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Newark, New Jersey, United States

Under direction of the Deputy Mayor for Economic and Housing Development, plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of the Office of Affordability and Sustainable Housing, including administration of a variety of affordable housing programs and projects.

Office Of The Mayor

Office of Mayor Ras J. Baraka• Newark, New Jersey Newark is the nation’s third oldest city and the largest and most diverse municipality in the State of New Jersey.Responsible for engaging the press, residents, governments, and social and community organizations through social media, press releases, official statements and public events. I ensure that Mayor Barakais prepped and advanced at public events by composing briefing documents, speeches and talking points. Also assists in… Show more Office of Mayor Ras J. Baraka• Newark, New Jersey Newark is the nation’s third oldest city and the largest and most diverse municipality in the State of New Jersey.Responsible for engaging the press, residents, governments, and social and community organizations through social media, press releases, official statements and public events. I ensure that Mayor Barakais prepped and advanced at public events by composing briefing documents, speeches and talking points. Also assists in the management of the day-to-day operations of the Office of Communications and Newark TV 78. Show less

Atlanta, Georgia

Supreme Consulting Atlanta, Georgia Supreme Consulting specializes in producing communication strategies, event planning, policy composition and analysis and executive/administrative support.Freelance Public Policy & Communications Consultant Services include revising and implementing new quality standards and policies to increase staff performance and improve customer service. Organizing press events, overseeing public relations campaigns and coalescing support for public… Show more Supreme Consulting Atlanta, Georgia Supreme Consulting specializes in producing communication strategies, event planning, policy composition and analysis and executive/administrative support.Freelance Public Policy & Communications Consultant Services include revising and implementing new quality standards and policies to increase staff performance and improve customer service. Organizing press events, overseeing public relations campaigns and coalescing support for public policy initiatives. Composing, editing and proofreading correspondence, official statements, press releases and copy and speech writing on behalf of government officials, entities and organizations. Providing a wide-range of executive support, administrative, and office management services.• Streamlined ceremonial documents office procedure and delivery for the City of Atlanta, Office of the Mayor (2013).• Former clients include: Office of the Mayor, Atlanta GA (2013); Georgia State Representative Keisha Waites (2013); current New York State Assistant Secretary of Education, DeShawn Wright (2010); and former United States Representative Donald M. Payne Sr. (2011). Show less

Newark, New Jersey

University Heights Charter School • Newark, NJ UHCS is one of the highest performing public charter schools in the State of New Jersey.Dean of Community Outreach and Special ProgramsResponsible for planning and executing all school public outreach programs. Organizing and executing student/parent educational and character development events. Directly meeting with parents regarding student academic performance and behavior. Planning and managing afterschool/Saturday Title 1… Show more University Heights Charter School • Newark, NJ UHCS is one of the highest performing public charter schools in the State of New Jersey.Dean of Community Outreach and Special ProgramsResponsible for planning and executing all school public outreach programs. Organizing and executing student/parent educational and character development events. Directly meeting with parents regarding student academic performance and behavior. Planning and managing afterschool/Saturday Title 1 academic and enrichment programs. Conducting Language Arts, American and Newark history classroom lessons. Procuring community service opportunities for students and designed and authored school outreach and promotional materials.• Increased parental and student attendance at school events by 50%.• Implemented student discipline and support programs that led to the decrease in student suspensions by 25%.• Successfully managed public relations campaigns that increased prospective student applications by 100%. Show less

Newark, New Jersey

American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey • Newark, New Jersey The ACLU-NJ is the largest and most prominent constitutional rights organization in the State of New Jersey.Communications and Field AssociateResponsible for drafting and editing press releases, correspondence, copywriting and engaging mass media personnel on behalf of the ACLU-NJ. I was also tasked with grassroots coalition building by coalescing support from government officials, non-profit and grassroots… Show more American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey • Newark, New Jersey The ACLU-NJ is the largest and most prominent constitutional rights organization in the State of New Jersey.Communications and Field AssociateResponsible for drafting and editing press releases, correspondence, copywriting and engaging mass media personnel on behalf of the ACLU-NJ. I was also tasked with grassroots coalition building by coalescing support from government officials, non-profit and grassroots organizations and allies to advance ACLU-NJ policy priorities and planning and executing all events hosted by the ACLU-NJ Racial Justice Program.• Managed complex outreach and grassroots events that led to the successful repeal of the Death Penalty in New Jersey.• Increased ACLU-NJ visibility in the Newark metro-area with a record number of event co-sponsorships.• Developed first of its kind “What To Do If You Are Stopped By the Police” manual by consulting law enforcement, public safety and legal organizations. Show less

Newark, New Jersey

Office of Mayor Cory A. Booker • Newark, New Jersey Newark is the nation’s third oldest city and the largest and most diverse municipality in the State of New Jersey. Aide to the MayorManaging the office of the Chief Policy Advisor, executive support (correspondence, official statements, speeches and advance event preparation), liaising with members of the Newark Municipal Council and planning public/media events with municipal and government officers and stakeholders to advance… Show more Office of Mayor Cory A. Booker • Newark, New Jersey Newark is the nation’s third oldest city and the largest and most diverse municipality in the State of New Jersey. Aide to the MayorManaging the office of the Chief Policy Advisor, executive support (correspondence, official statements, speeches and advance event preparation), liaising with members of the Newark Municipal Council and planning public/media events with municipal and government officers and stakeholders to advance Mayor Booker’s policy and legislative agenda.• Successfully managed Mayor Booker’s “Safe Schools” program public relations campaign. Program led to the reduction in violent crime in areas immediately surrounding Newark public and private schools.• Meticulously prepared Mayor Booker for public and press events using issues briefs, advance work and forecasting.• Coalesced resident and political support for Mayor Booker’s major policy initiatives during his first term. Show less

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Government And Non-Profit Organization

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Student Government Associate, Black Organization of Students and Rutgers Newark Diversity Party.