518-229-6252 Allisonl.weingarten@gmail.com

9 Stoneledge Drive Apt 2Troy, New York 12182

EDUCATIONHunter College, Silberman School of Social Work, New York, New York May 2013Masters in Social Work; Community Organization, Planning and Development Method

Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Ithaca, New York May 2009Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor RelationsCumulative GPA: 3.398, Dean’s List: Fall 2005 and Spring 2006

University College Dublin, Quinn School of Business, Dublin, Ireland Fall 2007

SPECIAL RECOGNITION- Named one of New York State Nonprofit News’ “40 Rising Stars Under 40” (July 2016)- Co-authored chapter on Social Work Education as part of book: “Holistic Engagement;” Edited by Loretta Pyles and

Gwendolyn J. Adam; Published by Oxford University Press, 2016.- Co-wrote and was awarded three year grant by the NYC Department of Youth And Community Development to reinstate

after school programming for Queens Community House (May 2015)- Selected to present at the Partnership for After School Education’s Annual Conference on Fee Based After School

Programming (July 2014) and at AfterSchoolWorksNY Annual Training Conference on Fee Based After School Programming (November 2014)

- Named one of New York State Capitol News’ “40 Rising Stars Under 40” (June 2010)

WORK EXPERIENCENew York State Division of the Budget, Albany, New York September 2015 to Present Empire Fellow, Nonprofit Coordination Unit (NCU)Selected for competitive fellowship in which mid-career professionals are chosen to work alongside leaders in New York State government to train for future government leadership responsibilities. Worked with team to write and distribute first of its kind $100 Million Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program (NICIP). NICIP awards were made to 237 organizations throughout the State. Personally reviewed over 70 NICIP applications. Analyze data from over 600 applications to determine NYS Nonprofit infrastructure needs. Coordinate with five other Division of Budget units the Human Services Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). Ensure all NCU budget items are accurately inputted in Executive Budget including COLA, NICIP, and the $25 million Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative. Monitor hundreds of nonprofit related bills throughout the legislative session. Plan meetings for NYS Inter-Agency Council on Homelessness. Conduct research on issues related to poverty reduction, homelessness and housing and hunger among other issues.

New York State Commission on National and Community Service July 2016-December 2016Empire FellowCoordinated eight events for Governor's "Film Good Do Good" initiative in which film productions volunteered with local community based organizations throughout the State. Organized and spoke at 600 person "AmeriCorps New York Kickoff Event" which included a service project, lunch and a formal ceremony. Re-wrote, re-organized and maintained Commission Website, Facebook Page and Twitter Account receiving positive feedback from grantees. Created AmeriCorps RFP 'cheat sheets' to make AmeriCorps RFP more understandable and accessible. Developed training program based on needs assessment and recruited trainers for annual Program Directors training with over 80 programming and fiscal directors in attendance.

Queens Community House, Forest Hills, New York June 2013 to August 2015Program Director, After School Enrichment and Summer Discovery Day Camp Responsible for recruitment and supervision of up to 100 after school and summer day camp participants ages 5-11. Recruited, trained and supervised over twenty staff members, interns and volunteers. Oversaw and planned for annual budget of over $160K. Ensured compliance with DOH regulations and two programming grants. Participated in Neighborhood Family Services Coalition Monthly Advocacy Committee Meetings.

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518-229-6252 Allisonl.weingarten@gmail.com

9 Stoneledge Drive Apt 2Troy, New York 12182

The Office of Assemblyman Rory Lancman, Hillcrest, New York July 2009 to August 2011Legislative Director, Subcommittee on Workplace SafetyProduced 5 legislative reports on current workplace safety issues in NYS. Drafted and helped to move workplace safety related legislation, effectively seeing Workplace Violence in Juvenile Justice System legislation be signed into law. Emailed “Workplace Safety Update” to 1,000 contacts monthly. Collaborated with the NYS DOL to hold the first “NYS Immigrant Workers’ Rights Awareness Day” at 18 locations throughout the State.

INTERNSHIPS

Internship Role DatesChild Center of New York (CCNY)South Jamaica, New York

Co-Leader; Service Learning Program atAugust Martin High School and Queens Middle School 72

August 2012 to May 2013

Queens Community HouseForest Hills, New York

Case Worker and Organizer, Housing and Homelessness Prevention Department

August 2011 to May 2012

The Office of Sen. Chuck Schumer, Washington, DC; Albany, New York

Legislation and Communications Department Spring/Summer 2008

New York State United Teachers, Latham, New York

Legislation and Communications Department Summer 2007

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCEAfter School Fee-Based Support Group, Queens, New York

Founder Organized meetings and “Google Group” communicationsto discuss strategies for operating a fee-based after school program.

March March 2014 to August 2015

Queens County Young Democrats, Queens, New York

Treasurer and FundraiserOrganized, promoted and implemented three annual summer fundraisers, raising total of over $10,000 for the organization. Managed an annual budget of around $3,000.

February 2010 to February 2013

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Democratic Club, Queens, New York

OrganizerCoordinated and ran monthly club meetings. Co-organized annual fundraiser, raising approximately $10,000 annually.

September 2011 to August 2013

Macro Social Work Student Network, International

Lead OrganizerCollaborated with students from Hunter College and other schools of social work to build network. Attended Council on Social Work Education’s Annual Conference (November 2012) to network andbuild a database of over 100 contacts from other schools of social work interested in the network. Created Facebook page enabling the network to quickly expand.

January 2012 to May 2013

Rory Lancman for Congress Primary Campaign, Queens, NY

Organized rallies and Get Out the Vote efforts with unions in support of Lancman. Coordinated supporters and volunteers.

June 2012

Introduction to Community Organizing Course, Hunter College, New York, NY

Seminar Leader and Teaching AssistantAssisted professor during classroom lectures. Graded assignments. Assisted students with assignments. Led seminar of 6 students and guided them through 100 hour internships.

January 2013 to May 2013

SPECIAL SKILLSNYS Licensed Notary Public. Trained in Undoing Racism. Well-trained in Microsoft Office, Windows, Macintosh, and Constant Contact. Excellent skills in Research, Grantsmanship, Community Organization, Planning and Development. Experienced working on political campaigns and with many different unions in NYS.

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