Ian Abreu

• Council President (2022), 1st Vice President (2023), 2nd Vice President (2024)
• Act as a member of the City's legislative body, responsible for enacting ordinances, approving the annual budget, confirming mayoral appointments, & addressing constituent needs
• Chairmanship Assignments (Both Past & Present): Appointments & Briefings, Cannabis Licensing & Host Community Agreement Review, Memorials & Dedications, and Infrastructure & Redevelopment
• New Bedford City Council Vice Chairmanship Assignments (Both Past & Present): Committee on Finance, Affordable Housing & Homeless Affairs, Cannabis Licensing & Host Community Agreement Review, and Internal Affairs

• Previous titles include Manager of Business Development & Public Policy and Manager of Workforce & Business Development
• Led membership recruitment, retention, marketing, and public outreach for the second-largest Chamber of Commerce in Massachusetts
• Developed comprehensive strategic plans to guide long-term growth and sustainability of the organization''s programs.
• Enhanced donor relationships with personalized communication plans and regular updates on project progress.
• Coordinated yearly membership drives, engaging 5,000+ non-member businesses, resulting in hundreds of new members annually
• Organized the annual 'SouthCoast Job Fair,' the region's largest employment expo, helping connect local businesses with job seekers
• Developed and implemented strategic public policy initiatives in areas such as economic development, workforce education, regulatory reform, and taxation
• Assisted the Chamber President & CEO in drafting public policy position statements and testimony letters
• Oversaw workforce development programs, including internships for high school seniors, job readiness workshops, career fairs, and dropout-prevention programs
• Led marketing and implementation of community trips and trade missions to destinations including China, Ireland, Portugal, and Costa Rica

Facilitated communication between clients and social services as well as overall advocacy within the institution.

• Manage day-to-day operations, staff training, and customer service for retail location
• Developed marketing initiatives to enhance brand
• Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, payroll, & sales analysis
• Comply with health, safety, & labor regulations to maintain operational excellence

• Led executive team, making key decisions on operations, finance, & resource allocation
• Managed production, quality control, & supply chain logistics
• Executed sales & marketing strategies to expand market revenue
• Oversaw budgeting, financial forecasting, and reporting to optimize profitability
• Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.