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Charlotte, Nc, Us

At Brightspeed, I support our efforts to close the digital divide in America, ensuring more communities have the connectivity they need to thrive. In this role, I help lead transformation efforts by:- Provide strategic oversight for enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, collaborating with leadership teams to drive sustainable growth- Oversee governance processes and rapid response strategies, ensuring timely and measurable progress across diverse business units- Champion data-driven decision-making, resulting in enhanced operational efficiencies and improved performance- Serve as a central point of coordination by identifying transformative solutions, resolving challenges, and defining critical enablers- Accelerate technology adoption to streamline workflows, optimize back-office functions, and expand organizational capabilities- Maintain transparency and accountability by tracking program metrics, aligning initiatives with overarching corporate goals- Mentor and guide cross-functional teams, leveraging proven methodologies to foster continuous improvement and operational excellence

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As an accomplished Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, I specialize in transformative initiatives and operations topics, collaborating closely with C-Suite executives, startups, and public sector clients at the federal, state, and local levels.Key Contributions:Executive Collaboration: Led high-impact projects, working closely with C-suite executives from Fortune-500 companies and nonprofits as well to drive operational efficiency, innovation, and growth.Startups & Innovation: Spearheaded initiatives for startups, optimizing operations for scalability in the dynamic tech landscape.Artificial Intelligence: Helped to lead a global team to build out the firm's AI / GenAI / LLM modelsPublic Sector Expertise: Applied insights into federal, state, and local government dynamics, advising on policy, regulation, and innovation strategies.Team Leadership: Orchestrated cross-functional teams, delivering tailored solutions for executive, startup, and public sector clients.Project Management Excellence: Applied Agile methodologies for timely project delivery, particularly within the technology sector.Client Relations: Cultivated strong relationships, exceeding expectations in executive and public sector engagements.Public Policy: Applied policy expertise to help resolve major issues for federal, state, and local government clients.Skills:Strategic Planning: Executed plans aligned with executive visions, market dynamics, and unique public sector challenges.Problem Solving: Applied analytical rigor to address complex challenges in technology, startups, and the public sector.Communication: Excellently conveyed complex concepts, ensuring shared understanding among diverse stakeholders.My tenure as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey reflects dedication to excellence, leveraging executive collaboration, operations skills, startup innovation, technology acumen, and public sector expertise to deliver tailored solutions.

In 2015, I started a consulting firm aimed at helping local small business get their feet off the ground and create jobs in their communities. It has since grown to provide a wide variety of clients, ranging from local political campaigns, to fledgling entrepreneurs, to large multinational companies, with custom consulting solutions. At present, our primary focus has been on providing the following services: Fractional COO services, Workforce Development, Business Strategy, Program Management, Project Management, Startup Strategy, Recruiting Services, Research, and more.- Served for 3+ years as a Fractional COO in a private sector organization- Served for 5+ years as a Chief Executive consultant for an ongoing client- Assisted in launching 3 startups, one of which holds intellectual property rights to a pharmaceutical remedy for COVID-19- Have seen consistent program management, product development, and project management successes with clients of all backgrounds- Provided government relations advice to both small and large companies- Frequently tasked with leading cross-functional matrix teams spread across different countries, companies, and industries- Provided workforce development, executive training, and professional recruitment services to multinational corporations- Currently in the process of launching a high-end niche service freelancing platform to connect SME's and expert-level clients that are seeking boutique solutionsOther service areas include:- Operations- Strategy- Government Relations- Legislative Research- Project Management- Public Relations- Marketing- Cryptocurrency & DeFi- Quantitative & Qualitative Research Deliverables- Management Operations- Team LeadershipOther leadership projects include:1) Chief Operating Officer, Confidential Client2) Head of Crypto and NFT Business Integration, Confidential Client3) Acting Chief Operating Officer, Confidential Client4) Vice President, Confidential Client

