Christopher Blackwell
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Management Specialist – Generalist
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
11.2023 - Current
- A candidate of FEMA Region 2's generalist pilot program that consists of 90-day rotations within the divisions of FEMA Region 2.
- Validated, analyzed, and reviewed multi-million-dollar projects that encompassed hospitals, schools, and non-profit businesses
- Helped create and assist in providing information for Region 2’s Recruitment and Retention plan.
- Facilitated in event planning for hiring events by providing outreach to private businesses, educational institutions, and community organizations as well as scheduling candidates for interviews.
- Participated in the Region 2's Direct Housing tabletop exercise to develop continuity operations during a hypothetical hurricane scenario. Took notes to be used for reporting purposes.
Graduate Scholar
Graduate Scholar Intern, New York State Assembly
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Part of the graduate scholar program for the 2023 New York State Assembly.
- Analyzed and synthesized New York State fiscal and budgetary policies.
- Conducted legislative research to draft bills, introduce legislation to Assembly floor, memorandums, press releases and background reports.
- Scheduled and participated in special interests/advocacy and lobbyist meetings.
- Managed a team of nine legislative interns, oversee interns’ work on budget appropriation tracking and research projects, as well as lead team training sessions.
- Prepared reports on legislative activities, program updates, budget summaries, and other topics as requested.
- Supervisor: Kathleen McCarthy, 518-455-4704
Government Affairs Intern
Government Affairs Intern, Atlas Crossing
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Partook in research efforts such as gathering phone numbers, emails, and other contacts to facilitate Covid-19 testing sites.
- Analyzed and synthesized federal legislation such as National Defense Authorization Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure bill to give to Atlas Crossing clients for consulting purposes. Participated in Zoom meetings with supervisor to discuss policy briefs and future policy news on Capitol Hill.
- Collaborated with another intern to produce hearing memos for different clients.
- Drafted and prepared Congressional committee hearing memos.
- These Hearings were an array of different policy topics i.e. cryptocurrency, financial technology, transportation, and infrastructure.
- Researched Request for Proposals as directed by my supervisor.
- Supervisor: Christopher Kim, 551-574-0869
Government Affairs Intern
Government Affairs Intern, Chuck Schumer
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted supervisors with constituent services by efficiently handling telephone calls, records management correspondence as well as efficiently transferring calls and information with constituents.
- Analyzed federal/state public policies and synthesized information in an organized matter for the Senator to use in his press releases.
- Attended the Senator's press briefings for various public policy issues in the Hudson Valley.
- Participated in meetings with various local organizations in facilitating peaceful assembly and dialogue.
- Produced professional and error-free letters, presentations, and spreadsheet.
- Supervisor: Nicole Virgona, 914-734-1532
Education
Master of Arts - Concentration in Policy Analysis
Baruch College, City University Of New York
New York, NY05.2023
Bachelor Of Arts - History/Political Science
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY05.2020
Skills
- Government relations
- Briefing preparation
- Legislative research
- Microsoft Word, Excel
- Canva
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram
Timeline
Emergency Management Specialist – Generalist
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
11.2023 - Current
Graduate Scholar
Graduate Scholar Intern, New York State Assembly
01.2023 - 06.2023
Government Affairs Intern
Government Affairs Intern, Atlas Crossing
08.2021 - 12.2021
Government Affairs Intern
Government Affairs Intern, Chuck Schumer
09.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Concentration in Policy Analysis
Baruch College, City University Of New York
Bachelor Of Arts - History/Political Science
Mount Saint Mary College
FEMA Administrator Award
Readiness- Honored for the development of a skilled cohort of General Emergency Managers (GEMs) capable of addressing complex disaster scenarios and serving over 15,000 survivors through extensive training initiatives.
New York State Assembly Excellence in Leadership
The Assembly Intern Committee , in recognition of the Graduate Scholar demonstrating exemplary dedication and leadership skills while participating in the New York State Assembly 2023 Graduate Scholar Internship