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Melissa Cecere, Esq. is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in law enforcement, public policy, and community development. She has worked as an Assistant District Attorney, Legal Intern, and Legislative Aide, promoting public safety, policy development, and community engagement. Her expertise spans law, policy, and public administration.

Experience

    • Assistant District Attorney
      • Oct 2020 - Present
      • Long Island, New York

  • United States Attorneys'​ Offices
    • Eastern District of New York
    • Legal Intern
      • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
      • Eastern District of New York

    • Legal Intern
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

    • Legislative Aide, Community Liaison
      • 2005 - 2007
      • Huntington

      Promoted the legislator to the public and developed and strengthened relationships between the legislator and the community. Provided all administrative assistance to the legislator with utmost confidentiality. • Kept office calendar and drafted legislator's correspondence. • Researched policy issues and coordinated with other levels of government.• Established and implemented various public educational events including a community wide “Child Safety Day” and town hall meetings.• Represented legislator at community events.• Determined grants and funding for local groups. • General management and scheduling of the office.• Wrote press releases, ran media events and planned photo opportunities.• Produced district wide newsletters and direct mail campaigns. • Resolved constituent problems.

  • Harrison Papers
    • Web-based business
    • Owner, CEO
      • 2001 - 2005
      • Web-based business

      Web-based business for custom designed invitations and announcements. Day to day duties included budgeting, ordering, inventory, promotions, sales and Internet networking.

    • Director of Tourism
      • 2000 - 2001
      • Hauppauge, NY

      Responsible for promoting Long Island tourism, a $4.6 billion industry, as well as developed the region as a viable tourism destination. • Director of Tour and Travel Department, managed staff of 12, prepared annual budget of over $1.5 million for Board consideration, created and implemented annual marketing plan. • Chaired the Bureau’s Tourism Committee, comprised of representatives from all major Long Island museums, attractions and hotels. Worked with members to develop their businesses to attract tourism. Provided sales leads, as well as created and coordinated strategic business among members.• Developed and managed tourism marketing and sales programs, including designing and writing all marketing and promotional materials. • Directed Travel Expo, a statewide tourism sales show and the first event held at the Suffolk County Community College Convention Center. Arranged all aspects of Expo including logistics, advertising, promotions, scheduling, recruiting vendors and show execution.

    • Public Relations & Development Manager
      • 1999 - 2000
      • Westbury, NY

      Directed Public Relations and Marketing departments of an historic mansion and 200 acre estate. • Created budget for departments and oversaw staff for events and fundraising. • Increased income through public programs and audience development, prospecting donors, and soliciting corporate and private sponsorships.• Coordinated all aspects of fundraising events including annual corporate dinner ($65,000) and member fundraising evening ($35,000). Planned and executed special events including Picnic Pops concert series, English Country Fair and inaugural Fall Festival.• Established multi-media publicity campaign. Wrote, designed and edited newsletters and brochures.

    • Assistant Director of Development
      • May 1997 - Sep 1999
      • Centerport, NY

      Involved in all aspects of museum operation, including:• Created and maintained budget for the Public Programs, Development, Special Events, Public Relations and Membership departments of the Museum. Oversaw staff and volunteers associated with these departments.• Planned and executed all public programs and special events including the annual gala ($240,000), dinner dance ($165,000), golf classic ($35,000), holiday receptions, theatrical teas, Shakespeare in the Courtyard ($11,000), children’s theater and summer concert series ($15,000).• Created membership department and increased museum membership 1500% ($8,000/year) through direct mail campaign and events.• Established annual giving campaign for corporate and individual donors and solicited sponsorships of events from public and private sources.• Attended networking events, conferences, trade meetings and associated organization meetings as a representative of the Museum.

Education

  • 2017 - 2020
    St. John's University School of Law
    Doctor of Law - JD
  • Hofstra University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature

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