Shawn Garcia
New York,United States
Summary
Dedicated Community Organizer with 20+ years of empowering underserved communities and interests by communicating with local and state governments. Skilled at connecting organizations with powerful allies to solicit real change and effective action. Known for bringing diverse groups together to achieve universally beneficial goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Advocacy
Transportation Alternatives
06.2021 - Current
- Identified community organizations and leaders to establish and nurture relationships to help build awareness and win reforms for public.
- Trained team leaders to oversee volunteers and organization members during special events.
- Developed analytical documentation on potentially helpful New York State legislature and regional leadership members.
- Created strong and sustainable non-profit organization by fundraising, forming relationships with key players and building brands.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Established a robust volunteer program to engage community members in supporting organizational goals while fostering personal growth and development among participants.
- Developed a high-performing team by recruiting, training, and retaining skilled staff members who contributed to the overall success of the organization.
- Led successful advocacy campaigns that resulted in positive policy changes benefiting the populations served by the organization.
Executive Director
Revolutionary Fitness
06.2010 - 04.2020
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Created and updated fitness programs focused on cardio, strength and conditioning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
Union College
Schenectady, NYProfessional Certification - Corrective Exercise Specialist
National Academy of Sports Medicine
New York, NYSkills
- Base Building
- Mobilization support
- Forum coordination
- Canvassing
- Training
- Petitions
- Outreach management
- Lobbying
- Public speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Workshop Organization
Timeline
Director of Advocacy
Transportation Alternatives
06.2021 - Current
Executive Director
Revolutionary Fitness
06.2010 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
Union College
Professional Certification - Corrective Exercise Specialist
National Academy of Sports Medicine
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