Tania G. Jean-Gelin
Staten Island, New York 10314
Email: **********@***.***
Twenty years’ work experience in government, nonprofit and corporate sectors, strategizing to make improvements in government and corporate agencies by examining procedural deficiencies published in newspapers, reports and the internet. Proven track-record in creating partnerships to advance organizational goals.
Software Skills:
Advanced Councilstat, Legistar, CRM, Office 365
Intermediate Raiser’s Edge, R, ACT
Key Skills:
Program Management l Project Management l Team-Building l Problem Solving l Partnerships and Alliances l Diversity and Inclusion l Analytical Skills l Internal and External Communications Skills l Public Policy Analysis l Research l Advocacy l Leadership l Problem Solving Education
B.A. City University of New York at Brooklyn College-Political Science 2021- M.A., GPIA The New School. Concentration- Development and Cities 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 G. Jean-Gelin
1110 South Avenue
Staten Island, New York 10314
Email: **********@***.***
Leadership Experience
Hilton and Hampton Inn Hotels, Staten Island, NY
Auditor (Jan 2024 - Present)
● Undertaking a regular comprehensive risk assessment of the.
● Performing high quality audit planning and delivering high-quality assurance and advisory reports:
●. Assists the audit supervisor in preparing periodic audit status updates
●Performs as the only assigned auditor to ensure the timely and effectively progression of the audit;
●Reviews audit work papers, logs and spreadsheets to ensure all analyses are accurate, well-documented and relevant to the audit objectives, findings and conclusions
● Ensure all audit/review programs are effectively executed and tests and procedures are properly developed and implemented to meet the objectives of management. NYC Council, New York, New York
Political Aide (September 2014-2019)
●Coordinating and conducting client interviews
● Identifying and documenting risks and key internal controls in organizations
●Executing, and documenting audit plans and procedures
● Summarizing and communicating results
After five years, left position to complete education at The New School. Maximus Health and Human Services Agency, New York, New York Contact Center Representative (August 2013-September 2014)
● Modeled client profile for individual households to purchase insurance on the exchange.
● Responded to inquiries on federal and state policies regarding healthcare.
● Guided consumers with resolving technical issues. Multiple Contracts, Houston, TX and Newark NJ
Political Reporter, Communications Consultant, Photographer (December 2005-July 2009)
● Generated 5 to 6 news columns weekly on activities, services and conditions throughout Staten Island.
● Responded to inquiries from many of the 100,000+ person-readership about articles.
● Drafted articles and prepared photographs that were to be published in the newspaper.
● Oversaw the work of freelance writers, proofreading and editing their work. NYC Council New York, New York
Legislative Director/Campaign Committee Organizer (December 2003- November 2005)
● Formulated and crafted public policy considerations to create more ‘green spaces’, affordable housing and jobs.
● Prepared press releases, created press packets; maintained newspaper and photo archives.
● Drafted testimony for and spoke at public committee hearings.
● Organized events-- press, educational, entertainment, political, cultural/religious and fundraisers.
● Guided and trained staff of 8 in formulating and processing public policy considerations.
● Slashed costs for events by securing moratoriums for event spaces, food and drinks. NYS Senate, Albany, New York
Senatorial Aide (July 2003-October 2003)
●Collaborated with city agencies (verbally and in writing) to resolve constituent complaints expeditiously.
● Achieved beyond senator’s goals for event planning to ensure a successful Youth Retreat and Senior Retreat
● Represented the senator at events and community gatherings. NYC Media New York, New York
Producer (January 2003-July 2003)
● Researched the New York City municipal archives to produce programs for award-winning series City Classics.
● Strong storytelling abilities used to write information for lower-thirds and segment titles.