Management Consultant Business Development

SAMUEL PIERRE

**** *** ****** ****, ***********, NJ 08077• 718-***-**** • ******@********.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SMP Global Consultants, Brooklyn, New York June 2016-Present Managing Partner

Serve as senior management consultant for clients in both the public and private sectors for business development

Provide strategic planning, risk, and relationship management and government contracts consulting

Worked with 5 + government agencies to help minority and women-owned businesses (MWBE) acquire contracts

Specialized in public-private partnerships to complete city projects and help agency commissioners reach 30% MWBE participation goals.

Created, constructed, and produced a management institute training for the New York City Department of Corrections

Worked with high-level executives in city government agencies and the New York City Office of Management and Budget to secure 1.2 million dollars for a management institute over three fiscal years ($400K/year)

Serves as a management consultant for churches and acquired a contract with MTV, resulting in a partnership deal worth over $50K

Increase church visibility with government and elected officials resulting in closer community ties with the government and resource allocation process

New York City Councilmember Farah N. Louis, Brooklyn, New York April 2020-December 2020 Chief of Staff

Developed and fostered an atmosphere of cooperation and trust among employees.

Optimized efficiency of office personnel through consultative support and staff meetings.

Demonstrated proficiency in organizing the council member's calendar, schedule of meetings, conferences, drafts of all outgoing correspondences, and documents; handles and screens daily telephone calls.

Managed 12 staff members based on their daily, weekly, and monthly duties

Developed specific measurable legislative, communication, constituent services, and scheduling strategies for the members and employees and evaluated performances

Overseed the constituent mail program, which averages 12,000 responses a year and was consistently performing in the top five percent of all offices in city hall

Created and implemented a multi-million-dollar office budget, which produced a net savings of at least $100,000 each year

Coordinated over 60 political and official activities, all formed around specific goals and strategies

Advised the member on votes, meetings, and events based on daily, weekly, and monthly priorities

Supervised all legislative activities, including the introduction of over 30 bills, with two being signed into city law

Assisted the member with democratic conference leadership duties by coordinating with fundraisers, political staff, and the Brooklyn communities to help raise 250 thousand dollars a year

St. Francis College, Brooklyn, New York July 2016-Present Faculty Adjunct Professor for Business and Economic Development Center for Entrepreneurship

Course: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Helps students define accepted concepts, skills, and practices relevant to entrepreneurship and innovation.

Explain entrepreneurship in its various forms and discuss its importance for the economy and society, including in relation to individuals, for-profit /non-profit enterprises, and governments.

Differentiate between creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and understand their linkages

Demonstrates their understanding of the significance of a business plan and create or recreate and make recommendations to business plans as consultants.

Evaluates socially responsible entrepreneurship and integration into business activities, focusing on social enterprises and the Franciscan spirit of social good.

Facilitates the importance of developing an entrepreneurial mindset and of team collaboration within for-profit and non-profit enterprises.

New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services New York, NY Jan 2014 - April 2014 Senior Management Consultant for Technology & Innovation

Formulated strategy team to produce and oversee the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) project resulting in a 25% increase in worker productivity and management regulation of inventory compliance

Created and generated quantitative analysis proposals for agency commissioner, asset management, and government relations teams increasing overall agency efficiency

Worked with senior-level management and staff to transition 500 employees working in 400 buildings from a work order management system to a computerized management system, saving the agency over $250K/$1M

New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg NEW York, NY May 2010 – Dec 2013 Director, African American & Caribbean Affairs

Responsible for all aspects of community affairs for the borough of Brooklyn

Created and maintained relationships with all communities, including education, ecumenical, race, ethnic, immigrant, youth, and all other groups

Represented over 2.3 million people as relationship specialist for the Mayor, resulting in community development and special citywide initiatives in neighborhoods such as East New York, Brownsville, East Flatbush, Bushwick, and Greenpoint

Served as liaison and intermediary for all 70-plus-city agencies resulting in a stronger working relationship between Cityhall and city agencies

Managed all community affairs for the African American and Caribbean communities citywide, resulting in the improvement of business solutions centers, business improvement districts, education facilities, and special partnerships

Special Mayoral Citywide Projects: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Transition of Barclays Center to Brooklyn, Second Avenue Subway, Brooklyn Children Museum, Transfer HRA/NYCHA to 470 Vanderbilt Street, Hurricane Sandy Operations in Coney Island, Project I love East New York, Flatbush Avenue BID and Downtown Brooklyn Partnership

Organized Stop-Question-Frisk breakfast with NYPD Community Affairs for the Mayor’s Office and faith-based community in New York City; met with more than 50 clergy and religious leaders to discuss support and opposition to police policy; solicited recommendations from community leaders on the police policy pending results.

