Executive Director

• Oct 2022 - Present

For over 70 years, the Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce (GVCCC) has served as the leading voice of business in our communities. Founded in 1949 by a select group of small business entrepreneurs in Greenwich Village, the Chamber has steadily grown to service Greenwich Village, Chelsea, SoHo, NoHo, Union Square, Flatiron, as well as the East and West Villages. Chamber membership ranges from sole proprietorships to locally owned independent businesses, to major institutions and organizations. Our diversity is one of our greatest assets, providing our membership with unique opportunities and a strong voice from which to address business issues. Members receive numerous benefits and services including networking opportunities, business and educational seminars, government advocacy, marketing and promotional campaigns and much more.

Principal

• Nov 2021 - Present

Brooklyn-based consulting firm specializing in Commercial District Management, Grant Writing and Administration, Construction Management, Program Development and Small Business Engagement. Brooklyn-based consulting firm specializing in Commercial District Management, Grant Writing and Administration, Construction Management, Program Development and Small Business Engagement.

Executive Director

• Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

Executive oversight and management for Brooklyn-based non-profit providing services for 300+ merchants, residents and commercial property owners. Executive oversight and management for Brooklyn-based non-profit providing services for 300+ merchants, residents and commercial property owners.

Director of Planning & BID Operations

• Jul 2018 - Dec 2021

Program Manager

• Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

Planning Associate

• Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

Coro Neighborhood Leadership Fellow

• Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

For those leading commercial revitalization efforts in their communities— whether working in a Business Improvement District, Merchant Association, local development corporation, Chamber of Commerce or other nonprofit organization—Coro’s Neighborhood Leadership program provides our city’s top talent with the resources they need to understand how to influence meaningful change and address complex challenges within their neighborhoods. Using New York as a classroom, Neighborhood Leadership participants are deeply immersed in commercial revitalization strategies and are given the opportunity to build leadership skills through intensive training and peer-to-peer learning. Participants leave the program equipped with the knowledge and skills to drive change in their own neighborhoods and an unparalleled network of engaged civic leaders from which to continue to build and grow.

Research Assistant (2013-2015) Study Coordinator (2015)

• Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

Assisted principal investigator with study of Asphalt Green's Recess Enhancement Program (REP). Performed field observations using a structured, validated methodology. Coordinated and conducted one-on-one surveys with school staff. Mapped observation areas. Assisted principal investigator with study of Asphalt Green's Recess Enhancement Program (REP). Performed field observations using a structured, validated methodology. Coordinated and conducted one-on-one surveys with school staff. Mapped observation areas.

Associate Editor

• Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

As a Freelance Consultant I fact-checked and copy-edited the SImagines: Planning for Recovery Program Report. The report was the culmination of an 18-month long effort by the program's Administrative Directors, Logistics Team, volunteer architects and planners. The SImagines Program is a grassroots effort on Staten Island dedicated to finding practical, community-informed solutions to the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. As a Freelance Consultant I fact-checked and copy-edited the SImagines: Planning for Recovery Program Report. The report was the culmination of an 18-month long effort by the program's Administrative Directors, Logistics Team, volunteer architects and planners. The SImagines Program is a grassroots effort on Staten Island dedicated to finding practical, community-informed solutions to the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy.

Planning Logistics Team

• Feb 2013 - Sep 2013

• Facilitator at grassroots community visioning workshops• Prepare and organize materials for workshops, including: maps, pamphlets & fact sheets• Draft and edit workshop reports for publication• Research and analyze best practices for natural disaster recovery and resiliency • Facilitator at grassroots community visioning workshops• Prepare and organize materials for workshops, including: maps, pamphlets & fact sheets• Draft and edit workshop reports for publication• Research and analyze best practices for natural disaster recovery and resiliency

Contracts Associate

• Jun 2009 - May 2010

• Supported Contracts Manager with electronic book conversion project• Examined publishing contracts for electronic reprint rights and other related issues• Drafted and mailed contract amendments to agents and authors• Maintained extensive project database of over 20,000 titles/contracts • Supported Contracts Manager with electronic book conversion project• Examined publishing contracts for electronic reprint rights and other related issues• Drafted and mailed contract amendments to agents and authors• Maintained extensive project database of over 20,000 titles/contracts

Library Aide

• Sep 2007 - Jun 2008

• Provided direct reference assistance for library patrons• Reference, circulation, collection and media support • Maintained inventory of current works• Conducted research • Provided direct reference assistance for library patrons• Reference, circulation, collection and media support • Maintained inventory of current works• Conducted research

Case Manager

• Sep 2006 - May 2007

• Interviewed and assessed needs of homeless adults in need of housing and other social services• Maintained a detailed resource directory and daily log of client progress• Facilitated the acquisition of services through employment and housing counseling • Scheduling and maintenance of client database • Interviewed and assessed needs of homeless adults in need of housing and other social services• Maintained a detailed resource directory and daily log of client progress• Facilitated the acquisition of services through employment and housing counseling • Scheduling and maintenance of client database