Frederick Daniel Floss
Albany,NY
Summary
Organized professional with a decade worth of experience applying and developing skills within the New York State Legislature. Has utilized editing and drafting skills in reviewing important drafts of State level legislation. Regularly helps clients with professional research projects as well as helping them compile reports of legislative data based off of specific criteria. Has substantial experience with locating legal documents and helping clients with interpreting texts. Has spent years teaching professionals how to effectively utilize a legal database and determine the intent and effect of State bills and law.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Representative
State Legislative Bill Drafting Commission
10.2017 - Current
- Teaches instructional classes on the use of state law database
- Answers client questions about database use, such as compiling report and locating text
- Troubleshoots retrieval website and database issues with programming staff
- Locates and transfers requested Legislative text to clients
- Drafts and edits bimonthly Newsletter articles
- Maintains outreach with clients over contractual usage of
Legislative Analyst
New York State Assembly Program and Counsel
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Analyzes and summarizes legislative language
- Discusses Legislation with constituents
- Refers edits of legislation to Assembly members
- Organizes contents of Legislative Agendas
- Compare proposed legislation to existing law for consistency
- Suggesting legislation of interest towards Assembly Committee.
Proofreader/Editor
State Legislative Bill Drafting Commission
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Read and Edit Legislative Bill Drafts
- Research Amendment history utilizing session law books
- Review spelling, punctuation and history accuracy
- Verify Legislative Amendment history into database
- Compiles list of corrections in work copy of bill
- Interface with legal services over bill corrections
Editorial Director
Man of the Hour Magazine
03.2013 - 12.2014
- Edits and organized articles on website
- Assigns article directions and deadlines
- Conducts interviews and tutorials for new staff members
- Write articles covering Television shows and industry news
- Organized interviews with members of Entertainment and Fashion Industries
- Researches Industry News Developments and Rating Trends
Resident Assistant
University at Albany
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Conducted meetings and social programs for residents.
- Provided advice and counseling for residents.
- Maintained a safe, community-oriented environment for residents.
- Advertised upcoming social programs and campus events.
- Monitored residence halls during assigned “duty” rotations.
- Managed duty and master keys during shifts.
- Responded to emergency situations on the assigned Residential Quad.
- Prepared residence halls for opening and closing periods.
- Helped residents with custodial and maintenance concerns.
- Was responsible for conflict resolution within an assigned residence hall.
Education
English BA -
University at Albany, State University of New York
05-2012
Anthropology BA - undefined
University at Albany, State University of New York
05-2012
English MA - undefined
University at Albany, State University of New York
01-2015
Advanced Certificate in Government Advocacy and Public Affairs - undefined
Albany Law School
12-2025
Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Editing
Interpersonal Skills
Writing
Organization
Leadership
E-Discovery
Drafting and Documentation
Legal Research
Certification
- Schenectady County Community College – A to Z Grant Writing – 2020
- Schenectady County Community College – Advanced Grant Proposal Writing – 2020
- Schenectady County Community College – Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant – 2020
Timeline
Legislative Analyst
New York State Assembly Program and Counsel
01.2022 - 12.2022
Training Representative
State Legislative Bill Drafting Commission
10.2017 - Current
Proofreader/Editor
State Legislative Bill Drafting Commission
02.2015 - 09.2017
Editorial Director
Man of the Hour Magazine
03.2013 - 12.2014
Resident Assistant
University at Albany
01.2011 - 05.2012
Anthropology BA - undefined
University at Albany, State University of New York
English MA - undefined
University at Albany, State University of New York
Advanced Certificate in Government Advocacy and Public Affairs - undefined
Albany Law School
English BA -
University at Albany, State University of New York