Experience

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  New York State Assembly

  • Legislative Counsel

    • Jun 2016 - Present

    Legislative Counsel to Assemblyman Steve Otis

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  NYS Division of Human Rights

  • Human Rights Specialist 1

    • Apr 2015 - Jun 2016

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  NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance

  • tcr1

    • Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

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  New York State

  • Tax Information Aide

    • Jan 2010 - Aug 2014

    January 2010 ­ Present · Research, write and edit procedures and content used by telephone representatives for the statewide Consolidated Call Center, and act as liason for State agencies utilizing Call Center services. Assigned to call center teams for licensing and general inquiries to the State Liquor Authority, SEMO, Department of State, Higher Ed. and some Office of General Services functions. Previously performed same function for personal income tax, estate tax, withholding, and answered caller inquiries.. Develop curriculum and train representatives on specific agency content and new initiatives such as NYS E-Licensing.

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  New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

  • NYS Dept. of Agriculture & Markets

  • Food Export Northeast

    • Nov 2008 - Feb 2009
    • NYS Dept. of Agriculture & Markets

    November 2008 ­ February 2009 · Liaison to producers of New York agricultural products and ingredients for export. · Recruited members for the trade group and for participation in trade shows.

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  Government Law Center

  • Legal Intern

    • May 2007 - May 2008

    Albany Citizen's Police Review Board; · Researched best practices, monitor qualifications and mediation protocols and programs. · Developed database of citizen complaints and generated reports. · Involved in training sessions and attended CLE events.

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  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

  • Legal Intern

    • Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

    · Researched statutes and regulations concerning recycling and electronics disposal. · Researched and drafted memoranda concerning water quality issues and prosecutorial authority of the Attorney General. Briefed cases for agency attorneys.

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  New York State Racing & Wagering Board

  • Racing Assistant

    • 1997 - 2007

    · Handled agency revenue receipts, fleet management, and telecommunications systems.· Tracked, reconciled and deposited licensing revenue and fingerprint fees received from three Indian Tribes. · Assisted the Chief of Administration with special projects, research, report writing and analysis of problems arising in the work of a regulatory agency. Developed protocols for each responsibility as the agency grew. · Coordinated with other agencies such as the State Comptroller and the Division of Budget to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and internal control protocols. · Revised vehicle policies to comply with agency and State travel and procurement policies.

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  Penteco, Inc

  • Personal Lines Manager

    • 1990 - 1996

    · Managed accounts receivable and payable, maintained multiple bank accounts, tracked customer and company accounts and produced internal financial records. Major projects included an audit of five years of company payables, reduced Penteco's liability by approximately $45,000. · Handled a variety of personal and commercial lines programs with customers including diplomats,