Javier Figaroa
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated Community Outreach Coordinator with advanced understanding of government affairs, communications, policy, and service principles. Strong academic background in political science and urban studies with foundation in local community resources. Highly skilled in public speaking and writing with aptitude for event coordination and community networking.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead LGBTQIA+ Community Liaison / Community Coordinator
Office of the Queens District Attorney
01.2023 - Current
- Strengthen community partnerships by organizing and attending collaborative events
- Connect with elected officials, community stakeholders, and city agencies
- Advise District Attorney on LGBTQIA+ policy
- Serve as a liaison between different departments internally ensuring maximum efficiency in addressing community needs
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free briefings and speeches for District Attorney
Director of Communications & Scheduling for Council Member Lynn Schulman
NYC Council
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Manage the members social media, media inquiries, speeches, & overall communications
- Maintained high levels of constituent satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination
- Advise member on gender equitable legislation / policy
- Connect with other elected officials, community stakeholders, & city agencies to form relationships for member
- Improved social media presence with tailored content strategies for each platform, resulting in higher audience engagement
Head of Communications / Social Media
Schulman 2021 Campaign
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Draft and publish social media postings
- Managed approximately 50-70 calls a day for fundraising purposes
- Attend & facilitate fundraiser events
- Work with various donors / organizations to promote candidate
Education
Masters in Urban Studies -
CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY12.2026
Bachelors in Journalism/Political Science -
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ12.2021
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Constituent Services
- Event Coordination
- Communications
- Public Speaking
- Presentations
- Microsoft Office
- Criminal justice knowledge
- Fundraising
- Government and Politics
- Speech Writing
Awards
- Dean's List - Rutgers University Newark (Awarded in Spring 2020, Fall 2020, & Spring 2021, Fall 2021)
- Guest Speaker Recognition- CUNY Queens College 'Coming Out Day' 2023
Timeline
Lead LGBTQIA+ Community Liaison / Community Coordinator
Office of the Queens District Attorney
01.2023 - Current
Director of Communications & Scheduling for Council Member Lynn Schulman
NYC Council
01.2022 - 01.2023
Head of Communications / Social Media
Schulman 2021 Campaign
01.2021 - 01.2022
Masters in Urban Studies -
CUNY Queens College
Bachelors in Journalism/Political Science -
Rutgers University
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