Jeffrey Caesar
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and campaign leadership. Seeking to leverage expertise in sustainability, renewable energy, and community development to drive impactful clean energy investments as a Senior Impact Manager, fostering economic opportunities and equitable outcomes for underserved communities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Cecil Corbin Mark Vanguard Fellow
The Green Leadership Trust
02.2024 - Current
- Trainined to serve on the boards of major Environmentally focused non-profit organizations
- Completed coursework and seminars in non-profit financial management and fiduciary responsibility
- Networked with many of the globe's top BIPOC leaders in the Environmental and Climate field.
Campaign Director, Political & Media Consultant
Bastion Consulting Group LLC.
05.2018 - Current
- Campaign consultant for Richard Spoor Attorneys in Greenpeace vs
- Shell Case representing South African coastal communities
- Utilized project management skills to design, draft, and track numerous literature workflows, and print jobs for campaigns
- Advised executive leadership on organizational restructuring and asset acquisition strategies to improve employee capacities and strengthen project outcomes
- Developed and delivered high-impact presentations and reports to communicate complex issues and data sets regarding the public interest against improper development plans of Burlington, VT
Regional Director
The Outreach Team
Pittsburgh, United States
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Led, managed, assisted, and trained a field team and staff of 40 organizers and student volunteers
- Exceeded client and program voter registration goals of over 25,000 Voter Registrations in Western PA
- Directly managed and oversaw 40-person staff, carrying out campaign training curriculum, logistics, and personnel
- Built relationships with the Secretary of State of County Clerk offices to ensure a rigid quality control process
Program Assistant - Labor Mobility and Human Development (LHD)
United Nations - International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Cairo, Egypt
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated multiple projects and priorities while ensuring the highest customer service for immigrants abroad
- Worked in the fundraising department and community organization collaboration fund, assisted/managed tasks from various departments in the IOM office
- Facilitated collaboration with community leaders/organizations regarding partnerships and developing programs
- Part of a team working with pastoral communities to enhance sustainable livelihoods related to natural resources
Lead Campaign Director
The Outreach Team
Detroit, United States
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Successfully directed a team of over 200 Canvassers in the pilot Voter Contact program across the state of MI to early voting locations to educate voters on the Supreme Court Justices on the ballot.
- Sent out over 1000 shifts in the weeks leading up to the Presidential Election, playing a major role in the win of both Democratic and Progressive Justices being elected to the MI Supreme Court.
Staff Assistant
U.S. Senate the Office of Bernard Sanders
Burlington, United States
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted with caseworker intake duties and processed data for the constituent advocates' team
- Communicated the Senators' positions on legislation and assisted the needs of Vermont constituents
- Served as Staff Assistant managing daily logistics and communication for the U.S
- Senate Office
- Managed day-to-day office administrative duties and scheduling
Outreach Director
The Rights and Democracy Project (RAD)
Burlington, United States
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Lobbied at the Vermont State House to improve the lives of Vermonters
- Carried out fundraising goals and initiatives for businesses, donor drives, and database constituents
- Organized events, and rallies throughout Vermont and New Hampshire
Legislative Intern
Office of the Governor of Virginia
Richmond, United States
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Legislative Intern for the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs
- Research on Veteran's health issues in the state of Virginia
- Organized events with NGOs, and healthcare stakeholders around veteran issues
- Developed statewide healthcare Databases
Legislative Intern
Virginia General Assembly
Richmond, United States
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Intern for Delegate R
- Krupicka of the 45th District Virginia House of Delegates
- Provided and handled administrative work, and provided support by answering constituent emails, filing, and database entry
- Researched House bills and scheduled appointments for House and Senate hearings
Development Intern
Virginia Supportive Housing
Richmond, United States
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Developed pilot programs for environmental management, community gardens, and client wellness
