Project Manager Director

Noah Rifkin

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** ********* ****

City: Buffalo

State: NY

Zip: 14221

Country: USA

Phone: 716-***-****

Skill Level: Senior

Salary Range: $120,000

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NOAH RIFKIN, MPA

125 Briarhill Road aai Williamsville, New York 14221 aai H: 716-***-**** aai C: 716-***-**** aai *********@********.***

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Active Top Secret Department of Defense Security Clearance

Department of Energy L Security Clearance

Transportation aai Life Sciences aai Environmental Technology aai Aerospace

Senior-level director, consultant and effective problem solver possessing 20+ years of expertise in the

development of innovative programs and collaborative implementation of emerging technologies

Comprehensive knowledge of government agencies and activities in transportation, safety, security, and energy

programs. Proven ability to foresee evolving commercial and government requirements. Connect suitable

partners in the design of complementary legislative initiatives. History of establishing successful strategic

relationships by engaging politicians, policymakers, engineers, and key government program managers in the

productive application of cutting-edge scientific advances to develop new capabilities. Expertise in:

aai Homeland Security aai Energy Research & Technologies aai New Business Development

aai Corporate Branding aai Civilian Emergency Response aai Media Liaison & Speaking

aai Intelligence Synthesis aai Transportation Technologies aai Emergency Medical Services

VALUE OFFERED

aai Spearheaded multiple initiatives that advanced research and addressed emerging societal needs including

CenTIR aaiaii reducing occurrence & severity of crash-related injuries; Shelton Center aaiaii early diagnosis/treatment

of brain injuries in military settings; Flight Research Training Center aaiaii improving commercial air safety to

reduce accident rates; and Alabama Automated Collision Notification Program aaiaii integrated OnStar data.

aai Senior-level experience at numerous government agencies: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),

Department of Defense (DOD), Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security, National

Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Department of

Commerceaaiais National Institute of Standards & Technology (DOC/NIST).

aai Facilitated numerous creative problem-solving sessions with members and staff of U.S. Senate, House, and

Executive Branch to identify potential technology solutions to emerging business, commercial, and

governmental challenges.

aai Appointed by President Clinton as Secretary PeAaaaiais senior advisor on research and technology. Assessed

critical emerging issues, linking specific technologies with the proper resources, from academia, public

laboratories, and corporations.

R ECENT C AREER HI STORY

PRAXAIR, INC., Tonawanda, NY 2010 aaiaii 2011

Director of Technology Management

RIFKIN ASSOCIATES, Williamsville, NY 2008 aaiaii 2010

Director / Consultant

CUBRC, Buffalo, NY 2005 aaiaii 2008

Director of Legislative Affairs

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP., Advanced Information Systems, Falls Church, VA 2003 aaiaii 2005

Director of Homeland Security Programs

VERIDIAN ENGINEERING (formerly Calspan Corporation), Arlington, VA 1996 aaiaii 2003

VP/ Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs (1998 aaiaii 2003); Senior Program Manager (1996 aaiaii 1998)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Washington DC 1993 aaiaii 1996

Presidential Appointment to Secretary PeAa / Director of Technology Deployment

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PRO FESSIONAL E XPERIENCE

PRAXAIR, INC., Tonawanda, NY 2010 aaiaii 2011

Director of Technology Management

Identified and pursued new business opportunities for government-funded R&D in the areas of industrial gas

processing and production (including clean coal and synthetic fuels), and production of biological therapeutic

agents and field-based oxygen for medical purposes. Developed robust relationships with external institutions

and government agencies.

aaii Collaborated across all Praxair operating divisions to secure funded research opportunities with the U.S.

Departments of Energy and Defense, and the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA).

RIFKIN ASSOCIATES, Williamsville, NY 2008 aaiaii 2010

Director / Consultant

Completed special projects and advised clients in the identification of projects or business opportunities for

product sales in the security, transportation, and defense contracting industries.

aaii Projects included airport perimeter control systems, access control systems, and emergency response

display systems.

aaii Continuously fostered ongoing special consultant relationship with Sandia National Labs on civilian

infrastructure management and protection issues.

CUBRC, Buffalo, NY 2005 aaiaii 2008

Director of Legislative Affairs

Managed government relations and generated research funding for an independent, not-for-profit corporation

committed to advancing research through cutting-edge science and technology.

aaii Served as Director of Strategic Planning & Partnerships for the Center for Transportation Injury Research

(CenTIR). Spearheaded numerous transportation safety/brain injury programs.

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP., Advanced Information Systems, Falls Church, VA 2003 aaiaii 2005

Director of Homeland Security Programs

Directed business development for a global market leader in business aviation, combat vehicles, shipbuilding, and

mission-critical technologies. Oversaw legislative matters related to Department of Homeland Security, Federal

law enforcement, and local jurisdictions.

aaii Proposed domestic security initiative, encouraging development of three monitoring centers in the

northeast, west, and along I-75 corridor.

aaii Led discussions with key players at critical national assets in the western U.S., including the State

Governments and various National Labs.

