Budget/Data Analyst

Daniel E. Saunders

**-** ******** **. * Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 u 973-***-**** u ***************@*****.*** Education

Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey Masters of Public Policy, Concentration in Budget and Finance May 2018 Relevant Courses: Budget and Public Policy, Financing Federal Entitlements, Methods: Data Analysis: I & II, Macroeconomics and Public Policy, Community Economic Development, Environmental Economics and Policy Binghamton University, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences May 2015 Bachelor of Arts in History, Bachelor of Arts in Judaic Studies Major GPAs 3.4 / 4.0 Relevant Experience

The Mayor of New York City’s Office of Management and Budget June – August 2017 Budget Analyst Intern, Transportation Unit

• Learned to write crucial documents for review by the Task Force Transportation Unit Head, and for the advisory Counsel, to approve the disbursement of city funds for the purpose of spending bond dollars on capital improvements for transportation

• Employed FMS, the financial management software used by all agencies of the municipality to track city and agency funding

• Using detailed analysis of agency documents sent to OMB, wrote Certificates to Proceed, Task Orders, and Mods

• Attended nearly one dozen lectures detailing the various functions, future objectives, and improvements in work at OMB New Jersey Department of Transportation: Division of Budget June – September 2016 Budget Analyst Intern

• Worked directly for the Chief Financial Officer and created plans and goals for a series of cost-saving initiatives

• Coordinated with the Office of Budget Analysis and developed a detailed cost-savings plan based on data and schedules obtained from Engineering and Operations at DOT and the Division of Water Quality at the Department of Environmental Protection, which if introduced, may considerably lower the cost of state highway sweeping

• Conducted a thorough analysis on bringing roadway sweeping in-house (up to 66 sweepers / cost est. $14.8 M)

• Scheduled and participated in meeting with DOT’s Heads of Budget Analysis, Fleet, Operations, Planning, & Procurement Additional Experience

Metropolitan Transportation Authority – NYC Transportation, Department of Subways October 2017 – April 2018 College Aide, Capital Programs

• Provide assistance with day-to-day operations to the Director of Second Avenue Subway & Long Range Planning United Postal Service, Seasonal Driver Helper November 2015 – January 2016

• Helped to facilitate package delivery by meticulously and quickly sorting and safely dispatching numerous packages to commercial and industrial offices and residences

• Amiably interacted with customers with the intention of imbuing a sense of satisfaction toward the company I represented Mark Dunec for United States Congress, Congressional Campaign Intern June - August 2014

• Organized and led several meet-and-greets on behalf of the congressional candidate, often as the sole staff member

• Collated data and created campaign material for consumption by colleagues, constituents, patrons, and campaign coordinator Private Swim Instructor Entrepreneur June – August 2013

• Built clientele by advertising skills, qualifications, and experience through social media outlets, including Craigslist

• Provided private lessons to six groups of children and adults with beginner and novice swim skills 7-9 times per week

• Taught basic and intermediate swimming skills while carefully advancing skill development throughout curriculum

• Developed detailed personal curriculum based on individual skills and development progression Johnson City Mentor Program, Mentor/ Student Consultant January - May 2013

• Counseled student on issues relating to conflict resolution, social interaction, learning development, and work and study habits American Pool Contracting June – August 2012

• Worked with a contractor through a New Jersey pool company and traveled to sixteen different pools to maintain chemical balance and overall pool cleanliness

Skills, Certifications, and Interests

Technology Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote; Mac OS; Chrome OS; NYC FMS Database; Basic Knowledge of SPSS and Stata

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