Center Representative Video Editor

Tania Gelin

Email: *****.*****@*****.*** l Website: https://www.taniagelin.com l Phone:347-***-****

About Me:

Legislative analyst with 20+ years of experience in the government, corporate and nonprofit sectors. Highly energetic, efficient, practical and detail-oriented toward each assignment. Extremely proficient at fostering lasting relationships with key stake holders, government officials and community groups.

Skills:

Policy Analysis-Journalism-Community Engagement-Event Planning and Set-Up -Legislation-Research-Advocacy- Data Collection- Data Analysis

Education

M.A., Julien J. Studley Graduate Program, International Affairs at The New School * Concentration- Development and Cities

B.A. City University of New York at Brooklyn College-Political Science

Courses:

Global Pandemics in an Unequal World

* Analysis of the novel coronavirus pandemic’s effects global and the policies taken by different countries to stop the virus’ spread has thrown a spotlight on implicit and explicit social contracts, uneven geographies of rights and freedoms, divergent conceptions of individual and collective welfare, as well as asymmetries of resources and power within and between countries.

Quantitative Methods

* The course covers basic statistical methods and how to apply them to policy analysis and management decision- making.

Research, Design and Data Collection

*Used conventional social science data collection techniques, specifically observation, interviews and questionnaires.

Development Economics

Contending Economic Analysis

Economic Development

Mobility and Forced Migration

Publications:

The New School Blog January (2021) “Everything that was wrong with the NBA’s coronavirus narrative and how

(going forward) it could be so much better!” Kings County Politics (2019) “Espinal Blasts Cuomo for Vetoing E- Bikes and E-Scooter Legalization” CNG News Publication-(2008) “Pols: Federal Assistance for small businesses now!” “Andrew Cuomo makes a visit to SI’s North Shore” New York Amsterdam (2008) “The Fight to Save Public Housing” The Unionist- (2007) “Workers at Saigon Grill Picket for Better Wages” CSA Newspaper- (2006)

“Problems Persist in Special Education”

Projects:

Labor’s Voices (2007) Democracy and Development (2004) Diaspora 2004: Seminar on the rules and regulations affecting immigration post 9/11

Tania Gelin

Email: *****.*****@*****.*** l Website: https://www.taniagelin.com l Phone:347-***-**** Relevant Work Experience

New York City Council, New York, New York

Councilmanic Aide (September 2014-Present)

● Coordinated events where hundreds were in attendance.

● Advocated for constituency on a broad spectrum of government issues and services.

● Create constituent profile and case history on Council Stat software.

Maximus Health and Human Services Agency, New York, New York Contact Center Representative (August 2013-September 2014)

● Built client Profile for access to insurance on the exchange.

● Document service calls on the CRM software.

● Assisted consumers, brokers, navigators and in person assister with questions and technical issues. Political Reporter, Communications

Consultant, Photographer, Staten Island, New York Independent (December 2005-July 2009)

● A strong innovative thinker and reporter with substantial experience in researching and generating 5 to 6 news columns a week on Staten Island activities, services and conditions.

● Journalist for award-winning publication that reaches over 100,000 persons on a weekly basis (a figure that does not include those who accessed news stories by the internet).

● Skilled photographer and video editor.

● Results driven formatting, copy editing and proofreading the work of in-house staff and freelance writers. New York City Council New York, New York

Legislative Director/Campaign Committee Organizer (December 2003- November 2005)

● Superb analytical reasoning used to formulate and craft public policy considerations that were to be voted on by members of the City Council during Stated Meetings.

● Wrote press releases and created press packets; maintained newspaper and photo archives.

● Drafted testimony for and spoke at public committee hearings to stop budgetary cuts in government services and activities.

● Organized events-- press, educational, entertainment, political, cultural/religious and fundraisers.

● Guided and trained staff of 8 in formulating and processing public policy considerations. New York State Senate, Albany, New York

Senatorial Aide (July 2003-October 2003)

● Evaluated and communicated constituent concerns to city agencies (verbally and in writing) to resolve complaints expeditiously.

● Collaborated with in-house staff to assist in The Youth Retreat and, specifically, The Senior Retreat, which were organized annually by former State Senator Ada L. Smith.

● Represented the senator and was a liaison at community gatherings.

NYC Media New York, New York

Producer (January 2003-July 2003)

● Highly adept in researching the New York City municipal archives for films having political content.

● Strong interest in NYC history for this position, which required a thorough explanation of historical figures for each segment.

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