Christopher Sponn, Mpa Email & Phone Number

• First Executive Director of Tompkins County Workforce Development and led the restructure of two County departments into Tompkins County Workforce Development.

Ithaca, New York, United States

• Engages employers to build partnerships with a diverse range of public, non-profit and private sector leaders to gather information about current and projected hiring needs to ensure that workforce investment activities meet those needs and support future economic growth• Designs programs and services to align with the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the BoardOversees the development of annual budgets and the creation and analysis of financial reports for the WDB and its… Show more • Engages employers to build partnerships with a diverse range of public, non-profit and private sector leaders to gather information about current and projected hiring needs to ensure that workforce investment activities meet those needs and support future economic growth• Designs programs and services to align with the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the BoardOversees the development of annual budgets and the creation and analysis of financial reports for the WDB and its committees• Oversees, coordinates, provides technical assistance, and monitors WDB subcontractors and the Career Center to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and WDB policies• Collects employer feedback about existing workforce services for continuous improvement, and brokers the development of new initiatives to fill skill gaps• Prepares a wide variety of records and reports designed to provide workforce system performance information as well as labor market information Show less

Ithaca, New York, United States

• Oversees, coordinates, provides technical assistance and monitors WDB subcontractors and the Career Center to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and WDB policies• Prepares a wide variety of records and reports designed to provide workforce system performance information as well as labor market information• Develops policies and procedures as well as policy and procedure changes for recommendation to the Workforce Development Board• Member of… Show more • Oversees, coordinates, provides technical assistance and monitors WDB subcontractors and the Career Center to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and WDB policies• Prepares a wide variety of records and reports designed to provide workforce system performance information as well as labor market information• Develops policies and procedures as well as policy and procedure changes for recommendation to the Workforce Development Board• Member of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee Show less

Clearwater, Florida, United States

• Developed jobs program at Pinellas County Utilities for returning citizens leaving Pinellas County jails• Formulated presentation materials, organizational networks, and tracking system for jobs program• Established performance metrics for levels of service at Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources and created a quality standards manual• Conducted research that led to moratorium on the expansion of commercial locations for the retail sale of cats and dogs• Initiated… Show more • Developed jobs program at Pinellas County Utilities for returning citizens leaving Pinellas County jails• Formulated presentation materials, organizational networks, and tracking system for jobs program• Established performance metrics for levels of service at Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources and created a quality standards manual• Conducted research that led to moratorium on the expansion of commercial locations for the retail sale of cats and dogs• Initiated research for diversity committee and employee performance evaluation systemICMA blog posts originally published with icma.org Show less

Member of project team that framed the scope of the COVID 19 fiscal impact and guided both the County Executive and County Legislature in formulating a data-driven fiscal recovery strategy throughout all sectors of the county government.• Integrated stimulus resources into County operations and County fiscal managementby reviewing the CARES Act and previous federal legislation enacted to combat COVID 19 pandemic.• Developed long-range 24-Month Action Plan for Montgomery County… Show more Member of project team that framed the scope of the COVID 19 fiscal impact and guided both the County Executive and County Legislature in formulating a data-driven fiscal recovery strategy throughout all sectors of the county government.• Integrated stimulus resources into County operations and County fiscal managementby reviewing the CARES Act and previous federal legislation enacted to combat COVID 19 pandemic.• Developed long-range 24-Month Action Plan for Montgomery County with goals, objectives, and milestones for approaching COVID-19 pandemic response• Linked specific County services to specific revenue resources and assessed the impact of restricted revenue resource availability on the delivery of dependent services Show less

Syracuse, New York, United States

• Analyzed economic theory, state and local government finance, and urban policy• Reviewed policy statements and legislative proposals related to urban neighborhood policy• Identified and analyzed Excel datasets from Opportunity Insights to analyze social mobility and a variety of other outcomes from life expectancy to patent rates by neighborhood, college, parental income level, and racial background

East St. Louis, Illinois

• Instructed 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students using research-based instructional strategies designed to support students’ individual needs• Increased scores with 91.67% meeting NWEA growth goal, while 62.5% achieving national attainment• Coach and Scoreboard Operator for Gordon Bush Elementary Basketball Team• Observed, monitored, and assessed students’ performance on a regular basis and evaluated data to track student progress towards academic goals• Developed long-range… Show more • Instructed 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students using research-based instructional strategies designed to support students’ individual needs• Increased scores with 91.67% meeting NWEA growth goal, while 62.5% achieving national attainment• Coach and Scoreboard Operator for Gordon Bush Elementary Basketball Team• Observed, monitored, and assessed students’ performance on a regular basis and evaluated data to track student progress towards academic goals• Developed long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones for student growth in Math Show less

Greater Chicago Area

• Humanities, Algebra, Biology, and Chemistry Instructor for students in the general and special education classrooms• Accomplished having 100% of students taught admitted to four-year colleges• Coordinated and led IEP meetings, and obtained 100% legal compliance for IEPs• Prepared Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for caseload of 30 students ranging from freshmen to seniors. Drafted goals, along with accommodations and modifications to ensure the students have access to the… Show more • Humanities, Algebra, Biology, and Chemistry Instructor for students in the general and special education classrooms• Accomplished having 100% of students taught admitted to four-year colleges• Coordinated and led IEP meetings, and obtained 100% legal compliance for IEPs• Prepared Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for caseload of 30 students ranging from freshmen to seniors. Drafted goals, along with accommodations and modifications to ensure the students have access to the general education curriculum in the least restrictive environment Show less

