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Helen Alda Domenici

Rockville,MD

Summary

A high-performing community engagement leader with non profit experience in developing partnerships. Adept at recruiting and retaining donors to secure gifts. Excellent at fostering relationships with donors and communicating effectively while maintaining strong organization. Ability to juggle multiple projects at a time. Collaborative and committed to nurturing relationships with stakeholders. Extensive public policy experience as well.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Community Engagement

Stepping Stones Shelter
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Developed and cultivated corporate and community partnerships for a homeless shelter that houses six families at a time and 25 families per year to move families from crisis to stable living
  • Strategically fostered the engagement and support of several hundred donors who supply urgent needs items for the families and operation of the shelter daily
  • Handled and prioritized complex projects in a hectic work environment where the residents reside
  • Responsible for all written and verbal communications with diverse stakeholders including individuals, companies, schools, and churches
  • Managed and coordinated partnerships and relationships of individuals integral to providing dinners 365 days of the year and supervise hundreds of volunteers to engage in community service and activities
  • Led efforts requiring sponsors to support annual events such as the Holiday Boutique, Back to School Supplies, and Thanksgiving Initiative for 60 families in need
  • Supported key fundraising events both in-person and online.

Council Member

Gerson Lerhman Group
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Conducted analysis and provided advice to technology clients about the impact of regulations.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Writer

DCI Group
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Wrote time-sensitive articles and correspondence for clients delivered to the FCC and Congress.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.

Strategist

Department of Homeland Security
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • As an active member of a team, formulated and published a cyber plan for a DHS Undersecretary.
  • Conducted research and competitor analysis to inform search cyber security strategies.

International Bureau Chief

Federal Communications Commission
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Managed a 130-person bureau with a $450,000 travel budget and an $8 million personnel budget.
  • Prepared speeches and briefing materials for the Chairman to promote his international agenda.
  • Earned the 'Special Achievement Award' for superior performance at the FCC.

Assistant Director

Office of Science and Technology Policy
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Coordinated policies on Federal legislation with other White House offices and Federal agencies.
  • Wrote bill summaries and Presidential signing statements on key telecom legislation.
  • Held Top Secret Clearance to analyze foreign transactions on the Committee on Foreign Investment.

Senior Policy Analyst, Strategic Plan & Policy

Federal Communications Commission
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Recruited from Harvard Business School to strategize about the FCC’s decision-making process.
  • Developed successful strategies to defeat foreign countries’ efforts to regulate the Internet.
  • Wrote briefing materials for Chairman and Commissioners on the telecom and Internet issues.
  • Rated the highest performance level (outstanding) every year while serving at the Commission.

Associate Manager, Federal Government Affairs

Pfizer Inc.
01.1990 - 01.1995
  • Advocated and defended Pfizer's legislative positions before Members of Congress on health care, international trade, tax, and patent protection.
  • Wrote memos and summaries of legislative activities for Pfizer’s senior management.
  • Executed strategies on policies in collaboration with Pfizer’s International, and Legal Divisions.

Education

MBA - Business Management

Harvard Business School
01.1997

Bachelor of Arts

University of Virginia
01.1990

Skills

  • Fundraising Expertise
  • Relationship Building
  • Policy Advocacy
  • Problem Solving
  • Nonprofit Experience
  • Team Leadership
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Event Management
  • Partnership Development
  • Government Relations
  • Effective Writing

Affiliations

  • Member of Delta Delta Delta at The Univeristy of Virginia

Timeline

Director of Community Engagement

Stepping Stones Shelter
01.2018 - 01.2023

Council Member

Gerson Lerhman Group
01.2016 - 01.2018

Writer

DCI Group
01.2013 - 01.2016

Strategist

Department of Homeland Security
01.2010 - 01.2011

International Bureau Chief

Federal Communications Commission
01.2007 - 01.2009

Assistant Director

Office of Science and Technology Policy
01.2001 - 01.2005

Senior Policy Analyst, Strategic Plan & Policy

Federal Communications Commission
01.1997 - 01.2000

Associate Manager, Federal Government Affairs

Pfizer Inc.
01.1990 - 01.1995

MBA - Business Management

Harvard Business School

Bachelor of Arts

University of Virginia

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