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New York, United States

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Second in command at a world-renowned non-profit with an $18M annual operating budget. Oversee a team of 60+ with 7 direct reports in the Operations and Administration divisions, including Finance; Legal; Planning, Design and Construction; Food Program; Information Technology; Park Operations; Facilities; Event Production; Environmental Services; Horticulture; and Visitor Experience departments. Hired the organization’s first ever General Counsel and IT Director; oversee their work—along with the Finance department and a newly-reconstituted People and Culture department—establishing organizational policies and procedures and implementing new technology. Initiated a restructuring of the Operations division to adapt the organization for post-pandemic conditions. In close partnership with other senior leadership, orchestrated a transformation of workplace culture to create a more positive, productive and collaborative environment. Guided the organization through a return-to-office for ~50 administrative staff, including setting policies and office renovation projects.Work closely with the board, government and private partners on several complex real estate and reconstruction projects, including negotiating implementation, funding and operating agreements for the $50M public/private partnership High Line - Moynihan Connector, as well as other projects currently under consideration or development.

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, Us

Managed City Hall’s relationship with the Depts. of Parks and Recreation, and Cultural Affairs; New York, Brooklyn and Queens Public Library systems; Governors Island; Brooklyn Bridge Park; and several other agencies as needed. Provided agency oversight; evaluated and prioritized budget requests; reviewed and helped negotiate proposed legislation; and advised on key hiring or appointments within agencies and boards. Represented Mayor or Deputy Mayor at meetings with agencies or outside parties; prepared decision memos and other policy briefings; drafted talking points and quotes; and oversaw special projects. Periodically served as acting Chief of Staff to the Deputy Mayor.Played an integral role on COVID-19 response, including mask and PPE distribution; promoting social distancing and vaccination; consulted on changes to outdoor event rules and “Key to NYC” program as health guidance changed. Worked with agencies and organizations to quickly close and safely reopen many types of facilities (parks, cultural orgs) across the City. Helped create the City Artist Corps program.

New York, Ny, Us

Part of the executive management team at NY’s largest real estate trade organization, representing 17,000 members across the industry. Key responsibilities included streamlining large- and small-scale organizational processes, such as selecting and implementing a new membership database, modernizing the annual banquet, and rethinking the organization’s membership fee structure. Managed special projects such as charitable fundraising and directed the organization’s diversity initiatives, and helped to coordinate engagement with REBNY’s Board of Governors and Executive Committee.

New York, Ny, Us

Worked closely with the president, senior staff and leadership at many top real estate firms to shape and promote policy initiatives in areas including rezonings, landmark reform, property management, tax policy, and other areas of interest to the real estate industry.Shaped and advanced policy and legislative initiatives at the City, State and federal levels, including leading negotiations on behalf of the real estate industry to craft legislation enacted by New York State to implement penalties for advertising illegal short-term rentals. Co-authored a paper and presented it at the 2015 Society of Architectural Historians Annual International Conference. Created and implemented a City and State elections compliance strategy for a successful $7 million independent expenditure in 23 state and local races in the 2013 election cycle. Helped manage several member committees focusing on development and property management.

New York, New York, Us

Oversaw government and community relations for the Manhattan portfolio at NYCEDC, the City’s quasi- governmental organization responsible for promoting economic development. Devised and conducted elected official and community briefings, worked with multi-departmental teams to anticipate and interpret community and elected official input, and advised senior leadership on refining initiatives. Navigated several projects, including the 10-acre Seward Park Mixed Use Development Project (now Essex Crossing), through land use and other public approval processes.

Managed several federally funded redevelopment projects, including budgeting, procurement, negotiating contracts and funding agreements, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and coordinating involvement of various governmental agencies and non- and for-profit organizations. Administered Fulton Nassau Crossroads Program, a $10 million public/private storefront and façade program, and chaired its interagency project review panel. Managed reallocation of over $275 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) federal funding for post-9/11 recovery programs.

New York, Ny, Us

Wrote proposals, acknowledgements and updates, and helped coordinate major events, including the Library’s annual Library Lions gala dinner. Researched donors, developed cultivation and solicitation strategies that resulted in raising over $3 million, and tracked and reported on existing gifts.

Wrote, revised and negotiated legislation on a wide variety of topics. Coordinated legislative-related press outreach and fielded inquiries from national, state and local press outlets. Supervised a large staff of interns and volunteers (an average of 15 people per semester).

New York, Ny, Us