HAZLE CRAWFORD JR
Washington,DC
Summary
Pragmatic leader, change maker, and problem solver with a proven record of successfully building, managing, and leveraging relationships with elected leaders, senior government officials, and executive stakeholders. Experienced professional in politics, federal and state government, executive management, public affairs, communications, and strategic planning and logistics in historical situations. Adept at navigating complex political landscapes and implementing effective strategies to drive positive outcomes. Skilled in analyzing data, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing innovative solutions to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of Councilmember Natali Fani-Gonzalez
01.2024 - Current
- Provide strategic legal and policy counsel on transportation, environmental, and government operations issues, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Oversee communication strategies, including drafting speeches, press releases, and official statements, ensuring consistent and effective messaging aligned with the Councilmember’s priorities
- Manage complex stakeholder relations, including dispute resolution and inter-agency negotiations, applying legal principles to promote transparency and equitable outcomes
- Develop and implement policy initiatives addressing constituent concerns, leveraging expertise in risk management, compliance and legislative drafting
- Conduct legal analysis of proposed legislation and regulatory frameworks, identifying potential risks and recommending actionable solutions to align with governance standards
Ward-Base Account Manager
D.C. Department of Buildings
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Reviewed building permits, plans, and regulatory compliance documents to ensure adherence to District of Columbia building codes, property maintenance standards, and International Code Council(ICC) guidelines
- Conducted legal assessments of zoning and building regulations, advising stakeholders on compliance requirements and enforcement measures
- Issued Notices of Infractions and coordinated enforcement actions for non-compliance with property maintenance codes, safeguarding the health and safety of residents
- Advised senior agency leadership on legislative and policy matters impacting building infrastructure, leveraging legal expertise to propose regulatory improvements
Associate Director
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
04.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed and prioritized the Mayor's schedule with coordination with the Chief of Staff to ensure the Mayoral focus on critical and strategic issues/events
- Coordinated the submission of a variety of reports and data (i.e., progress, status, and fiscal reports) to confirm the fulfillment of Executive Mayoral Orders
- Established and maintained critical relationships with external business stakeholders, Offices of Members of Congress, Executive Office of the President, and other Mayoral Offices
- Maintained ongoing review of administrative functions to identify irregularities and make appropriate recommendations for resolutions
- Established, monitored, and maintained coordination of services with city agencies which included the development of work plans and ensuring execution of the requested service to address persistent problems
- Led planning and logistics for executive Mayoral events, which included advancing the Mayor and ensuring events met expectations
Legislative Aide
Office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed and drafted legislative policies pertaining to Foreign Affairs/International Human Rights, Education, Sports, Healthcare, Technology/Telecommunications
- Strategized and developed programs to enhance key stakeholder relationships with other Congressional offices and external stakeholders to obtain support for the Congresswoman’s legislation
- Identified potential policy issues that could have negatively affected the residents of the District of Columbia
- Served as liaison for DC constituents to address complex issues between federal agencies and the DC government
- Provided recommendations to the Congresswoman on process and policy improvements
Education
Juris Masters - Legal Risk Management, Contracting, And Compliance
Florida State University College of Law
Tallahassee, FLBachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Skills
- Oral/Written Communication
- Government Relations
- Conflict resolution
- Legal writing
- Public Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Meeting facilitation
- Public/Legislative Affairs
- Ethical leadership
- Policy Analysis
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of Councilmember Natali Fani-Gonzalez
01.2024 - Current
Ward-Base Account Manager
D.C. Department of Buildings
01.2023 - 01.2024
Associate Director
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
04.2019 - 01.2023
Legislative Aide
Office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
11.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Juris Masters - Legal Risk Management, Contracting, And Compliance
Florida State University College of Law
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