Experience

AFSCME Council 66

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Director

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Senator Samra Brouk

• Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

• Director of Community Development and Outreach

  • Jan 2021 - Present



NYS Public Employees Federation

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Representative

  • May 2019 - Jan 2021

  *Innovative advocate whose central function is to protect the Bargaining Unit Member's and the Union's rights under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, applicable laws, rules and regulations through a variety of means including negotiations, grievance handling, Taylor Law improper practice processing, organizing, and otherwise exercising their expert labor/management skills in achieving gains for PEF and its membership. *Responsible for ensuring that problems identified by the membership or leadership which are not within their sphere of responsibility are communicated and then act as a facilitator and conduit. *Train, advise and assist local and statewide PEF representatives in all aspects of their advocacy roles including the Contract, Labor Management, and Grievance processing. In addition, familiarize them with labor relations concepts such as FLSA, ADA, Taylor Law, Civil Service Laws, Rules and Regulations, Duty of Fair Representation (DFR) etc. Show less



Rochester-Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO

• Rochester, New York Area

• Chief Of Staff

  • Sep 2017 - May 2019

  Responsible for all aspects of labor and community outreach, serving as labor liaison to community-based coalitions with social justice agendas  Coordinate media relations, serving as spokesperson as needed  Develop and disseminate educational material on legislative topics  Provide technical assistance to affiliates for organizing, negotiations, media relations and mobilization efforts  Prepare and monitor financial and budget reports as required  Organize and implement political mobilization efforts of the ROVALF  Assist with development of member mobilization and young leader development strategies Show less



Rochester Regional Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer Coordinator

  • Nov 2014 - Nov 2016

  • Volunteer Program Development • Assesses departmental needs by working with managers and matching them with appropriately oriented volunteers ready for placement • Seeks community involvement through various methods of publicity. • Develops, implements and maintains volunteer policies and procedures • Volunteer Program Development • Assesses departmental needs by working with managers and matching them with appropriately oriented volunteers ready for placement • Seeks community involvement through various methods of publicity. • Develops, implements and maintains volunteer policies and procedures



City of Rochester

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Community Outreach & Engagement

  • Jun 2013 - Nov 2014

  • Recruit and train interns and volunteers • Develop a volunteer management system • Develop community collaborations • Develop and oversee community relations events • Oversee publicity and marketing efforts • Recruit and train interns and volunteers • Develop a volunteer management system • Develop community collaborations • Develop and oversee community relations events • Oversee publicity and marketing efforts



University of Rochester

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • May 2012 - Jun 2013

  Oversee the operating expenses and day to day finances of the Warner Center; Design, implement, and evaluate systems to manage the workflow; Develop community collaborations; Oversee marketing efforts and develop marketing materials. Oversee the operating expenses and day to day finances of the Warner Center; Design, implement, and evaluate systems to manage the workflow; Develop community collaborations; Oversee marketing efforts and develop marketing materials.



City of Rochester

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator of Training and Special Projects

  • Jul 2011 - May 2012

  • Recreation and Youth Services is not a mandated business center, therefore pro-active funding through grant sourcing and writing is a dynamic and ongoing component of operations. Identified grant sources, wrote and obtained six figures in grants.• Oversaw programs and staff, including training, budget, and internal and external marketing. Developed and oversaw funding initiatives, provided grants management, and managed relationships with funding sources. Developed and expanded innovative community programs. • Provided contract oversight including: writing contracts and working with vendors.• Wrote City Council items and ensured compliance with Council submission timeline. • Assisted with budget development.• Assisted with expanding collaboration opportunities with the Rochester Library; provided oversight and source funding for book purchasing process.• Developed mayoral reports and facilitated meetings to solicit input.• Solicited funding and administered the implementation of a second Recreation-on-the-Move vehicle for successful and needed expansion of program.• Oversaw a departmental marketing plan.• Developed a departmental newsletter to increase community awareness.• Coordinated and oversaw specialized staff training.Extras:• As one of 12 trained Facilitators for the City, led community sessions such as Voice of the Customer and City Hall on the Road: included capture and documentation of input. • Functioned as internal Mediator for diversity and inclusion issues.• City of Rochester Representative to the Rochester Intercollegiate Council. Show less

• Budget Analyst/311 Project Leader

  • Sep 2007 - Jul 2011

  Performed strategic planning, budget assistance, project management, quality assurance, community outreach, media relations and additional support responsibilities for various City departments and initiatives. Reported to City Budget Director, and the Chief of Performance, Accountability and Customer Service.• Developed and implemented Recreation-on-the-Move program, a mobile recreation unit that services City neighborhoods.• Coordinated education strategies for the City within departments that offered educational programs, including the Department of Recreation and Youth Services, Library, and Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council. Utilized Strategos software to review, update and approve educational programs based on multiple performance and value parameters.• Assisted in development of $12 million department budget; evaluated contracts with outside services to insure sustainability.• Administered department publicity, including media releases and advisories; functioned as liaison with City Department of Communications and Mayor’s Office.• Recognized a community interface opportunity, proposed and began functioning as City Liaison to the Rochester Intercollegiate Council.• Began as Management Trainee in City’s 311 Call Center. Based on demonstrated leadership abilities, advanced to Project Manager. Show less