Jacqueline Donaldson
Waterford,NY
Summary
Innovative team leader and motivator with strong management skills. Highly experienced policy and finance analyst. Keen ability to meld private and public sector realities with both political needs and theory, in the development of effective programs and policies. Significant experience in budget development and strategic planning processes for State agencies. Additional expertise in regulatory issues. Substantive and cognitive knowledge in General Government, Consumer Protections, Elections, State Office for Aging, Public Health, Medicaid, Human Services, and Mental Hygiene, programs. Adept at leading groups through discussions and building consensus. Proven expertise in producing persuasive and effective communications and documentations. A quick study who is able to build and manage complex relationships. Competent and comfortable public speaker. Microsoft Word; Excel; Power Point; and Database capabilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Analyst/Legislative Grants Coordinator
New York State Senate Finance Committee
01.2014 - Current
- Designed and developed new State Senate Legislative Initiative Grants Database.
- Coordinate allocation of funding and processing of Legislative Initiatives for NYS Senate.
- Established and maintained electronic files for grant-funded projects for tracking and reporting.
- Provide support and training on legislative initiatives to other team members.
- Advise officials on fiscal implications related to Human Services issue areas.
- Serve as lead finance staff on Senate Workgroup for Human Services areas.
- Review and analyze State and Municipal agencies' budgets, reports and accounting records.
- Perform cost-benefit analyses to review financial requests, compare operating programs and explore alternative financing methods.
- Work with Senators and Senior Staff to design and implement priorities of New York State Senate.
- Develop and maintain relationships with municipal and State agencies and other State holders.
- Advise Principals on status of policy areas and developing events at local, State and Federal levels.
- Assist Principals in developing financial and legislative policies and programs necessary for operational support of government to ensure accomplishment of organizations goals.
- Received several promotions.
Legislative Consultant
PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Provided consultation services for New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) on various public policy issues
- Designed and managed NYSAC's "No Wrong Door Feasibility Study" project
- Coordinated and developed advocacy strategies on issues affecting local governments, e.g. "Unfunded State Mandates."
- Developed NYSAC's legislative agenda for presentation at seminars and conferences
- Assisted staff in coordinating of various association activities
- Provided research and data analysis on public policies affecting local governments.
- Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues
Deputy - Director Of Budget Studies
NEW YORK STATE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
01.1996 - 03.2011
- Supervised staff of professional and administrative employees who were responsible for financial and policy analysis of legislative and budgetary initiatives.
- Led teams of up to 10 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans
- Assisted in all aspects of managing daily activities of Budget Office and assisted Director in presentation and justification of various agency budgets to Senate leadership.
- Served as principal negotiator for Senate in several agency budget areas, including Medicaid, Mental Hygiene, Human Services and Aging.
- Collaborated with Staff to draft and negotiate legislation to improve well-being of New York State residents, including: "The Welfare Reform Act," "Adoption and Safe Families Act," "Preferred Drug Program/Prior Authorization," and Expansion of Medicaid Managed Care Program."
- Directed staff in providing information for policy officials and various other organizations
- Managed data analysis and preparation of various issue documents by staff for presentation to Policy Officials
- Participated in operational management of Department.
- Collaborated on problem solving on key issues as they arise.
- Developed and maintained relationships with other Government agencies and other stakeholders
- Coordinated and approved Legislative grants for submission to appropriate State agencies
- Reviewed and analyzed Agencies' budgets reports and accounting records.
- Assigned responsibilities of creating reports and reviewed for quality assurance.
- Represented Director in his/her absence.
Staff Chair
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES
09.2005 - 09.2009
- Concurrent with Senate Finance Staff responsibilities; collaborated with Legislators and Legislative staff from other States in coordination and development of advocacy strategies and policies on various issues including Senior issues, Medicaid, Medicare and Mental health issues.
- Developed presentations for annual meetings and forums.
- Participated with other State legislators and staff, in exchange program sponsored by U.S. Department of State, with parliaments of French-speaking Africa entitled "Representing Diversity" (August 2006)
- Served as Staff-Vice Chair for two years.
Intern
NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Collected data, compiled results, created reports for review by Senior Staff members
- Provided technical support for Senior Staff members
- Conducted research projects on issues of importance to various New York State Counties.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE - SAGE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Albany, NY05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Albany- Nelson Rockefeller College
Albany, NY05.1988
Skills
- Management of Financial Resources
- Budget Preparation
- Forecasting
- Data Trending and Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Public Policy Analysis and Development
- Team building and Motivation
- Negotiation and Management Skills
- Ease with technology
- Adaptive Communication and Presentation Skills
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Principal Analyst/Legislative Grants Coordinator
New York State Senate Finance Committee
01.2014 - Current
Legislative Consultant
PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC
01.2012 - 03.2013
Staff Chair
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES
09.2005 - 09.2009
Deputy - Director Of Budget Studies
NEW YORK STATE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
01.1996 - 03.2011
Intern
NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
01.1995 - 01.1996
Master of Arts - Public Administration
RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE - SAGE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Albany- Nelson Rockefeller College
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