Amanda Fallon
Delmar,NY
Summary
Talented leader versed in reviewing budgets, crafting legislation and policies to support goals of the office and the member. Identifies and secures funding for vital improvement projects. Experience serving members from the Southern Tier, Hudson Valley and Long Island. Demonstrated success in maintaining strong relations with local government leaders and staff.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Legislative Director
New York State Senate, Office of Senator Lea Webb
01.2022 - Current
- Managed legislative portfolio 21 bills signed into law
- Secured chapters on key bills to provide for nonprofit automobile insurance to nonprofit carshares; address shortcomings with MWBE employee caps, created Task Force on Missing BIPOC Women and Girls along with securing funding in state budget, authorize state building aid spin up for Binghamton City Schools
- Directed Senate Women's Issues Committee
- Negotiation with central and Assembly staff to further priorities; legislative research, analysis, and bill development as lead for legislative team; meetings with lobbyists, advocates, and constituents.
Albany Office Director
New York State Senate, Office of Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick
01.2020 - Current
- Directed Senate Procurement and Contracts Committee; managed over $10 million in discretionary grants; negotiation with central and Assembly staff to further Senator's legislative and budgetary priorities; legislative research, analysis, and bill development; meetings with lobbyists, advocates, and constituents; and general Albany office management
- Worked to secure funding for State Route 9A study in Towns of Ossining and Mt. Pleasant.
- Extensive experience with local government officials coordinating state- supported projects.
Albany Office Director
Office of Senator Jen Metzger, Albany, New York
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Management of over $5 million legislative discretionary funding; negotiation with central and Assembly and Executive staff to further Senator's district and Agriculture committee budget priorities; research and analysis of state budget initiatives; worked closely with communications staff; meetings with lobbyists, advocates, and constituents; and general Albany office management.
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of Senator Terrence Murphy, Albany, New York
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Responsibilities included management of legislative discretionary funding; legislative and budget agenda; research and analysis of budgetary and legislative initiatives; assisted with review and analysis of Investigations and Government Operations Committee legislation; and general office management.
Policy Analyst
Office of Senator Phil Boyle, Albany, New York
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Management of legislative discretionary funding, negotiated with central staff to further legislative and budget priorities, research and analysis of budgetary and legislative initiatives
- Undertook legislation and constituent relations for issues that included education and school financing; higher education; state and local retirement systems; mental health and developmental disabilities
- Assisted new staff with legislative process, bill research and drafting.
Legislative Consultant
Office of Senator Owen H. Johnson, Albany, New York
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Assisted with Senator's budget program on part-time basis
- Worked with school districts, local governments, and state agencies to facilitate discretionary funding.
Consultant, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Home Care Association of New York State- Education & Research, Albany, New York
09.2009 - 07.2011
- Managed compliance and administration of Emergency Preparedness Grant from New York State Department of Health Office of Emergency Planning
- Wrote emergency preparedness e-newsletter shared with home care industry
- Managed Emergency Preparedness educational website
- Assisted with planning and presentation during Emergency Preparedness Annual Meeting.
Senior Program Analyst
Office of Senator Owen H. Johnson, Albany, New York
01.1991 - 11.2001
- Began as Legislative Aide, attaining progressively more responsible positions within office including negotiations with central, Executive, and Assembly staff to further Senator's legislative and budgetary agenda
- Provided research and analysis of budgetary and legislative initiatives, prepared speeches and talking points
- Undertook press and constituent relations.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance
University At Albany - School of Business
Albany, New YorkBachelor of Arts in Political Science -
Hartwick College
Oneonta, New York Skills
- Seasoned legislative staffer with excellent communication skills both written and personal Computer skills include Microsoft Office Suite, LRS, basic web design and social media
- Policy analysis
- Issue Advocacy
- Public Policy Research
- State Legislation
- Policy Review
- Government relations
Timeline
Legislative Director
New York State Senate, Office of Senator Lea Webb
01.2022 - Current
Albany Office Director
New York State Senate, Office of Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick
01.2020 - Current
Albany Office Director
Office of Senator Jen Metzger, Albany, New York
01.2019 - 12.2020
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of Senator Terrence Murphy, Albany, New York
01.2015 - 12.2018
Policy Analyst
Office of Senator Phil Boyle, Albany, New York
01.2013 - 12.2014
Legislative Consultant
Office of Senator Owen H. Johnson, Albany, New York
01.2012 - 12.2012
Consultant, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Home Care Association of New York State- Education & Research, Albany, New York
09.2009 - 07.2011
Senior Program Analyst
Office of Senator Owen H. Johnson, Albany, New York
01.1991 - 11.2001
Master of Business Administration - Finance
University At Albany - School of Business
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -
Hartwick College
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