Albany, Ny, Us

As Legislative Director, I was responsible for leading the legislative portfolio of a freshman Assemblymember from Western New York. In this role, I was responsible for taking the lead on bill writing, government relations, legislative ideation, budget negotiations, floor votes, and much more.- Managed the Assembly legislative bill drafting process for our District, from conception, to legislative writing, to final vote- Served as a government relations liaison between the Member and State, Federal, Local, and public entities- Coordinated with other Member's offices, including the Speaker's Office, to negotiate bill language and offer co-sponsorships- Negotiated with the Governor's Office, the Speaker's Office, and other relevant bodies to secure budgetary funding for our Assembly District- Advised the Assemblymember on policy-making decisions and legislative strategy- Legislative Tracking: Tracked bills from not only New York State but other State Legislatures across the US- Worked alongside the Legislative Bill Drafting Commission and the Assembly Counsel to ensure legal accuracy of all legislative writing- Collaborated with external organizations and other public policy makers to move legislation

Albany, New York, Us

In this role, I served as a Labor Relations Specialist and government employee labor contract negotiator for CSEA, one of the largest public sector unions in the country. This job consisted of two primary responsibilities: contract negotiation and member representation.- Served as the lead negotiator of numerous collective bargaining agreements in a field area that summarized over $162 million worth of salaries, roughly 4,000 government employees, and a 8,131 square-mile area- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted extensive labor statistics data to aid in the formulation of negotiation strategies- Served as a government relations liaison between the Local leadership and State, Federal, Local, and public entities- Assisted in labor organizing initiatives to help empower a union membership of over 265,000 members- Served as a representative and negotiator before local and state government bodies, the Governor's Office of Employee Relations, State-appointed arbitrators, Administrative Law Judges, and more

Buffalo, New York, Us

In this role, I served in a Chief of Staff capacity for the Democratic Party in Erie County, the largest political organization in New York State outside of NYC. I remain as one of the youngest Executive Directors in the County Party's history.- Chief staff position to run and manage all operations of the Erie County Democratic Committee- Recruited, trained, and supervised hundreds of volunteers, staff, and interns- Coordinated ambitious political fundraising plans for the Party, totaling millions of dollars over multiple years- Served as a government relations liaison between the Party and State, Federal, Local, and public entities- Managed all aspects of political campaigns, including: ballot access, political public relations, fundraising, political endorsements, labor relations, election law compliance, database management, and more- Maintained an accurate and accessible voter database across multiple platforms consisting of millions of unique data points- Served as a spokesman and public relations leader with local, statewide, and national press entities- Supported the Party Chair in executing strategic vision and goals- Developed and implemented a full-scale professional direct mail marketing initiative

Washington, D.C., Us

In this temporary internship role, I served as a research analyst/assistant to a prestigious legal partner at the firm's Brussels, Belgium office.- Studied European Union legislation and legal precedent to help guide legal strategy- Aided Partner by executing legal research requests- Utilized knowledge of international law, international politics, and the EU to help guide strategic vision

Washington, Dc, Us

In this paid internship position, I worked within the research department at the National Association of Counties. My work focused on government research and legislative research for county and local government.- Authored and published numerous issue-specific policy research reports for county governments across the US- Provided legislative research and government affairs research support to senior staff- Served as a writer who could help translate data into written and visual content for organizational initiatives

Washington, Dc, Us

During my second internship in the US House of Representatives, I aided the Congresswoman by providing office support assistance.- Assisted in managing constituent casework- Studied emerging public policy issues to assist senior staff- Conducted legislative research

During my final year of college, I launched an online initiative aimed at increasing citizen knowledge of the New York State Legislature and improving government relations. The website, which I programmed from scratch, included legislative tracking and analysis of all 150 members of the State Assembly and all members of the State Senate.

Washington, Dc, Us

During my second internship in the US House of Representatives, I aided the Congressman by providing office support assistance.- Assisted in managing constituent casework- Studied emerging public policy issues to assist senior staff- Conducted legislative research

Master Of Public Policy - Mpp

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government