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Carolyn Sanders-James

Port Orange

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in community engagement and strategic planning at the Office of the Mayor. Proven track record in relationship building and decision-making, successfully coordinating multi-agency task forces and disaster responses. Adept at enhancing communication between the Mayor's Office and diverse community groups, driving impactful solutions.

Work History

Brooklyn Borough Director

Office of the Mayor-Community Assistance Unit
1998 - 2025

Managed staff and activities of the Brooklyn Unit


Served as liaison for the NY Mayor's Office with communities within 18 Community Board Districts


Coordinated Mayor's Town Hall meetings and community and multi-agency task forces for resolving neighborhood issues


Coordinated response to disasters including Flight 800 and the World Trade Center attack

Brooklyn Deputy Borough Director

City of New York Mayor's Office
1994 - 1998

Carried out duties for borough in the Director's absence


Represented the Mayor with community groups and City's Community Boards


Special Assistant/Brooklyn Liaison

Office of the City Council President
1986 - 1994

Investigated and responded to complaints from the public and identified and prioritized key community issues brought to the attention of the City Council President

Money Transfer Manager

Morgan Guaranty Trust Company
1969 - 1986

Developed, sold, and managed full range of credit and non-credit bank services for new and existing clients

Education

Graduate Studies in Public Administration

Long Island University
Greenvale, NY

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Pace University
New York, NY
01-1981

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making

Accomplishments

Awarded by former Brooklyn District Attorney, Charles Hynes, 1989


Caribbean American of Commerce and Industry Visionary Award


Who's Who Cambridge Award


New York City Police Department Outstanding Citizen, 1985



Timeline

Brooklyn Borough Director

Office of the Mayor-Community Assistance Unit
1998 - 2025

Brooklyn Deputy Borough Director

City of New York Mayor's Office
1994 - 1998

Special Assistant/Brooklyn Liaison

Office of the City Council President
1986 - 1994

Money Transfer Manager

Morgan Guaranty Trust Company
1969 - 1986

Graduate Studies in Public Administration

Long Island University

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Pace University