RESUME SUMMARY
Resourceful and visionary leader with comprehensive history in political affairs and development initiatives. Experienced at managing budgets, presiding over council meetings, handling local emergencies, and administering public events. Adept at assessing community issues and managing budgets. Committed to supporting public interest and promoting peace and prosperity.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mayor
Peekskill, NY
June 2018 – Present
- Obtain approval of annual budget while significantly reducing costs by effectively negotiating numerous contracts with suppliers and sub-contractors
- Reduced poverty by 12% through implementation of successful poverty eradication initiatives
- Attained grants worth $1.5M for community development projects by collaborating with state government
- Resolve complaints of business owners and residents by listening to their concerns and addressing complex issues
- Review and modify legislation and public policies to support both general population and special groups
Community Development Manager
Peekskill, NY
July 2016 – July 2018
- Developed and implemented at-risk youth programs and services to increase school retention rate by 18%
- Obtained and managed budget of $10M to lead residential housing initiative
- Identified funding sources and philanthropists for investment opportunities to promote youth development and community restructuring
- Boosted operational efficiency of various community development projects by 52% and fostered trusted relationships with stakeholders
EDUCATION
Columbia University, New York, NY
Masters in Political Science & Public Relations, May 2014
GPA: 3.7/4.0
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
- Project management
- Budgeting
- Continuous process improvement
- Community development
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Grants management
