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JULIO APONTE III

JULIO APONTE III

Essex

Skills

  • Community outreach
  • Fundraising coordination
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Public speaking
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Policy writing

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in community outreach and policy writing, notably as Co-Chair of the Veterans Caucus at the New Jersey State Democratic Committee. Proven track record in fundraising coordination and stakeholder engagement, successfully enhancing voter initiatives and supporting local candidates through strategic event organization and effective meeting facilitation.

Work History

Co-Chair, Veterans Caucus

New Jersey State Democratic Committee
New Jersey, USA
2023 - Current
  • Co-lead a statewide caucus representing veterans' interests.
  • Advise party leadership on veterans' policy priorities.
  • Draft briefing materials and position statements.

Sergeant at Arms,

Essex County Democratic Committee
Essex County, NJ
2018 - Current
  • Maintain order and procedural compliance during official committee meetings and events.
  • Support leadership with meeting logistics and adherence to bylaws.
  • Assist with civic events involving elected officials and stakeholders.

Vice Chair, 4th Ward

East Orange Democratic Committee
East Orange, NJ
2017 - Current
  • Supported ward leadership by organizing meetings, setting agendas, and maintaining records.
  • Acted as liaison between constituents, ward leadership, and municipal officials.
  • Assisted with voter engagement initiatives and community outreach efforts.
  • Organized fundraising events to bolster support for local candidates and party initiatives.

Supervisor,

East Orange Water Commission
East Orange, NJ
2017 - Current
  • Oversee municipal water system operations serving 70,000+ residents.
  • Prepare reports and schedules for planning and budget decisions.
  • Coordinate with contractors and regulators.
  • Respond to infrastructure emergencies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Rutgers University Business School

Languages

  • English, Native
  • Spanish, Fluent

Awards

  • Presidential Service Badge
  • Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal
  • Honorable Service in the White House Military Office

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Rutgers University Business School

Co-Chair, Veterans Caucus

New Jersey State Democratic Committee
2023 - Current

Sergeant at Arms,

Essex County Democratic Committee
2018 - Current

Vice Chair, 4th Ward

East Orange Democratic Committee
2017 - Current

Supervisor,

East Orange Water Commission
2017 - Current
JULIO APONTE III