EDUCATION

Columbia University, New York, NY Sep 2013-May 2016 Master of Public Administration

Concentration: Advanced Management & Finance

Relevant Courses: Public Management Innovation, Nonprofit Management & Finance, Campaign Management, Communicating in Organizing, Economics & Financial Management, Quantitative Analysis & SPSS Software Management

St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY Sep 2002-Dec 2006 Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts/Political Science

Associate in Arts/ Business Administration

LEADERSHIP & FELLOWSHIPS

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter, 2013

Chairman, Alpha Eastern Region, Economic Development Committee 2017

Chaplain, 2014-2017 Executive Committee

Chairman, Committee on Organizational & Economic Development 2014-Present New Leaders Council Fellow (NLC), 2012

Member, Alumni Board

Voted most likely to succeed to political office

Worked on advocacy projects to promote progressive agendas New York University Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Public Service (FELPS), 2009

Member, Alumni Board

Fellowship Participant & Graduate

We are all Brooklyn Fellowship, 2008

Member, Board of Directors

Fellowship Participant & Graduate

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Economic Development Training, Fall 2017 Harvard Business School

Harvard X/ SW47x: Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies Certified Business Coach, January- December 2017

Columbia University/ Facilities & Operations Department

Provided Senior Level Business Development Coaching for participants in the CU Leadership Development Program

POLITICAL CONSULTING

Robert Cornegy for Brooklyn Borough President, Brooklyn, New York January 2021-July 2021 Campaign Manager & Senior Campaign Advisor

Developed and maintained a strong online presence through social media platforms

Utilized data analytics tools to assess campaign performance, track voter sentiment, and refine strategies.

Applied insights to make data-driven decisions for resource allocation and targeting.

Forged alliances with community organizations, advocacy groups, and political influencers to broaden the campaign's network.

Addressed and mitigated challenges effectively, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.

Implemented crisis communication plans to maintain public trust during challenging moments.

Ensured strict adherence to campaign finance regulations and legal requirements.

Managed compliance reporting and documentation.

Orchestrated Election Day operations, overseeing poll monitoring, GOTV efforts, and voter turnout initiatives.

Collaborated with volunteers to execute a robust Get Out the Vote (GOTV) strategy.

Conducted a thorough analysis of the campaign's strengths and areas for improvement.

Provided insights and recommendations for future campaigns. Mike Bloomberg for President 2020, Brooklyn, New York January 2020- March 2020 New York State Regional Organizing Director

Developed and executed a comprehensive campaign strategy to maximize candidate visibility and voter engagement.

Conducted thorough research on key issues, demographics, and political landscape in Brooklyn.

Led a dynamic campaign team, overseeing communications, field operations, finance, and outreach roles.

Provided mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment.

Designed and implemented successful fundraising initiatives, exceeding set financial goals.

Established and maintained relationships with donors, community leaders, and key stakeholders.

Managed media relations, including drafting press releases, coordinating interviews, and cultivating relationships with journalists.

New York State Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Brooklyn, NY April 2014 – June 2016 Chair, Oversight Committee on Minority & Women Business Enterprises Campaign Manager & Senior Advisor for Economic Development

Supervised all aspects of the campaign, including day-to-day operations

Improved hiring process to create better matches between individual talents and job requirements

Provided comprehensive fundraising strategies, which resulted in a 5% increase in donations from the previous election

Increased communications between staff and candidates to provide real-time result-based management

Secured endorsements by all citywide elected officials, including the Mayor, City Comptroller, and Public Advocate

Created an established field strategy team from the personal network, which resulted in reaching the targeted voter goal

Contributed to candidate winning primary election with 20% margin and general election with 81% margin

Chairman, Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Task Force

Contact this candidate