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Utica, New York, United States

Utica, New York, United States

Utica, Ny

- Responsible for overseeing the list maintenance of 140,000+ active voter registration records and the administration and processing of all elections held in Oneida County.- Supervises, coordinates, and conducts training, scheduling, and payment for a team of 10 full-time employees, 10 part-time employees, and of 600+ seasonal personnel necessary for the conduct of elections.- Responsible for providing public information pertaining to the office by speaking to groups, preparing news releases, managing the office social media pages, official website, and election night reporting website.- Responsible for the programming, set-up, testing and maintenance of electronic poll books, on-demand ballot printers, voting machines, and other relevant voting equipment.- Interprets and executes laws pertaining to the registration of voters and the conduct of elections under the general direction of the Commissioners of Election and in consultation with the NYS Board of Elections.- Develops and administers organizational and administrative procedures designed to maintain departmental activities in an efficient, timely and effective basis. - Supervises the preservation of records and compliance with all Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests.- Maintains relationships with an expanding and diverse set of governmental, community and business partners, including election vendors, non-profit organizations, and local, state and federal agencies related to the running of elections.

Utica, New York Area

• Managed a portfolio of priority projects and assignments related to the Member’s legislative interests and committees. • Drafted correspondence and other relevant materials for the Member.• Conducted legal, legislative, and general research for meetings, hearings, and events. Prepared, drafted, analyzed and tracked the Member’s prime- and co-sponsored legislation. • Served as a contact person for constituents and local groups to properly inform them of the purposes of programs, legislation, and legislative initiatives, and to take note of their legislative and budgetary requests.• Built and maintained relationships with an expanding and diverse set of community partners, such as other elected officials, businesses, community organizations, and local, state and federal agencies.• Attended meetings and community events, coordinated with New York State Assembly staff, and interacted with the public, elected officials, and other agencies while representing the Member in order to gather information, determine district needs, and help move the Member’s legislation forward. • Maintained the Member’s social media pages and website in order to disseminate information to and engage the public. • Coordinated the planning of events for the Member, such as, town halls and information sessions for the public and local officials, and roundtables for the Subcommittee on Export Trade.

Utica, New York Area

• Worked directly under the Operations Manager and Dean of Students to assist with and perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records, answering the telephone, filing, and general bookkeeping work, as well as maintaining schedules for the Elementary and High School Principals.• Coordinated with teachers, administration, local businesses, and community leaders and organizations to ensure success of planned student events and trips.• Provided oversight of and assigned projects to students participating in the school’s student employment program.