- Carried out policy research to increase funding for Veteran VASH Vouchers
- Facilitated and implemented programs/campaigns for Veterans professionals through community development
- Advocated and represented community organizational programs for Veterans VASH Vouchers
Canvasser and Team Leader
U.S. P.I.R.G Environment America
Washington, United States
03.2011 - 10.2011
- Led teams on neighborhood and citywide fundraising campaigns and events
- Grassroots organizer/campaign fundraising for Environment America/ Virginia/DC, Public Transportation, and Human Rights Campaigns
- Utilized knowledge about environmental initiatives, legislative challenges, and internal issues
Education
Master of Arts - Negotiation and Mediation, Energy Diplomacy, South-South Relations, South Africa's Historical Context Seminar, Research Practitioner Inquiry, Strategic Foresight, The Future of Europe, Diplomacy of International Organizations
School For International Training
Geneva, Swizerland04-2025
Research Fellowship - Institute of Energy & the Environment
Vermont Law School
South Royalton, VT08.2016
B.A. - Political Science with an International Relations concentration, Urban Planning, Environmental Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2015
Development and Social Change Program
School For International Training
Kathmandu Valley, Nepal07.2014
Skills
- Fundraising strategies
- Resource development
- Curriculum design
- Classroom leadership
- Nonprofit administration
- Project management
- Policy analysis
- Strategic thinking
- Reporting requirements
- Project coordination
Awardsvolunteerextracurricularpublications
- Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
- The Cleo Diversity Award
- TESOL Nepali Language, Intermediate Beginner +
- The Elephant, A Just Transition
- The U.S. Asia Partnership for Environmental Law and Governance, Social Entrepreneurship In Nepal and The Use of Alternatives To Empower Its Most Valuable Resources: Women
- Proficient in writing grants, executive summaries, memorandum
Additionalemploymenthistory
- Office of the Governor of Virginia, Richmond, VA, 01/2014, 12/2014, Legislative Intern
- Virginia General Assembly, Richmond, VA, 01/2013, 12/2013, Legislative Intern
- Virginia Supportive Housing, Richmond, VA, 02/2012, 08/2012, Development Intern
- U.S. P.I.R.G Environment America, Washington, D.C., 03/2011, 10/2011, Canvasser and Team Leader
Leadership Experience
- Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, City Council Appointed, Burlington, VT
- Vice-Chair President, Burlington Progressive Party, Burlington, VT
- Founding Board Member, Creshendo, Washington, D.C.
- Participant, Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) National Candidate Training, Washington, D.C., 2017
- Site Leader, Alternative Spring Break, New Orleans, LA
- Community Service Chair, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Richmond, VA
- Founder and President, South County Environmental Club (SoCoEco), Fairfax, VA
Accomplishments
• Awarded the Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
• Awarded The Cleo Diversity Award
• Earned TESOL Nepali Language: Intermediate Beginner +
• Published by The Elephant, A Just Transition
• Published by The U.S. Asia Partnership for Environmental Law and Governance: Social Entrepreneurship In Nepal and The Use of Alternatives To Empower Its Most Valuable Resources: Women
• Proficient in writing grants, executive summaries, and memorandum
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Nepali
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cecil Corbin Mark Vanguard Fellow
The Green Leadership Trust
02.2024 - Current
Regional Director
The Outreach Team
02.2024 - 12.2024
Program Assistant - Labor Mobility and Human Development (LHD)
United Nations - International Organization for Migration (IOM)
03.2021 - 12.2021
Lead Campaign Director
The Outreach Team
02.2020 - 12.2020
Campaign Director, Political & Media Consultant
Bastion Consulting Group LLC.
05.2018 - Current
Staff Assistant
U.S. Senate the Office of Bernard Sanders
07.2017 - 08.2018
Outreach Director
The Rights and Democracy Project (RAD)
08.2016 - 08.2017
Legislative Intern
Office of the Governor of Virginia
01.2014 - 12.2014
Legislative Intern
Virginia General Assembly
01.2013 - 12.2013
Development Intern
Virginia Supportive Housing
02.2012 - 08.2012
Canvasser and Team Leader
U.S. P.I.R.G Environment America
03.2011 - 10.2011
Master of Arts - Negotiation and Mediation, Energy Diplomacy, South-South Relations, South Africa's Historical Context Seminar, Research Practitioner Inquiry, Strategic Foresight, The Future of Europe, Diplomacy of International Organizations
School For International Training
Research Fellowship - Institute of Energy & the Environment
Vermont Law School
B.A. - Political Science with an International Relations concentration, Urban Planning, Environmental Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Development and Social Change Program
School For International Training
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