Greater Chicago Area

• National Federation of State High School Associations certified coach• Head Coach of Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen teams

Greater Chicago Area

• Selected as one of 5,300 accepted candidates out of 45,000 applicants (12% acceptance rate) to teach in an urban or rural school district across the nation

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Developed curriculum, tutored children ages 5-9, and organized materials for programs• Contacted parents, schools, or other organizational partners as needed• Assisted with the development and implementation of on-going trainings for volunteer tutors• Recommended effective operations for tutoring programs

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• 6+ hours per week working at the largest homeless shelter in Washington, DC for two years• Championed program goal of nurturing healthy child development, and reduce the effects of trauma of living in temporary housing through activities, healthy snacks, and play • Advocated for affordable housing and safe shelters for all families

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Researched legislative issues, prepared follow-up memos, performed legislative research, answered incoming calls from national and local press, processed mail, and other administrative duties• Monitored Twitter traffic and polling, tracked Senator Schumer mentions in the press, and edited press releases

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed WhiteHouse.gov, LetsMove.gov, and JoiningForces.gov content in the Office of Digital Strategy • Assisted content and engagement teams with White House projects and research reports for the Inauguration, the State of the Union, the Easter Egg Roll, and “Open for Questions” social media events • Authored “Weekly Wrap Up” blog post on Fridays covering the week’s events concerning the President • Built photo galleries, and edited blog drafts from administration officials for… Show more • Managed WhiteHouse.gov, LetsMove.gov, and JoiningForces.gov content in the Office of Digital Strategy • Assisted content and engagement teams with White House projects and research reports for the Inauguration, the State of the Union, the Easter Egg Roll, and “Open for Questions” social media events • Authored “Weekly Wrap Up” blog post on Fridays covering the week’s events concerning the President • Built photo galleries, and edited blog drafts from administration officials for the White House Blog• Drafted and copy edited content for the White House blog and other online properties within the Drupal Content Management System (CMS)• Provided technical oversight, direction, and guidance on web-based material and interactive media development• Monitored web site content to ensure it remained current and accurate Show less

Ohio, United States

• Managed logistics for election weekend distributing 400 volunteer shifts throughout county for voter turnout • Recruited and trained over 100 volunteers in three towns to register, motivate, and persuade voters • Trained volunteers on campaign issues to ensure effective voter contact • Reported quantitative and qualitative data through campaign systems to make better use of volunteer time, developlists of potential volunteers and voters, and help predict election results for… Show more • Managed logistics for election weekend distributing 400 volunteer shifts throughout county for voter turnout • Recruited and trained over 100 volunteers in three towns to register, motivate, and persuade voters • Trained volunteers on campaign issues to ensure effective voter contact • Reported quantitative and qualitative data through campaign systems to make better use of volunteer time, developlists of potential volunteers and voters, and help predict election results for the campaign • Operated campaign offices in two locations simultaneously (Oberlin and Wellington) Show less

New Rochelle, New York

• Appointed assignments to team of 12 sports writers for bi-weekly articles• Edited articles, enhanced pictures through Adobe Photoshop and utilized QuarkXPress for layout• Compiled information by developing relationships and interviewing student athletes and coaches• Identified, trained and retained nine new sports writers

New Rochelle, New York

• Wrote over 50 articles covering several Division I sports at Iona

New Rochelle, New York

• Tutored and mentored at-risk 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders in reading, math and writing• Refined and cultivated students through metrics-driven data and constant encouragement• Implemented small group literacy and math lessons for students in the primary grades• Participated in parent workshops, family nights, cultural enrichment programs, and information sessions on resources available in the community

New York

• Recruited, coordinated and empowered volunteers for the launch of 2012 reelection campaign in Rochester• Articulated President Obama’s reelection bid and the administration’s accomplishments• Directed 1:1 meetings, phone banks, voter registration drives and house meetings• Advertised weekly events and “National Day of Action” events through digital tools such as Facebook, Twitter and BarackObama.com in supporting on the ground organizing• Documented data through VoteBuilder… Show more • Recruited, coordinated and empowered volunteers for the launch of 2012 reelection campaign in Rochester• Articulated President Obama’s reelection bid and the administration’s accomplishments• Directed 1:1 meetings, phone banks, voter registration drives and house meetings• Advertised weekly events and “National Day of Action” events through digital tools such as Facebook, Twitter and BarackObama.com in supporting on the ground organizing• Documented data through VoteBuilder and NationalField database systems• “Summer Organizer Essay Contest to Meet President Obama” finalist based on summer metrics Show less

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Social Policy

Social Policy concentration is the overarching program that includes aging, education, health, and social welfare policy.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Marketing, Cumulative Gpa 3.80; Major Gpa 3.93

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association, Best Buddies, Marketing Club, Model United Nations, Computer Science Club.

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