James L. Paterek Jr. is a professional currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration at Cornell, with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Adelphi University.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PBE, Data & Reporting Associate
Clinton Foundation
06.2022 - 12.2022
For the 2022 Clinton Global Initiative, I spearheaded data management for CRM, ensuring up-to-date attendee's profiles, event attendance monitoring, and invitation reporting
Maintained all CGI memberships data including event attendees, contact details, membership attendance, and more
Oversaw the input, tagging, and updating of all CGI membership data.
Fellowship
Berger-Hirschberg Strategies LLC
01.2022 - 06.2022
I completed thorough research, conducted, and participated in meetings between donors and clients
Using NGP VAN, Excel, and Google Docs, I efficiently handled a client and donor database
In charge of event coordination, which included contacting with venues, creating invitations, and providing client briefings
I performed administrative tasks by filing papers, fielding phone questions, and maintaining an effective office environment.
Campaign Intern
David Carlucci for Congress
03.2020 - 06.2020
Contributed actively to phone banking, completing over 100 calls every day to potential voters, and methodically tracking votes
Played an essential part in arranging virtual campaign events aimed at residents of NY-17 to increase voter turnout
Engaged voters with the goal to address their concerns about the district and other political issues.
Intern
New York State Senator James Gaughran's Office
06.2019 - 08.2019
I drafted mail, ordered files, engaged with community members, and assisted with other administrative responsibilities
Provided essential phone assistance, patiently listening to constituent's opinions on NY State Senate bills and neighborhood concerns
Selected by Senator James Gaughran as the only intern to speak at an early voting press conference alongside the Senator and other community members.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Government, Politics, And Policy
Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
Ithaca, NY
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
12.2021
Skills
Microsoft 365
Presentation Abilities
Legislative Tracking Techniques
Policy Compliance Understanding
Legislative Knowledge
Qualitative Analysis
Policy Evaluation
Website Management
Coalition Building
Fact-Checking
Campaign Management
CRM software proficiency
Interests
U.S. Politics
Foreign Policy
Geopolitics
American History
Global History
Languages
Italian
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PBE, Data & Reporting Associate
Clinton Foundation
06.2022 - 12.2022
Fellowship
Berger-Hirschberg Strategies LLC
01.2022 - 06.2022
Campaign Intern
David Carlucci for Congress
03.2020 - 06.2020
Intern
New York State Senator James Gaughran's Office
06.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Public Administration - Government, Politics, And Policy
Primary Teacher at Clinton Public School, Clinton-Glen Gardner School DistrictPrimary Teacher at Clinton Public School, Clinton-Glen Gardner School District