Jerry Clark
1426 Fifth Street NW Washington,DC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Constituent Services Specialist
D.C City Council: Councilmember Nadeau's Office
10.2023 - Current
- Assist in the various needs of Ward 1 in Washington, DC. Help host events and canvasses, answer calls and constituent mail, connect residents with District agencies, and build relationships with local Ward organizers and ANCs.
• Organize neighborhood canvassing, and agency community fairs
• Write remarks and talking points for speaking engagements.
• Connect houseless individuals to emergency shelter, vouchers, and local organizations assisting with rehousing initiatives.
• Assist with legislative team on reviewing the annual fiscal budget and DC agency oversite hearings
• Coordinate with crime intervention units and police on speaking with community members regarding public safety legislation, initiatives and providing updated information on active concerns of crime throughout the District.
• Liaison with the federal agencies, community organizations, civic groups, neighborhood associations and Area Neighborhood Commissions to advance the interests of Ward 1 residents.
Property Manager
Housing Unlimited
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Oversee 34 properties specialized for those experiencing mental health crisis and who previously may have experienced homelessness.
- Social media and Outreach initiatives (Increased social media engagements 345% FB, 315% Instagram, and 120% LinkedIn in first 6 months of employment)
- Conduct lease signings, common area inspections and other landlord/tenant operations required for housing.
- Certify annual and monthly income documentation, suggest fixed-income resources, and monitor eviction court developments.
- Conduct internal investigations regarding lease violations, tenant concerns and matters that require immediate attention.
VIP Assistant
Live Nation Entertainment Inc.
05.2016 - 10.2023
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
HUD Case Management Specialist
City Of Gastonia
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Served as case coordinator, assuming responsibility for complex, high-volume assignments.
- Made appropriate referrals, monitored client services in appropriate time frames, sought supervisory guidance as required, documented services provided and completed departmental billing procedures.
- Oversaw implementation of HOME funded programs and their developments within Gaston County, collaborating with management to achieve smooth operations.
- Reviewed documentation and input data into computer systems to complete eligibility process, re-certifications and satisfaction of deeds that have utilized CFR 24 HUD Part 92 approved city programs.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs when needed.
Campaign Volunteer Coordinator
Jon Ossoff Campaign
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
- Performed skills assessments to link volunteers to roles matching individual skills and competencies.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Completed daily logs for management review.
Non-Profit Intern
Down Home North Carolina
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Managed multiple projects and trainings surrounding voter eligibility, the registration process and the different powers held by local, state and federal offices.
- Arranged meetings for civic trainings in the voting process and coordinated resources for use by all attendees.
- Furnished assistance and advice to new voters on proper steps and procedures
- Distributed ballots to voters and answered questions concerning voting procedures
Volunteer
Pride Charlotte
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Participated in meetings to discuss new outreach opportunities.
- Provided information about available program resources and applicable services.
- Worked with program supervisors to implement changes and better serve target groups.
- Served as lead volunteer for voter registration and community services to connect with Hispanic members of the LGBTQ+ community to lobby against 287(G), which was an ICE led initiative- ended after the succesful election of Sheriff Garry Mcfadden in 2018.
Campaign Specialist
Walker Reid For Mayor
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Worked with candidate and campaign managers to create targeted advertising strategies for key voter demographics.
- Developed advertising tactics and implemented new solutions for increased brand awareness.
- Cultivated social presence on social media platforms, provided correspondence to press, presented content relating to fundraising and campaign objectives for voting outreach.
- Applied successful measurement of prior election data through learning plans for specific demographics for candidate to expand voter outreach.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC05.2020
Visiting Student - Economics
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCTransferred - Economics
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA06.2016
High School Diploma -
Ashbrook High School
Gastonia, NC05.2015
Skills
- Government Relations
- City and County Regulations
- Federal Regulations
- Research Proficiency
- Speech Writing
- Budget Analysis
- Policy development understanding
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Meeting facilitation
Timeline
Constituent Services Specialist
D.C City Council: Councilmember Nadeau's Office
10.2023 - Current
Property Manager
Housing Unlimited
06.2022 - 10.2023
HUD Case Management Specialist
City Of Gastonia
02.2022 - 05.2022
Campaign Volunteer Coordinator
Jon Ossoff Campaign
01.2021 - 01.2021
Non-Profit Intern
Down Home North Carolina
01.2020 - 05.2020
Campaign Specialist
Walker Reid For Mayor
03.2017 - 11.2017
Volunteer
Pride Charlotte
08.2016 - 08.2019
VIP Assistant
Live Nation Entertainment Inc.
05.2016 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Mars Hill University
Visiting Student - Economics
Central Piedmont Community College
Transferred - Economics
University of Pittsburgh
High School Diploma -
Ashbrook High School
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