Experience

New York State Department of State OFPC

• Local Government Specialist

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Albany, New York



Kingsborough Community College

• Member of External Biotechnology Advisory Board

  • Nov 2008 - 2011



New York State Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation

• Director of Strategic Development

  • 2001 - 2011

  Was initially brought to the organization as a Program Analyst to negotiate work plans and budgets of contracts; prepare and manage contracts; developed reporting guidelines for existing programs; tracked state and federal legislation, evaluated and make recommendations of proposals requesting matching funds. Later became a Manager in the Programs Department with oversight of Department staff; was responsible for administering all NYSTAR grant programs; responsible for tracking and… Show more Was initially brought to the organization as a Program Analyst to negotiate work plans and budgets of contracts; prepare and manage contracts; developed reporting guidelines for existing programs; tracked state and federal legislation, evaluated and make recommendations of proposals requesting matching funds. Later became a Manager in the Programs Department with oversight of Department staff; was responsible for administering all NYSTAR grant programs; responsible for tracking and reporting agency economic impacts; developed requests for proposal’s for new and existing programs; developed new program ideas; participated as a review panelist for a Federal program. Currently work to develop programmatic and budgetary strategies; responsible for tracking and reporting agency economic impacts; meet with State legislators and other government officials to discuss needs and successes of Foundation; represent Foundation at national meetings; act as Foundation biotechnology expert. Developer and manager of content for BioNY.org website. A one-stop shop for information on New York's growing Biotechnology industry. Show less



NYS Senate

• Program Associate

  • 1997 - 2001

  Primarily responsible for analyzing, recommending changes, writing bills, and negotiating the New York State Higher Education Budget ($4.5 billion). Met with lobbyists and interest groups to discuss budgetary and programmatic issues, tracking the progress of legislation in relevant topic areas, and researching and advancing ideas for future legislation.



Albany County Legislature

• Legislative Aide

  • 1996 - 1997

  Drafted resolutions for County Legislators and attended various County Departmental Meetings to keep Legislators informed on the workings of the County. Additionally researched constituent requests and analyzed the County Budget for members.



Carter, Conboy, et al..

• Systems Manager

  • 1994 - 1995

  Recruited specifically to oversee Novell computer network, all electronic office equipment including: photocopiers, fax machines, telephone equipment, as well as coordinate purchasing. Arranged, purchased, installed, and implemented new $160,000 financial control system run on IBM AS/400 that paid for itself in less than one year.



Lehman Brothers

• Vice President

  • 1990 - 1994

  Initial responsibility as a Portfolio Analyst which compared results of portfolio to benchmark index, with final responsibility as an Index Analyst which included the running of the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index and maintaining data integrity.