Josh Ratner Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Greater New York City Area

Research and prepare policy briefs for candidates; topics include education, disability rights, and public-private partnershipsDirect state and congressional campaign volunteers and develop targeted community-specific communication strategiesJon Kaiman for Congress- Field Manager - Directed 70 campaign volunteers and developed targeted community-specific communication strategiesJames Sanders Jr. for State Senate- Created marketing material including mailers and social media content

Certifications include: EMT-B (New York and Maryland), National Firefighter 1, Hazardous Materials Operations

College Park, Md

Proposed, drafted, and submitted proposal to College Park City Council to change parking regulations around propertyDeveloped first-in-the-world private safe ride program in partnership with Uber

Greater New York City Area

Worked with the Sales Development team as an ambassador for Bitly Brand ToolsGenerated more than $215,000 in projected revenue through outbound sales opportunitiesCreated competitor matrix for use by all employees with more than 17 companies in the same market space

Successfully led advocacy efforts to lower the eligibility age to run for mayor and city councilFacilitated student lobbying efforts within local, state, and federal governmentTrained student advocates and prepared them with lobbying materials to achieve policy goals in AnnapolisCreated city affairs committee and promoted the city council student liaison to cabinet-level positionOrganized and oversaw off- and on-campus Safety Walk to improve lighting, emergency responder access, and walkability

New York City

Worked with local, state, federal, and international agencies and officials on issues related to fire departmentHelped implement emergency management plan as mandated by FEMA in response to Hurricane Sandy

Washington Dc

Met with lobbyists and carried out duties of legislative aid while full staff of the freshman congressman was developedResearched policy issues and attended congressional sessions to compile comprehensive reports for staff

Mediated disagreements between university representatives, community members, property owners, and other stakeholdersConsulted with developers and architects to ensure that university community needs were met

Compiled city’s sustainability efforts and composed report on how to improve efficiency and effectivenessResearched legal issues and best practices to develop recommendation on creation of city-wide social media policyAdvised mayor and council to establish communications coordinator position to improve community outreach

Delivered quality customer service, providing residents and visitors with the ability to reach and contact anyone on campus• Acted as the main point of initial contact should an emergency occur within the community• In charge of key security for residents- allocating new keys when lost and ordering lock changes to ensure security

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Government And Politics

Minor in Leadership Studies Advanced Training Certification in Multi-Track Diplomacy

Outdoor Education And Leadership

Wind River Wilderness Course • Six credit course, “A” average, graduated with honors