Jennifer Cullum

• Enhanced community engagement by developing and implementing strategic outreach initiatives.
• Fostered strong relationships with local organizations to create collaborative partnerships for community programs.
• Increased public awareness of organizational mission by organizing events, workshops, and presentations.
• Streamlined communication channels by creating and maintaining a comprehensive database of community stakeholders.
• Trained citizens on how to advocate and speak at town meeting
• Worked specifically with marginalized populations, providing education on current zoning practices and exclusionary policies.
• Hosted roundtable events in towns on Cape Cod to help create advocates
• Hosted webinars and meetings for municipal employees and elected officials on housing topics like form based code, civil rights and zoning, 40B and 40Y
• Hosted webinars and meetings for the general public on advocacy trainings and other issues like imposter syndrome, bullying, etc.

• Duly elected representative of taxpayer and children in Barnstable Public Schools serving a 4 year term
• Supervise, hire and fire Superintendent
• Enhanced committee efficiency by streamlining meeting agendas and optimizing decision-making processes
• Collaborated with fellow members to achieve consensus on key policy decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Contributed to the development of strategic plans, setting a clear direction for the organization's future growth
• Provided insightful feedback on proposed initiatives, ensuring their successful implementation and sustainability
• Serve on 2 subcommittees: Facilities and Committee to Assess School Committee Goals

• Represent citizens of Barnstable's 13th precinct serving 4th (and final) term on Barnstable Town Council, the legislative branch of town government
• Advocate for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the town's strategic plan and in all our community engagement efforts
• Develop and strengthen strategic political partnerships among private and public entities to facilitate collaboration
• Liaise between community, diverse constituency, regional partners and town government
• Review and amend or approve municipal budget of $200 million, accept grants and formulate zoning changes
• Approve hiring of municipal leaders such as Town Manager, Chief of Police, Superintendent of Schools
• Develop and oversee implementation of Town's 5 and 10 year strategic plan
• Facilitate and plan discussions on challenging topics (e.g., homelessness and large scale housing development) between town and civic associations and developers
• Develop and maintain community relationships with civic associations and schools
• Alert constituents to government actions and programs by way of newsletters, personal appearances at town meetings and individual meetings
• Draft legislation and amendments, write government policies and established budgets. Review established ordinances and amend as needed
• Identify issues, meet with stakeholders, analyze information and provide practical solutions to pervasive problems

Town of Barnstable - Town Council Committees

• Appointments Committee (Chair)
• Homelessness Committee (Chair)
• Zoning Review Committee (Chair)
• Town Manager Contract Review Committee (Member)
• Barnstable Youth Commission (Liaison)
• Town of Barnstable Charter Review Committee (Chair)
• Barnstable Town Council/School Committee Search Committee (Member)
• Barnstable County Substance Abuse Council (Member)
• Town of Barnstable Regulatory Review Committee (Chair)
• Cape Cod YMCA Achiever's Program Steering Committee (Member)

Past Initiatives as Town Councilor

• Drafted legislation for neighborhood safety Problem Properties Ordinance, Chapter 170*
• Facilitated formation and development of a education program at the YMCA of Cape Cod called YMCA Achievers*
• Established robust Barnstable Youth Commission consisting of 8th-12th graders*
• Tackled issue of homelessness in Barnstable,* advocating for a regional approach via Housing Assistance Corporation
• Facilitated sponsorship of House Bill 3881: An Act Relative to the Use of Certain Land in the Town of Barnstable Within Residential Districts*
• Developed First Time Homebuyers Program in Barnstable*

*please see addendum for links to press relevant to these initiatives

• Manage $2 million territory from Hyannis to Provincetown
• Establish wine lists for restaurant
• Sell fine wine to liquor stores and fine wine shops
• Increase and manage and develop business in competitive seasonal accounts
• Conduct wine tastings and seminars
• Deliver monthly goals on regular basis
• Open and establish new on and off premise accounts
• Develop creative programming for advertisements in stores
• Build customer loyalty and retain base by delivering excellent service experiences
• Increase business sales utilizing superior wine knowledge

• Head Chef and innovative caterer for this Boar's Head Deli, caterer and community store
• Known for eclectic and interesting wine selection
• Managed budget, payroll, staff of 20, and daily disasters
• Mobilized neighborhood association to improve safety and quality of life of residents
• Developed interest in public service and pursued Town Council run
• Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff and cashiers
• Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings
• Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets and school lunches