitored Twitter traffic and polling, tracked Senator Schumer mentions in the press, and edited press releases



The White House

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Intern

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  • Managed WhiteHouse.gov, LetsMove.gov, and JoiningForces.gov content in the Office of Digital Strategy • Assisted content and engagement teams with White House projects and research reports for the Inauguration, the State of the Union, the Easter Egg Roll, and “Open for Questions” social media events • Authored “Weekly Wrap Up” blog post on Fridays covering the week’s events concerning the President • Built photo galleries, and edited blog drafts from administration officials for the White House Blog • Drafted and copy edited content for the White House blog and other online properties within the Drupal Content Management System (CMS) • Provided technical oversight, direction, and guidance on web-based material and interactive media development • Monitored web site content to ensure it remained current and accurate Show less



Obama for America

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Field Organizer

  • Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

  • Managed logistics for election weekend distributing 400 volunteer shifts throughout county for voter turnout • Recruited and trained over 100 volunteers in three towns to register, motivate, and persuade voters • Trained volunteers on campaign issues to ensure effective voter contact • Reported quantitative and qualitative data through campaign systems to make better use of volunteer time, develop lists of potential volunteers and voters, and help predict election results for the campaign • Operated campaign offices in two locations simultaneously (Oberlin and Wellington) Show less



The Ionian (Student Newspaper)

• Sports Editor

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  • Appointed assignments to team of 12 sports writers for bi-weekly articles• Edited articles, enhanced pictures through Adobe Photoshop and utilized QuarkXPress for layout• Compiled information by developing relationships and interviewing student athletes and coaches• Identified, trained and retained nine new sports writers

• Staff Writer

  • Aug 2009 - May 2012

  • Wrote over 50 articles covering several Division I sports at Iona



Iona University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tutor

  • Sep 2009 - May 2012

  • Tutored and mentored at-risk 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders in reading, math and writing • Refined and cultivated students through metrics-driven data and constant encouragement • Implemented small group literacy and math lessons for students in the primary grades • Participated in parent workshops, family nights, cultural enrichment programs, and information sessions on resources available in the community • Tutored and mentored at-risk 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders in reading, math and writing • Refined and cultivated students through metrics-driven data and constant encouragement • Implemented small group literacy and math lessons for students in the primary grades • Participated in parent workshops, family nights, cultural enrichment programs, and information sessions on resources available in the community



Obama for America

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Summer Organizer

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Recruited, coordinated and empowered volunteers for the launch of 2012 reelection campaign in Rochester • Articulated President Obama’s reelection bid and the administration’s accomplishments • Directed 1:1 meetings, phone banks, voter registration drives and house meetings • Advertised weekly events and “National Day of Action” events through digital tools such as Facebook, Twitter and BarackObama.com in supporting on the ground organizing • Documented data through VoteBuilder and NationalField database systems • “Summer Organizer Essay Contest to Meet President Obama” finalist based on summer metrics Show less