Dylan Klein
Summary
Handles team needs with forward-thinking strategies and strong focus on daily requirements. Well-coordinated planner successful at coordinating schedules and workflows to meet business demands. Superior work ethic combined with resourceful and upbeat nature.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Media Relations and President
Westchester Student Coalition Against Gun Violence
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Responsible for press releases and contact with local and national news outlets
- Responsible for developing questions for use at various events:
- Organizer and Moderator for Q&A with Democratic Congressman Eliot Engel
- Organizer and Moderator for Public Forum between Democratic State Senator Jeffrey Klein and Newly Elected Democratic State Senator Alessandra Biaggi
- Organizer for Public Forum between Democratic State Senator Shelley Mayer and Republican Julie Killian
- Organizer and Participant in Community Conversation with Democratic Candidate for Congress Derickson Lawrence
- Provide input on issues of concern to the youth of Westchester.
Director of Government Relations
SUNY Student
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Oversaw the Department of Government Relations leading a team to advocate for students
- Secured the immediate closure of the TAP Gap and record investment in SUNY & CUNY schools in the FY 2022-2023 NYS Budget
- Lobbied directly to members of the State Senate, State Assembly, and the Governor of New York on issues pertaining to SUNY Students
- Developed tactical strategies to support organizational vision and goals.
- Interacted with media and state agency personnel to secure passage of legislation.
- Guided execution of strategies and tactics to advance legislative and policy priorities.
- Wrote briefs on particular initiatives for educational, promotional and policy development.
Chair
FCWC
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Federated Conservationists of Westchester County Student Network Steering
- Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
- Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of organization.
- Engaged with larger campaigns to build deeply collaborative partnerships.
- Organized the annual Westchester Youth Climate Summit attended by Members of Congress, US Senators, Local Officials, and Westchester Youth.
Sales Associate
CVS Pharmacy
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Camp Counselor
JCC of Mid, Westchester
06.2014 - 08.2020
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
- Evaluated campers' progress and provided feedback to parents.
Legislative Intern
Westchester County Legislator Damon Maher
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
- Conducted legislative research on wide range of topics.
- Prioritized tasks to complete on time or ahead of schedule.
- Greeted visitors entering office and asked questions to ascertain how to provide assistance.
- Organized and planned meetings with high-level political appointees and elected officials.
- Assisted other office administrators by answering phones, returning email messages and creating distribution lists.
- Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.
- Created comprehensive political, legislative and regulatory goals, strategies and plans.
Shift Supervisor, Rx
CVS Pharmacy
07.2022 - Current
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy & Management, Political Science
University At Albany
Albany01.2024
High School Diploma -
New Rochelle High School
New Rochelle, NY06.2019
Skills
- Communications Support
- Community Advocacy
- Federal and State Legislation
- External Communications
- Legislative Research
- Public Policy Development
- Lobbying
- Idea Generation
- Community Relations
- Public Policies
- Press Releases
Accomplishments
- Passed S2122-50 “Campus Housing Equality Act” which secured $30,000 for clean drinking water stations to be installed in residence halls and $10 million for overall housing upgrades
- Passed S2021-137R “SIFT Act” which secured a 3-year freeze in tuition for SUNY and CUNY
- Secured the immediate closure of the TAP Gap and record investment in SUNY & CUNY schools in the FY 2022-2023 NYS Budget
- Elected to 3 terms in the Student Association Senate
- Minority Leader, Student Association Senate
- Chairman, A Better Tomorrow Party
Timeline
Shift Supervisor, Rx
CVS Pharmacy
07.2022 - Current
Director of Government Relations
SUNY Student
01.2022 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
CVS Pharmacy
06.2021 - 08.2021
Chair
FCWC
02.2021 - 07.2022
Legislative Intern
Westchester County Legislator Damon Maher
10.2018 - 01.2019
Head of Media Relations and President
Westchester Student Coalition Against Gun Violence
02.2018 - 08.2019
Camp Counselor
JCC of Mid, Westchester
06.2014 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy & Management, Political Science
University At Albany
High School Diploma -
New Rochelle High School
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