VERIDIAN ENGINEERING (formerly Calspan Corporation), Arlington, VA 1996 aaiaii 2003

Vice President, Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs (1998 aaiaii 2003)

Launched legislative programs for newly created business entity. Developed corporate wide Legislative Affairs

Working Group and liaised with key players.

aaii Pursued and secured a $7 million research program portfolio within only 18 months, funding agendas

annually through the support of the Departments of Defense and Transportation and the Intelligence

Community. Selected and hired lobbying firms; established and nurtured strategic relationships with not-

for-profit partner organizations.

aaii Led a team for Department of Homeland Security, proposing a regional network of security monitoring

and detection centers that provided early warnings and information sharing between local, State, and

Federal entities, using technologies from Sandia and Los Alamos National Labs.

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Senior Program Manager (1996 aaiaii 1998)

Supported Calspan transportation staff and senior management on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

issues. Provided senior policy direction to the DOT Joint Program Office and served as Deputy Director for the

Center for Transportation Injury Research (CenTIR program).

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Washington DC 1993 aaiaii 1996

Presidential Appointment, Director of Technology Deployment

Appointed as Secretary PeAaaaiais senior advisor, guiding research and technology issues on an interdepartmental

and intergovernmental basis. Represented DOT research agenda, technology, and requirements with Presidentaaiais

Science Advisor and other senior White House staff. Assessed critical emerging issues, linking specific

technologies with the proper resources, from academia, public laboratories, and corporations.

aaii Integrated and focused a $1.7 billion research portfolio, strengthening Secretarial priorities.

aaii Advanced DOTaaiais Research and Development programs, securing historic 30% funding expansion.

aaii Assembled a pioneering partnership, applying cutting-edge simulation skills of Los Alamos National

Labs, replacing traditional modeling methods for planners to assess transportation network performance,

mobility potential, and economic/environmental impacts.

aaii Restored pride in and notoriety of DOTaaiais Research and Development team, including Vice Presidential

sponsorship of TransFuture displaying advanced transportation technologies on three blocks of the

National Mall in Washington DC.

aaii Served as Executive Secretary of President Clintonaaiais National Science & Technology Council Subcommittee

on Transportation Research and Development.

aaii Served as DOT representative on to the Department of Commerceaaiais Advanced Technology Program,

representing the Secretary and transportation community, resulting in DOT-related project becoming a

primary recipient of funds.

TECHNICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CORPORATION (TADCORPS), Washington DC 1993 aaiaii 1993

Senior Analyst

Oversaw NASA Space Station marketing/community outreach program with educational groups, civic

organizations, as well as biotechnology, materials development, and life sciences industries.

THE EGAN GROUP, Washington DC 1988 aaiaii 1993

Senior Vice President (1991 aaiaii 1993) / Senior Project Manager (1988 aaiaii 1991)

Provided consulting services to businesses and individuals pursuing opportunities using resources of low earth

orbit and micro-gravity environments.

aaii Key contributor on award winning NASA group, developing guidelines, policies, and pricing

mechanisms for private industrial use of the Space Station Facility.

ACAD EMIC APPO INTMENTS

State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 2007 aaiaii Present

Adjunct Professor, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Department of Emergency Medicine

F ELLOWSHIPS

Presidential Management Internship Program, Washington DC, 1985 aaiaii 1987

Awarded two-year public sector management internship with Federal government, as follows:

aaii Policy Analyst, NASA, Office of Commercial Programs/Office of Space Station (1986 aaiaii 1987)

aaii Management Analyst, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Public & Private Sector Liaison

and Management/Organization Division (1986)

aaii Budget Analyst, Office of the Comptroller, Naval Sea Systems Command (1985)

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EARLY P OLITICAL EX PERIENCE

Hart for President, Washington DC 1984

Political Consultant / State of Nebraska Campaign Director

Assisted field operations for Iowa caucuses. Developed themes and strategies for press relations. Recruited

volunteers and support of key decision-makers within desired communities. Scheduled and orchestrated

candidate appearances.

Mayor Federico PeAa, Denver, CO 1983

Transition Advisor

Created action plan for first 100 days in office, including scheduling and budgetary components. Led two teams

comprised of subject matter experts and community leaders in the assessment of Denveraaiais Department of

Planning & Economic Development and General Services Administration.

ED UCATION

Master of Public Administration (MPA), University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 1984

Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies, Pitzer College, Claremont, CA, 1980

High School Diploma, The Thacher School, Ojai, CA, 1975

BO ARD LEAD ERSHIP

Founder & Board Member, Hugh & Carolyn Shelton Military Neurotrauma Foundation, 2005 aaiaii Present

Board Member, Buffalo Response to Love Center, 2005 aaiaii Present

Fundraising Volunteer, Daniel Pearl Foundation, 2002 aaiaii Present

Board Member, Roswell Park Cancer Instituteaaiais Technology Transfer Committee, 2005 aaiaii Present

Board Member, Martin Luther King Urban Life Charter School, 1997 aaiaii 2001

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