James Souder
Legislative Director at NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Active Secret Security Clearance
Army National Guard -
Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Level II
Army National Guard
Experience
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NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legislative Director
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2019 - Present
Coordinates executive, legislative, and regulatory activities to support organizational objectives. Monitors and identifies regulatory policy and legislation that impacts National Guard mission. Builds partnerships with municipalities to maintain longevity of armories across the state. Manages key relationships with NJ legislature, executive branch, and congressional district offices. Identifies funding opportunities, manages federal budget requests, and develops procurement plans. Acts as senior advisor to the Adjutant General. Key accomplishments: - Earned $15 million in federal funding for design and construction of a new armory. - Coordinated the promotion of New Jersey’s first African-American Adjutant General. Show less
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Army National Guard
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Resource Management
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2015 - 2019
Planned, programmed, and budgeted $40 million in federal and state aid and managed more than 100 properties statewide. Analyzed and implemented financial policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Managed relationships with state agencies to ensure financing of capital projects, maintenance, and repairs. Initiated programmatic reviews with internal review team to ensure compliance with best practices, and when necessary, developed new internal controls to ensure proper funds management and execution. Key accomplishments: - Guided agency through three annual audits with no significant findings. Show less
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Santander Bank, N.A.
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Branch Manager
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2012 - 2015
Managed the administration of sales, service, operational efficiency, risk applications, internal control and HR management activities to meet bank objectives for the branch. Coached team to execute operational, sales, and community initiatives. Identified, developed, and closed sales opportunities. Retained and converted customers into profitable relationships. Tracked referrals and campaign goals. Investigated, resolved, and reported out of balance transactions. Implemented strategies to reduce overhead and managed profit and loss margins. Key accomplishments: - Managed team that exceeded sales objectives in four consecutive quarters. Show less
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APS Consulting
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Newark, New Jersey, United States
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Partner and Co-Founder
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Oct 2011 - 2014
Provided consulting services to help organizations strengthen community outreach and advocacy. Combined community organizing with targeted message development to increase community participation and issue awareness while focusing on human capital and increasing organic capacity. Provided consulting services to help organizations strengthen community outreach and advocacy. Combined community organizing with targeted message development to increase community participation and issue awareness while focusing on human capital and increasing organic capacity.
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City of Newark
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Neighborhood & Recreational Service
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2010 - 2011
Directed the development and improvement of parks, facilities, and programs. Created long-range plans to meet community needs based on studies of local conditions and projections. Led a team of 500, negotiated contracts with local unions, and provided oversight of disciplinary actions governed by collective bargaining. Developed and administered the department budget, forecasted additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; and implemented mid-year adjustments. Key accomplishments: - Led reorganization, resulting in 40% reduction in workforce, while maintaining core functions. - Negotiated joint use and funding agreements and contracts with public and private agencies. - Introduced revenue-producing measures that supplemented department budget. Show less
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State of New Jersey
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Deputy Chief Of Staff for Department of Community Affairs
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2007 - 2010
Oversaw daily operation of department and its $1.4 billion budget. Liaised between commissioner, human resources, and Department of Labor to implement agency’s goals. Reorganized struggling division and directed activities of a staff of 16, including planning, grant management, policy, and geographic information systems. Oversaw daily operation of department and its $1.4 billion budget. Liaised between commissioner, human resources, and Department of Labor to implement agency’s goals. Reorganized struggling division and directed activities of a staff of 16, including planning, grant management, policy, and geographic information systems.
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United States Senate
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Legislative Offices
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700 & Above Employee
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Projects Director for the Office of Sen. Jon S. Corzine
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2003 - 2005
Oversaw the outreach and policy plan for senator throughout New Jersey in the areas of business, banking, commerce, and transportation. Worked with multicultural and humanitarian organizations to develop and pass legislation to end genocide in Darfur. Represented senator on the NJ State Chamber of Commerce Trade Mission to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Partnered with non-profit organizations, community groups, and local governments to develop new legislation and to guide them through the federal appropriations and grant processes. Show less
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Education
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Rutgers University - Newark
BA, Psychology -
Rutgers Business School
Master of Business Administration, Finance, Marketing
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